I’ve sold hundreds of businesses over the years, and one of the biggest misconceptions I see is that due diligence is simply about finding something wrong.
That’s not the purpose.
Good due diligence should give the buyer confidence.
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I’ve sold hundreds of businesses over the years, and one of the biggest misconceptions I see is that due diligence is simply about finding something wrong.
That’s not the purpose.
Good due diligence should give the buyer confidence.
No tax return, POS report, or seller interview would have revealed that discrepancy as clearly as physically observing the operation.
The old saying applies perfectly here:
Trust, but verify.
The valuation guide explains that restaurant valuation isn’t determined by sales volume alone—it is primarily about the cash an owner can extract from operations.
If you’re thinking about selling a pizza shop in Tampa Bay, don’t just call a broker when you want to sell.
I’ve been selling businesses for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen just about everything.
When it comes to selling a restaurant in Florida, some mistakes show up again and again.