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Unemployed or concerned you might be? Now, more than ever, buying a business to own and operate is a viable option for you to consider. Call us today to discuss buying your own business in more detail. There are excellent opportunities available and most offer seller financing. Control your own destiny and create your own job security.
	DEVELOPMENT SITE/GOLF COURSE - AUCTION ENDS MARCH 14TH! Great development opportunity within the city limits of Howard Lake, MN. Prime development parcel currently operated as a 9 hole 3,313 yard par 36 golf course. City services available. Zoned Single Family. Price includes 36 x 90 pro shop and all equipment. Motivated seller. This property is listed well below fair market land value, buy the land and the golf course is free. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	VEHICLE GRAPHICS COMPANY - PRICE REDUCED Fantastic opportunity to own your own business! This unique business produces graphics for trucks, trailers and autos and with your efforts could see a large upside gain in profits. All equipment, materials, contracts and inventory included to hit the ground running. Seller is currently creating website to be included with business. Seller also working on registrations for summer trade show season. They have not participated in a couple of years and say it is an extreme revenue booster! Owner will offer training to insure a smooth transition. FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING	PLUMBING & HEATING BUSINESS FOR SALE Established HVAC, Plumbing & Heating business specializing in Geothermal heating/cooling systems. Most work is performed within a 35 mile radius of the shop. Greater than 50% of the business is geothermal related. Nice well maintained building in downtown Elbow Lake houses this business and all of its equipment. Owner is willing to assist during training in period of new ownership. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	SERVICE BUSINESS FOR SALE Bundles fire and safety needs for businesses, schools, apartments, hotels, hospital, nursing homes, etc. Here is a profitable and growing business to business operation currently conducted from seller’s home. This business can be relocated or merged with another business that offers similar services. FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING	Here is a turn key opportunity in CrossRoads Mall. Includes everything you need to hit the ground running and build this business to its full potential. In operation for two years, this business is operating in the ‘black’ but could be much more! No franchise fees or license fees – price includes equipment and inventory – part-time employees in place. It’s being sold at a bargain to facilitate a quick sale! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	BUTCHER SHOP & MEAT PROCESSING This is a total meat processing business with up to date improvements, specializing in on-site butchering. The truck is the one thing that separates this meat business from all others. Has a very good reputation with a customer base of 500+. Only one of two butchering operations that are state licensed. Owner is willing to train. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	PREMIUM ICE CREAM FRANCHISE FOR SALE Well located in high traffic retail development with Barnes & Noble, Office Depot and other major tenants. Across from regional shopping mall. In 2008 Cold Stone St Cloud ranked second only to the Mall of America store out of 50 locations in Minnesota & Wisconsin. LISTED AND SOLD BY COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL ORION
	FLORAL BUSINESS, GREENHOUSE & GARDEN CENTER - PRICE REDUCED Traditional family owned and operated - one of the best floral shops in Northern Minnesota. Has sought after expert floral designers and is the only wholesale greenhouse catering to independent garden centers. Quality drivers, staff would be willing to stay and owners will assist in transition. This is a turn key opportunity! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	QUIZNOS SANDWICH SHOP FOR SALE Here is a chance to own a franchised business serving up a quality product, in one of Central Minnesota’s fastest growing communities, at a price substantially less than the original cost to open. Currently absentee-owned, this store is positioned for rapid sales growth, especially for an active owner-manager, and it is holding its own in this difficult economy. FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING	FAMILY RESTAURANT/CAFE FOR SALE A longtime town favorite located on main thoroughfare of a thriving downtown community with the Courthouse next door and a park with summer Friday night concerts across the street. A full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials keeps this 40 seat café humming! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	OFF SALE LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE Excellent corner location at stop light intersection on Hwy 55 across from high volume Holiday Station. There is only one other off sale store in town. Only one employee required except for weekends & holidays. Excellent opportunity to own a well established business in a popular lakes area near the Twin Cities. