Herb Devine

First Choice Business Brokers - Boston/South Shore

Phone: Show Phone Number


Contact Broker

Scituate, Massachusetts

About the Company

Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has accelerated to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the United States. Our team of business brokers come from diverse backgrounds in accounting, legal, banking, real estate, and insurance. Every broker has undergone rigorous initial training, supplemented by ongoing education, making First Choice brokers some of the most seasoned experts in business valuation, marketing, and negotiations. This wealth of knowledge and expertise consistently delivers excellent outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
The buying or selling of a business should never be compared to the purchasing or selling of a home. You deserve experienced, licensed professionals who specialize in business sales – you need First Choice Business Brokers. Our nationwide network of seasoned business sales professionals combines national reach with local market expertise. We offer buyers the greatest selection of businesses available and we provide Sellers with the personalized, confidential attention they deserve.

Broker Biography

Introduction

With 28+ years in the mortgage industry and over $1B in closed loans, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex lending scenarios—especially self-employed borrowers and business owners with unique financials. I've worked as a loan officer, branch manager, and business owner, and I bring clarity, strategy, and personal service to every transaction.
I have deep experience working with small business owners and self-employed clients, understanding the intricate nuances of tax returns, income documentation, and the creative structuring often needed to get deals done. Whether it's analyzing K-1s, navigating write-offs, or leveraging bank statement programs, I know how to present your full financial picture in the best light.
Out of the office, I’ve spent 18 years as the head football coach at Scituate High School, winning 3 state championships (2018, 2021, 2024) and helping 100+ players reach college programs. Leadership and results drive everything I do—whether in the business world or on the sidelines. I've also started and continue to run Scituate Flag Football for the past 12 years. We currently serve multiple communities on the South Shore.
Based in Scituate, MA with my wife Kelly (my college sweetheart) and our six amazing kids — five daughters and one son.

Services Provided

• Selling a Business
• Business Valuation
• Buy a Business
• Merger & Acquisition Services
• Business Custom Search
• Transactional Guidance

Areas Served

  • Barnstable County, MA
  • Berkshire County, MA
  • Bristol County, MA
  • Dukes County, MA
  • Essex County, MA
  • Franklin County, MA
  • Middlesex County, MA
  • Nantucket County, MA
  • Plymouth County, MA
  • Professional Affiliations

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
    Athletic Hall of Fame University of Massachusetts Dartmouth-Player
    Athletic Hall of Fame Abington High School- Coach

    Business For Sale Listings

    $450,000
    Cash Flow: $224,408 
    Boston, MA 
    Designer, Importer, and Distributor of Seasonal Decorations Designer, Importer, and Distributor of Seasonal Decorations

    This well-established wholesale import and distribution company has built a strong reputation for supplying high-quality seasonal décor, holiday merchandise, artificial floral products, home accents, and decorative accessories to a loyal base of wholesale customers. With decades of successful operations, the business has developed long-standing relationships with both domestic customers and international suppliers, creating a reliable and scalable operating platform. The company serves a diverse customer base that includes retailers, garden centers, florists, gift shops, home décor stores, and commercial businesses throughout the United States. Its broad product selection, dependable 

    $12,500,000
    Cash Flow: $1,536,128 
    Boston, MA 
    Professional Athlete Marketing Professional Athlete Marketing

    This well-established, full-service professional athlete marketing agency has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic branding, marketing, and business development solutions to a diverse client base. With long-standing customer relationships, recurring revenue, and a proven track record of successful campaigns, the business offers a stable foundation for continued growth. The company is known for its personalized approach, creative expertise, and ability to develop customized marketing strategies that produce measurable results. Significant opportunities exist to expand digital services, grow recurring revenue, and further increase market share under new ownership. 

    $299,000
    Cash Flow: $149,924 
    Plymouth Co., MA  Agent: Joseph Keegan
    Outpatient Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Services Outpatient Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Services

    This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 38-year established, turnkey, and profitable physical therapy practice located on the South Shore of Boston. Operating successfully from the same location for over 25 years, the business benefits from a highly loyal, geographically concentrated patient base. The current lease is exceptionally affordable and tenant-friendly, and the premises offer a 100% expansion footprint, allowing the facility to double its existing square footage if desired. This opportunity is ideally suited for physical therapists, chiropractors, or healthcare investors seeking either practice ownership or strategic expansion in a well-established market. 

