Memberships:
Contact Broker
6 Lancaster County Raod, Suite A
Harvard, Massachusetts 1451
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Affiliated Broker
Christopher CBOA
About the Company
New England Business Brokers Association, Past President
M&A Source - IBBA Merger & Acquisition division
International Business Brokers Association
Life Member, Institute of Business Appraisers, Inc. #2652-01
American Society of Appraisers #003991
Mass. Division of Registration, Real Estate Brokers #9011538
Turnaround Management Association
Mass. Restaurant and Package Store Associations
Association of Professional Merger & Acquisition Advisers
Contributing Intermediary, BIZ COMPS©, annual business sales statistics
Hall of Fame, Pratt’s Stats® sold business data base
Broker Biography
Introduction
Douglas founded and operated a direct marketing business that grew from zero to over $4 Million in annual revenues. His clients included businesses such as: Fallon Healthcare, Dunkin Donuts, Commerce Insurance, Cumberland Farms and Fidelity Investments. After developing and managing his business with a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, he sold his business for over seven figures to strategic buyer in 2009. Skilled and passionate about helping other owners maximize their exit strategy, Doug joined our firm in 2010.
Services Provided
Business Valuations - Buy and Sell-Side Business Brokerage - Mergers & Acquisitions - Capital Funding - Distress and/or Turn-Around business sales and structure.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $432,271
Middlesex Co., MA
View Details Industrial Automation Controls Company
This small, creative, and agile company provides extensive automation technology installations across industries… patented technology that streams critical operational data directly into plant management systems, giving leadership clearer visibility and enhanced insight into real-time performance.Many of their clients are household names in the Medical, Software, Packaging, Automotive, Technology, Solar, Aerospace, and Recreational Industries. Some of the world’s largest producers rely on this company's technology to boost efficiency, minimize downtime, and streamline workflows.While the current patent does not directly address AI implementations, its underlying technology can be effectively combined with AI systems. As such, it is a significant enabler for organizations seeking to develop or enhance AI-driven operational solutions.Business Highlights & Less
Cash Flow: $298,000
Middlesex Co., MA
View Details Audio, Video and Art Design Center
The business is a music lover’s dream. The business is located a short ride from Boston, Massachusetts, and holds distribution rights to some of the industry's best brands. With a long history of serving its customers, the company has achieved revenue organically for many years. This would be a great opportunity for an audio/video company to open a new location and tap into its luxury product lines, or for an individual who wants to own and operate their own business and forge their destiny. While industry experience or being tech-savvy could be beneficial, this business could be purchased by someone who just likes sales and enjoys working with people who appreciate crafting beautiful sound experiences in their homes or offices. The Seller is open to assisting in training a new owner and holding a small amount of paper for the right buyer. It is Less
Worcester Co., MA
View Details Fantastic Optical Business for Sale
This high-volume, profitable optical business located in Central Massachusetts has grown every year since it was founded 30 years ago. The business has 5 employees, plus the owner, who works part-time. Known for its quality frames and products, the business has historically offered both optical (frames, lenses, and contacts) and optometry (eye care services) to its customers. The company has been owned and operated by the Optician, with all sales and profits derived from the non-doctor side of the business, which includes the sales of frames, lenses, and other related products. It is believed that the ideal buyer for the business is an Optometrist Doctor who could benefit from tapping into the thousands of repeat customers. The new buyer, a doctor, would add substantial revenue from their eye care services to the company's current cash flow. Office Less
Cash Flow: $717,400
Windham Co., CT
View Details Custom Signage, Fixtures & Displays B2B
This Connecticut-based company serves a wide range of industries, including the military, retail, commerce, and recreation. They have a wonderful facility, excellent capabilities, and trained employees. The company’s customer-centric culture has fostered loyalty among its clients. Its ability to manufacture, distribute, and sometimes install complex projects has served customers for over 20 years. The current owner is seeking to retire but is available for consulting to the right buyer. There have been no outbound sales or marketing efforts, which has caused sales to slide over the years; however, the company remains exceedingly profitable due to its unique capabilities. -The company is well run with trained employees-The owner works part-time in the business-Clients are regional and nationally based. -There is excess capacity for growth-The largest Less
