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PROFILE #: 2-4005-DL
CATEGORY: FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL NEWSSTAND

LOCATION: EDMONTON

PURCHASE PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: ESTABLISHED IN 1994, INTERNATIONAL NEWS IS A HIGH PROFILE RETAILER OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, CONFECTION, SOUVENIRS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND OTHER IMPULSE, RECESSION RESISTANT PRODUCTS.

FOR SALE IS A BRAND NEW FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY LOCATED IN THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED EPCOR TOWER IN DOWNTOWN EDMONTON. 

EPCOR TOWER IS EDMONTON'S FIRST DOWNTOWN HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING IN 22 YEARS. IT INCORPORATES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE GROUND UP, MEETING THE DEMANDS OF TODAY’S SOPHISTICATED OFFICE TENANTS WITH FEATURES THAT PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE. THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF TWO HIGH-RISE TOWERS, TWO MID-RISE TOWERS, MULTI-STOREY PUBLIC PLAZA AND RETAIL CONCOURSE. THIS LOCATION WILL HAVE EXCLUSIVE ON NEWS-PAPERS, MAGAZINES, TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS AND LOTTERY.

TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE NEED TO MEET THE DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF EACH INTERNATIONAL NEWS STORE, EACH MAY INCLUDE LOTTERY, COFFEE, TRANSIT TICKETS, ATM MACHINES, POSTAL SERVICE AND DRY CLEANING DEPOTS AS PART OF OUR REVENUE GENERATING SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

AT INTERNATIONAL NEWS THEY RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR FRANCHISE PARTNERS AND TOGETHER WITH THERE ACQUIRED EXPERTS DELIVER A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY THAT HAS BEEN DETAILED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL LOCATION.

THE FRANCHISE SYSTEM:

• ALL LOCATIONS ARE FRANCHISED
• FLAT RATE MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
• PURCHASE INVENTORY AT COST, DEALING DIRECTLY WITH SUPPLIERS
• FRANCHISOR SIGNS THE HEAD LEASE; RENT IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE HEAD LANDLORD, NO UP CHARGE ON RENT
• INCOME FROM LOTTERY SALES IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE FRANCHISEE
• STORES TYPICALLY RANGE IN SIZE FROM 200 TO 650 SQUARE FEET, STORE TYPES: KIOSKS, IN LINE AND STREET STORES
• COST OF FRANCHISE VARIES, DEPENDING ON SIZE, SALES VOLUMES, RETURN POTENTIAL, LEASEHOLD COSTS AND INITIAL ACQUISITION COSTS
• EQUITY IN THE BUSINESS ACCRUES TO THE FRANCHISEE
• SALES RANGE IS APPROXIMATELY $300,000 TO $900,000 PER ANNUM DEPENDING ON SIZE, LOCATION, STORE TYPE AND PRODUCTS CARRIED.

PROFILE #: 2-4004-DL

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HAIR SALON & DAY SPA

LOCATION: EDMONTON

PURCHASE PRICE: $150,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $390,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $70,000

COMMENTS: BEAUTIFUL SALON AND SPA WITH A GREAT LOCATION IN EDMONTON. THIS ATTRACTIVE 3000 SQUARE FOOT SALON AND SPA HAS IT ALL! 

THE OWNER HAS INVESTED A LOT OF MONEY IN FIXTURES & EQUIP DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS. BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HAIR STATIONS CABINETS AND DESIGNER TOUCHES. IT HAS 6 HAIR STATIONS, 3 NAIL STATIONS, 3 PEDICURE CHAIRS, 6 PRIVATE MASSAGE ROOMS, LARGE RECEPTION AND RETAIL AREA FOR HAIR AND SKIN PRODUCTS. TWO OF THE MASSAGE ROOMS ARE DIVIDED WITH FRENCH DOORS SO COUPLES CAN EXPERIENCE SERVICES TOGETHER. ONE ROOM HAS A SOAKER JACUZZI TUB AND ANOTHER ROOM HAS A TWO PERSON STEAM SHOWER. THE OWNER HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB OF FILLING STATIONS WITH WELL QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE STYLISTS. 

