Business Broker · Business Owner · Franchisee · Mentor
Experience earned over 30 years in business — shared to help you decide with confidence.
Ed Ranieri has owned businesses, built companies from the ground up, and bought and sold along the way. Now he helps others navigate the same decisions — with real experience, not theory.
32+
Years of real-world business experience
10
Businesses owned, built, and sold personally
Hundreds
Of owners and professionals mentored and taught
“
Knowledge has little value unless you're willing to share it.
My father — a lesson that has shaped 30 years in business
How Ed Helps
Guidance for the decisions that matter most
Buying Your First Business
Understand what you're really looking at, ask the right questions, and move forward with clarity — not guesswork.
Selling a Business
Prepare a company you've spent years building for a transition that reflects the work you put into it.
Exploring Independent vs Franchise Business Models
Get a clear, honest read on independent vs franchise business options and which one of those can help you reach your goals — from someone who has been a franchisee and independent business owner both.
Growing an Existing Business
Identify the next right step, whether that's expansion, new systems, or a change in direction.
Strengthening Business Operations
Bring an outside, experienced eye to the parts of the business that feel stuck or underperforming.
Making an Important Business Decision
Talk through a major decision with someone who has sat on the same side of the table — before you make the call.
The Process
Your Buying Roadmap
Define Your Goals
Before beginning your search, clarify your objectives, experience, and resources. Our Buyer Analysis helps you understand what type of business fits your financial and lifestyle goals.
Search & Qualification
We identify opportunities that meet your criteria, including both public and private listings. Every business is screened for quality and alignment before we make introductions.
Due Diligence & Evaluation
Our brokers guide you through reviewing financials, assessing operations, and evaluating risks. We help you ask the right questions and connect you with trusted legal and financial advisors.
Negotiation & Offer
We assist in preparing offers and negotiating terms that balance fairness with opportunity. You remain in complete control while we ensure transparency and professionalism at every stage.
Closing & Transition
Our role doesn't end when the deal closes. We support smooth ownership transitions, ensuring all post-closing details are handled efficiently.
Why Work With Ed
Real experience on your side of the table
Business Ownership
Decades of firsthand experience owning and operating businesses.
Franchise Experience
BOTH franchise and independent business experience
Buying & Selling
Direct experience on both sides of business transactions.
Mentorship
Hundreds of professionals trained, taught, and mentored over the years.
“I want to share with you my interactions with ED Ranieri my broker and now a very close friend.
When I was looking for a business I came across Ed through the internet. After I had explained to Ed what I was looking to do and why. He was able to guide my decision towards T1P.
He was always there to answer any questions. Be there to consult and make sure that we made the correct decision. If something was not going to work for me he was there to tell me. He did not just collect his fees and disappeared into the back ground.
I would recommend Ed to anyone who wants to start a business or is looking for a business. He listens, questions and then makes the appropriate recommendation.”
Paresh Changela
Owner, That 1 Painter
“Ed went above and beyond to listen to my needs and help me find the perfect franchise. On top of that, Ed has become a friend and mentor by nature through the whole process and an important part of my success.”
Tyler Austin
Ed Ranieri
Business Broker, Owner & Advisor
About Ed Ranieri
Experience Earned. Knowledge Shared.
My father taught me a lesson that has stayed with me my entire life:
"Knowledge has little value unless you're willing to share it."
That simple idea has shaped the way I've approached business for more than 30
years.
I've had the privilege of owning multiple businesses, becoming a franchisee, building companies from the ground up, improving struggling operations, and buying and selling businesses. Along the way, I've experienced the highs that come with growth and success, as well as the setbacks and difficult decisions that every entrepreneur eventually faces.
Those experiences taught me something that no classroom ever could: every business has a story, every owner has a goal, and every major decision deserves thoughtful guidance from someone who has walked that path before.
Today, that's exactly what I strive to provide.
Whether you're buying your first business, preparing to sell a company you've spent years building, exploring franchise ownership, or looking for ways to strengthen an existing business, my goal is to help you make confident, informed decisions based on real-world experience—not theory.
I don't believe in high-pressure sales or one-size-fits-all solutions. Every client, every business, and every opportunity is different. My role is to listen first, understand what you're trying to accomplish, and then help you identify the best path forward.
Throughout my career, one theme has remained constant: teaching. I've had the opportunity to educate hundreds of professionals, mentor business owners, train teams, and help entrepreneurs navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives. That passion for sharing knowledge ultimately inspired the creation of Ranieri Business Brokerage and Franchise Consulting and continues to influence every conversation I have today.
