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401 Congress Avenue,
Austin, Texas 78701
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Affiliated Broker
Greg Knox, CFA
About the Company
As the premier mergers and acquisition advisors and business brokers, we carefully help sell local businesses. With many years of mergers & acquisitions experience, we will help sell your business with the highest level of professional standards, with an insight and a process that our competitors cannot match. We have sold businesses in every industry, while specializing in a few types of select companies. Our buyers include high-net worth individuals, strategic industry buyers, private equity, and venture capital firms from all over the world. We know what these particular buyers look for and the differences between them. Our process is very confidential and helps maximize value for your business sale. In addition to business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory services, we partner with banking, tax, and legal experts, in order to protect your interests and help facilitate your business sale. Call us today and find out why we're different.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Derik Polay has over 14 years of experience in the global distressed markets and over 7 years of experience in upper management roles of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB’s). In addition to his role at CGK, Mr. Polay serves as Managing Director of IFI Capital where he focuses on distressed investments trading and other special situations. Prior to IFI, he was Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Capital and APS Capital where he was instrumental in building the business and was the top producer. Prior to beginning his career in finance, Mr. Polay worked at SMB’s in leading management roles and on a consulting basis to increase productivity, quality, and communication throughout various areas of manufacturing of tier one auto supply and telecommunications products. Mr. Polay is a graduate of DePaul University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance.
Services Provided
As Austin business brokers, we look for good businesses in the Austin area to help sell. We have many qualified buyers that we been in touch with over the years who are just looking for good businesses to buy. As mentioned, some of these buyers are from different backgrounds and are looking for different things when they buy a business. When you are selling your business in Austin TX, it is important to have one of the Austin business brokers that knows the local buyers, plus has buyers from outside the area. We have buyers from all over the world. We know what these various buyers want, when they go to buy a business. We can help position your business to get the highest possible valuation. Or, in the case of a business that may be tough to sell, we can dramatically increase the chances of finding that specific buyer.
This does not have to be a scary process. We will lead and explain the process from start to finish, as one of the leading Austin business brokers. This should help clear up some of the confusion that often goes into selling a business. If you are looking for someone to sell your business or company, then using one of the Austin business brokers is a good place to start. We here at CGK Business Sales are looking for a few qualified business sellers to represent in the Central Texas area. We also represent companies in the San Antonio area and some of the local counties, such as Travis, Williamson, and Hays county. We will get a sense of what your business may be worth through the use of a business valuation. We will look at it through comparable sales, historical and future earnings, and through what can be financed through a bank or lending facility. We will examine assets, liabilities, and what a new owner can expect to make in cash flow once the process is complete. Don’t settle for just anybody in the list of Austin business brokers, call CGK Business Sales today at 512-900-3770.
If you are looking for a business valuation or want to know what is my business worth, then we can give you that answer. While other Austin business brokers may have to guess at valuation, we known the process inside and out. While business brokering is still a marketplace, and ultimately the market will determine the fair value of your business, we can help point you in the right direction.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $210,000
San Antonio, TX
View Details Absentee - Entertainment Business - $207k SDE
Step into absentee ownership of San Antonio’s undisputed entertainment business that commands the market with two flagship venues. From family outings to corporate team-builds, guests flock to this immersive business for experiences they can’t find anywhere else—and demand keeps climbing. If you want the premier brand that already owns the local conversation with a few thousand reviews averaging 5 stars, start here.The business's operational model focuses on private bookings, ensuring personalized and high-quality experiences. This approach, combined with an effective marketing strategy that utilizes its website and customer testimonials, has built a strong brand presence in the local market.The successful buyer has strong leadership experience in operations and technology in a customer-facing, branded business.2022 SDE $180k and $575k in sales2023 SDE $70k (added 2nd location) and $600k in sales2024 SDE $207k and $840k in Less
Cash Flow: $213,000
Austin, TX
View Details Popular Franchise Truck ON Campus, $213k SDE, 90% Absentee, Expandable
This thriving, well-established food truck business operates in a vibrant area, specializing in various freshly baked snacks and meals, and has a loyal and diverse customer base. Strategically located on the UT Campus and key contracts at event venues, the business benefits from high visibility and consistent traffic. The truck is new with very few miles and is completely mobile. It is the sole operator of its kind within its franchise in the region, offering a unique competitive edge. With proven profitability, streamlined operations, and significant growth opportunities, it represents an excellent investment in a dynamic and expanding industry.Owner works 5-10 hours per week.2022 Sales $160k, SDE $80k2023 Sales $400k, SDE $132k2024 Sales $270k, SDE $213kTTM Sales through July 2025 more than $225kVeteran and Woman owned. Less
Cash Flow: $860,000
Austin, TX
View Details Established B2C B2B Ecommerce FBA Virtual Pet Company ~ $860k SDE
The business is an established distributor of lifelike pet replicas in the consumer products industry. Operating for over a decade, the Company has developed a strong market presence by leveraging a multi-channel sales strategy and unique product appeal that resonates with a wide customer base.The Company’s products create emotional connections with customers through lifelike breathing mechanisms and realistic designs. Its products are trademarked, with copyrighted marketing materials that limit direct competition, providing a strong competitive edge. A lean operational model ensures high profitability while supporting steady revenue growth.The Company has been very profitable over the last four years –2021 revenue was $2.5 million and $560k in SDE,2022 revenue was $4 million with $1.15 million in SDE,2023 revenue was $3.8 million with $972k in SDE,2024 revenue was $3.6 million with $745k in SDE with 2 year average of $860kTTM Less
Derik Polay has over 14 years of experience in the global distressed markets and over 7 years of experience in upper management roles of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB’s). In addition to his role at CGK, Mr. Polay serves as Managing Director of IFI Capital where he focuses on distressed investments trading and other special situations. Prior to IFI, he was Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Capital and APS Capital where he was instrumental in building the business and was the top producer. Prior to beginning his career in finance, Mr. Polay worked at SMB’s in leading management roles and on a consulting basis to increase productivity, quality, and communication throughout various areas of manufacturing of tier one auto supply and telecommunications products. Mr. Polay is a graduate of DePaul University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance.
As the premier mergers and acquisition advisors and business brokers, we carefully help sell local businesses. With many years of mergers & acquisitions experience, we will help sell your business with the highest level of professional standards, with an insight and a process that our competitors cannot match. We have sold businesses in every industry, while specializing in a few types of select companies. Our buyers include high-net worth individuals, strategic industry buyers, private equity, and venture capital firms from all over the world. We know what these particular buyers look for and the differences between them. Our process is very confidential and helps maximize value for your business sale. In addition to business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory services, we partner with banking, tax, and legal experts, in order to protect your interests and help facilitate your business sale. Call us today and find out why we're different.
Eric Lewis has over 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked for a breadth of companies ranging from investment banks to proprietary trading firms. While spending the last 10 years in the energy business, he has built a physical commodities business and traded financial products. He has also created valuation models for physical assets, projects, and companies. His financial career has led him to work for Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Cargill, and TD Options, along with a few private financial firms. Eric is also the owner and founder of a digital marketing company. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Jason Clendaniel has been in “business” since he was seven years old. Whether mowing lawns, delivering papers or shoveling snow, Jason learned business from the ground up. His professional career is multi-faceted and well-rounded. He has 20 years of experience in leadership; ten years as a Naval Officer and ten years leading his own businesses. He has over ten years of experience working with S&P 500 companies in Sales, Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions. He also spent a year working with a Fortune 500 Company as an internal consultant and Industrial Engineer. He has a deep understanding of finance, operations, business development and business valuation. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Honors from the United States Naval Academy.