THIS SPA HAS A REPUTATION FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED CARE AND SERVICES FOCUSED ON HELPING THEIR CLIENTS ACHIEVE OPTIMAL RESULTS. PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE FACIAL TREATMENTS, WAXING, MICRO DERMABRASION, LASER HAIR REMOVAL, MANICURES AND PEDICURES, BODY MASSAGE, BODY WRAPS AND SCRUBS, SPRAY TANS AND PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP APPLICATION. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF SPA PACKAGES, WITH GIFT CERTIFICATES ALSO AVAILABLE. 

THE LOCATION IS WELL VISITED WITH MANY KNOWN RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE AREA TO DRIVE TRAFFIC. PLENTY OF FREE AND CONVENIENT PARKING EXISTS IN A WELL LIT PARKING LOT.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IDEALLY SUITED FOR AN OWNER-OPERATOR TO GROW AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS TO SIGNIFICANT PROFITABILITY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES ALL THE EQUIPMENT AND HAIR AND SPA SUPPLIES ON HAND AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE. AN EXCELLENT LEASE IS ALREADY IN PLACE.

THERE ARE SOME SIMILAR SERVICES BEING OFFERED AT OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE GENERAL AREA, BUT THEY ARE PRIMARILY HAIR SALONS WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE SAME QUIET AND INTIMATE SPA ATMOSPHERE FREE OF NOISY INTERRUPTIONS AS IS FOUND IN THIS SALON AND SPA.

A VARIETY OF NEW AND DIFFERENT SERVICES CAN BE BROUGHT IN TO EXPAND OFFERINGS FOR EXISTING CLIENTS AND TO ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS. POSSIBLE AREAS FOR GROWTH INCLUDE OXYGEN TREATMENTS, OR EXPANDING TO MED-SPA SERVICES IF A PHYSICIAN IS BROUGHT ON BOARD. 

ADDITIONALLY, A BOUTIQUE ATMOSPHERE COULD BE CREATED BY ADDING ITEMS SUCH AS JEWELRY AND SPA WEAR TO THE EXISTING PRODUCT SALES.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: OIL FIELD MACHINERY SERVICE & REPAIR

LOCATION: SOUTHERN ALBERTA - RELOCATABLE

PURCHASE PRICE: $5,000,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $5,000,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $4,000,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $1,200,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN ALBERTA BASED COMPRESSOR SERVICING COMPANY WHICH SERVICES THE OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY.

SERVICING AND MAINTAINING NATURAL GAS ENGINES AND COMPRESSORS HAS BEEN THEIR CORE BUSINESS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS.  DURING THIS TIME, THE COMPANY HAS WORKED THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN PROVIDING NATURAL GAS PIPELINE AND GAS PLANT CUSTOMERS WITH A COMPLETE LINE OF MACHINING, MANUFACTURING AND COMPRESSOR REPAIR ALONG WITH SOME INSTRUMENTATION.

THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IS IDEAL FOR A LIKE INDUSTRY COMPANY TO ADD A HIGH PROFIT MARGIN BUSINESS TO THEIR EXISTING OPERATIONS AND ACHIEVE EVEN GREATER PROFIT THROUGH SYNERGIES. LONG TERM CONTRACTS ENSURE THE COMPANY'S SUSTAINED PROFITABILITY.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS THAT CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN ALBERTA OR SASKATCHEWAN, THIS WOULD BE THE ONE.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES INVENTORY OF $1,150,000 AND EQUIPMENT & SERVICE VEHICLES VALUED AT $260,000. 

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL ALSO SELL THE LAND AND BUILDING AT AN ADDITIONAL PRICE, IF DESIRED BY THE PURCHASER OF THIS BUSINESS.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.

