Charles Durkin

Opportunities In Business

Phone: Show Phone Number

oibmn.com


Contact Broker

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Affiliated Broker
Mac Thelen

About the Company

Broker Biography

Business For Sale Listings

$495,000
Cash Flow: $192,405 
Hennepin Co., MN 
Premium Luxury Upholstery & Fine Fabric Cleaning Company Upholstry cleaning business with repeat clientele Financing available

Premier Luxury Fabric & Upholstery Care Company — An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty service business with an impressive 50-year operating history serving the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. The company specializes in the professional care of fine rugs, luxury upholstery, and delicate textiles for discerning residential and commercial customers. Its premium positioning, reputation for quality, and specialized expertise have created a loyal customer base and a strong presence within this niche market.The business operates with a quality-over-volume approach, allowing it to serve customers with valuable furnishings and specialty fabrics that require experienced, professional care. Its established reputation and specialized service offering create a strong competitive advantage over general cleaning companies, while repeat 

$399,900
Cash Flow: $164,635 
Hennepin Co., MN 
Highly Reviewed Hardscape Only Landscaping Company Excellent hardscape company with experienced crews

Established & Profitable Hardscape Landscaping Company — An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established hardscape landscaping company specializing exclusively in high-value stonework and outdoor construction services throughout the Twin Cities market. With 10 years of award-winning performance, the company has built a strong reputation, recognizable brand, loyal customer base, and proven track record of consistent growth and profitability. Services include patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, walkways, and custom stonework, with a specialized focus that supports premium pricing and attractive margins.The business is truly turnkey, supported by an experienced owner, professional 

$775,000
Cash Flow: $88,053 
Chisago Co., MN 
Historic Charm Meets Farm-Fresh Local & Organic Restaurant For Sale Niche Restaurant with expansion possibilities Includes Real Estate

Historic Farm-to-Table Restaurant & Ice Cream Shop OpportunityStep into ownership of a beloved family-owned restaurant where history, hospitality, and wholesome food come together. Nestled within a beautifully preserved building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming establishment offers a truly unique dining experience in a quiet, quaint Swedish historical setting.Known for its commitment to quality, the restaurant features a farm-to-table menu centered around organic, locally sourced ingredients and products. Guests enjoy an all-day menu featuring breakfast favorites, homemade soups, fresh salads, handcrafted 

$550,000
Cash Flow: $80,886 
Anoka Co., MN 
View Details 
Patented Family Game with Retail Traction–Significant Growth Opp.

PATENTED FAMILY GAME – FUN, ACTIVE & READY FOR GROWTHHere’s an exciting opportunity to acquire a patented game designed for the entire family invented in 2016—a unique, engaging product that brings people together for fun, competition, and active play. Easy to learn and enjoyable for a wide range of ages, the game has strong potential across the family entertainment, sporting goods, recreation, and outdoor activity markets.The game has already achieved retail placement with a major sports retailer, providing valuable market validation and an established platform for continued growth. With its patented concept, broad consumer appeal, and proven retail potential, the business offers a buyer the opportunity to build on an existing product rather than start from scratch.Growth opportunities include expanding into additional sporting-goods retailers, specialty 

$1,025,000
Chisago Co., MN 
View Details 
Restaurant and Commercial Property with Lake View

This established lakeside restaurant presents a compelling investment opportunity. The property combines commercial real estate ownership with an operational restaurant business featuring prime Lakeview positioning and comprehensive dining facilities.BUSINESS OVERVIEWThe restaurant operates as a full-service establishment specializing in craft cocktails and casual dining. The business has developed a stable customer base comprising both local patrons and seasonal visitors, generating consistent revenue streams through its strategic lakefront location.FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTUREThe property includes indoor dining areas, outdoor patio seating with direct lake views, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The bar facilities are configured for craft cocktail preparation and efficient service delivery. Ample parking accommodates both vehicular and boat traffic, enhancing accessibility for diverse customer segments.OPERATIONAL 

Peggy Scheeler Serving Hennepin County, MN

Peggy Scheeler has been in sales for 30 years and marketing businesses at Opportunities in Business for over 20, having joined Opportunities in Business in 1990. Peggy is deeply entrenched and highly knowledgeable in the Minneapolis/St. Paul business marketplace. Peggy has sold over 275 businesses, including 50 liquor stores, 30 accounting and tax practices, 65 service organizations and 30 manufacturing companies. Peggy’s client business is driven largely by referrals due to her long standing relationships and experience with buyers, sellers and financing organizations. Some of the high-profile organizations working directly with Peggy are Ameriprise Financial, Wells Fargo and MGM Liquor.

