I had been reluctant in the past to attend the NAMA Show because operators worry about meeting with a business broker in public – fearing...

As expected, I have received many inquiries from operators who are interested in exploring the process of selling their business in 2022....

With M&A heating up - trust the process and choose a sell side broker With better times ahead, more business brokers will enter the M&A...

Three critical 2022 resolutions for exit minded operators That recent Pacific tsunami isn’t the only one we will see this year. Based on...

FINALLY, SOME POSITIVE REPORTS FROM OPERATORS AND FACILITY MANAGERS There is hope. I am finally hearing some positive news from operators...

For near-term buyers and sellers in the convenience services business, the “little things” are more important than ever. If you plan to...

Just took a call from “Michigan Bill,” who reminded me that from the outside looking in, the view of the OCS and Micro Market business is...

From all indications, several M&A deals will be made in the convenience services industry during the fourth quarter of 2021. As the...

There is an old saying, “The ship turns slowly,” that does not seem to be relevant anymore. Business conditions, political winds and...

If the recent flurry of deals is any indication, 2021 will be a big year for mergers and acquisitions in the convenience services...

Read the report from Automatic Merchandiser below.

"I wish I had known that.” At VBB Advisors, the leading sell side broker for the convenience services industry, we often hear those words...

Most business owners are selling for lifestyle, not financial, reasons. Common lifestyle reasons are retirement, becoming tired of the...

The Mid South region of Canteen led by Tim Bailey has acquired Vendable Systems of Rock Hill, SC in a cash transaction. Vendable Systems...

It is important to understand the various aspects of confidentiality when it comes to selling a business. This can involve understanding...

The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for business...

The following is an excerpt from investor Brent Beshore’s recent book, The Messy Marketplace: Selling Your Business in a World of...

CRH Catering, based in Connellsville, PA, has acquired the operating assets of Crescent Vending Service. Crescent was owned and managed...

Two obvious and essential drivers of business value are business profits and growth potential, but eliminating risk and increasing the...

Aqua Filter Fresh has acquired the operating assets of Pittsburgh Water Cooler Service. Founded by Dan and Linda Konop, Pittsburgh Water...