PROFILE #: 2-4002-DL

CATEGORY: FOOD SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: TACOTIME FRANCHISE

LOCATION: SPRUCE GROVE

PURCHASE PRICE: $125,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $240,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: THIS SPRUCE GROVE, ALBERTA BASED TACOTIME CANTINA IS PART OF A VERY POPULAR AND WELL ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE SYSTEM.

SINCE THE LATE SEVENTIES TACOTIME CANADA HAS BEEN ROLLING GREAT TASTE, VALUE AND QUALITY INGREDIENTS INTO ALL OF THEIR TACOS, BURRITOS AND OTHER MENU OFFERINGS.

THIS SPRUCE GROVE FRANCHISE HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR 5 YEARS AND IS ONE OF THE GOOD PERFORMING FRANCHISES IN THE SYSTEM IN CANADA! THERE IS PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL GROWTH FOR AN AMBITIOUS OWNER / OPERATOR TO CAPITALIZE ON.

THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IS IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WITH VISION TO TAKE ON THIS GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY NOW, AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE AND GROW THIS OPPORTUNITY, ALTHOUGH GOOD BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE AND MARKETING, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ARE A DEFINITE ASSET.

THE CURRENT OWNER AND THE FRANCHISOR WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING WITH THE FRANCHISOR PROVIDING CONTINUED ONGOING SUPPORT. THE TRAINING PROVIDED BY TACOTIME CANADA WILL BE 10 DAYS IN CALGARY THEN 5 DAYS ON SITE TRAINING.

TACOTIME’S MISSION IS TO MAKE MONEY WITH THEIR FRANCHISEES RATHER THAN OFF THEIR FRANCHISEES. MAYBE THAT'S WHY THE AVERAGE TENURE OF A TACOTIME FRANCHISEE IS MORE THAN 15 YEARS!

THE LOCATION OF THIS TACOTIME CANTINA IS IN A VERY BUSY STRIP MALL ANCHORED BY WAL-MART AND RONA. THIS IS AN END-CAP LOCATION WITH GREAT VISIBILITY. THE 44 SEAT TEXMEX QUICK SERVE RESTAURANT ALSO HAS OUTSIDE PATIO SEATING ALONG WITH A LIQUOR LICENSE.

TO SET THIS LOCATION UP NEW WOULD COST $300K.  THIS IS A VERY GOOD PRICE FOR AN EXCELLENT TACOTIME CANTINA LOCATION!

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES THE FRANCHISE TRANSFER FEE. 

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 2-4001-DL

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LONG HAUL TRUCKING COMPANY

LOCATION: ALBERTA

PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $1,000,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,300,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $220,000

COMMENTS: THIS EXCELLENT, WELL ESTABLISHED TRUCKING BUSINESS WAS STARTED IN 1993.

FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE BUSINESS BECAME KNOWN FOR EXCELLENT, ON-TIME SERVICE.  DUE TO THEIR REPUTATION FOR SERVICE THEY HAVE HAULED SOUTH FROM ALBERTA TO THE USA FOR THE SAME COMPANY SINCE 1996. ON THE RETURN TRIP FROM THE USA, THEY HAVE HAULED NORTH FOR ANOTHER COMPANY ON ANNUAL CONTRACTS SINCE 1996.  THEY ARE NEVER RUNNING EMPTY!

THIS COMPANY IS HEADQUARTERED IN ALBERTA, CANADA OPERATING A FLEET OF 6 TRUCKS AND 6 REEFER TRAILERS.

THE BUSINESS CAN BE OPERATED FROM MOST ANYWHERE IN THE PROVINCE OR OUT OF THE EXISTING LOCATION.  THERE IS THE OPTION OF PURCHASING AN ACREAGE THAT HOUSES THEIR CURRENT SHOP. THE SHOP SITS ON 6.1 ACRES OF LAND AND IS USED FOR ALL TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND TRUCK STORAGE. 

ALL TRUCKS ARE WELL MAINTAINED WITH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BEING CARRIED OUT TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO BREAK DOWNS IN TRANSIT.

