Time sure does fly by when you are having fun. Today, a well-established Canadian brand is celebrating their 25th Anniversary, an impressive milestone worth celebrating. Booster Juice first opened shop in Sherwood Park, Alberta back on November 13th, 1999. Since then, they have built a reputation on providing customers with delicious, feel-good smoothies and food options with top-notch customer service. Today, Canada’s original juice and smoothie bar is successfully operating with more than 450 locations from coast to coast. This type of growth and longevity is rare among Quick Service Restaurants like Booster Juice, something we, as Canadians, are happy to celebrate. 

“I really haven’t reflected on the magnitude of today’s event until now when it sunk in that it’s a big milestone, and it’s been a lot of fun and has changed many people’s lives positively” said Booster Juice President and CEO, Dale Wishewan. “I’m incredibly thankful of our amazing customers, Franchise Partners, and my corporate and store staff who I have the privilege to work alongside. This type of success isn’t possible without being surrounded by amazing people. I am also thankful of my family who have been so supportive during this wild journey.” 

Born and raised in Waskatenau, Alberta, Dale Wishewan has always been driven to pursue and achieve success. Possessing a lifelong passion for sports and fitness, he attended Portland State University on a baseball scholarship. While travelling throughout the United States, he noticed the popularity of juice and smoothie bars, and quickly realized there was an opportunity in the crowded Canadian fast-food market to provide a healthier alternative to consumers with an active lifestyle. Making his own protein concoctions for years, and with his interest in health and wellness, he made it a goal to bring fresh and healthy food to the Canadian market. The hard work began with his own home kitchen serving as the testing ground for one smoothie creation after another – including some of the most popular smoothies on their current menu! 

When the first store opened in Sherwood Park, it was a new concept to Canada. November was not the ideal time either going into the dead of a Canadian winter selling cold beverages. Co-workers, neighbours, and friends thought Dale was crazy to embark on something so foreign to Canadians, but he was determined. As it turned out, people were ready for a healthy fast-food alternative, and there was nothing else like Booster Juice in the market. 

Things moved quickly after that. By the end of year one, fifteen locations were open and in year two, another thirty-five more locations were added. This was such an achievement that it is still a Canadian Franchise Record for opening 50 stores in two years from inception. 

When others in the Food Service Industry have asked how he was able to open 50 stores in two years, Dale’s reply is always the same, “I didn’t know in the first year whether 5 stores were typical, or 25, and everything came naturally from a project management side. The next thing you know we had 50 stores.” 

Now, after 25 years, they are still blending up incredibly delicious smoothies, delivering convenient wraps, paninis, rolling up energizing Booster Balls, and freshly preparing nutritious shots and beverages. 

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BizSold is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Franchise Directory, a comprehensive resource featuring hundreds of top franchise brands. This all-in-one guide is designed to provide prospective franchise owners with the information they need to make informed decisions about franchise ownership.

Available at over 40 franchise shows across Canada and the United States, the directory offers easy access to a wide range of franchise opportunities in various industries. The magazine is also linked to an online directory, allowing users to connect with franchisors in real time via QR code. Finding franchise information has never been easier!

Pamela Labelle, President and CEO of BizSold, shared her enthusiasm for the new directory: “We’re always looking for innovative ways to connect franchisors and potential buyers. This new directory is our next step in fostering these connections and making franchise ownership dreams a reality.”

Click here to view the new online Franchise Directory.

Franchisors interested in advertising in the directory should act fast as limited spots are available. Don’t miss the chance to be featured in this essential resource that will be distributed at 40+ franchise events to an audience of over 150,000 potential buyers.

For more information on advertising or to reserve your spot, call us toll-free at 1-877-337-1188.

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Buying a franchise is a lengthy process. Here are some ways for the buyer to prepare themselves before finding the right franchise.

Litigation History 

The first thing to know before purchasing a franchise is the history of litigation within the franchise. Have your team prepare for the legal issues, risks and financial situation at hand. A franchisee may feel obligated to track the legal history of a franchise before they think about joining. Conducting the proper research of the litigation history may save you from disastrous results from buying into the wrong franchise. 

Renewal Rights

It’s not guaranteed that a franchisee is offered friendly renewal terms. Preferably when franchise buyers are looking to buy a unit, the length of the renewal period should be perpetual. Otherwise, that can affect the possibility of the unit selling if the franchisee wanted to sell the unit down the line. It’s important to consider the renewals you’re entitled to is a very important contract term. 

Restricted Covenants 

There are lots of things a franchisee can and cannot do during and after franchise ownership. The important covenants are usually after the ownership. Research the details & restrictions of post-franchise ownership. Some franchises may move to terminate ownership due to the franchisees’ lack of involvement in daily operations.

Company Right To Acquire Units 

Many franchise agreements state that at the end of a franchise agreement, the franchisor has the right to acquire the assets. There’s nothing wrong with selling the franchise back to the franchisor, as long as the price is up to the seller’s expectations. The only issue is if the franchisor is planning to use a “depreciated value” formula to buy the franchise back. This proposed depreciated price is calculated by reducing the value of the unit based on the amount of years the franchisee has had it for. By the time the franchisee wants to sell the unit, it may not be worth as much.  

