Steve Eschbach
License # 40975585
Steven P. Eschbach, CBI, CFA, CFC, joined Transworld Business Advisors NorthStar in October 2024. He is a former President of Transworld Business Advisors of Naperville, IL, an office he owned/operated from August 2016 through February 2025.
Steve has over 40 years of mergers and acquisitions experience in various financial executive roles with both Fortune 1000 companies as well as an entrepreneur with business entities in a number of states. He has been involved in dozens of Main Street, Small- and Mid-Market and private/publicly traded transactions ranging in size from less than $100,000 to over $20 billion.
His expertise spans many industries, including but not limited to energy, healthcare, technology, retail, entertainment, manufacturing, restaurants, daycare centers, healthcare and construction. He has represented both sellers and buyers, building and enhancing relationships for optimum transaction value.
A Chartered Financial Analyst since 1989, Steve holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and an MBA in Investment Finance from the University of Hartford. In addition to holding Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Connecticut real estate licenses; he is a Certified Business Intermediary through the International Business Brokers Association; a registered business broker in Illinois; a certified Franchise Consultant with the International Franchise Professionals Group; and a licensed life and health insurance producer in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Steve and his wife, Kathy, recently moved to Woodbury, MN 2025 after living in Naperville, IL since 2007. In his spare time, Steve enjoys golfing and spending time with his family that includes three adult children and nine grandchildren in both Minnesota and Connecticut.
My Listings
Flooring
Growing Flooring Business Ready for Next Owner
Location: Minnesota
Asking Price: $115,000
Down Payment: $65,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $54,383
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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