Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.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.💰 Sponsored by:Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.comViso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.This week’s episode dives into a highly unusual SMB opportunity: a pet crematorium in Miami-Dade County operating under the newly formed Resting Rainbow franchise. Listed at $1.5M, the business claims no competition and potential to hit $3M in revenue. It includes all major equipment (incinerator, walk-in cooler), but reported cash flow sits between $50K and $200K depending on which numbers you believe.Key Highlights:- Asking Price: $1.5M; EBITDA: $127K (claimed), Cash Flow: $50K- Equipment includes incinerator, walk-in cooler, and office assets (FFE: $290K)- Franchise fees include 7% royalty and $36K/year marketing- Operates with vet partnerships and walk-ins; 74% of revenue from cremations- Big risks: unclear brand identity, limited scale, no proven franchise modelSubscribe 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 [email protected]

In this episode, the hosts break down a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a floating pizza restaurant in the Virgin Islands—complete with a pizza armada, liquor license, and serious island vibes—all priced at under 1x earnings.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.💰 Sponsored by:Big thanks to GoHighLevel for sponsoring this episode! GoHighLevel is the all-in-one CRM that helps small businesses manage emails, texts, funnels, and more. It’s the Swiss Army Knife for modern operators—and you can try it free for 30 days at https://gohighlevel.comThis emergency pod highlights a truly unforgettable listing: a fully operational pizza boat, moored in the crystal-clear waters of Christmas Cove, US Virgin Islands. The deal includes three boats, a commercial-grade pizza kitchen, a liquor license, a merch store, and even a 2008 Ford Explorer—all for just $425K, with cash flow reported between $250K–$500K.Key Highlights:- Asking price: $425,000; Cash flow: $250K–$500K- Includes 3 boats, commercial kitchen, liquor license, SUV- Located on a protected mooring in Christmas Cove (mooring lease = $1,083/year)- Strong social media and TripAdvisor presence; #1 rated restaurant in St. Thomas- Potential risks: hurricane exposure, island lifestyle burnout, staff reliabilitySubscribe 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 [email protected]

In this episode, the hosts break down an absurdly profitable worm farm in rural California that claims $1.5M in cash flow and may be one of the best deals they've ever seen—if it's real.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.💰 Sponsored by:Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comIn one of the most entertaining and surprising episodes of Acquisitions Anonymous, the full host crew digs into a worm farm listed for $1.8M with a jaw-dropping $1.5M in purported cash flow. Based in rural Durham, California, this business sells worms, worm castings, and premium soil blends, while also running an educational foundation and e-commerce operation with absurdly high average order values.Key Highlights:- Asking Price: $1.8M with claimed $1.5M in cash flow- Located on 10 leased acres in rural Northern California- Includes $1.35M in inventory and $400K in equipment- Educational non-profit and e-commerce add extra revenue streams- Potential risks: Lease structure, inflated financials, niche operationsSubscribe 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 [email protected]

In this episode the hosts dive into a $4.5M, 12‑bed Los Angeles drug and alcohol rehab facility deal with $4M revenue and $1M SDE, unpacking utilization trends, regulatory risks (MSO/CPOM), and why it might not be a compelling acquisition as‑is.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/drug-and-alcohol-rehabilitation-facilities/2447669/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.💰 Sponsored by:Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.comTonnesen 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.In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill D’Alessandro, Heather Endresen, Mills Snell, and Chelsea Wood break down a mid‑market drug and alcohol rehabilitation business in Los Angeles County listed for $4.5M with about $4M in annual revenue and $1M in SDE. The business operates two licensed detox and residential facilities with 12 beds, offers a spectrum of evidence‑based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, family therapy), and maintains Joint Commission accreditation and DHCS licensing. While the model appears scalable with high‑margin services, the panel highlights concerning utilization trends and forecasting assumptions baked into the seller’s projections.Key Highlights:- Deal Specifics: 12‑bed rehab facility in LA County, $4M revenue, $1M SDE, $4.5M asking price.- Utilization Trends: Declining from ~78% to ~53% with optimistic future forecast that seems questionable.- Regulatory Risk: Corporate practice of medicine/state licensure complexity in California (MSO workaround concerns).- Payer Mix & Revenue Drivers: High average daily revenue per patient but mixed insurance/private pay impacts lender appetite.- Consensus Verdict: Thumbs down for this deal — regulatory friction, utilization risks, and mid‑market performance dampen attractiveness.Subscribe 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 [email protected]

Interested in buying a franchise? Check out Connor's website here: https://connorgroce.com/landerCome to HoldCo Conference for business owners, Feb 9-11 → https://links.girdley.com/hcc-ytIn this rerun episode, the hosts revisit a $65K Utah Christmas tree lot deal and debate whether this nostalgic seasonal hustle is worth the location headaches and short sales window.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.Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletterConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon👋 Follow the HostsMichael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdleyBill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDAHeather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeatherMills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmillsWe’re bringing back a listener favorite: a seasonal Christmas tree lot in Southern Utah County listed for $65K, with $29K in cash flow on $85K in revenue. It includes $2K in equipment, $1,750 in inventory, and seller financing at 5%.With 10+ years in business and a loyal customer base, it sounds promising—until you find out there's no guaranteed location or lease. That one detail sparks a lively debate on whether this is a low-risk side hustle or a logistically doomed venture.Michael, Bill, and Heather break down the seasonal business model, the importance of location in retail, and whether this business is worth buying—or just replicating from scratch.Subscribe 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 [email protected]