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	WHOLESALE/RETAIL FLORAL BUSINESS FOR SALE Here is a turnkey opportunity which has been in the same successful Parkers Prairie location since 1976. Glass doors to the greenhouse, equipment in good condition, grow lights, southern exposure and view over Lake Adley. Owner will assist in transition. Assets valued at more than asking price! FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING	AUTO SALVAGE BUSINESS FOR SALE - RECESSION PROOF! This is one of the largest auto salvage yards in central MN and also one of the most well established. This recession proof business has had only two owners for the past 50 years. Lots of room for expansion and growth if desired. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PRICE REDUCED	INDEPENDENT GAS STATION WITH REPAIR SHOP & CARWASH - TWIN CITIES SUBURBAN LOCATION • Great Location - Significant business growth potential • Three two-sided fueling islands, three service bays • Gallonage: Approximately 420,000 gallons per year FOR MORE INFORMATION
	FRANCHISE PIZZA RESTAURANT FOR SALE Here is a relatively new pizza business located in one of the fastest growing and desirable areas of Central MN. This is a ground floor opportunity to own your own pizza business with tremendous upside potential with an ambitious owner/operator. If you have thought about owning your own pizzeria – this is it! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! Own your own home-based business with the franchise rated #11 of the top 50 in Franchisee Satisfaction! This existing, profitable Budget Blinds franchise is being offered to the public by the current owners for the first time. The price includes the customer list and rights to an exclusive territory, and is less than what you’d pay for a new territory with no track record! Owner Financing for qualified buyers. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	CAFE, SPORTS BAR, MOTEL & BAIT SHOP - FOR QUICK SALE OWNER REDUCING PRICE BY $200,000!! Own and operate your own Cafe, Sports Bar, Motel and Bait shop on 7.4 acres. Located in Isle, MN, just 3 blocks from the SE corner of Mille Lacs Lake, the walleye capital of Minnesota. Adjacent Home site and 8 unit Motel also included in price. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SLIDESHOW
	ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Incredible opportunity to own a great restaurant and lounge plus 6 incoming producing apartments in Holdingford, MN. The restaurant offers lunch buffets which have become a staple for the local diners and the bar offers many popular activities such as dart leagues and meat raffles. FOR MORE INFORMATION
SALE PENDING	NINE HOLE GOLF COURSE WITH YEAR ROUND BAR & GRILL Opportunity to own a well maintained and well established golf course and restaurant with steady clientele. 9 Hole Reversible Golf course. Lots of wildlife, no competition for miles. Newly refinished with full living quarters. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE PRIME DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS LOCATION Located directly across the street (and skyway) from Target Center, and walking distance from the new Twins stadium! This location has a vibrant mix of local residents and corporate business customers. Positioned in an extremely high foot traffic location: across hallway from 16 plex movie theatre and many other prominent retailers. Tremendous upside potential with aggressive promoter(s) to work the nearby corporate clientele, as well as capitalize on spectators from Target Center and the future stadium. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	METAL FABRICATING, ORNAMENTAL IRON & WELDING BUSINESS This is a turnkey business opportunity with all of the equipment in place to begin operations. There is a large powder coating oven, wash bay with high pressure washer, paint booth with explosion proof fan, welders and all other metal fabricating equipment to operate this business. The city of Rice and Benton County have attractive financing terms available to a qualified buyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical minded person to own and operate his own business. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PRICE REDUCED	BAR & RESTAURANT ON THE LAKE Excellent opportunity to own a landmark bar & restaurant on a popular Central MN lake, in an excellent location near a public access. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced bar/restaurateur, or husband/wife family operation. With the building over 7,500 Square Feet and capacity of 425 you can really pack in the crowd! In addition the establishment sits on 2.5 acres with prime lake visibility. Opportunities like this one don’t come around often, don’t hesitate on this one! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	C-STORE IN DOWNTOWN PRINCETON, MN Fantastic startup opportunity w/seller financing!! Corner location in the heart of downtown Princeton w/MNDOT traffic volume over 12,000/day. Solid building w/large front retail area 48 x 28 plus a 34 x 46 repair bay. This property has extraordinary profit potential. Priced for quick sale. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	EXTENDED STAY FACILITY FOR SALE 30 Units plus living quarters. Located one block east of Douglas County Fairgrounds on Lake Winona. Close to Douglas County Hospital and Alexandria Technical College. This is a very well managed and well kept facility in excellent condition. