Michael Whitesel
License # 23021579
As a licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker for Transworld Business Advisors of Portland, Michael taps into his diverse 30-year business experience to get you top value for your business. He knows the hard work and dedication it takes to build a business and you deserve to be rewarded.
Utilizing Transworld’s over 40 years of experience in Business Sales Facilitation, a global network of 700 plus Business Brokers, a vast pool of buyers, and over 10,000 business listings sold worldwide, Michael is dedicated to getting your deal closed successfully. He looks forward to hearing about your goals and your questions regarding the sale of your business.
A life-long local, Michael was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Oregon and, while working full-time, he earned his MBA at Portland State University.
Michael’s lifelong passions are all about adventure. His most recent venture combined his entrepreneurial spirit and his avocation, mountain biking, when he co-founded and co-owned The Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park. This business was a year-round recreational haven for thousands of kids and adults which operated from 2012 through 2022. There, he served as the CFO and developed all the operational systems and processes for the business.
This endeavor followed a career in corporate high-tech, various start-ups, and consulting where he excelled at solving complex problems, reduced product support costs, and developed in-depth business plans. Throughout his career, he built equity through a variety of real estate projects such as house renovations and acquiring income properties, as well as investing in a modular luxury home manufacturing company building product for the Colorado resort market. Michael welcomes a conversation from anyone who is beginning to think about selling, buying or franchising a business.
My Listings
Restaurants
Established restaurant with loyal customer base
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $397,000
Down Payment: $397,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $197,000
Restaurants
Award-Winning Boutique Café in Marion County, Turnkey Operation
Location: Marion County, Oregon
Asking Price: $200,000
Down Payment: $160,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $11,754
Art
Well Established Art Gallery in Beautiful location
Location: Clatsop County, Oregon
Asking Price: $225,000
Down Payment: $225,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: -$8,968
Liquor Related Biz
Popular craft beer and cocktail bar in high traffic location
Location: Hood River County, Oregon
Asking Price: $155,000
Down Payment: $155,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $45,548
Highly Regarded and Profitable Landscape Design Firm
Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $110,000
Down Payment: $88,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $69,039
Insurance
Established Health Insurance Book | Recurring Commissions
Location: Clark County, Washington
Asking Price: $800,000
Down Payment: $800,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $236,458
Retail Miscellaneous, Care
Well Established Unique Retail Store with Growth Opportunities.
Location: Clatsop County, Oregon
Asking Price: $230,000
Down Payment: $230,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $60,515
Liquor Related Biz
Curated Cocktails and Local Plates - NE Portland Neighborhood Gem
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $105,000
Down Payment: $75,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $55,968
Beauty/Personal Care
Award Winning Beauty Salon
Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $59,997
Down Payment: $59,997
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $24,027
Manufacturing, Advertising, Awards/Prizes
Profitable High Quality Trophy & Awards Business
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $189,000
Down Payment: $189,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $78,820
Restaurants
Popular Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant in highly visible location
Location: Washington County, Oregon
Asking Price: $220,000
Down Payment: $70,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $65,570
Restaurants
Popular Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant in Prime Location
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $425,000
Down Payment: $275,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $153,960
Restaurants
Popular Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant in popular location
Location: Washington County, Oregon
Asking Price: $320,000
Down Payment: $170,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $113,055
Convenience Stores
Lucrative Convenience Store with Lottery for Sale
Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $325,000
Down Payment: $325,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $40,395
Restaurants, Catering
Iconic Specialty Japanese Restaurant in Central Location***
Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $120,000
Down Payment: $120,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $45,474
New Franchises, Retail Miscellaneous
Turnkey Culinary Gift Store with Interactive Customer Experience
Location: Happy Valley, Clackamas County, Oregon
Asking Price: $40,000
Down Payment: $40,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $70,861
Manufacturing, Retail Miscellaneous, Construction
Profitable Specialty Fabric and Products Business
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: $450,000
Down Payment: $225,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $219,543
Printing/Typesetting
Highly Profitable Full Service Printing and Marketing Solutions
Location: Multnomah County, Oregon
Asking Price: --
Down Payment: --
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $889,394
Medical Related Biz
Profitable Physical Therapy Clinic in Prime Location
Location: Clark County, Washington
Asking Price: $950,000
Down Payment: $950,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $599,988
Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise
Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise
Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000
World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000
Coworking Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise
Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl
Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000
National Recruiting Firm
Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000
Growing Charcuterie Business
Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000
Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise
Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995
Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise
Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000
Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise
Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
Membership Model Coworking Franchise
Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000
B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise
Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000
Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise
Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000

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