Ricky Balladares
Business Advisor

Buy or Sell a Business With Confidence

Strategic guidance for business owners and qualified buyers from valuation through closing.

Ricky Balladares
Business Advisor

Meet Ricky Balladares

Helping business owners and qualified buyers navigate transactions with confidentiality, strategy, and clear guidance from valuation through closing.

Business Brokerage Services

Industries We Serve

Business brokerage guidance for owners and buyers across established, service-driven industries.

HVAC Businesses

HVAC Businesses

Buy or sell established HVAC companies with a clear understanding of operations, recurring revenue and financial performance.

  • Recurring service & maintenance revenue
  • Customer base & contracts
  • Equipment, team & financial review
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Roofing Companies

Roofing Companies

Guidance for buyers and owners navigating acquisitions and sales of residential and commercial roofing businesses.

  • Residential & commercial operations
  • Customer pipeline & reputation
  • Crews, equipment & financial performance
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Laundromats

Laundromats

Evaluate laundromat opportunities based on location, equipment, operating costs, lease terms and performance.

  • Location & lease review
  • Equipment condition & capacity
  • Revenue, utilities & operating costs
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Car Wash Businesses

Car Wash Businesses

Evaluate car wash opportunities through location, traffic, membership revenue, equipment and operations.

  • Traffic & location quality
  • Membership & recurring revenue
  • Equipment, labor & operating costs
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Auto Body Shops

Auto Body Shops

Assess collision and repair businesses based on service mix, technicians, equipment and operating performance.

  • Collision & mechanical revenue
  • Skilled technicians & management
  • Equipment, customers & margins
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Retail and Restaurants

Retail & Restaurants

Evaluate retail and restaurant opportunities through location, lease economics, margins, staffing and sales performance.

  • Location & lease economics
  • Sales, margins & operating costs
  • Staffing, inventory & customer demand
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Current Opportunities

New Business Listings

Audited middle-market acquisitions and prime institutional assets cleared for immediate buyer review under NDA.

Current Business Listings • Updated Inventory
FUEL STATION & CAR WASH
Branded Fuel Station and Car Wash
ACTIVE OPPORTUNITY
PRIVATE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Renovated Branded Fuel Station & Automatic Car Wash

Treasure Coast, Florida

Branded fuel station with convenience store, automatic car wash and kitchen/café space, recently renovated and positioned for continued post-renovation growth.

ANNUAL SALES ~$3.5M
OWNER SDE ~$155K
ANNUAL FUEL VOLUME ~769K Gal.
LEASE STRUCTURE 5 + 5 Years
NDA Required
AUTO BODY & REPAIR
Auto Body Collision and Repair Center
ACTIVE OPPORTUNITY
PRIVATE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Established Auto Body, Collision & Mechanical Repair Center

Broward County, Florida

AAA Approved and ASE Certified automotive repair operation with more than 30 years in business, multiple revenue streams and three consecutive years of revenue and profit growth.

2025 REVENUE ~$952K
2025 NET PROFIT ~$393K
OPERATING HISTORY 30+ Years
CERTIFICATIONS AAA / ASE
NDA Required
Branded Fuel Station and Car Wash
HEDGESTONE PRIVATE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Branded Fuel Station & Car Wash

Treasure Coast, Florida
ASKING PRICE $499,000
GROSS SALES ~$3.5M
SDE ~$155K
FUEL VOLUME ~769K Gal.

Opportunity to acquire a branded fuel station with an integrated automatic car wash, convenience store and kitchen/café space along a high-traffic Treasure Coast corridor. The property recently completed a comprehensive renovation, providing an incoming owner with upgraded facilities while business volume continues to ramp.

Investment Snapshot

✓ Approximately $3.5M in annual gross sales
✓ Approximately $155K owner-operator SDE
✓ Approximately 769,000 gallons sold annually
✓ Active branded fuel supply agreement
✓ Automatic car wash recently renovated
✓ Convenience store and kitchen recently upgraded
✓ Confirmed kitchen/café sublease income
✓ 5 + 5 year ground lease structure

Revenue Streams

Monthly Operating Income

  • Approximately $9,000 from fuel margin and commission
  • Approximately $7,000 from car wash operations
  • Approximately $3,333 from convenience store income
  • Approximately $2,000 from confirmed kitchen/café sublease

Operations

  • Three full-time cashiers
  • Owner currently serves as on-site manager
  • Semi-absentee buyer could hire an operating manager
  • Car wash maintenance approximately $250 per quarter
  • Seller training and transition support included
INCOME BEFORE PAYROLL
~$256K

Seller represents approximately $256K in annual operating income before payroll expense.

OWNER-OPERATOR SDE
~$155K

Estimated SDE after payroll for the existing cashier team.

GROUND LEASE
5 + 5

Business operates under the seller's existing ground lease with a 5 + 5 year structure.

