“DIY” (Do it yourself) - A big mistake when selling your business
After spending years convincing customers that DIY is no way to provide vending, pantry service or OCS, some operators forget what they...
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- Apr 5
There has never been a better time for an operator to sell a business
Nothing lasts forever. Right now - market conditions are driving up valuations and creating a once in a lifetime opportunity for...
- Mar 10
VBB Exit Advantage – An advanced approach to selling your business
For operators, the business is constantly changing. As a result, advanced strategies are required to successfully sell an operator’s...
- Feb 6
Here is why nothing (even a recession) will slow M&A activity in 2023
Conventional wisdom tells us that a recession will damper M&A activity. For our industry, these are unconventional times. Based on what I...
- Dec 6, 2022
M&A activity is trending in the right direction
For operators, 2022 was a mixed bag, characterized by slow progress for much of the year. In this Q&A interview with Bob Tullio, to be...
- Nov 13, 2022
Why NAMA’s CTW Show in November is important for sellers
The upcoming Coffee, Tea and Water Show (CTW) in Las Vegas might seem secondary compared to the April NAMA Show, but for any operators...
- Oct 13, 2022
Study shows convenience services M&A activity will be strong in 2023
With so many inquiries coming in from operators about selling their business in 2023, no study is needed to conclude that 2023 is going...
- Sep 14, 2022
Mike Kelner, VBB Advisors, makes huge commitment to valuation process
When selling a business, the valuation process is critical. The addition of Sheila Darby to our team reflects our commitment to...
- Aug 5, 2022
For Ron Reinhardt, it was finally time to sit back and “Take a Break”
After selling Take A Break to five different buyers in 2008, Ron Reinhardt decided to keep a specialized portion of the operation for his...
- Jul 10, 2022
Mergers and acquisitions are heating up – seller beware!
As the office environment slowly recovers, operators who put off selling their businesses are showing renewed interest. Not surprisingly,...
- May 7, 2022
Healthy Sign: Buyers and sellers were engaging at the 2022 NAMA Show
I had been reluctant in the past to attend the NAMA Show because operators worry about meeting with a business broker in public – fearing...
- Apr 15, 2022
Be at the ‘22 NAMA Show if you are serious about selling your business
As expected, I have received many inquiries from operators who are interested in exploring the process of selling their business in 2022....
- Mar 11, 2022
With M&A heating up - trust the process and choose a sell side broker
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...
- Feb 18, 2022
Three critical 2022 resolutions for exit minded operators
Three critical 2022 resolutions for exit minded operators That recent Pacific tsunami isn’t the only one we will see this year. Based on...
- Dec 6, 2021
FINALLY, SOME POSITIVE REPORTS FROM OPERATORS AND FACILITY MANAGERS
FINALLY, SOME POSITIVE REPORTS FROM OPERATORS AND FACILITY MANAGERS There is hope. I am finally hearing some positive news from operators...
- Nov 1, 2021
THESE 7 LITTLE THINGS MAKE YOUR COMPANY MORE ATTRACTIVE
For near-term buyers and sellers in the convenience services business, the “little things” are more important than ever. If you plan to...
- Oct 4, 2021
HE IS DREAMING ABOUT AN OCS AND MICRO MARKET BUSINESS IN WARM WEATHER
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...
- Sep 8, 2021
2021 M&A ACTIVITY IS HEATING UP QUICKLY
From all indications, several M&A deals will be made in the convenience services industry during the fourth quarter of 2021. As the...
- May 19, 2021
FOUR REASONS TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS NOW
There is an old saying, “The ship turns slowly,” that does not seem to be relevant anymore. Business conditions, political winds and...
- Apr 16, 2021
BUSY M&A ACTIVITY - UPDATE ON RECENT INDUSTRY DEALS
If the recent flurry of deals is any indication, 2021 will be a big year for mergers and acquisitions in the convenience services...
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