Franchise Disclosure Agreement 

The franchise disclosure agreement is a legal document provided to the franchisee outlining the franchise system, information about the Franchise For Sale, and any agreements that will need to be signed. Furthermore, the franchise disclosure agreement shows the number of units closed in the past three years. This is important for the franchisee when they have to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of that franchise.

Reaching Out To Current Franchisees 

Potential buyers should reach out to current franchisees of the brand to better understand the brand and the franchising process firsthand. Doing this would give a potential buyer deeper insight into the inner workings of a brand and better understand the investment process.

How To Buy A Franchise

Business Exchange has been working with brokers for the last 25 years to help list franchises on our website. There are many franchises and 47 different industries to choose from. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the franchises, please call 1-877-337-1188.

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About this event:

Are you thinking about buying a business? Looking for businesses for sale? Don’t know where to begin? Attend the Business Exchange Virtual Event and in 1.5 hours you will learn the ins and outs of buying a business in Canada and learn where to find a business for sale in Canada.

On July 20th learn from our expert panel on where to find businesses for sale, how to get business financing, legal and financial considerations, the benefits of using a business broker, and is franchising right for you.

If you are serious about getting into business, you won’t want to miss this event.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022

⌚ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

🎦 Event Type: Virtual Event. 

🎫 Admission: FREE to attend. Please make sure to register to get the access pass.

Reasons to attend?

• Avoid costly mistakes when buying a business or franchise
• Learn about the due diligence process
• Free legal advice that you need before starting a business
• Tips on structuring your business to reduce your taxes
• Learn about the business financing options available in Canada
• Benefits of using a business broker and realtor for the buying process
• Where to find your next business opportunity

Meet Our Speakers

🎤 Pamela Labelle – Business Exchange, CEO & President

Topic: Where You Can Find Businesses for Sale

🎤 Armond Azoomanian – Homelife/Response Realty Inc ., Broker

Topic: Benefits of Using a Business Broker to Buy a Business

🎤 Tyril Froese – MNP, CPA, Partner, Professional and Private Enterprise

Topic: Financials of Buying a Business

🎤 Frank Robinson – Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Business Lawyer

Topic: Legal Aspects of Buying a Business or Franchise

🎤 Shawn Allen – Matrix Mortgage, Principal Owner

Topic: Getting Financing to Buy a Businesses

🎤 Ryan Hillis – Meltwich Hospitality Group Inc, VP of Revenue

Topic: Benefits of Buying a Franchise Business

These events always fill up fast so don’t wait!

Sign-up today: https://thebizex.com/blog/buy-business-canada

The session will be delivered via Zoom and full instructions will be provided by email.

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In 2006, NHance Quebec Wood Refinishing Franchise was founded by Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning, the world’s largest commercial carpet cleaning company. Chem-Dry Franchise owners realized that their technicians were walking across damaged floors and this is what started the idea of NHance Quebec Wood Refinishing.

Wood is the most common material used by builders. NHance Quebec capitalizes on this by specializing in restoring the shine and lustre to wooden surfaces.

NHance Quebec Franchises offers their customers an innovative and affordable cabinet and floor restoration service that will touch up your wooden cabinets and floors without the dust, inconvenience and harmful fumes associated with traditional finishing methods.

The NHance Wood Finishing process deeply cleans the surface, removes old coatings, repairs damaged areas and applies an elegant factory quality finish. Everyone will love the brilliant results… and the reduced costs. 

The NHance organization is experiencing more and more growth every year. In 2013, N-Hance had 220 units. In 2014, we had 310 units. As of today, there are currently over 375 franchises in the United States and Canada. At the corporate level, we have 20 dedicated team members in the sales, marketing, business management, and training departments.

If you are looking to Build a Home Improvement Business,

Start a franchise with NHance Quebec Today!

Key Elements of Our Success

• #1 Wood refinishing company in the US
• Great home improvement franchise opportunity
• Independently owned and operated
• Become an expert on floor refinishing, staining and high-tech sanding process
• We offer healthier options than traditionalwood refinishing
• Get access to exclusive Lightspeed Plus Top Coating

NHance Quebec Franchise Opportunity

NHance Quebec Products & Services

We equip our franchisees with the industry’s best equipment, products, and processes that produce amazing results and delight customers. For almost 10 years we have been committed to researching and developing an extensive product line that is compatible with all NHance Quebec products and is sold exclusively to NHance Quebec franchisees.

Low Initial Investment

Typically when it comes to service-providing franchises, investment costs increase as the brand grows and develops. At NHance Quebec, we’re proud to have maintained low initial investments since beginning in 2001. We also provide low initial investments by:

• Replacing cash surpluses with motivated and hard-working individuals willing to succeed.
• We provide essential tools for success.
• Franchisees provide a great work ethic and delighted customers.
• Lowered interest rates.
• Increased borrowing amounts.

We want to make sure that we support our franchisees – if they fail, we fail. Our partnership turns into a successful and intelligent relationship when both parties are working together for the same common goal.

Low Overhead Structure

The most important aspect of any business is the customer. NHance Quebec helps franchisees take care of the customer by removing the financial stress, because we understand that cash flow is king when operating a business, so we always look for possibilities for our franchisees to minimize costs in order to maximize profits.

