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Sunbelt

We’re known worldwide as ‘the place to go, to buy or sell a business.’ As business brokers, we help our clients confidentially buy and sell privately held businesses, aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success and satisfaction.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$60,000
Investment
$41,400 - $104,700
Franchise fee
$34,500
Units in operation
200

About Us

We’re known worldwide as ‘the place to go, to buy or sell a business.’ And with the largest network of experienced brokers in the industry, we are likely in your backyard.

As business brokers, we help our clients confidentially buy and sell privately held businesses, aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success and satisfaction.

Sunbelt business brokers service both the Main Street and Middle Market sectors. While there is no one definition that clearly delineates these segments, we generally consider a Main Street business to be one valued at less than $1m, and Middle Market businesses to be valued above $1m.

A Business Brokerage Franchise for Serious Deal Makers

Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, or an experienced business owner looking for a synergistic business opportunity, Sunbelt® is the clear choice if you intend to start your own business brokerage business.

We are the largest business brokerage franchise in the world, and as a result, our franchise owners enjoy:

  • Larger territories with ample opportunity for growth
  • Lower start up and ongoing fees
  • Established Main Street AND Middle Market brand presence
  • Leading edge technology solutions
  • Strong web presence
  • Innovative marketing campaigns
  • Franchise sales/resales programs with top brands
  • Professional training and accreditation programs

Many Brokerage Franchises Claim To Be The Largest.Only We Have The

Numbers To Prove It.

From market share to franchise value-add, we encourage you to compare us to the other business brokerage franchises and networks.

Market Presence

  • We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world.
  • We have more $1m+ listings than the competition COMBINED.
  • The average asking price for a business listed with Sunbelt is $831,858.
  • Our total business-for-sale listings value typically exceeds $3 BILLION dollars.

Business sellers want to work with the best. With Sunbelt, you have immediate credibility.

Internet Presence

  • We generate more monthly, organic website traffic than the franchised competition, combined.
  • Our API feed relationships with top, third-party websites automatically feed your Sunbelt listings to their searchable databases, without additional time or expense for you, and generate additional buyer lead flow.

Sunbelt’s internet presence is one of the tangible benefits that will have sellers choosing YOU as their business broker.

Franchisee Profit Potential

  • For many offices, our flat fees are less than half those of the other business broker franchises (seeInvestment).
  • Our training, technology and marketing platforms reduce the time and expense associated with onboarding new brokers, enabling you [and them] to reach their revenue potential faster.
  • Our Middle Market/M&A presence and support empowers you to confidently expand into this lucrative segment.

From top to bottom, Sunbelt maximizes your opportunities while minimizing your expenses.

No one knows how to succeed in business like Sunbelt. Let us show you

how.

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