Business ownership has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. It has also been one of the most challenging. That's why I understand what's at stake when someone is considering buying, selling, or growing a business.
When we work together, you're not simply hiring a broker or a consultant. You're partnering with someone who has spent decades sitting on the same side of the table as the people I serve.
Because in the end, success isn't measured by the number of businesses I've been involved with.
It's measured by the people I've been able to help.
Ed Ranieri
Business Broker, Owner & Advisor
Founder, Ranieri Business Brokerage & Franchise Consulting
Opportunities
Current Business & Franchise Re-Sale Listings
Below is a full, current list of business and franchise resale opportunities Ed is tracking. Contact Ed directly for details on any listing that interests you.
| Category | Territory | Asking Price |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services | Worcester, MA | $35,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Midland Park, NJ | $35,000 |
| Senior Services | Beverly Hills, CA | $40,000 |
| Food & Beverage | El Paso, TX 79925 | $40,000 |
| Automotive | Pantego, TX 76013 | $40,000 |
| Senior Services | Oak Harbor, WA | $44,500 |
| Health & Wellness | Flower Mound, TX 75028 | $45,000 |
| Sports/ Fitness | Flower Mound, TX 75028 | $45,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Birmingham, AL | $49,900 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Houston, TX | $54,500 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Portsmouth, NH | $54,500 |
| Senior Services | LaCrosse, WI | $55,000 |
| Business Services | Colorado Springs, CO | $55,000 |
| Senior Services | Brentwood, TN | $57,000 |
| Senior Services | Ridgewood, NJ | $60,000 |
| Senior Services | Lake Lanier, GA | $60,000 |
| Senior Services | St.Petersburg, FL | $60,000 |
| Business Services | Independence, KS | $60,000 |
| Child Services | Broward County, FL | $60,000 |
| Sports/ Fitness | Broward County, FL | $60,000 |
| Senior Services | Richmond, VA | $69,900 |
| Business Services | Greensboro, NC | $70,000 |
| Senior Services | Fort Worth, TX | $70,000 |
| Business Services | Chicago (West Loop), IL | $70,000 |
| Business Services | Dodge City, KS | $70,000 |
| Business Services | El Paso (West), TX | $70,000 |
| Business Services | Northbrook, IL | $70,000 |
| Business Services | Youngstown, OH | $70,000 |
| Business Services | Rolla, MO | $74,900 |
| Business Services | Tarrytown, NY | $75,000 |
| Business Services | Warwick, RI | $75,000 |
| Business Services | San Ramon, CA | $75,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Clackamas AND Tigard, OR | $75,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Fort Collins, CO | $79,900 |
| Senior Services | Salt Lake City, UT | $80,000 |
| Business Services | Greensboro (North), NC | $80,000 |
| Business Services | Milwaukee (Downtown), WI | $80,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Grapevine, TX | $85,000 |
| Senior Services | East Colorado Springs, CO 35826 | $88,000 |
| Senior Services | Greenville, SC | $90,000 |
| Business Services | Jacksonville, FL | $90,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Chattanooga, TN | $91,500 |
| Business Services | South San Francisco, CA | $95,000 |
| Business Services | Atlanta (Perimeter), GA 30338 | $95,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | East Nashville, TN | $95,000 |
| Business Services | Loudoun County, VA | $97,000 |
| Business Services | Marlton, NJ | $99,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Fayettville & Charlotte, NC | $99,000 |
| Business Services | Dayton (South), OH | $99,999 |
| Food & Beverage | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $100,000 |
| Business Services | Saratoga, NY | $100,000 |
| Business Services | Lakewood-Cerritos, CA | $100,000 |
| Business Services | Delano, CA | $100,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | East Birmingham, AL | $100,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Traverse City, MI | $100,000 |
| Senior Services | Cleveland Eastern Suburbs; Cuyahoga/ Chagrin Valley, OH | $110,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Marietta, GA | $119,900 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Denton, TX | $120,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Ventura/ Santa Barbara, CA, CA 93010 | $120,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Mooresville, NC | $120,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Pittsburgh, PA | $120,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Freehold, NJ 07726 | $125,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Douglasville-Rome - Price Reduction, GA | $125,000 |
| Business Services | Atlanta (NW), GA | $125,000 |
| Automotive | Huntsville, AL | $125,000 |
| Senior Services | North and South Alabama, AL | $125,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Five Forks, SC 29681 | $125,000 |
| Sports/ Fitness | Five Forks, SC 29681 | $125,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | McKinney, TX | $125,000 |
| Senior Services | Greenville/ Spartanburg, SC | $130,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Northwest Broward (Turf Only), FL | $130,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Southeastern, CT | $135,000 |