We offer low overhead costs so that N-Hance owners have accessible cash on-hand, which allows your NHance Quebec business to operate in a constant growth mode. Ideally, we can also help minimize costs through options to operate away from a store, like a home office and work van.

Built-In Lead Sources

After a new franchise signs their contract, they are able to hit the ground running with legitimate leads and jobs because of our partnerships and national marketing efforts. With that said, when a new franchisee buys into NHance Quebec, they buy into a well-established power and presence on the internet. Our regional website nhancequebec.ca, generates leads and business for each franchise by informing customers of our services and directing them to individual franchise pages.

Currently, NHance Quebec is found in over 1700 of the 1900 Home Depot stores across the nation. Each Home Depot has a permanent display in the kitchen department featuring our various service options (Currently in the U.S. only). This built-in lead source provides franchisees with a lead generating opportunity right from the start without having to spend much money upfront.

Marketing Support

Marketing and advertising are the most important elements of operating a successful business. NHance Quebec has created an online wealth of marketing materials including mobile-optimized websites, press releases, stock photography, commercials and an NHance Quebec visualizer app to help our franchisees to market their products.

1. Establishing a merchandising presence in the stores

The Home Depot has put many resources into helping create a permanent display in every kitchen department where NHance Quebec services are available. We have also been featured in many print ads and circulars put out by Home Depot in many major markets.

2. Conduct product and knowledge training

Part of our partnership with The Home Depot is to ensure that associates fully understand our service. By helping them better understand NHance Quebec, they help you get more clients!

3. Create a strong relationship with store associates

In addition to helping Home Depot employees understand the NHance Quebec service, we also focus on building relationships with store associates. We’ve found this is the best way for franchise owners to generate business through a Home Depot store.

How Much does it Cost to Start an NHance Quebec Franchise?

At NHance Quebec, we are far more interested in recruiting great people who are enthusiastic about owning a business than we are in finding people with lots of cash to spend. For this reason, we offer in-house financing and have some of the lowest start-up costs in the industry. We do not want high start-up costs to stand in the way of you owning and growing your own business, so we provide a cost structure that allows you to purchase an NHance Quebec business for as little as $41,250 down.

We offer major financial benefits over other franchise companies:

• In-house financing
• Low start-up costs
• Protected, exclusive territories
• Initial Investment: $41,250
• Initial Equipment Package: $49,500
• Total Investment: $90,750

Testimonials from NHance Franchise Owners

“I love that it’s a national brand and that there is a national footprint emerging with some cohesion there. I love the camaraderie with other N-Hance owners and I also love that it really is a local business.”

– David Lantow

“The #1 thing that I hear from customers that they love is that it can be done in 1 day. There’s no clean up after we’re gone. There are no smells, no odors, and they can be using their kitchen an hour after we’re gone. They love it.“

– Mike Rozo

“What I like most about being a part of the N-Hance family is the support I get from HRI. If I have any issues, it’s nice that I can turn around and get them resolved quickly. Do it. Just do it, because all I see is great things coming out of this company and the business. We are a very unique business. There’s not a lot of competition out there so I would recommend it highly.” – Michael Depasquale

If you are looking to start your own Home Improvement Business, Contact NHance Quebec Wood Refinishing Franchise Today! The Leading Home Improvement Franchise Opportunity in Canada!

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La franchise NHance Québec se spécialise dans la restauration de la brillance et du lustre de toutes les surfaces en bois.

Détails de l’offre

• Montant requis  40 000 $
• Investissement total   90 000 $
• Unités totales (Monde)   375
• Unités totales (Canada)  60
• Unités totales (Québec)  48
• Année de fondation  2006

Détails de l’entreprise

L’organisation NHance est plus forte que jamais et connaît une croissance de plus en plus importante chaque année. En 2013, NHance comptait 220 unités. En 2014, nous en avions 310. À ce jour, il existe plus de 375 franchises aux États-Unis et au Canada. Au niveau de l’entreprise, nous avons 20 membres d’équipe dédiés dans les départements des ventes, du marketing, de la gestion commerciale et de la formation.

Vous cherchez à bâtir une entreprise de rénovation domiciliaire?

Le bois étant le matériau le plus couramment utilisé par les constructeurs, voici donc une excellente opportunité pour vous de démarrer votre entreprise dès aujourd’hui avec NHance Québec et ainsi aider à restaurer la beauté d’origine des surfaces en bois.

NHance Québec offre à ses clients un service innovant et abordable de rénovation d’armoires et de planchers qui retoucherons vos armoires et vos planchers en bois sans la poussière, les inconvénients et les vapeurs nocives associées aux méthodes de finition traditionnelles. Dans de nombreux cas, le processus peut être terminé en une seule journée. Il n’y a donc plus aucune raison d’attendre avant de procéder à la finition de votre cuisine et vos planchers! Au fil du temps, les armoires et les planchers en bois peuvent s’endommager, se décolorer et accumuler de la saleté, rendant leur apparence plate, décolorée et sans vie. Le processus de Finition du Bois NHance nettoie en profondeur la surface, enlève les anciens revêtements, répare les zones endommagées et applique une finition élégante de qualité d’usine. Tout le monde adorera les résultats brillants… et les coûts réduits.