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	Unique opportunity to own a growing family entertainment business in the St. Cloud area. Core business caters to families and children of all ages. Consists of huge (5400 SF) play area with additional rooms for birthday party's and special events. Business is currently absentee owned/operated with tremendous upside with active owner operator. In addition, this business has potential to be expanded into other markets. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. The busy season is here, now's the perfect time to buy! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	OFF SALE LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE This is a well established off sale liquor business with a high traffic corner location on Division Street in Waite Park, which is a suburb of St. Cloud. Plenty of parking at the door. Can be operated with one or two people. Could do much better with more aggressive owner/operator and marketing. Excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to own and operate their own business. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	BAR/RESTAURANT/CONVENTION FACILITY Well established restaurant and convention center in a high traffic location with numerous seminars, meetings, banquets and weddings booked for the upcoming year. This facility is connected by an enclosed walkway to a large Best Western Hotel providing an excellent compliment and source of customers for this business. This may be the best value of any food and beverage opportunity on the market. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	CAR WASH FOR SALE - MOTIVATED SELLER - BRING OFFERS This Car Wash is designed to cover both wand and automatic users. Also has a large bay for trucks or RV’s and a single bay garage for possible mechanical work, quick lube or detailing business. Great opportunity to own your own business with potential for additional income! Motivated seller will consider all reasonable offers. FOR MORE INFORMATION
PRICE REDUCED	FOR SALE - MOTEL PROPERTY Here is your opportunity to own a multifunctional motel/extended stay facility in one of the fastest growing areas in central Minnesota. 15 motel units, 23 efficiency apartments, 8 one bedroom apartments, 2 Bedroom living quarters, 3,700 sq ft Front Office Building with full basement includes Caretaker’s unit, Front Office, storage, 3 rental units plus one commercial office currently rented out. This is a great income property located in a growing community with lots of new opportunities. This is a very well managed and well kept facility in excellent condition with on site managers and security cameras. FOR MORE INFORMATION & SLIDESHOW
	C-STORE FOR SALE Located on a Minnesota state hwy in a central Minnesota city with a rapidly growing industrial population. Located near a large church, nursing home, popular golf course, and medical facility. Great growth potential with increased hours of operation and additional services. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	UNIQUE RELOCATABLE BUSINESS High Speed Precision cuts eliminate material waste and allow for superior edge quality and burr free products. Complex patterns and shapes are easily transferred to cut files through CAD DSF and DWG drawings. The applications for computerized abrasive waterjet technology are virtually unlimited. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	ESTABLISHED WOMEN'S FITNESS CENTER Own an established fitness center in a great location. This Curves franchise is located in the Stone Path retail complex in prominent Sartell, MN. You would own territorial rights to the city of Sartell which extends through Rice/St. Stephen MN. This acquisition would also include a database of over 1,150 current and past members. This is an extremely affordable opportunity that won't last long. LISTED AND SOLD BY COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL ORION
Confidential Listing No picture available	BLACKTOP SEAL COATING & ASPHALT REPAIR * SALE INCLUDES BUSINESS NAME - EQUIPMENT - CUSTOMER MAILING LIST - AND PHONE NUMBER - WITH 12 YEARS OF HISTORY. * HAS CONTRACTS WITH 12-15 TOWN HOME ASSOCIATIONS PRESENTLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST TWIN CITIES AREA. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Here is a fantastic opportunity to own one of the most well known and profitable food service franchises in the nation. We are currently offering franchise opportunities throughout Minnesota. Maid-Rite has been a household name since 1926 and offers a totally redesigned menu and décor to potential franchisees. The franchise fees are some of the lowest in the food service industry. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Click below to learn more about this opportunity. FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING	CONVENIENCE STORE & LIQUOR STORE OPPORTUNITY This offering consists of a C-Store with sporting goods, groceries, gas & diesel, bait, LP gas fill station and liquor store, with additional rental space occupied by a restaurant. The c-store and liquor store are very profitable and have been absentee owned for 7 years. This is a high traffic, high visibility location off Hwy 10 only 10 minutes north of St Cloud. Heavy tourist traffic to the Northern MN Lakes area. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	PREMIUM ICE CREAM FRANCHISE LOCATED IN THE SHOPPES AT ARBOR LAKES Located in one of the most prominent, upscale, high density retail areas in the state! This is a truly outstanding location with endless potential. Maple Grove, MN was also voted by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live." Additionally, this business was voted the “Best Place to Satisfy your Sweet Tooth” by the local community. Business is cash flowing nicely, with potential upside for active owner/operator! FOR MORE INFORMATION
