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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsDecember 20, 2021✓ Verified in SBA records

A Cautionary Tale of Buying Too Small

with JD Klein · Minuteman Press

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
Minuteman Press
Industry
printing franchise
State
WA
Purchase Price
$100K
Year
2013
LTV at Close
67%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

Buyer Equity
$33K
Seller Note
$67K

Strategic Rationale

Testing entrepreneurial skills via a recognized franchise blueprint after corporate career.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Grew revenue to $800k; sold in 2021 for over $400k.

The LenderHawk View

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Northwest Business Development95%
$549KFY2022
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$50KP + 3.80%FY2016

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