Posséder une franchise dès aujourd’hui avec NHance Québec! Nous nous spécialisons dans la restauration de la brillance et du lustre de toutes les surfaces en bois. Nos services de remise en état des planchers offrent un moyen rapide, facile et abordable de restaurer la beauté d’origine des surfaces en bois.

Vidéo sur l’histoire de NHance et Harris Research Inc :

Voici quelques éléments clés de notre succès:

• Première entreprise de finition du bois aux États-Unis
• Grande opportunité de franchise pour la rénovation domiciliaire
• Propriété et exploitation indépendante
• Entreprise Verte qui utilise des produits certifiés écologiques
• Devenez un expert de la finition, de la teinture et du ponçage des planchers de bois
• Nous offrons des options plus saines que la finition traditionnelle du bois
• Accédez au revêtement supérieur exclusif Lightspeed Plus
• Une solution parfaite pour la finition du bois sans ponçage
• Financement disponible pour les candidats qualifiés

Croissance

L’équipe administrative de NHance se consacre pleinement à aider nos franchisés à se développer. Nous comprenons que ce sont plus de 180 propriétaires de franchises qui font fonctionner cette entreprise.

Expérience

Depuis plus de 15 ans dans l’industrie, nous savons que nous avons à la fois l’expertise et les procédures qui permettent aux franchisés de réussir.

Normes

Nous basons notre système qualité sur un travail d’équipe rigoureux et dévoué, ce qui permet le maintien de nos normes et ainsi obtenir un succès garanti.

Reconnaissance média

Le magazine Entrepreneur a nommé NHance sur sa prestigieuse liste annuelle des franchises à la croissance la plus rapide pendant six années consécutives, au cours desquelles nous avons doublé la taille de notre réseau de franchises. La même publication nous a également inclus dans sa liste annuelle «Top 500?» des meilleurs réseaux de franchises dans lesquels investir en 2019.

Témoignage de franchisés

« NHance était là où nous voulions être. Ce qui nous a attirés vers NHance, c’est son processus de haute qualité donnant l’opportunité d’améliorer ce que nous faisions déjà, d’élargir notre gamme de services et de surpasser le travail de tout concurrent. » – Al et Barb Vodicka   

Des méthodes résistantes à la récession

Ces dernières années n’ont pas été faciles pour les entreprises de rénovation. Cependant, NHance a réussi à connaître une croissance à deux chiffres, un revenu moyen plus élevé et une croissance de sa présence nationale et du nombre de ses franchises. Alors que d’innombrables entreprises de meubles et de revêtements de plancher ont fait faillite ces dernières années, NHance a résisté à la récession et a maintenu sa croissance.

Comme chacun l’a constaté, lorsque les temps sont difficiles, les consommateurs gravitent vers les entreprises qui offrent le plus de valeur. NHance Québec a une proposition de valeur qui ne peut être battue par aucun concurrent. Nos services relativement peu coûteux sont idéaux pour tout type de situation économique. Le fait que ce que nous offrons soit constamment demandé, quelle que soit la situation économique, est un fait bienvenu et réconfortant.

NHance Québec Comparaison de Budget

Assistance marketing

Le marketing et la publicité sont les éléments les plus importants de la réussite d’une entreprise.

NHance a créé une mine de matériel de marketing en ligne, notamment des sites Web optimisés pour les téléphones mobiles, des communiqués de presse, des photographies d’archives, des publicités et une application de visualisation NHance pour aider nos franchisés à commercialiser leurs produits.

En plus des nombreuses ressources en ligne que nous avons créées, nous offrons également des consultations marketing personnelles et personnalisées à chacun de nos franchisés. Ces rencontres les aident à apprendre les meilleures techniques de marketing pour leur secteur.

Opportunités de franchise

La marque NHance a connu une croissance extraordinaire au cours des 5 dernières années aux États-Unis et au Canada. NHance Québec est ravie de maintenant offrir des franchises à vendre au Québec.

En plus des droits de franchise et l’accès à nos fonctionnalités de pointe, vous achetez une zone exclusive lorsque vous achetez une franchise NHance Québec. Nous avons identifié de nombreux territoires ouverts, chacun avec une population moyenne de 150 000 à 200 000 personnes.

Formation et lancement

Après avoir acheté une franchise NHance, vous suivrez une formation pratique intensive de 10 jours à notre siège social en Ontario.

Pendant ce temps, vous apprendrez certaines des astuces du métier, et vous en apprendrez plus sur l’entreprise et les nombreux avantages d’être propriétaire d’une franchise NHance Québec.

Investissement

Chez NHance, nous sommes intéressés à recruter des personnes formidables qui sont enthousiastes à l’idée de posséder une entreprise. Pour cette raison, nous offrons un financement interne et nous avons certains des coûts de démarrage les plus bas de l’industrie.

Nous offrons des avantages financiers majeurs par rapport aux autres sociétés franchisées:

• Financement interne
• Faibles coûts de démarrage
• Territoires protégés et exclusifs

Estimation des coûts

Frais de licence initiale: 41 250 %%EDITORCONTENT%%nbsp;*
Ensemble d’équipement initial: 49 500 $
Investissement initial total: 90 750 $

* 41 250 $ frais de licence initiaux basés sur la population moyenne prévue et ciblée de la zone franchisée de 150 000 personnes.