THIS BUSINESS HAS BEEN PROVIDING THE CURRENT OWNER / OPERATOR WITH A VERY RESPECTABLE INCOME FOR THE CLOSE TO 20 YEARS!

AT THE BUYER'S OPTION, THE CURRENT OWNER WOULD BE WILLING TO STAY ON AS AN EMPLOYEE FOR A SET AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER THE SALE TO ASSIST IN A SMOOTH TRANSITION. IN ANY EVENT, THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE THE BUYER WITH FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING.

THE STAFF OF 10 IS ALL LONG TERM EMPLOYEES WITH MANY BEING WITH THE COMPANY FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS

THE COMPANY CAN BE EXPANDED WITH MORE EQUIPMENT AS THERE ARE MORE LOADS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMPANIES THEY ARE CURRENTLY HAULING FOR. 

THIS IS TRULY A TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY, AS ALL LICENSING, AUTHORITIES AND CPAT’S ARE IN PLACE.

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY!

PROFILE #: 2-4000-DL

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MACHINE TOOL SERVICE & REPAIR

LOCATION: EDMONTON

PURCHASE PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $265,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $90,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A VERY SUCCESSFUL MACHINE TOOL SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REBUILD BUSINESS.

THIS EDMONTON BASED COMPANY PROVIDES ITS CLIENTS WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL, HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC MACHINE TOOLS.

THEIR EXTENSIVE CLIENT LIST IS A RESULT THE HIGH QUALITY OF THEIR WORK AND THEIR REPUTATION FOR PROMPT AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE. HAVING BUILT A QUALITY REPUTATION IN THE INDUSTRY ENSURES THAT THE PHONE IS ALWAYS RINGING FOR REPAIR AND SERVICE CALLS.

THIS BUSINESS HAS BEEN PROVIDING THE CURRENT OWNER / OPERATOR WITH A VERY RESPECTABLE INCOME FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS!

THE COMPANY SERVICES INCLUDE:

• TROUBLESHOOTING
• MACHINE TOOL ALIGNMENT
• MACHINE ERECTION AND LEVELING
• SCRAPING AND GRINDING
• REPLACEMENT AND CUSTOM-BUILT  WIPERS
• PROFESSIONAL CLEANING OF MACHINE TOOLS
• REPAIR GEAR BOXES/ TRANSMISSIONS OF MACHINE TOOLS
• AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

MANUALS FOR MANY MACHINE TOOLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE.

THIS COMPANY ALSO OFFERS MACHINE-SPECIFIC SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP MACHINE TOOLS OPERATING EFFICIENTLY, ON A LONG TERM BASIS.

THE CLIENT BASE FOR THIS COMPANY SPANS FROM RED DEER INTO NORTHERN ALBERTA, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE GREATER EDMONTON AREA.

THIS BUSINESS IS A PERFECT FIT FOR AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDED MILLWRIGHT OR MACHINE TOOL SERVICER.

THE SELLER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $25,000 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

FOR FULL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4221-AB

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: SHERWOOD PARK

FULL PRICE: $300,000 (PRICE JUST REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!)

DOWN PAYMENT: $300,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $4,339,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $116,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A WELL ESTABLISHED AND VERY PROFITABLE SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE!

THIS 7,700 SQUARE FOOT LOCATION WAS ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS AGO AND JUST CAME ON THE MARKET IN DECEMBER OF 2010. WITH A TYPICAL INVENTORY ON THE FLOOR IN EXCESS OF $400,000 IN MERCHANDISE (ON CONSIGNMENT FROM SEARS), 2009 SALES WERE $4.3 MILLION. $3.2 MILLION WAS FROM SHOWROOM SALES AND $1.1 MILLION WAS FROM CATALOGUE SALES.

