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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAuthor: Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
Jump into the world of business acquisitions with hosts Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley. We review real businesses for sale in each episode, providing expert insights, strategies, and tips to make savvy business moves like the pros. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in buying and selling businesses. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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$3.2M for a Dog Grooming Business?!
Episode 483
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
In this episode, the hosts analyze a $2M revenue mobile dog grooming franchise on Long Island and debate whether strong margins and recurring revenue justify the premium price—especially after franchise fees and fleet CapEx.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/8-years-open-operating-and-profitable-franchisor-s-founding-location/2444631/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr💰 Sponsored by:Tonnesen Accounting Services - Tonnesen provides full quality of earnings reports trusted by buyers, lenders, and brokers on over $500 million in deals each year. Fast, detailed, and affordable. Visit tonnesenaccountingservices.com or connect with Josh Tonnesen on LinkedIn for a free consult.Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!This week, the hosts, and franchise expert Connor Groce break down an intriguing pet services deal: a mobile dog grooming franchise covering all of Long Island, New York. The business generates $2.1M in revenue with a stated $744K EBITDA and is asking $3.2M. It operates 13 fully outfitted grooming vans and serves Nassau and Suffolk counties—no storefront required. As the founding location of the franchise system, it also comes with brand credibility and operational systems built over eight years.Key Highlights:- $2.1M revenue, $744K stated EBITDA, $3.2M asking price- 13 mobile grooming vans serving Long Island territory- Franchise royalty adjustment likely reduces true cash flow- Customer loyalty risk tied to individual groomers- SBA loan likely viable—but franchise approval and bank underwriting matterSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com
