Business Brokers In Charleston, SC

Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises. Specializing in food & beverage related busi With over 3 decades of relative industry experience, Michael Stavrinakis specializes in the sales of multiple businesses and franchises.  Michael was recently awarded the #2 broker award for our enitre newtwork of brokers of about 180 brokers spanning the USA and 19 Countries abroad. Specializing franchise and independent business resales and start ups Michael’s first hand experience as a restauranteur, former franchisor and current franchisee ads the absolute relative exprience and knowledge to help his clients find the perfect matcha and grow a successful business. Count on Michel to work with you on every step of the sale & purchase process.

Archstone Business Brokers is a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in the sale of profitable, lower-middle market companies with annual revenues between $1 million and $50 million. With over 20 years of experience in the M&A sector, Archstone is committed to maximizing business value while minimizing the complexities associated with the selling process. Core Services Free Business Consultation: Archstone offers an initial, no-obligation consultation to assess whether it's the right time to sell your business and to provide guidance on the optimal timing for a sale. Free Business Valuation: The firm provides a complimentary valuation report to help business owners understand their company's market value and determine if it aligns with their financial expectations. Business Sales Advisory: If the consultation and valuation indicate that selling is appropriate, Archstone assists in achieving the owner's financial goals through a structured and strategic sales process. Notably, no fees are due until the business is successfully sold. Commitment to Client Success Archstone Business Brokers prides itself on a 95% client satisfaction rate, a testament to its dedication to client success and trust. The firm's extensive experience and industry expertise ensure that clients receive comprehensive support throughout the M&A process. Whether you're considering selling your business now or planning for the future, Archstone Business Brokers provides the expertise and resources to guide you through a successful transition.

Carrie Duvall founded 1st & Main Partners, a brokerage guiding buyers and sellers through business sales. Carrie is annually recognized as a multi-million-dollar performer through botht he International Business Broker's Association (IBBA) and the Florida Business Brokers association (BBF). Previously, Carrie excelled as a commercial and SBA lender for a mega-regional bank following a career in economic development. Carrie was also a Regional Director responsible for 3,000 employees in the Southeast and Puerto Rico with a high growth retailer. Carrie has owned an operted several service-based businesses and now as owns and operates her brokerage. She estimates over the last few decades, she has consulted with 100s of business owners launch, creating strategic plans, improving efficiencies and operations, maketing and web strategies, and obtaining financing. For almost a decade, Carrie has successfully served those looking to buy or sell a business. Carrie earned her Executive MBA from Crummer School of Business. Carrie’s designations include Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional, Certified Business Analyst, Certified SBA and Commercial Lender. Carrie has received numerous awards most notably the International Economic Development Council’s Program of the Year for impact, in-kind donations, and funds raised after founding the Advisory Board Council. Licensed in FL and GA, Carrie is a member of Business Brokers of Florida, and International Business Brokers Association where she chairs the Women’s Advisory Board. Carrie currently volunteers with SCORE counseling start-ups, small and medium sized bsuiness owners. Carrie has volunteered and served on boards with local Chambers, the United Way, Harbor House, and the SPCA of CFL. Carrie enjoys adventure, mentoring, hiking, backpacking and camping, travel, sketching, and, with the intrepid help from her husband Carl, remodel homes (an expensive and chronic hobby). Their last remodel was featured on A&E Home Improvement show. Carrie and her husband are also the adoptive parents of Mousie, a Bengal mix and former SeaWorld performer.

Meridian is 1 of the top business brokerage firms in the USA. Heather is Certified Business Intermediary with 15+ years of experience in small business brokerage and has also spent several years in mergers and acquisitions, and consulting with corporations and small businesses. This award-winning business brokerage provides a holistic approach to business brokerage and franchise consulting services. Heather holds many certifications and strives to be the best and deliver the best service to her clients. Meridian delivers more value, expertise, and ROI to its clients. Whether you are starting, scaling, or selling a business, Meridian will guide you on the pathway to success. Heather is also very involved in the community and served as President of her Rotary Club, and several boards over the years. Her team gives back to the community and sponsors non-profit events. Meridian is a diverse company with brokers and franchise consultants who are multi-lingual or bi-lingual. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Chinese, Balinese, and Japanese.

ROUTE BROKERS®, INC. was established in 1985 and has over 35 years of experience selling quality route distribution businesses NATIONWIDE. Our level of professionalism, experience, and commitment will mean your success in buying a route business or selling a route business.

ROUTE BROKERS®, INC. was established in 1985 and has over 35 years of experience selling quality route distribution businesses NATIONWIDE. Our level of professionalism, experience, and commitment will mean your success in buying a route business or selling a route business.

Franchise Empowserment is a professionally trained advisors that has helped hundreds of professionals achieve financial independence through business ownership Our expertise is identifying companies that are industry leaders with successful track records and recession tolerant. We have clients of all different levels from multi millionaire Investment Managers to first time business owners with only $10,000 to put towards a business. However, our specialty is working with clients that are needing a high ROI to replace substantial current incomes.

For over 20 years, Joe devoted his career to Warehouse Distribution Management for a major supplier (and former Fortune 200 company) of OEM, media/electronic products and consumer batteries. Joe supervised a crew of 40+, while managing the distribution of an estimated $1.5 billion per year in product. After an unfortunate layoff, Joe was introduced to the pool service industry. In 2003, Joe purchased a small pool service route and within a couple years, he quadrupled the size of his business. Realizing his own success, Joe entered the industry of selling pool routes in 2006 and has since sold an average of 200+ routes per year.

Chris serves as Founder and Principal of Springfield Strategies and is active in all areas of business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate. He has over twenty years of experience in creating and selling businesses, project management, and real estate development. In addition to being a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI®), Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), REALTOR®, author, and recognized Business Brokerage Press Industry Expert, Chris also holds a real estate license in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. His ability to analyze complex business financials and interpret them to potential buyers, as well as organize and construct compelling narratives in confidential information memorandums, is the reason he has a proven record of helping owners achieve the highest value for their exit. Chris is passionate about helping business owners, and works with multiple organizations in the industry to educate sellers and buyers

Lisa is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University (B.A. in Business Administration, 1996) and received her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management (emphasis in Human Resources Management, with high honors, 2001). Lisa has 14 years of experience as a Director of Career Services in higher education and as a college professor teaching courses in the areas of Business Management and Computer Applications. During her career, Lisa successfully assisted more than 1,400 graduating students in obtaining career positions in their field of study. While still working full time at the university, Lisa assisted her husband, Joe Ludwig, with his expanding pool service business. She managed the office operations, while Joe was busy managing the service and repair side of the business. Her experience was a natural fit in assisting both buyers and sellers to determine their future goals, so in 2006 she left her collegiate career to pursue a career in the pool service brokerage industry. Since then, she has listed and assisted in the sale of an average of 150+ routes per year.