THE STORE IS LOCATED IN A NEWER BUSINESS CONDO NEAR MILLENNIUM PLACE RECREATION COMPLEX. THE AREA IS GROWING RAPIDLY WITH MANY RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS MOVING INTO THIS PART OF SHERWOOD PARK. THIS IS A “BIG TICKET” SALES OUTLET SPECIALIZING IN MAJOR APPLIANCES, MATTRESSES & BEDDING, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, PATIO FURNITURE, LAWN MOWERS, LAWN TRACTORS AND SNOW THROWERS. HOME ELECTRONICS IS ANOTHER CATEGORY THAT SEARS WANTS TO AGGRESSIVELY PROMOTE OUT OF THIS LOCATION.

THIS STORE OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:30AM TO 9:PM  AND FROM 9:30 TO 5:PM ON SATURDAYS AND FROM 11:AM TO 5:PM ON SUNDAYS. THE STORE GENERATES THEIR IMPRESSIVE REVENUES WITH THE EFFORTS OF JUST THE CURRENT OWNER, THREE OTHER FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND FOUR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

THE MARKET AREA FOR THIS SEARS STORE IS THE COUNTY OF STRATHCONA, INCLUDING THE CITY OF SHERWOOD PARK AND ITS TRADING AREA POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90,000.  THE CITY OF SHERWOOD PARK IS ON THE EAST BORDER OF EDMONTON. THIS LOCATION ALSO ATTRACTS MANY CONSUMERS FROM EAST EDMONTON.

STRATHCONA COUNTY IS AN AMAZING COMMUNITY WITH MANY YOUNG FAMILIES. THE AVERAGE AGE IS 37.8 YEARS. THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME IS $102,000. THAT’S A LOT OF BUYING POWER!

THE IDEA PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM OR FAMILY THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN CONTINUING TO GROW THE REVENUES OF THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AS THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND SEARS CANADA WILL PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT.

ACCORDING TO THE SHERWOOD PARK & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (WITH AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 1,000 BUSINESSES) THERE HAS BEEN TREMENDOUS GROWTH IN SHERWOOD PARK OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE: WWW.SHERWOODPARKCHAMBER.COM

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION CAN BE VIEWED AT: WWW.STRATHCONA.CA

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4230-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: PUBLISHING

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE

PURCHASE PRICE: $900,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $700,000 *

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $515,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $425,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO ACQUIRE A VERY WELL ESTABLISHED AND PROFITABLE PUBLISHING BUSINESS.

A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS ARE SUCCESSFULLY PUBLISHED BY THIS COMPANY, INCLUDING MAGAZINES, FINE ART PRINTS, BOOKS, CALENDARS, BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS AND MANY MORE.

THE BUSINESS HAS ESTABLISHED A HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED REPUTATION OVER THE YEARS.
THE IDEAL PURCHASER OF THIS FULLY RELOCATABLE BUSINESS WILL BE AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH MANAGEMENT AND SALES SKILLS.  SPECIFIC PUBLISHING OR GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED, AS SOME STAFF CAN STAY ON WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE DUTIES, PROVIDING THE NEW OWNER WITH VALUABLE IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE. THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO MAKE THE TRANSITION SMOOTH.

FOLLOWING THE LONG-TERM PLAN FOR A REDUCTION IN PRINTING AND DELIVERY COSTS, THE BUSINESS HAS REDESIGNED ITS WEB SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 TO INCLUDE INNOVATIVE PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGIES.

AS A RESULT, READERS OF THE PUBLICATIONS CAN PURCHASE DIGITAL OR PRINTED COPIES FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WITH ZERO COST INCURRED BY THE BUSINESS.
ALWAYS LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE, THE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING ITS PUBLICATIONS STILL MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING HAND-HELD DEVICES AND E-READERS (LIKE THE AMAZON KINDLE).

THE NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 2010 WAS $425,000. WITH FORWARD MOVING CHANGES, THE BUSINESS IS POSITIONED TO ATTAIN EVEN GREATER REVENUES AND SUCCESS IN YEARS TO COME.

AFTER OVER 20 SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN BUSINESS, THE CURRENT OWNER IS READY TO RETIRE.

* FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER HE IS EVEN WILLING TO CONSIDER CARRYING BACK UP TO $200,000!

THIS IS TRULY A UNIQUE, ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.

FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY, CONTACT US TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4233-AB

CATEGORY: FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISED REAL ESTATE PUBLICATION

LOCATION: EDMONTON

FULL PRICE: $470,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $370,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $667,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $236,000

COMMENTS: THIS EDMONTON, ALBERTA BASED INTEGRATED ONLINE/OFFLINE REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE FRANCHISE IS PART OF A WELL ESTABLISHED 35+ YEAR OLD NORTH AMERICAN BRAND THAT WAS VOTED THE #3 ADVERTISING FRANCHISE ACROSS NORTH AMERICA IN 2008. AS THAT RANKING WAS #3 IN ALL CATEGORIES, ARGUABLY IT WOULD HAVE RANKED #1 IN THE “REAL ESTATE” CATEGORY.

THIS EDMONTON FRANCHISE HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR 10 YEARS AND IS CONSISTENTLY ONE OF THE STRONGEST PERFORMING FRANCHISES IN THE SYSTEM IN CANADA! THERE IS PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL GROWTH FOR AN AMBITIOUS OWNER / OPERATOR TO CAPITALIZE ON.

PROVIDING THE REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY WITH UNIQUE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES, THIS TURN-KEY BUSINESS IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR A SALES ORIENTED OWNER / OPERATOR THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FOLLOWING A PROVEN SYSTEM AND GROW IT TO ITS MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. THE BUSINESS IS SYSTEMATIZED TO THE POINT IT RUNS LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE.

THIS FRANCHISE HAS LITTLE COMPETITION ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. IN EDMONTON, IT IS THE STRONGEST ADVERTISING VALUE PROPOSITION THAT EDMONTON REAL ESTATE COMPANIES HAVE TO REACH POTENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUYERS, ACROSS THE WORLD. THE MARKETING SYSTEM PROVIDES A ROBUST, INTEGRATED MARKETING PROGRAM TO REALTORS AND THE REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE GREATER EDMONTON AREA.

THE MAGAZINE PUBLISHES 13-TIMES PER YEAR (EVERY 4 WEEKS A NEW ISSUE HITS THE MARKET) AND IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE MARKET AREA. ONLINE, THIS FRANCHISE AUTOMATICALLY SYNDICATES CLIENT'S LISTINGS TO MASSIVE WEB PARTNERS ACROSS THE WORLD.

NOW IN ITS TENTH YEAR, WITH THE MARKET RECOVERING, THE INCREASED CASH FLOW OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE OF THIS BUSINESS IS A MASSIVE! THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY IS IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WITH VISION TO TAKE ON THIS VERY PROFITABLE OPPORTUNITY NOW, AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE AND GROW THIS OPPORTUNITY, ALTHOUGH GOOD BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ARE A DEFINITE ASSET FOR ONGOING CLIENT RETENTION AND GROWTH.

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND THE EDMONTON BASED CANADIAN FRANCHISOR WILL PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT. THIS A HOME BASED OPPORTUNITY THAT CAN BE OPERATED FROM MOST ANYWHERE IN THE GREATER EDMONTON AREA.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES THE FRANCHISE TRANSFER FEE AND THE CURRENT OWNER WILL EVEN CARRY BACK UP TO $100,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER!

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.

PROFILE #: 5-4236-AB

CATEGORY: FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LEATHER AND VINYL REPAIR & RESTORATION

LOCATION: GRANDE PRAIRIE

PURCHASE PRICE: $65,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $65,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED CANADIAN FRANCHISE SPECIALIZES IN THE REPAIR, RESTORATION AND RENEWAL OF LEATHER, PLASTICS, VINYL, FABRIC AND UPHOLSTERY WITH UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES IN FIVE MAJOR MARKETS: AUTOMOTIVE, AVIATION, COMMERCIAL, MARINE AND RESIDENTIAL.

