Marc L. Able

Benchmark Business Brokers

License Number: 995713979-ASA

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3742 Cornell Drive,
Shreveport, Louisiana 71107 (View Map)

About the Company

Benchmark Business Brokers is a registered Louisiana service mark owned by V1, Inc. Benchmark stands for and values confidentiality, integrity, transparency and trust when working with buyers and sellers. Benchmark maintains a shorter client list than other brokerage firms thereby providing personal service not found with others.

We focus on “getting deals done” that are “win-wins” for both buyer and seller. We will walk you through the buying and selling process with expedient, professional and personal service. Our process is well-proven and tightly controlled to protect the confidentiality of our sellers and buyers.

Marc Able, company President, has been acquiring, selling and franchising businesses since 1999. An owner of 17 different businesses during his 35-year professional career, he has worked with public companies as well as privately held and "mom and pop" companies. Specializing in privately held companies, Benchmark’s parent company, V1, Inc. has been providing marketing, operations, human resources and franchising consulting for more than 26 years.

Benchmark is a more progressive broker than others and usually can offer more creative ways to get deals done. We work with Angel investors, Venture Capital firms, Banks and other various lending institutions. Benchmark does not advertise its services; our goal is to satisfy our clients by making the process easier and faster in return the parties refer us to others and look to us when they require additional business services.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Marc Able has more than 25 years' experience owning and operating multiple small businesses. He understands the challenges, opportunities and economics of business ownership. Having founded and acquired companies, to being a Franchisee, Franchisor and Area Developer, Marc is uniquely qualified to help his clients understand the complexities of franchising, acquiring, merging or selling a business.

Buying a business is a major life decision that involves goal setting, determination, analytical business skills, negotiation, financial planning and risk-taking.

Owning a prosperous, profitable business and "working for yourself" is an American dream. The rewards and benefits of business ownership are numerous.

Don't leave the important process of buying, selling or franchising a business to inexperienced advisors.

Contact Marc Able today and lets discuss your dreams and how to attain them.

Services Provided

V1, Inc., through its brand Benchmark Business Brokers, provides complete brokerage services for the buyer and seller. V1, Inc., is a comprehensive management consulting firm providing marketing, operations, human resources and franchising services.

Areas Served

  • Caddo Parish, LA
  • Ouachita Parish, LA
  • Lafayette Parish, LA
  • Lincoln Parish, LA
  • Calcasieu Parish, LA
  • Rapides Parish, LA
  • East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
  • Natchitoches Parish, LA
  • Livingston Parish, LA
  • St. Tammany Parish, LA
  • Licensed In

    • Louisiana — License number 995713979-ASA

    Professional Affiliations

    B.S. Business Economics Louisiana Tech University
    Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission
    Agent is a Commercial Broker in Louisiana.

    Business For Sale Listings

    $1,900,000
    Cash Flow: $368,815 
    Louisiana 
    Crawfish & Seafood Restaurant Price improvement on a well-established, profitable restaurant. Includes Real Estate

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a Crawfish, Steak and Seafood restaurant that has stood the test of time. Founded 27 years ago the original owner is retiring. Although this restaurant offers steaks, seafood, burgers, po-boys, gumbo and other Louisiana fare, it has won awards throughout the state for their boiled crawfish. Located adjacent to an exit ramp off a major US Interstate, this restaurant is the only crawfish restaurant from Eastern Mississippi to Texas that is considered "on" the Interstate. The restaurant is approximately 300 yards from the exit ramp and is visible from the Interstate.This restaurant has been providing the 

    $400,000
    Shreveport, LA 
    Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Profitable, great concept, turn-key opportunity. Financing available

    Established Orangetheory Fitness franchise opportunity in Shreveport, Louisiana, representing a proven science-based fitness concept with comprehensive corporate support infrastructure. This turnkey operation combines cardiovascular and strength training methodologies with proprietary heart rate monitoring technology to deliver measurable fitness results.Business Overview:Orangetheory Fitness operates as a boutique fitness studio delivering coach-led group training sessions utilizing heart rate-based interval training protocols. The franchise leverages proprietary OTconnect technology for real-time performance tracking and member engagement. 

    $859,000
    Cash Flow: $168,705 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Behavioral Health Service Provider Great opportunity with valuable real estate included. Includes Real Estate

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a business that provides behavioral health services. This is an outpatient facility licensed by the State of Louisiana, Department of Health, that treats psychosocial rehabilitation services program, crisis intervention, community psychiatric support and treatment program. This business has approval to open another (new) treatment center in the area by the State of Louisiana.This company offers a number of services to meet the needs of their clients. The company's behavioral health services are designed to support children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with a mental health problem. 

