Any business brokers can help me with a question?

Yes, typically cash flow would equal the owners take home before taxes. It may includes perks. For example the company made $330,000 and they added back $30,000 in things like travel, auto expenses, etc.

4Par,

You didn't post enough info. Is revenue net or gross. What is the percentage of gas revenue to inside sales revenue? A difference between a 35% gross margin and a very small gross margin.

I was in the business for many years from the position of a cooler boy to an executive with the largest chain. I would be happy to advise you concerning your due diligence. I did supervise stores in BR ( Plank Road & north) and Alexandria. I did the whole bang, locations, construction, staffing, and profitability. In the old days it was Pak-a-Sak, then sold to 7eleven.

If you want help, I'd be happy to talk to you.

Retired, The information that I posted was exactly what the business brokerage gave. I will have to sign a confidentiality agreement and disclose my financials in order to look at theirs. I will update if we go any further! Thank you.

4par, The general rule was (70s-80s) one could expect inside sales for one month to equal yearly income for the owner. There are many factors though. When it comes to convenience stores I probably would only buy one from a private owner. Large chains sell losing/troubled locations for a discount just to get rid of them. Sometimes it can work to your advantage. Individual owners can do things chains can't..if you take my meaning.

Good Luck......