PROCESSUS ET PRODUITS NHANCE QUÉBEC FINITION DU BOIS

Vidéo sur le processus de NHance Québec : 

NHance Québec Processus de finition des armoires

ARMOIRES

Renouvellement de base – Restaurez la couleur perdue du bois.

Changement de couleur – Supprimez le jaunissement et restaurez les armoires à leur couleur d’origine, ou même assombrissez-les.

Changement de couleur – Transformez l’apparence des armoires avec nos options de couleurs opaques ou peintes.

PLANCHERS

Renouvellement de plancher de base – restaurer et protéger complètement les planchers en une seule journée.

Renouvellement du plancher martelé – Retouchez les zones nécessaires, remplissez et tamisez les planches et les égratignures profondes, puis scellez et réparez le plancher.

Renouvellement des planchers non ponçables – Retouchez et protéger les planchers de liège, de bambou, de grattage à la main ou d’ingénierie.

MEUBLES, PORTES, GARNITURES, GARDE-CORPS, ESCALIERS, ETC.

Renouveler de nombreux types de surfaces en bois.

MERCI DE VOTRE INTÉRÊT POUR LES FRANCHISES NHANCE QUÉBEC FINITION DU BOIS!

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STEP #1 – Deciding to Sell Your Business

Making the decision to sell your business is the first step in a series of processes to close the deal. Although it may seem simple, remaining confident in your choice is very important and will help solidify your motivations for pursuing an exit strategy. The most common question prospective buyers ask is: Why are you selling your business?

Knowing the answers will give you determination and help you in dealing with inquiries from prospective buyers.

Avoiding Seller’s Remorse: What’s your Why?

Your “why” is what will motivate you to create a strong and determined exit strategy. When deciding to sell your business, weigh out the pros and cons of selling your business and seriously consider your reasons and motivations. Staying confident in your decision will help motivate you to plan and execute a purposeful exit strategy.

Common Reasons Why Business Owners Decide to Sell: 

• RETIREMENT: Leaving the workplace behind to have a comfortable retirement.
• NEW OPPORTUNITIES: Deciding to try a new business venture or change industries.
• PEAK OF PROFITABILITY: Selling due to an upcoming decline in business.
• HEALTH & STRESS: Facing health challenges or feeling burnt out from work.
• DIVERSIFYING: Looking to invest and expand business portfolio.

Motivations & Approaches

Once you have come to terms with your “why”, it is time to start considering your selling motivations. Ask yourself:

• Are you willing to still be involved with your business post-sale?
• Are you looking to leave immediately after the sale?
• Are you looking to secure the highest possible price?
• What compromises are you willing to make?

Think about the most agreeable terms and conditions that benefit yourself, when selling your business. All of these questions need to be factored in when considering who will be buying your business. Try to align your financial and personal motivations with who you are considering as a prospective buyer.

Prospective buyers include:

Existing partners

Competitors

Outside individuals

Family members

Employees

Buyer Benefits 

Existing Partner – immediate sale & payoff, immediate departure, little disruption to clients/staff, may require ongoing involvement

Individual – immediate sale & payoff, strong selling price, no ongoing involvement required

B2B – strong selling price, immediate payoff, sale terms may require ongoing involvement

Goals and Objectives for your Exit Strategy

Based on your motivations and sales approach, develop goal statements and objectives for your exit strategy. Questions to consider:

• What are my motivations for selling?
• Who am I willing to sell my business to?
• How long are you willing to wait for a sale?
• What are my post-sale objectives for me and my business?

Develop a Goal Statement Using the Following Formula

Financial Objectives + Ideal Buyer + Time Frame + Post-Sale Objectives = Exit Strategy Goals

For example, a goal statement and objective for an exit strategy can look like this:

“I intend to sell my business for the highest possible price to an individual that has the financial and managerial capability to run my business. I would like to sell my business immediately within 6 months and have no involvement post-sale. I prefer to sell my business to a buyer that will retain employees and make no significant alterations to the business model.”

Each goal statement will vary depending on what is important for your specific exit strategy. Compromises to your goals and objectives may occur along the way but this exercise helps to generate a guideline to clearly define what you are expecting in a business sale.

STEP #2 – Preparing to Sell Your Business

Assessing The Situation

Before listing your business for sale, conduct an assessment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business and strive to amend any weaknesses to make your business more attractive.

Create a list of legal, financial and operational conditions. From there, assess the quality of these conditions and see where your business needs improvement.

A well-rounded business is more likely to be successful in attracting prospective buyers. Refer to the table below for your business assessment checklist:

Execute an Improvement Plan

Based on your business assessment, create and execute an improvement plan that will strengthen your business before sale.Consider the necessary steps required to improve your business and set a timeline for these improvements and invest in the resources.

Depending on the size of your business, on average it takes about 3 – 12 months to sell a business. This process includes preparing documentation, marketing your business, finding the right buyer and closing the sale.

Take time to improve your business because buyers will be assessing it from various perspectives such as legal, financial and operational. By executing an improvement plan you will create a strong vantage point for your negotiations.

As you strengthen your business for presentation to buyers, it is advised to keep your sale plans as quiet as possible. You should only share your sale intentions with staff members and consultants when necessary and should be followed with a non-disclosure agreement.