    $199,000
    Shreveport, LA 
    Unique Yogurt and Lunch Shop Franchises Available in the Southern United States

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a unique yogurt and treat shop that has been serving customers for decades. This location operates under a license agreement and is a complete turn-key opportunity. This concept was founded in 1977 and now has more than 10 locations in the Southern US.This and other franchise territories are available throughout the Southern United States.More information will be provided once a Confidentiality Agreement has been executed. 

    $2,900,000
    Cash Flow: $497,758 
    Louisiana 
    Growing HVAC / Electrical Company Price Improvement on this well-established HVAC company. Financing available

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a Heating, Cooling & Electrical services company founded in 1972 in North Louisiana. This HVAC company has grown from a small local service provider into one of the region’s most respected names in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical services. With more than 50 years of continuous operation, the business has built a solid reputation for integrity, craftsmanship, and customer-first service.Family-owned and operated across multiple generations, the company has consistently prioritized long-term client relationships, quick response times, and high-quality workmanship. Their team of licensed 

    $3,650,000
    Cash Flow: $1,015,917 
    United States 
    Kubota and Polaris Sales & Service Dealership Turn-key business ready for a new owner.

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a well-established tractor, ATV and powersports dealership located in the Mid-South, USA. This business has been family owned and operated for more than four generations and remain a fixture in their state and surrounding states. They were recently named "Best" in the state in which they operate. Tractors, ATV's, Lawnmowers and more, with all the necessary custom implements / accessories. The employees at this dealership are committed to customer success and loyal to the owners.This dealership has a rock-solid reputation for providing excellent service, support and customer satisfaction. Employees and owners pride themselves on giving their customers the 

    $971,000
    Cash Flow: $208,109 
    Franklin Parish, LA 
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    Restaurant in a Booming region

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a family owned and operated restaurant with plenty of outside seating, a cozy bar, party room and a main dining room that seats approximately 48 people. This restaurant offers proprietary spices, Louisiana seafood favorites, crawfish and Gulf of America crabs when in season. There is a separate outside “boil room” with outside kitchen for boiling crawfish, shrimp and crabs. This restaurant offers delicious Louisiana home cooked meals, amazing burgers, USA catfish, etouffee, gumbo, Po’boys, steaks and many more options including breakfast. This restaurant is the only full-service restaurant in this growing town.Founded in 2020 this restaurant is very popular, has a brisk dine-in business and sits on the frontage of a busy highway. A major national convenience store chain has a location adjacent to the restaurant as well as 

    $18,000,000
    Cash Flow: $2,818,590 
    Ouachita Parish, LA 
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    7 Convenience Stores in Louisiana sold only as a package deal

    This established convenience store portfolio represents a unique acquisition opportunity featuring seven profitable locations in North Louisiana. The business has demonstrated consistent operational success with an established customer base and documented revenue history spanning multiple years of continuous operation. All 7 stores combined sold 2,420,576 gallons of fuel in 2024.Business Overview:The portfolio comprises seven strategically positioned convenience stores owned by a single proprietor, offering operational synergies through geographic proximity that facilitates centralized management and oversight. This configuration provides significant economies of scale and streamlined operational efficiency.Operational Features:- Seven profitable convenience store locations- All properties include real estate ownership- Geographic clustering enables 

    $900,000
    Cash Flow: $203,510 
    Ouachita Parish, LA 
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    Multiple Location Dry Cleaners - Well established,73-Year-old business

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a North Louisiana regional provider of dry cleaning, laundry service, carpet and rug cleaning, and air quality solutions for its customers. The company also services its customers through established delivery routes.This company was started in 1952 by its founder and has been consecutively family owned and operated since inception. Company has a strategically located 15,000+/- square foot "plant" that also serves as a store front for walk-in business.The Seller has a tenured staff including a full complement of managers. This business practically "runs itself" due to its long history of operations, well-trained staff and relatively ease of operations. Business services this company offers include carpet and rug cleaning, dry cleaning, indoor air quality solutions, laundry service and mats.Assets for sale includes inventory (equipment, rack inventory, supplies), Furniture, Fixtures, Computer 

    $455,000
    Cash Flow: $207,527 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
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    3 Established Pizza Restaurants - Buy as a package or Individually

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThree established pizza franchise locations in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana market are available for acquisition as a portfolio or individually. These turnkey operations represent a compelling investment opportunity within a proven franchise system with more than 60 years of operational excellence and more than 50 regional locations.BUSINESS OVERVIEWThe franchise system has demonstrated sustained growth through controlled expansion, resulting in consistent profitability for franchisees and strong customer loyalty. Each location has operated continuously for over eight years, establishing deep market penetration and operational stability.The strategic positioning of these three units within a 35-mile radius creates operational efficiencies and simplified management oversight, enabling streamlined supervision and cost optimization across the portfolio.FINANCIAL PERFORMANCECombined 2024 revenue: $1,533,224 (up 4% 

