Everything you need to know

We assist with business appraisal, preparation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiation, document collection, and settlement coordination.

Yes. Confidentiality is a key part of our process. Business names, exact locations, staff details, and sensitive financial information are only shared with qualified buyers after NDA approval.

Not always. Many business owners prefer to keep the sale confidential until the right stage. We help manage enquiries carefully to protect your staff, suppliers, customers, and reputation.

We look at financial performance, weekly takings, profit, lease terms, rent, staff structure, industry demand, location, assets, systems, and comparable business sales.

Usually we need profit and loss statements, BAS, lease documents, staff details, supplier details, equipment list, franchise documents if applicable, and owner's information about business operations.

Yes, but clear information is important. We can still guide you on how to present the business properly and explain the strengths, risks, and opportunities to buyers.

It depends on the business type, price, profitability, location, lease, buyer demand, and finance conditions. Some businesses sell quickly, while others require a longer campaign.

Yes. Some owners prefer confidential off-market sales. In these cases, we approach qualified buyers privately rather than publicly advertising full details.

We assist with cafés, restaurants, takeaway shops, franchises, retail shops, service businesses, gyms, supermarkets, commercial businesses, distribution businesses, and other owner-operated businesses.

Our focus is on confidentiality, strong buyer qualification, premium marketing, professional negotiation, and structured communication from listing to settlement.

You need to register as a buyer and complete the required confidentiality process. Once approved, we can share further details depending on vendor instructions.

An NDA protects the business owner's confidential information, including business name, location, financial details, staff details, and operational information.

Usually no. For confidential listings, inspections and detailed discussions happen only after buyer qualification and NDA completion.

You should be ready to provide your name, phone number, email, budget, preferred business type, preferred location, finance status, and experience.

You can enquire before formal finance approval, but serious buyers should understand their budget and finance capacity before requesting sensitive business information.

Yes. Once you register your buying criteria, we can match you with suitable opportunities based on budget, location, industry, and experience.

No. Some businesses are confidential or off-market and are only shared with qualified buyers.

Usually communication is managed through Greenfields first. Direct owner communication may happen later in the process when appropriate.

Yes. Many offers are subject to finance, due diligence, lease transfer, franchise approval, or other conditions.

Due diligence is the buyer's review of the business information before committing fully. This may include financials, lease, staff, equipment, supplier arrangements, franchise terms, and operational details.

Yes. We assist with franchise resales, including food franchises, retail franchises, service franchises, gym franchises, and other established franchise opportunities.

A franchise resale is when an existing franchise business owner sells their operating franchise business to a new buyer.

In most cases, yes. Franchise buyers usually need approval from the franchisor before the sale can proceed.

Common documents include franchise agreement, disclosure documents, lease, training requirements, transfer process, approval conditions, and financial records.

Possibly. Many franchises provide training, but approval depends on the franchisor, your finance, your background, and your ability to operate the business.

To protect the vendor, staff, customers, suppliers, and brand reputation, certain listings are released only to NDA-bound, qualified buyers.

You first register as a qualified buyer, then sign the Greenfields NDA. After vendor approval, full details are released privately.

Business name, exact location, financial statements, staff information, and operational specifics are not disclosed publicly.

Most qualified buyers are reviewed within one to two business days following NDA submission.

We review your enquiry, confirm your details, check your buying criteria, arrange NDA completion if required, and then provide suitable information based on vendor approval.

We contact you confidentially, discuss your business, review key details, provide guidance on value and sale strategy, and explain the next steps.

We can assist with coordination and communication around lease transfer, but buyers and sellers should also seek advice from their solicitor, accountant, and landlord where required.

Yes, it is strongly recommended. A business sale involves legal, financial, tax, lease, and compliance matters, so professional advice is important.

Sellers can request a confidential appraisal. Buyers can register their details and preferred business criteria. Greenfields Business Broker will then guide the next steps.