SINCE 1987, THIS BRAND HAS BEEN THE INDUSTRY LEADER WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL LEATHER AND VINYL REPAIR PRODUCTS AND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES. THE COMBINED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE OF THEIR 200+ FRANCHISEES AROUND THE WORLD IS UNPARALLELED. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 63 FRANCHISES OPERATING THROUGHOUT CANADA, INCLUDING 8 FRANCHISES ALREADY OPERATING IN ALBERTA. OTHER FRANCHISE UNITS ARE OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA AND ECUADOR.

THIS FRANCHISE IS A PROVEN MONEY MAKER, WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO BE AN OWNER OPERATOR WITH A SINGLE VEHICLE OR EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS TO INCLUDE MULTIPLE TECHNICIANS AND VEHICLES. FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF AN SUV (SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE) YOU WILL LEARN A SKILL, WHICH WHEN APPLIED, WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH AN IMMEDIATE INCOME TO START AND GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW A BUSINESS WITH NO LIMITATIONS ON FURTHER INCOME.

THIS IS A “NICHE MARKET” BUSINESS REFURBISHING AND RE-DYEING ALL LEATHER AND PLASTIC, OFFERING CLIENTS A “GREEN” ENVIRONMENTAL AND COST SAVING ALTERNATIVE TO REPLACING OR RECOVERING DAMAGED PIECES.

ABSOLUTELY NO PREVIOUS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AS THE FRANCHISOR PROVIDES FULL TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT! THIS STARTS WITH AN INTENSIVE 2-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE FRANCHISOR'S WORLD WIDE HEADQUARTERS IN ALBERTA BY THEIR CERTIFIED TRAINING STAFF. AT THIS TRAINING FACILITY, ALL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS ARE EXPLAINED, DEMONSTRATED, TAUGHT AND PRACTICED THOROUGHLY! THIS IS FOLLOWED UP WITH ONGOING SUPPORT VIA PHONE AND E-MAIL AND REGIONAL SEMINARS ON A REGULAR BASIS.

THE FRANCHISE ALSO INCLUDES ALL THE EQUIPMENT THAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED AS WELL AS AN OPENING INVENTORY OF SUPPLIES, BUSINESS CARDS, INVOICES, STATEMENTS, ENVELOPES AND BROCHURES.

CONTACT US TODAY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FULL INFORMATION ON THIS HOME BASED FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY THAT OFFERS LOW OVERHEAD AND HIGH PROFIT MARGINS AS WELL AS FULL TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT!

PROFILE #: 5-5000-AB

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS BROKERAGE

LOCATION: CALGARY

FULL PRICE: $25,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $25,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: BUSINESS BROKERAGE IS A FAST GROWING INDUSTRY. WITH THE AGING POPULATION OF SMALL TO MID SIZE BUSINESS OWNERS, THERE ARE VAST OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULLY TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BROKERS!

ACCORDING TO THE EXIT PLANNING INSTITUTE, DURING THE NEXT TEN YEARS, NORTH AMERICA WILL EXPERIENCE THE LARGEST TRANSFER OF PRIVATELY HELD BUSINESSES IN HISTORY. IN THIS COMING "TIDAL WAVE" OF BUSINESS SALES, THOSE WHO POSITION THEMSELVES CORRECTLY WILL FIND THAT THEY WILL PROSPER DURING THESE COMING YEARS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BROKERAGE IS THE ULTIMATE SALES CAREER!
HERE ARE THE FACTS:

• 76 MILLION BABY BOOMERS ARE NEARING RETIREMENT 
• 12 MILLION PRIVATE BUSINESSES ARE OWNED BY BABY BOOMERS 
• MORE THAN 8 MILLION BUSINESSES WILL SELL IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS 
• $11 TRILLION WORTH OF ASSETS WILL CHANGE HANDS IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS

A CAREER IN BUSINESS BROKERAGE ALLOWS YOU TO BE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT, MAKE YOUR OWN HOURS, EARN UNLIMITED INCOME, AND HAVE FUN BUILDING A CAREER AROUND A VALUABLE SERVICE THAT IS IN DESPERATE DEMAND!