Growth Opportunities

Post-Renovation Upside

  • Continued ramp-up of recently renovated store
  • Continued ramp-up of automatic car wash volume
  • Opportunity to expand retail and snack categories
  • Strong pass-by traffic and repeat local customer base

Kitchen & Management

  • Potential to expand kitchen/café sublease terms
  • Option to operate an owner-managed food concept
  • Semi-absentee structure possible with hired manager
  • Reason for sale: owner relocating

Transaction Overview

Business
Gross Sales: ~$3.5M
Branded fuel station, convenience store, car wash and kitchen/café income streams.
SDE:
~$155,000
Fuel
~769,000 Gallons / Year
Active branded supply agreement provides brand recognition and fuel-pricing support.
Fuel Income:
~$9K / Month
Transaction
Asking Price: $499,000
Business-only transaction operating under the existing ground lease.
Listing ID:
73291

Request the Confidential Package

Sign the confidentiality agreement to begin the buyer qualification process and request additional financial, lease and operating information.

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Income figures reflect seller representations and preliminary records. Prospective buyers should independently verify financial, operating, lease and transaction information during due diligence.
Auto Body Collision and Repair Center
HEDGESTONE PRIVATE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Auto Body, Collision & Mechanical Repair Center

Broward County, Florida
ASKING PRICE $699,000
2025 REVENUE $952,208
2025 NET PROFIT $393,316
OPERATING HISTORY 30+ Years

Long-established Broward County automotive center providing auto body, collision and full mechanical repair services. The business is AAA Approved and ASE Certified and has produced three consecutive years of revenue and profit growth.

Investment Snapshot

✓ More than 30 years in operation
✓ AAA Approved
✓ ASE Certified
✓ Three consecutive years of financial growth
✓ Auto body, collision and mechanical repair
✓ Experienced management and four trained staff
✓ Two new outdoor lifts installed within the last year
✓ Seller financing available

Operating Profile

Services

  • Auto body repair
  • Collision repair
  • Full mechanical repair
  • Dual service model broadens the customer base
  • AAA referral opportunities

Location & Team

  • Prime corner location with high visibility
  • Easy access and heavy daily traffic
  • Experienced management in place
  • Four trained staff members
  • Loyal customer base and established community reputation
2025 REVENUE
$952K

Revenue increased for the third consecutive year, reaching approximately $952K in 2025.

2025 NET PROFIT
$393K

2025 represented the strongest reported year, with approximately $393K in net profit.

TRACK RECORD
30+ Yrs

Long operating history supported by repeat customers, brand recognition and local reputation.

Financial Performance

2023
Revenue: $818,030
First year of the reported three-year growth period.
Net Profit:
$310,306
2024
Revenue: $850,898
Continued year-over-year growth in both revenue and reported profitability.
Net Profit:
$338,095
2025
Revenue: $952,208
Strongest reported financial year of the three-year period.
Net Profit:
$393,316

Transaction Structure

Seller Financing

  • Seller financing available
  • 50% down contemplated
  • Remaining balance financed by seller
  • Final financing terms subject to buyer qualification

Lease & Real Estate

  • Triple Net lease structure
  • 5 + 5 year lease option
  • Option to purchase the real estate
  • Seller's stated reason for sale: retirement
  • Listing ID: 71444

Request the Confidential Package

Sign the confidentiality agreement to begin the buyer qualification process and request additional financial, lease and operational information.

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Information is based on seller-provided materials and is intended for preliminary informational purposes only. Prospective buyers should independently verify all financial, operational, certification, lease and transaction information during due diligence.

Strict Non-Disclosure Verification Required • Institutional Escrow Protected

STRATEGIC CLEARINGHOUSE

Ready to Buy or Sell a Business?

Direct institutional engagement channels engineered for enterprise founders and qualified acquirers.

DISPOSITION PATHWAY

Sell A Business

Urgent enterprise liquidity window: Position your enterprise before vetted capital syndicates with guaranteed confidentiality and valuation integrity.

  • Direct placement across 14,000+ verified corporate and PE sponsors
  • Ironclad NDA execution required before confidential dossier release
  • Institutional valuation models delivered within 72 business hours

100% Confidential • Zero public disclosures

ACQUISITION CLEARINGHOUSE

Acquire A Business

Gain unmediated access to proprietary deal flow, audited balance sheets, and pre-negotiated M&A transaction opportunities across premier sectors.

  • Direct access to off-market mandates before broader broker syndication
  • Normalized EBITDA profiles and complete three-year financial audits
  • Priority matching based on capital deployment mandate criteria

Accredited institutional & private investors only

AUDITED ACQUISITION OUTCOMES & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Trusted by
Business Owners & Buyers

Over $4.2B in audited transaction volume. Explore verified closing narratives from corporate acquirers, multi-family offices, and private equity sponsors who execute with absolute discretion.

CO-ADVISORY SYNDICATES & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

★★★★★
Seller

The process was a lot smoother than I expected. They kept me updated, answered my questions, and handled the buyer conversations without disrupting the day-to-day business.

Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks

Business Owner · Florida
★★★★★
Buyer

They actually listened to what I was looking for instead of sending me every business on the market. That saved me a lot of time and made the search feel much more focused.

Rachel Morgan

Rachel Morgan

Business Buyer · South Florida
★★★★★
Seller

Selling a company you've built for years isn't an easy decision. The team was patient, straightforward, and helped keep everything moving without ever making me feel rushed.

Michael Torres

Michael Torres

Former Business Owner
★★★★★
Buyer

They helped me understand the financials and what questions I should be asking before making an offer. I felt much more prepared and confident going into the deal.

Lauren Mitchell

Lauren Mitchell

Entrepreneur · Florida

100% Confidential Execution • Strict Non-Disclosure Protocol • FINRA-Affiliated Partners