Bill Kraemer Serving Hennepin County, MN

Bill Kraemer brings a unique skill set to the business broker arena. As a former business owner himself, Bill understands what it takes to develop, build and successfully sell a business for maximum value. He has the unparalleled ability to indentify individual strengths and align buyers with the proper businesses. His passion, experience and honest approach give him the ability to relate to business owners and their enterprises. Bill has over 26 years experience in the Minneapolis/St. Paul marketplace and has established a reputation as a trusted business advisor to clients and businesses alike. He specializes in buy/sell transactions spanning across manufacturing, distribution, franchises and service industries. Bill lives in Apple Valley with his wife of 27 years, Susan and their two children – Lauren and Nick. Bill loves spending time with family and friends and is an avid outdoorsman.

Justin Mann Serving Hennepin County, MN

Mike Derus Serving Hennepin County, MN

With 17 years in the financial sector as a commercial lender in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, Mike brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Prior to joining OIB, Mike graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Business Administration and subsequently honed his skills in commercial real estate and specialized lending, including SBA and New Markets Tax Credits. As a small business owner himself, Mike has firsthand experience in what it takes to build and grow a business. Mike is passionate about guiding clients through the process of selling their businesses and helping prospective buyers find the right opportunities. His extensive experience serving thousands of commercial clients across a wide range of industries and business segments equips Mike with a unique understanding of the financial nuances and challenges that business owners face.

Jim Evavold Serving Hennepin County, MN

Jim Evavold has over 25 years experience in Business Ownership and Business Brokerage. He has owned and operated a number of small businesses here in the Twin Cities prior to becoming a Business Broker with Opportunities in Business. The breadth of his experience has served Jim well as a Broker; he has participated in the sale and purchase of a wide variety of businesses from various industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, retail, food & beverage, technology, service businesses and franchises. Jim attributes his success to his extensive experience in sales and marketing, the ability to analyze financial statements and his awareness of how important confidentiality is when handling sensitive and confidential information. Sellers and Buyers have told Jim they were very happy with his professional and confidential approach to handling all aspects of a business sale - negotiations, buyer qualification, document preparation and marketing strategies. A few of Jim's marketing strategies include creating a professional and confidential marketing package of the business; advertising locally and nationally on several websites and database marketing for potential strategic acquisitions. Jim also has experience working with landlords (leases) and sales of commercial property. Jim has worked with many banks in the Twin Cities including Wells Fargo, US Bank, Achor Bank, Associated, Stearns, Bremer and M&I. Jim will list businesses in the Twin Cities Metro area as well as greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Here are a few examples of what Jim's clients have said: “Jim, we want to thank you for the great job you did helping us sell Frontiersman Sports. We appreciate the way you made yourself available, by phone and in person. You listened to our wants and needs and made the process of selling go very smoothly.” Doug and Betty Ramstad Owners of the Frontiersman Sports Gun Shop in St. Louis Park “Jim, we would like to thank you for all your support and hard work in helping us sell our business. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole process from start to finish. Your professionalism and attitude was appreciated.” Terry and Corona Wolfe, Owners of Lifesaver Fire Protection located in Plymouth MN “Jim Evavold did a great job on handling the Sale of our Business. I would recommend him highly”. Richard Kohn, Owner of MAS Racing Products, St. Paul MN

Featured Sold Listings Listings sold on BizQuest: 0
Contact Broker
By clicking the button, you agree to BizQuest's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice