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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