WHAT A BUSINESS BROKER DOES:

A BUSINESS BROKER IS A PERSON OR FIRM THAT EVALUATES EXISTING BUSINESSES, OBTAINS A LISTING FOR THE BUSINESS AND ACTS AS AN INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN SELLERS AND BUYERS OF SMALL BUSINESSES.

HOW BUSINESS BROKERS EARN MONEY:

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF BABSON COLLEGE, BABSON PARK, MASSACHUSETTS CONDUCTED A NATIONAL SURVEY OF BUSINESS BROKERS. THE AVERAGE ANNUAL GROSS COMMISSIONS WERE $253,000.00. EARNINGS WERE PRODUCED FROM AN AVERAGE OF FIVE SALES.

THE IDEAL BUSINESS BROKER CANDIDATES:

THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 3,500 BUSINESS BROKERS IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA . . . CLEARLY NOT ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE DEMAND!

• THE IDEAL BUSINESS BROKER CANDIDATE IS A MAN OR WOMAN WITH A STRONG BUSINESS AND SALES BACKGROUND THAT CAN WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND IS INTERESTED IN A REWARDING CAREER IN A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

• ANOTHER IDEAL BUSINESS BROKER CANDIDATE IS A CURRENT PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER THAT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HIS/HER CAREER TO A HIGHER LEVEL.

ONLY ONE INDIVIDUAL WILL QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS BUSINESS BROKERAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN CALGARY!

THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY CONSISTS OF ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING FROM A CERTIFIED BUSINESS BROKER WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS BROKERAGE EXPERIENCE, ONGOING SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST RANKED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WEB SITES IN ALBERTA.

TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE THE BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BROKER, CLICK HERE

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PROFILE #: 5-4220-AB

CATEGORY: FRANCHISING

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISED REAL ESTATE PUBLICATION

LOCATION: CALGARY

FULL PRICE: $400,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $400,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $439,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $200,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4133-AB

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE / FRANCHISE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA

FULL PRICE: $755,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $655,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $781,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $207,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4105-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: VEHICLE SEARCH REGISTRY

LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BC (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $245,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $245,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $348,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $125,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4088-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: CUSTOM TRADE SHOW EXHIBITS

FULL PRICE: $430,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $615,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $161,500

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4084-AB

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $160,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: 215,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $72,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4089-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HYDRO TRENCHING

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $323,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4090-OW

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: AAMCO TRANSMISSION FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $365,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $265,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $534,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $101,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4075-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE - HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENERGY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $350,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1 MILLION

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $185,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4070-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: DISTRIBUTION OF CONVEYOR BELTS, HOSES AND FITTINGS

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,325,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $148,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4069-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GENERAL MERCHANDISE SUPERSTORE

FULL PRICE: $650,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $607,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $229,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4067-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE SHOE STORE & SHOE REPAIR

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $429,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $89,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4074-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GARDEN AND HOME ACCESSORY STORE

FULL PRICE: $260,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $260,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $558,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $69,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4066-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PLUMBING AND HVAC

FULL PRICE: $400,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,700,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4072-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MANUFACTURING, RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL BODYCARE PRODUCTS

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $417,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4068-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $380,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $510,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $140,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4058-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SEARCH

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $245,900

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $232,173

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4050-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAILBOX, PACKAGING & SHIPPING STORE

FULL PRICE: $224,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $144,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $359,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4052-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PRINT SHOP FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $220,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $539,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $67,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BOOKSTORE & CYBER CAFE

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $154,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $58,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4054-OW

CATEGORY: INTERNET

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF INDUSTRY INTERNET SERVICES

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL FOR DETAILS

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING

FULL PRICE: $390,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $352,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $262,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!