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Acquisition / Sale Prep Guide

Whether you are buying a store or selling the one you built, the prep you do before the deal decides the price and protects you from getting burned. This guide walks you through valuing, vetting, and structuring the transaction so you go in informed.

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Acquisition / Sale Prep Guide

Prep to buy or sell a store the smart, safe way.

What this Acquisition / Sale Prep Guide helps you do

Buying or selling a store is the biggest transaction most dealers ever make, and the ones who skip preparation get burned on price or blindsided by problems. This guide shows you how to value a business, vet the other side, assemble the documentation a serious deal requires, and structure terms that protect you, so you negotiate from real numbers and close a deal that reflects what the store is actually worth.

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Store Acquisition & Sale Prep Guide FAQ's

How do I value a wireless store before buying or selling?

Most stores are valued on a multiple of cash flow, adjusted for lease terms, carrier contracts, inventory, and how dependent the business is on the current owner. Clean books and a store that runs without you both raise the number.

What documents should I have ready before a store deal?

At minimum: profit-and-loss statements, tax returns, the lease, carrier and vendor agreements, an inventory list, and any licenses. Having these organized signals a serious operator and speeds up the deal on both sides.

What is due diligence when buying a store?

Due diligence is verifying what the seller claims: reviewing financials, contracts, and legal standing to uncover hidden debt, lease issues, or operational weaknesses before you commit, so you never inherit problems you did not agree to buy.

How long does it take to sell a wireless store?

It varies, but a well-prepared store with clean financials sells faster and for more. Owners who prepare in advance often close in a few months, while disorganized sellers can take far longer or fail to sell at all.

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