The reason why you want to keep your sale intentions quiet is because you risk creating uncertainty within the business, employees, clients, suppliers, etc. This uncertainty can devalue your business, while you try to improve and increase its worth.

Tips for an Effective Improvement Plan

Grow Your Profits
If you are planning on selling your business, it is wise to grow your profits as much as possible because your business worth is a multiple of its profit. Small businesses average about 2-3 times profit. Medium businesses are 3-5 times profit and large businesses can expect up to 5-10 times profit. The higher your profits, the more your is business worth.
Collect Your Documentation
Non-disclosure agreements, business plans, marketing plans, revenue/profit projections, financial statements (past 2-3 years), tax returns, leases, loan agreements, inventory, client contracts, insurance policies, product/service prices etc that are relevant to your business. Prospective buyers and advisors will be looking for this kind of information, so while you are executing your improvement plan, start collecting these documents to help prepare you for the sale.
Time is Money
Consider the amount of effort it takes to operate your business and also go through the business sale process. Are you prepared to continue operating, while actively looking to sell? Depending on your exit strategy goals, consider getting help from advisors.

Getting an Appraisal

After implementing an improvement plan, you will then want to determine the value of your business to make sure you don’t price it too high or too low. Find a business appraiser to provide a valuation of your business. You can get a professional valuation from local accounting firms, investment banking firms and business brokers.

Appraisers require formal documentation for the past 3-5 years such as: Business Plans, Tax Returns, Financial Projections, Legal Documents, Leases, Assets, Contracts, Agreements, Income Statements, etc. For best practice, make sure that the appraiser performing your valuation has access to the most current data regarding business transactions in your industry.

Finding the Right Advisors

When preparing your business for sale, it is important to assemble a strong team of advisors to help you navigate the sale process.

Advisors for selling a business include: business appraisers, accountants, lawyers, consultants and business brokers.

Every business sale requires a team of advisors, however the team members depend on the complexity of your business, your abilities and experience, as well as the amount of energy you are willing to devote to the sale process.

• BUSINESS APPRAISERS – Provides business valuation and determines reasonable selling prices.
• LAWYERS – Provides legal assistance during negotiations & necessary paperwork for the close.
• ACCOUNTANTS – Prepares financial documents necessary for business appraisals and prospective buyers.
• BUSINESS BROKERS – Assists in all stages of the purchase and sale of your business.

As a private seller, you would be responsible for all facets of the business selling process. Your team of advisors would consist of accountants, business appraisers and lawyers.

Selling your business privately allows you to save money. But operating a business and the selling process is a huge endeavor that requires a lot of time and energy.

Consider working with an experienced business broker because they manage the selling process and can connect you with existing potential buyers.

Advantages of Using a Business Broker

Industry Knowledge
Choose a broker that has experience in selling businesses in your industry. Every industry has a unique selling process, and by leveraging an experienced business broker you will accelerate the selling process. For instance, a business broker that sells dry cleaning businesses, may not know how to sell a restaurant with liquor licensing.
Marketing
Experienced business brokers have the knowledge in advertising and marketing your specific kind of business. Brokers can leverage different marketing channels that will yield the optimal volume of prospective buyers for you. Professional brokers should be able to advertise your business effectively and screen out the buyers for the business owner.
Time
There are many advisors involved in selling a business. Business brokers can save you time by coordinating with all the respective parties. They have experience dealing with appraisers, lawyers, accountants and buyers. While they take care of the business selling process, you can focus on improving your business to get the highest valuation possible.
Negotiation Power
Brokers are skilled negotiators educated on negotiating prices, terms, conditions and other aspects of the sale. Their job is to bring buyers, sellers and possible third parties, like landlords, together by mediating the transaction.
Protection
Business brokers are trained in legislation and the necessary paperwork in selling a business. Brokers will request the disclosure of a prospective buyer’s finances. This helps protect the seller by reducing the risk of prospective buyers defaulting on their finances. An experienced business broker will qualify the right buyers, which significantly reduces the chances of a business dealing falling apart.
Closing Fee
Business brokers charge a percentage of the sales price. This is called a success fee, which is based on a percentage of the closing price for your business sale. Although you have to pay the broker a commission, this is an incentive for them to sell your business as quickly and for the highest price possible.

Selling a Franchise

Due to the corporate system of a franchise, you have to go through the franchisor in order to sell your franchise business. Approach your franchisor and notify them of your intent to sell. Franchisors are accustomed to their franchisees exiting at some point.

Find out what assistance they can provide in the selling process, and if they are able to help you with a resale or transfer. The process varies significantly depending on what kind of franchise you own.

What are the Transfer Fees?

Check your franchise agreement for transfer fees. Some franchisors do not charge a transfer fee; others may charge transfer fees between $1,000 and $30,000.

What qualifications do Buyers Need?

Your franchisor must approve the buyer before you can sell your business. Qualifications usually relate to credit score, net worth and/or experience.

Rules of Thumb for Valuing a Franchise

Franchises normally share the basic rules of thumb in determining the sales price — i.e., what multiples of your gross revenue or cash flow you may be able sell your franchise for.

Will the Head Office Help Me Sell

Some Franchisors will take over the entire process and other franchisors do not want any involvement with the resale other than to approve the new franchisee. 