    $299,000
    Dubach, LA 
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    Path-Maker Brush Cutters - patented power tool business

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a company that invented and sells power, brush-cutting tools. Path-Maker is dedicated to making land clearing safer, easier, and more efficient. Path-Maker delivers high-quality, affordable solutions that redefine performance and safety in outdoor work. Path-Maker was founded in 2019 with a vision of transforming conventional brush cutters.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully functioning, IP-protected product with strong market potential. In addition to the asking price, Seller is seeking a 10% on-going royalty on units sold in the future in return for product support.In 2021 Path-Maker received a patent securing intellectual property rights and solidifying market position. Path-Maker solves the problems with traditional brush cutting tools such as safety risks, poor ergonomics, operational struggles, inefficiency 

    $150,000
    West Monroe, LA 
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    Sports Themed Restaurant & Bar

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a laid-back, locally owned and operated hangout with a sports bar vibe, TVs tuned to games with a pet-friendly patio. This sports-themed grill has a unique open kitchen located on busy US Interstate 20. This restaurant has great visibility from the interstate and sits near major retailers, hotels and offices.Although this concept is successful, a new or different concept could easily be established and / or retrofitted in the building. The property can be used for many purposes and will substantially benefit by the business growth in the area. A coffee shop, sports bar, dollar store, other retail, would all work on this property; the possibilities are endless.Additional information will be provided to qualified candidates once a standard Confidentiality Agreement has been signed. 

    $140,000
    Cash Flow: $100,000 
    Shreveport, LA 
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    Crawfish & Seafood Restaurant

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a restaurant concept that has been serving the Shreveport/Bossier market for more than twenty (20) years. Everything this restaurant serves is delicious and it frequently wins "best of" in several categories. Possibly best-known for their crawfish, this restaurant serves po-boys, a wide selection of fried and grilled seafood items and a variety of Asian dishes. Pho soup, egg noodles, rice noodles and several different types of rice, makes this restaurant's menu a favorite for all. The restaurant recently added a nice bar that seats approximately 8-10 people. The bar is not staffed, under-utilized and a huge opportunity for the business to increase profitable sales. The restaurant does not offer video gaming (video poker) creating another opportunity to drive profitability. The restaurant currently Leases the building. 

    $450,000
    Ouachita Parish, LA 
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    American / Southern Diner

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents a well-established American food diner that has stood the test of time. This restaurant has been serving delicious "home comfort food" for more than fifteen years. Founded in 2009, this popular diner serves delicious foods on-site in the restaurant, has a convenient take-away option, an easy ingress/egress drive-through window, in addition, this restaurant has an outstanding off-premises catering program. This Diner is a family-owned restaurant serving only the best traditional Southern and Cajun faire, using many local and state grown/produced ingredients and products. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch M-Sat 6am – 2pm. This restaurant has a drive-through window that is “amazing” according to the owner.This Diner caters for many groups, the military, schools, clinics, offices and factories. The owners and staff 

    $750,000
    Louisiana 
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    Pediatric Clinic

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents an established rural primary pediatrics healthcare provider. In 2020, the clinic had 2,551 patient visits ranging in age from birth to 21 years old. In addition to the pediatric practice, the clinic has a rental agreement with the Center for Counseling & Psychological resources that leases office space at the clinic's location.Business services include well-baby & sick visits, vaccinations, physical examinations, medication refills and maintenance of chronic health issues. This clinic also practices Telehealth.Clinic has steadily grown the top and bottom lines and reported an adjusted EBITDA of $205,322 for 2020. Assets for sale include inventory - equipment, supplies, furniture & fixtures, computer equipment, intangible assets (name, webpage, domain name).Marc L. Able is Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission. Commercial Broker 318-393-8421 

    $600,000
    Monroe, LA 
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    Deer Processing

    Benchmark Business Brokers presents an opportunity to acquire commercial property consisting of three city lots. On the property there is a warehouse, operating restaurant and three buildings. All three buildings have commercial walk-in coolers and freezers. This property was formerly a food service distribution center supplying crawfish, seafood and other food items to the region.There is an operating restaurant on the property that seats 48 with outside seating on a patio. This restaurant is on a short-term lease. The restaurant tenant pays $1,300 per month with a year remaining on the Lease. A new owner could elect to operate the restaurant themselves or keep the current tenant in place. This property has multiple possibilities. Any type of business that needs refrigerated truck access, multiple large, commercial refrigeration units or dry storage would work well on this property.More information on this property and 

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