VR Business Sales

VR Business Sales Franchise

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VR Has Sold More Businesses in the World Than Anyone.^®

Buy a Business! Sell a Business!

VR has been the industry pioneer and leader for over 30 years in business sales. Over that period VR has literally defined the Business Brokerage Industry and built a profession. Owning a VR Business Sales Franchise is the best way to start or expand your own Business Brokerage firm.

Through the VR Business Sales Franchise you will be able to represent buyers and sellers for every type of business or franchise.

VR is the only full-time professional business intermediary organization in the world offering Valued Representation, with over 4,000 franchisors in America and over 70,000 completed transactions.

VR Stands For…

Valued Representation – the service professional intermediaries offer all clients who wish to successfully sell a business or buy a business
Very Responsive – understanding and reacting to clients needs throughout the entire transaction
Valuable Resource – acting as advocates and trusted advisors to clients around the globe
Vitally Respected – over 30 years of proven client loyalty to VR, acknowledging position as leader when it comes to any kind of privately held business for sale

No matter the value of a business enterprise, Valued Representation is a result of the talented people in their organization, and is the greatest source of differentiation.

The leadership and commitment to excellence of the intermediaries in VR’s domestic markets leads to the quality that the business owner of today demands of a firm. VR has proven to be committed to focusing on improving the lives of clients they represent, in the communities where they live and work.

Company History

VR Business Brokers was established in 1979. For over 30 years they have shared their knowledge and expertise in the sale of small and midsize businesses, which has generated over 70,000 sales.

In 2010, VR added to their international footprint by welcoming accomplished business professionals to the VR team and opening locations in Turkey and Canada. The expectation as an organization in 2011 is to raise the VR flag in at least one additional country in Europe and South America, and then develop the first offices in Asia.

As a franchisor, VR was the recipient of three awards:

Top 50 Franchises for Veterans
Top 50 Franchises for Minorities
Top 50 Franchises for Hispanics

Total Number of Units:	130
Franchised Units:	130
Year Established:	1979
Franchising Since:	1979

VR prides itself in providing the same level of service and professionalism to each and every client no matter the size of their enterprise, and continues to be the driving force of the profession as it moves into the future.

When opportunity knocks, VR is always there to listen, answer,
and open the door for you...
So come on in!

Benefits of Owning Your Franchise

When you join VR and its network of professional intermediaries, you are choosing to team up with the nation's premier business intermediary firm. You have made the decision to exponentially increase your efficiency, expertise and most importantly, your earnings.

The strength of the VR network is the VR franchise owners who independently own and operate Business Brokerage offices worldwide. By choosing VR, you will:

Have your own personal VR Franchise Specialist assist you in the RIGHT franchise decision
Evaluate your skills and needs to discover what franchise business opportunities will best suit your strengths
Be trained to provide every client with the highest level of service and professional resources
Access to the BizStats - the largest national database of sold business available to assist in business valuations
BizEx Business Listing System – allows for the exposure of businesses for sale around the world
VR Website – the international network of franchises offices and the VR Superstore

VR Publications

Today’s Business Owner - an electronic magazine published by VR and sent monthly via email to thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide
Today’s Franchise Owner - an electronic magazine sent monthly that profiles and updates network on new and existing national franchisors that have established referral relationships with VR
The Mid Market Journal - full-color periodical targeting business owners of mid-sized companies with timely articles about preparing the business for sale, selling, financing, and business ownership
The Intermediary - a publication exclusively for VR Owners and Associates that leverages the synergy of our professional network

Each VR Franchise Specialist:

Provides an in-depth consultation that helps you assess your needs, skills and goals
Reviews the information contained in your VR Personal Franchise Profile to filter every franchise opportunity to find the best possible match
Prepares you for your franchise interview so that you can make the best first impression
Offers you a better price than going to a franchise company

How Do You Become Successful within VR?

Some of the most successful owners in VR are people with entrepreneurial, business, or executive experience. However, several VR top performers had no previous business experience what-so-ever. VR is committed to work diligently with every Franchisee providing each person with the proper tools, training and mentoring needed to successfully compete within the industry. You'll find yourself in extremely good company as a well-trained Intermediary dealing with other like-minded professionals.

