
Choosing the Right Process to Sell a Business
Preparing a company for sale may significantly improve its financial…

Using KPIs to Build a Stronger and More Valuable Business
Business owners cannot manage their companies effectively without…

Why the Purpose of a Business Valuation Matters
Business owners often ask what their companies are worth. However,…

BURGER KING® FRANCHISEE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY CARROLS
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”)…

From Letter of Intent to the Definitive Purchase Agreement
After completing confirmatory due diligence, the parties move…

Creating Buyer Competition in a Business Sale
A business owner negotiating with one buyer has limited information…

Setting the Deal Framework in the Letter of Intent
A Letter of Intent marks a significant transition in the sale…

How Capital Expenditures Shape Business Value
EBITDA provides a common starting point for valuing privately…

What Buyers Are Testing During Due Diligence
A buyer does not conduct due diligence simply to collect documents.…

UP-RITE SYSTEMS, INC. HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY FLETCHLINE, INC.
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:
Up-Rite Systems, Inc. ("Up-Rite" or the…

Turning Business Valuation Into an Exit Readiness Plan
Business owners often want to know what their companies are worth.…

THE PROSPECT VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY KROGER
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has acquired…

Structuring an Earnout That Works for Buyers and Sellers
Buyers and sellers often agree on the quality of a business but…

LYNN’S PARADISE CAFÉ HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY FRESH CAPITAL GROUP
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:
The former Lynn’s Paradise Café property…

Beating Double Taxation Using Personal Goodwill
Purchase price represents only one measure of a successful business…