NEW LISTING Not actual photo	RETAIL JEWELRY STORE FOR SALE Here is a well established and high quality retail jewelry store located in a major central MN city. Mostly upscale jewelry and clientele, not a chain store. This is full service store offering all types of Jewelry sales, wedding rings, in house quality custom design services, watch repair and appraisals, etc. Maintains a database of over 10,000 customers. Long time owner wishes to retire. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	BAR & GRILL OVERLOOKING THE GOLF COURSE Open year round bar and restaurant located in Buffalo, MN serving burgers, Friday night fish fry, homemade soups and Sunday breakfast. All recently remodeled. Large maintenance free deck. Income has increased for the 4th straight year in a row. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE BUSINESS This is a well established scrap yard business that has been mostly owned by the same family for over 27 years. They do custom car crushing, tin baling, shearing, aluminum can recycling, etc. They pay customers by the pound of metal brought in and then sell the metal to foundries where it is melted down. Between 300-400 tons of metal come through the facility every month. This is an excellent opportunity to own a well established and profitable scrap iron business. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	RESTAURANT/COFFEE SHOP FOR SALE This is a unique opportunity to purchase the Parkside Depot restaurant which has a 20 year history of serving good food with the same owner. Not only do they have a reputation of good food, it has given customers an opportunity to see & hear the sounds of railroad memorabilia while enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner. The owner, due to health reasons, is offering this business with all the restaurant equipment, furnishings, railroad antiques and the suspended operating miniature railroad. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS FOR SALE Here is a recession proof business in a great small town location that is expecting its best year ever in 2009. Sales have been increasing steadily. Well known for their smoked sausages, bacon and other fresh meats and friendly service. This is the only meat processing plant in the area. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	FIRE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE BUSINESS Based in St. Cloud, MN but provides services throughout Central MN. Profitable recession proof business established in 1961. Designs, sells, installs and inspects fire suppression systems. Has over 2300 active accounts. Had their best year ever in 2008 despite the current recession. LISTED AND SOLD BY COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL ORION
	BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Classic Car Consignment Business located in St. Cloud, MN. Large inside showroom for 60 cars and outside fenced area for an additional 60 cars. Website averages 6000 hits per day. There is room to build a 6-8,000 sq ft building for a detailing/repair shop. Tremendous upside potential. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	LIQUOR BAR OPPORTUNITY This is a liquor bar with no food or entertainment located in Melrose, MN. New roof and new furnace. Low overhead operation with lots of potential to increase sales with light food, happy hours and other promotions. This is an opportunity of a lifetime! FOR MORE INFORMATION
	RETAIL LIQUOR STORE A great little liquor store, with an unbelievable rent factor. This 13 year old business is located in a high traffic mall and can be expanded very reasonably from 1200 sq. ft. to 5000 sq. ft., or more if desired. Landlord is very willing to expand the facility, with a renegotiated, long term lease. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	APPLIANCE REPAIR BUSINESS - PARTS & SERVICE Well established business recognized as having the best selection of parts in the Central Minnesota area with a reputation of prompt service. Full line appliance repair including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers and more. Many people are repairing their old appliances instead of buying new. Excellent opportunity for an ambitious mechanical minded person to own their own business. FOR MORE INFORMATION
	GOLF COURSE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - PRICE REDUCED!! This is an absolutely beautiful golf course with nearly 2 miles of Mississippi river frontage and over 100 acres of additional land available for development! City services are available to the site. Restaurant seats 75, event center seats up to 200 and 150 in meeting area. Original owners of 17 years wish to retire and are motivated to sell. Excellent opportunity! FOR MORE INFORMATION & SLIDESHOW
	36 UNIT MINI-STORAGE & OFFICE/HOME ON 13+ ACRES! Let the storage units pay your home office. Close to Knife Lake – 9 miles north of Mora with Hwy 65 frontage. On 13+ acres with some trees. Hunt for deer on back of the property. Some additional land could be available. This property has not been advertised and is not even in the yellow pages. LISTED AND SOLD BY COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL ORION

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