Financial Investment

A surprising number of entrepreneurs wait until the last moment to arrange financing. The fact that an acquirer needs money urgently makes no difference what-so-ever to financial institutions or investors. What they do care about is the credibility of the business plan and the character and commitment of the people applying.

An introduction from a VR professional business intermediary that the lender is sure to respect is the fastest way to many financing options. The surest way to count you among the elite is to get a personal introduction from your VR intermediary.

Total Initial Investment:	$150K
Franchise Fee:	$39K
Liquid Capital Required:	$100K
Net Worth Required:	$250K
Financial Assistance:	Financing Terms Available

Training and Support

VR offers the most comprehensive training program available starting with three weeks of Initial Owner Training and continuing with FREE ongoing training classes through our Master Business Intermediary Academy^®.

Upon joining VR you will be trained on how to:

· Build an inventory of quality businesses to sell

· Value and price a business

· Formulate different transaction structures to maximize value

· Prepare a VR Business Profile

· Confidentially launch a marketing campaign

· Educate buyers and sellers on the transaction process

· Recast financial statements for privately-held companies

· Facilitate negotiations

· Prepare all necessary documentation

· Navigate successful due diligence

And of course… successfully close business sales!

VR Business Sales Franchise Opportunities

Does Corporate Assist in Site Selection:	Yes
Does Corporate Provide Advertising and Marketing (Local, National):	Yes
Does Corporate Provide Continued Training:	Yes

Master Business Intermediary (MBI^®) Academy^®

The MBI program is a proprietary training program available only to VR owners and associates. The MBI Academy is a great recruiting tool and also develops your associates into top producers.

The MBI Academy utilizes a blended training approach combining internet self-study, Webinars, and live training classes to deliver a comprehensive training program that is accessible to our busy intermediaries around the world.

Training builds the future of any world-class organization. VR acknowledges this responsibility for internal training by making a long-term commitment to the VR Education Committee as well as a contracted relationship with the same organization that develops training programs for Starbucks, Hewlett Packard and other Fortune 1,000 enterprises.

Franchise Requirements

Strong business insight
Willing to follow proven franchise system
Basic understanding of Sales
Highly organized and ability to multi-task
Understand the value in building a business

Location Requirements

There are NO geographic limitations on where you can open your VR Business Franchise.

VR Global Headquarters

One East Broward Blvd
Suite 1500
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
1-800-377-8722

VR’s Global Headquarters is strategically located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “Gateway of the Americas”.

Occupying the 15th Floor of the Wachovia Tower at One Broward Place in the financial district of downtown, VR’s proximity to three international airports is convenient for domestic and international clients to have quick access to the Global Headquarters for meetings, conferences and training.

Testimonials

#1 Ranked Career Opportunity

International Franchise Association (IFA) “101 Best Business To Start”

#1 Business Broker Franchise
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 “Best of the Best”

“In my second year as a VR office owner I was nominated as Most Valuable Intermediary. VR’s training and support got me off to a get start and it hasn’t slowed down since!”

- Steve Abdalla, VR Multiple Franchise Owner

“After selling my business I thought being a business broker looked interesting and maybe I would enjoy doing it. I considered several options, in the end VR was the most professional, ethical, and the strongest team. I bought my VR franchise, grew to 10 Associates in my office, and was able to sell the firm within 3 years for a very large profit.”

- Ray Barreth, VR Franchise Owner

“We have been with VR Business Brokers since 1982. Over the years our office has experienced tremendous growth and continues to be very successful. From the onset, VR became the industry leader in 1982 and continues to be the driving force in the industry. There are more options today when entering this industry, but VR is still clearly the marketplace where businesses are sold. If you are a seller, a buyer, or considering entering the industry VR is the only choice."

- William Park, VR Franchise Partner

“I really enjoy what I do, everyday I am working with business owners in variety of industries and new entrepreneurs looking for their first business. It is very satisfying to help both the owner and buyer achieve their goals. Closing a deal is a great feeling, and we get paid for it too!”

- Alfredo Gonzalez, VR Franchise Co-Owner

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