Cash Flow: $374,205
Massachusetts
View Details Restaurant with $400K average cash flow
An exceptional opportunity to step into owning and operating a longstanding restaurant with in-place equipment, experienced staff and an incredible location. Located in the growing city of Worcester, Massachusetts its prime location drives revenues. You can either build bring your ideas and make it your own or for an added value buy the existing brand ranked among New England’s top dining destinations. This offers a rare opportunity to take control of a highly visible, performance-driven business with enduring brand or make it your own. 2025 Revenue: $2.4 millionCash Flow: $400K (4-year average SDE)Investment Highlights• Prime location featuring thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining environments.• Established, diversified revenue streams driven by recurring venue and event business.• A professional management team and seasoned staff are fully in Less
Vice President and Managing Director, with over twenty five years of professional experience throughout southern New England in the valuation and sale of Main Street and Lower Mid-Market Businesses. Certified as a Business Intermediary (CBI) by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and affiliated middle market M&A Source group. Served on the Board of Directors of the New England Business Brokers Association for 7 years.
Graduate of Bowdoin College and Harvard Business School, I have been the Managing Director with George and Company and Central Business Brokers since the 1990s. As a past owner of several businesses and with a background in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, I am highly qualified to represent sellers and buyers alike. I am also the Senior Appraiser of our Valuation Department.
For nearly 30 years Cathy owned and operated Phillips Precision of Boylston, MA. She ran the company’s day-to-day operations, financial management, and the strategic administrative functions of manufacturing, product engineering, sales and marketing. With a strong background in business leadership and organizational development, Cathy played a key role in ensuring the company’s continued growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With their patented product lines, she positioned Phillips Precision as the world-wide leader in manufacturing work-holding. Prior to this entrepreneurial endeavor, Cathy spent fifteen years at Digital Equipment Corporation as Operations and Circulation Manager in Corporate Research and Development. In this role, she managed operations for the digital and print production of the company’s technical publications.
Chip began his relationship with George & Company in the fall of 2015 after retiring from 36 years of executive leadership responsibility of several world-class global aerospace, automotive and medical manufacturing and services businesses. Chip has extensive financial and operations management experience and has managed multiple strategic mergers, acquisitions and divestitures of businesses with revenues in excess of $150M. Chip provides clients with expert profit building services, optimization of business operations, and business valuations while assisting sellers successfully exit their businesses and buyers navigate through the purchase of a business. Chip has owned and sold several businesses and fully understands and respects both sides of the transaction table. Contact Chip today to have a confidential discussion.
Phil joined George & Company in May of 2015. Prior to joining G&C Phil owned his own multi store retail business for 24 years. Prior to that he had a long career in executive management. Phil has a broad knowledge in all aspects of running businesses including Top-level General Management, sales management, marketing, personnel management, administrative and financial functions. His areas of expertise include retailing, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, trucking/fleet management and agriculture. Over his career he has been involved directly with the sale, purchase or start-up of 15 businesses ranging from $350,000 to over 20 million. At G&C Phil is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the team of intermediaries covering valuations, consulting and business brokerage services to Main Street and Middle Market businesses. Phil is also responsible for the day to day operations of the company.
Douglas founded and operated a direct marketing business that grew from zero to over $4 Million in annual revenues. His clients included businesses such as: Fallon Healthcare, Dunkin Donuts, Commerce Insurance, Cumberland Farms and Fidelity Investments. After developing and managing his business with a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, he sold his business for over seven figures to strategic buyer in 2009. Skilled and passionate about helping other owners maximize their exit strategy, Doug joined our firm in 2010.