| Business Services | Hartford, CT 06067 | $135,000 |
| Pet Services | Western Suburbs, Chicago, IL | $135,095 |
| Senior Services | Lancaster, PA | $149,900 |
| Senior Services | Cherry Hill, NJ | $150,000 |
| Senior Services | Fairfax & South Herndon, VA | $150,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Brecksville, OH 44147 | $150,000 |
| Business Services | Saint Louis (South), MO | $150,000 |
| Business Services | Manassas, VA | $150,000 |
| Business Services | Worcester, MA | $150,000 |
| Business Services | LaGrange, GA | $150,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | The Villages, FL | $150,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Long Island, NY | $150,000 |
| Automotive | Stafford, TX | $150,000 |
| Automotive | Glenwood Springs, CO | $150,000 |
| Automotive | Oak Forest, IL | $150,000 |
| Pet Services | Rochester, MN | $152,338 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Central Tampa, FL | $165,000 |
| Business Services | Bethlehem, PA | $165,000 |
| Pet Services | Kane County, IL | $173,514 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | North Central San Deigo, CA | $175,000 |
| Business Services | Downey, CA | $180,000 |
| Business Services | Chino-Upland, CA | $189,000 |
| Automotive | Port Orange, FL 32114 | $195,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Port Orange, FL 32114 | $195,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Port Orange, FL 32114 | $195,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Metro Lexington, KY | $195,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Thousand Oaks - Price Reduction, CA | $198,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Bethesda, MD | $198,000 |
| Senior Services | Mansfield, Midlothian, Waxahachie, TX | $199,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Redlands, CA | $199,000 |
| Automotive | Rochester, NY | $199,999 |
| Automotive | Concord, CA | $200,000 |
| Business Services | Sacramento (NW), CA | $200,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Licking County, OH | $200,000 |
| Pet Services | Chicago South Suburbs, IL | $213,366 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Hamilton - Price Reduction, Canada | $215,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Redwood City, CA 94061 | $219,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Lakeville, MN | $225,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Austin, TX 78758 | $229,000 |
| Business Services | Malibu / Calabasas / Sanra Clarita, CA | $230,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Malibu / Calabasas / Sanra Clarita, CA | $230,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Gahanna, OH | $240,000 |
| Senior Services | Southern Delaware, DE | $250,000 |
| Business Services | Northern New Jersey, NJ | $250,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Northern New Jersey, NJ | $250,000 |
| Business Services | Sacramento (South), CA | $250,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Huntington Beach, CA | $250,000 |
| Food & Beverage | Albuquerque, NM 87112 | $250,000 |
| Business Services | Midlothian, VA | $250,000 |
| Business Services | Mississauga / Brampton, ON | $255,000 |
| Cleaning Services | Mississauga / Brampton, ON | $255,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | West San Antonio, TX | $255,000 |
| Automotive | Yakima, WA | $272,000 |
| Senior Services | Northwest Ohio, OH | $275,000 |
| Automotive | Tulsa, OK 74133 | $280,000 |
| Business Services | Arnold, MO | $285,000 |
| Business Services | Payson, AZ | $285,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Frisco, TX | $290,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | The Grand and Niagara - Price Reduction, ON | $295,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Newton - Reduced Price, MA 18940 | $297,000 |
| Business Services | Brandon, FL | $299,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Tampa, FL | $299,000 |
| Automotive | Kingsport, TN 37664 | $300,000 |
| Senior Services | Cleveland Western Suburbs, OH | $300,000 |
| Automotive | Fort Wayne, IN 46703 | $300,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Fort Wayne, IN 46703 | $300,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Fort Wayne, IN 46703 | $300,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Greenville, SC | $300,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | East Bay, CA | $300,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Oakland-East Bay, CA 94545 | $300,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Kennesaw, GA | $300,000 |
| Business Services | Cookeville , TN | $314,000 |
| Business Services | Southern Colorado, CO | $325,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Riverton, UT | $325,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Riverton, UT | $325,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Cumming, GA | $329,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Minneapolis, MN | $350,000 |