STEP #3 – Marketing Your Business for Sale

Confidentiality

In the business selling process, confidentiality is generally needed in order to reach your exit strategy goals. Giving away too much information can be detrimental in a number of ways:

Customers, suppliers and employees may become hesitant when a business is for sale. This can disrupt your current operations and therefore weaken your business valuation.

Prospective buyers may become hesitant about purchasing a business if they feel that too much sensitive information has been divulged to others.

Marketing with Confidentiality

Consider advertising by using blind ads and listings. Don’t share your business name until you’ve qualified prospective buyers and obtained their confidentiality agreements.

For example: PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE FOR SALE GREAT LOCATION & ESTABLISHED CLIENTÈLE

Qualified buyers expect to be screened thoroughly before having sensitive information shared with them. Qualified buyers want to know that the business they are buying is carefully protected in terms of sensitive information.

Keep the conversation going and have patience through the business selling process. There may be a lot of back and forth with your prospective buyer, but make sure to release sensitive information only when you deem fit.

Give allowance for buyers to do their due diligence, as it can take them on average 30 – 90 days before making an offer. Continue exploring different prospects and always follow up.

STEP #4 – Negotiating with Buyers

Buyers want to acquire companies at the lowest possible price with the most favorable terms, while business owners aim to reap the rewards by maximizing the price and arranging for optimal seller terms. Despite the tension of these opposing goals, buyers and sellers share the same goal: to close the deal.

Tips on Negotiating with Buyers

• Request a Letter of Intent

Include a proposed purchase price, terms, conditions and warranties. This establishes a general framework for your negotiations on a final sale agreement.

• Consult with your Sale Advisors

Consult with your legal and accounting advisors to ensure that the sales agreement offers you the greatest financial benefit at the lowest tax liability.

• Never Settle for Just One Buyer

It is good to have a couple of prospective buyers so that you can start a bidding war, or just in case one of them falters.

• Have a Walk-Away Number ­­

This is the lowest amount you are willing to sell for. Crunch the numbers and do not be afraid to walk away if the buyer offers less. Sticking to your walk-away number can ensure that you are comfortable with the final deal.

• Cooperate with Due Diligence

Keep in contact with your buyer and create a plan for the due diligence process. Identify qualifying steps where sensitive information should become available.

• Ask Questions of Your Buyer ­­­

As a seller, do your due diligence and ask questions about their financial situation.

• Prepare Agreements in Writing

Potential buyers should sign a nondisclosure agreement to protect your business information.

STEP# 5 – Closing The Sale

After closing the sale, there is a transition period which typically involves a period of cooperation where the seller assists the buyer in transitioning the business. This typically includes introducing new owner to key clients, transitioning the financing and accounting, and answering questions on how to operate the business optimally.

About The Business Exchange

Established in 1998, The Business Exchange has over 20 years of experience specializing in lead generation in the franchise and business opportunity industry, in print and online.

We are a full-service advertising agency that connects business sellers to prospective buyers. Call us today at 1-877-337-1188 to learn more about our Businesses for Sale listings and Request a Quote!

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The first Chef’s Door restaurant was created and first opened by Chef Abdel Ghanem in June 2008 in Oakville, Ontario. After witnessing great success with their first restaurant, Chef’s Door has decided that 2020 is the year for Chef’s Door to expand across North America through their brand new, but proven Franchising System. Once you get to know us, we are confident that you will be as excited about our unique food concept and franchise opportunity as we are.

The Chef’s Door franchised business approach incorporates fresh, exciting menu offerings with a successful business model including detailed site selection, venue design and elegantly efficient operating systems. Combined with thorough training, timely and effective on-going support, emerging group synergies and brand awareness, the Chef’s Door business model provides a compelling business opportunity to today’s entrepreneur. There’s never been a better time to open the door to opportunity … THE CHEF’S DOOR!

Recession-Proof Restaurant Opportunity

Thanks to our outstanding client appreciation, Chef’s Door is one of the very few restaurants that can claim a significant increase in revenue during COVID19 pandemic, making this type of restaurant a very sustainable concept despite recession, or financially difficult times.

The mainstream media estimates that 30%-60% of all the restaurants in Ontario will close due to the COVID19 pandemic. This will leave a huge gap within the restaurant industry that will need to be filled again. Combining Chef’s Door’s very attractive concept proposition and the market change currently happening, we strongly believe that this is the right time to invest in Chef’s Door.

The History of Chef’s Door

Originally from Egypt, Chef Abdel holds a master’s degree in Agriculture from Suez Canal University and graduated at the top of his class at the Chef Academy at the Institute of Tourism Studies in Malta. Having travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and around the world, Chef Abdel successfully established a series of restaurants from the Pyramids of Giza to the islands of the Mediterranean before emigrating to Canada in 2001. His well-established reputation as a chef is based on his love of cooking as well as his insistence on the best and freshest ingredients. This dedication to unwavering quality has made all of his restaurants an unqualified success. Chef Abdel prides himself with never cutting corners when it comes to his unique menu. His home-made marinades, sauces and dressings set Chef’s Door apart from all other shawarma and Middle Eastern restaurants with inspired menu choices that customers not only love but continue to visit time and time again.