| Automotive | Metairie, LA 70001 | $350,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Metairie, LA 70001 | $350,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | Metairie, LA 70001 | $350,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Indianapolis, IN 46268 | $350,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | South Orlando, FL | $350,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Winter Park, FL, FL | $350,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Winter Park, FL, FL | $350,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Allen, TX | $350,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Allen, TX | $350,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Asheville - Under LOI, NC | $359,000 |
| Automotive | Port Charlotte, FL 33948 | $360,000 |
| Automotive | Gulfport, MS 39501 | $360,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Lubbock, TX | $370,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Lake Apopka, FL 34786 | $375,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Minnetonka (Price Reduction), MN 55391 | $379,000 |
| Automotive | Baltimore, MD 21224 | $385,000 |
| Health & Wellness | Princeton, NJ | $395,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Princeton, NJ | $395,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Katy/ Cypress, TX | $399,000 |
| Automotive | State College, PA | $399,999 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Fort Worth, TX | $400,000 |
| Business Services | Belton-Greater Kansas City, MO | $405,000 |
| Automotive | Everett, WA 98208 | $420,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Santa Monica, CA | $449,000 |
| Business Services | Braintree, MA | $450,000 |
| Business Services | Nashville, TN | $450,000 |
| Automotive | Birmingham, AL | $480,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Tulsa, OK | $490,000 |
| Automotive | Huntsville, AL | $525,000 |
| Business Services | NW of Boston, MA | $525,000 |
| Business Services | Rogers, AR | $529,000 |
| Business Services | Rancho Cordova , CA | $530,000 |
| Automotive | Houston, TX | $550,000 |
| Automotive | Quad Cities, IA | $561,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Nashville - Reduced Price, TN | $565,500 |
| Business Services | Greater Sacramento, CA | $575,000 |
| Automotive | Montgomery, AL | $585,000 |
| Automotive | Oakland, CA | $598,888 |
| Automotive | Tacoma, WA 98424 | $600,000 |
| Business Services | Greensboro (South), NC | $600,000 |
| Food & Beverage | Austin, TX 78745 | $600,000 |
| Business Services | Tupelo, MS | $625,000 |
| Automotive | Wichita, KS | $675,000 |
| Business Services | New Castle, DE | $695,000 |
| Automotive | Walled Lakes, MI | $710,000 |
| Automotive | Delmarva, MD 21801 | $717,000 |
| Personal Care Services | Midland AND Odessa, TX | $720,000 |
| Business Services | Cheyenne, WY | $735,000 |
| Automotive | St. Louis, MO | $738,000 |
| Business Services | Meriden, CT | $770,000 |
| Automotive | Columbus, OH | $780,000 |
| Automotive | Hollywood, FL 33024 | $780,000 |
| Business Services | Manchester, NH | $785,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Jacksonville, FL 32256 | $800,000 |
| Business Services | Plano, TX 75075 | $887,500 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Woodinville, WA | $900,000 |
| Business Services | Princeton, NJ | $955,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $990,000 |
| Senior Services | New York, NY | $1,300,000 |
| Automotive | Memphis, TN | $1,400,000 |
| Home Improvement/ Maintenance Services | Connecticut West , CT | $2,300,000 |
| Automotive | Greensboro, Wilson, Wilmington, Raleigh, NC | $3,800,000 |
No current listings match that state. Contact Ed directly — new opportunities come up regularly.
Real-world experience, thoughtfully shared.
Every client, every business, and every opportunity is different. Ed's role is to listen first, understand what you're trying to accomplish, and help you identify the best path forward — because success isn't measured by the number of businesses he's been involved with. It's measured by the people he's been able to help.
Confidentiality Agreement
Sales of businesses are extremely confidential.
Every business Ed represents is shared under strict confidentiality. Before any listing details, financials, or seller information are released, prospective buyers are asked to review and agree to the terms below.
Terms of Confidentiality
All information provided by Ed Ranieri concerning any business listed for sale must remain strictly confidential. Prospective buyers agree not to contact the business's employees, owner, vendors, customers, competitors, or affiliates without prior written consent and coordination with Ed Ranieri.
Information shared will be used solely to evaluate a possible transaction and will not be disclosed to any third party except representatives who need it for that evaluation, provided those representatives are also bound by these same confidentiality terms.
To protect the confidentiality of the business and its owners, a brief phone conversation is required to verify the identity of all prospective buyers before any confidential business information is released.
All information contained in executive summaries or other materials is furnished by the seller of the business. Purchasing a business involves risk, and all parties are advised to seek independent legal and financial advice. Ed Ranieri has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of seller-provided information.
Confidentiality Agreement
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