Subsequent to establishing the first Chef’s Door location in 2008, Chef Abdel established two more successful locations prior to meeting his partner, Sylvain Rollin. A senior executive from the IT world, Sylvain and his family have been passionate customers of Chef’s Door cuisine for many years. In 2018, Abdel and Sylvain began talking about working together to franchise and grow Chef’s Door.

Restaurant Locations

Franchisees are granted the right to establish their restaurants in a specific geographic area. To date, Chef’s Door restaurants have been successfully established in strip mall locations across Oakville and Burlington. Our existing locations currently range from 1,260 to 2,300 square feet in size, with the optimum size being approximately 1,400 square feet. Our focus is to initially concentrate our expansion efforts in the Golden Horseshoe area around Toronto, Ontario, from Oshawa to St. Catharines.

Chef’s Door uses a detailed site selection check list to sift through the seemingly limitless number of available locations on the market at any given point in time. This is a detailed and time-consuming process that requires everyone’s input. As a result, we only start looking for sites once we have each completed our “due diligence” and decided we want to do business together. This decision typically occurs at the time the franchise agreement is signed by both parties.

Steps to Success

It has been said that the decision to invest in a business and become self-employed is as emotionally stressful as the decision to marry, buy a house or have a child. The investigative process has been designed by Chef’s Door to ensure everyone has the opportunity to carefully consider the Chef’s Door business model and ultimately decide if it is the right business for them.

Similarly, Chef’s Door Head Office will conduct its own investigations so as to be comfortable that you have a reasonable chance of success. We refer to our mutual investigative processes as “reciprocal due diligence”. In the end, our goal is to arrive at a decision together.

Thank You for Your Interest & Welcome to Chef’s Door

Once you get to know us, we are confident that you will be as excited about our unique food concept and franchise opportunity as we are.

If you have any questions regarding Chef’s Door Franchise Opportunities, feel free to contact us and someone will get in touch with you shortly!

About Business Exchange

Established in 1998, The Business Exchange has over 20 years of experience specializing in lead generation in the franchise and business opportunity industry, in print and online. We are a full-service advertising agency that connects business sellers to prospective buyers. Call us today at 1-877-337-1188 to learn more about our Franchise for Sale listings and Request a Quote!

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The Original Home Improvement Specialists

Handyman Connection offers its franchise owners the opportunity for real, personal business success.  The need for property repairs is never ending – it isn’t a trend or a fad that will disappear next year.  Property owners always need something done, and Handyman Connection makes it happen.

Handyman Connection provides a valuable service within the communities we serve, helping property owners maintain and improve their homes and businesses. Unlike general handyman services,  Handyman Connection connects our customers with specialists skilled in particular trades, supporting our belief in providing a quality customer experience on every project.

Flexibility and Freedom

As a franchise owner, you’ll finally be in control of your life.  You keep your own schedule, you run your own business, you are your own boss. And the equity you build is yours. 

Top Reasons Franchisees Love Owning a Handyman Connection Franchise

Home repair and remodeling is a vibrant industry with numerous demand factors and sustainability. A Handyman Connection franchise offers a simple business model: No Inventory, Low Overhead, Low Employees.

A Handyman Connection franchise offers you personal flexibility – both in your time and in your lifestyle; A Handyman Connection franchise offers You freedom – from the corporate grind; to make your own decisions; to grow and build a business as you want it to be. As a Handyman Connection franchisee, you will work for yourself.

The business offers sound financial rewards for those that make the most of the system and business model

• Higher average job size compared to the competition
• Higher average sales per territory
• Corporate support – we offer the right mix of guidance and autonomy
• The ability to interact with, support and service your local community
• You will have the ability to interact with and learn from other Handyman Connection franchisees, customers and the craftsmen you engage to provide the services to homeowners

Our Ideal Candidate

Our franchise owners come from many different backgrounds and careers.  However, over time there are certain characteristics that we’ve found to be common factors contributing to the success of a Handyman Connection franchisee:

• A people person, someone who values relationships.
• The ability to work with and manage a wide range of personality types.
• Focus on customer service and retention to grow repeat/referral business.
• The willingness to work within the framework of a franchise system.
• A strong work ethic with the high energy needed to attain goals.
• Someone who wants to build a business.

About Business Exchange

Established in 1998, The Business Exchange has over 20 years of experience specializing in lead generation in the franchise and business opportunity industry, in print and online. We are a full-service advertising agency that connects business sellers to prospective buyers. Call us today at 1-877-337-1188 to learn more about our Franchise for Sale listings and Request a Quote!

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The video below will explain everything you need to know before buying a franchise. Topics discussed are as follows:

• Personal Reflection
• Entrepreneur vs. Franchisee
• Self Assessment Questionnaire
• Narrowing Down Your Options
• Where Do You Find Opportunities & Where to Research Opportunities
• Questionnaire to Ask the Franchisor
• Key Franchising Terms You Need to Know
• Different Franchise Support Systems
• Research Methodology
• Franchise Industry Knowledge & Experts

About the Business Exchange

Established in 1998, The Business Exchange has over 20 years of experience specializing in lead generation in the franchise and business opportunity industry, in print and online. We are a full-service advertising agency that connects business sellers to prospective buyers. Call us today at 1-877-337-1188 to learn more about our Business for Sale listings and Request a Quote!

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