    $375,000
    Cash Flow: $119,964 
    Plymouth Co., MA 
    Established, Locally Trusted PET Care Established, Locally Trusted PET Care

    This established dog walking and pet care business offers a turnkey opportunity in a high-demand coastal market, serving a loyal base of residential clients with recurring, scheduled services. The company has built strong reputation for reliability, trust, and personalized care, resulting in consistent repeat business and referral-driven growth. Operations are streamlined with low overhead and flexible scheduling, allowing for strong margins and immediate cash flow for a new owner. Services include daily dog walking, pet sitting, feeding, and customized in-home care, with opportunities to expand through additional staffing, extended service offerings, and enhanced marketing efforts. 

    $975,000
    Cash Flow: $405,281 
    Essex Co., MA 
    Profitable Steel & Fabrication Business - Turnkey Opportunity Profitable Steel & Fabrication Business - Turnkey Opportunity

    This well-established structural steel and custom metal fabrication business has been serving commercial, industrial, and construction clients throughout New England for years. With a skilled workforce, loyal customer base, and a strong reputation built on quality craftsmanship and reliable delivery, the company offers a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to enter or expand in the fabrication industry. The business benefits from steady repeat clientele, established contractor relationships, and a proven operational model — making it an ideal acquisition for an industry operator or strategic investor. 

    $250,000
    Plymouth Co., MA 
    View Details 
    Established Neighborhood Auto Repair Business

    Auto repair and inspection shop in Quincy, MA, serving a loyal local customer base. The business offers state vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and general maintenance, benefiting from a visible high-traffic location and repeat clientele. With turnkey operations, it provides immediate cash flow and growth potential through expanded services, marketing, and operational efficiencies, making it an attractive opportunity for an owner-operator, local multi-shop group, or automotive investor. Business was started at the end of July 2025; numbers only reflect half of the year. 

    $1,450,000
    Cash Flow: $375,000 
    Massachusetts 
    View Details 
    Jeweler Provides Fine-Quality Jewelry, Custom Pieces, & Repair Service

    A well-established, full-service jewelry boutique located on a high-traffic stretch of South Shore, MA. The store specializes in fine jewelry, custom designs, repairs, and appraisals, serving a loyal customer base with personalized service. With decades of reputation in the community, GIA-trained staff, and a diverse mix of revenue streams - including retail sales, custom orders, and repair services - this turnkey operation offers a unique opportunity for an owner-operator, regional jeweler, or investor looking to expand in the South Short market. 

    $275,000
    Cash Flow: $118,507 
    Salem, MA 
    View Details 
    Furniture Restoration of High-Quali Furniture and Antiques

    This well-established furniture refinishing and restoration business has built a strong reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service over decades of operation. Specializing in furniture refinishing, antique restoration, repairs, and custom finishing, the company serves a loyal customer base of homeowners, collectors, interior designers, and commercial clients throughout the North Shore and Greater Boston area. The business benefits from consistent referral-driven revenue, repeat customers, and limited competition in a highly specialized niche. Known for quality workmanship and attention to detail, it has become a trusted name for restoring heirloom and high-value furniture pieces. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic buyer or owner-operator to acquire a respected brand with an established customer base, strong community presence, and meaningful growth potential through expanded marketing and 

    $235,000
    Cash Flow: $72,759 
    Hillsborough Co., NH 
    View Details 
    Fast Food Mexican Restaurant, Catering, and Seasonal Food Truck

    This is a great opportunity for ANYONE who wants to get into the food industry being your own boss. There are multiple revenue streams with immediate growth opportunity. Currently the food truck and catering are the revenue streams, but the operating expenses do include a 28-seat restaurant that is only being used as the commissary. This can easily be opened immediately with the right staff or owner run with the same menu or your own concept as it also has a pizza oven. This business comes with a food truck, catering trailer, and a fully equipped restaurant totaling at least 150K in total FF&E. An award-winning taco and fast Mexican food restaurant with a great reputation. Tex Mex Catering business established in 2013. Includes Fully equipped Food truck, Concession trailer with an established seasonal location along with a 28 seat restaurant currently used as only the commissary. Comes with an extensive list of repeat clients 

    $274,999
    Cash Flow: $107,839 
    Hillsborough Co., NH 
    View Details 
    Profitable Award-Winning Fast-Food Restaurant

    Warm weather is right around the corner. Act now to be ready for the rush. There are no other restaurants offering award winning, scratch made tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, weekly specials and more, within the immediate area. Closest relative competition is in Concord, NH- about 30 minutes from our location. Store front restaurant as well as a food trailer. Restaurant is doing fantastic revenue while ONLY open 5 days with easy growth opportunities. If you ever wanted to own a fast-food restaurant, this one is for you. The seller is extremely motivated and will help train the right buyer. With everything included and business fully operational, this one is a steal and won’t last long. Call Listing Agent today. 

    $195,000
    Cash Flow: $10,471 
    Plymouth Co., MA 
    View Details 
    Auto Repair Shop

    This well-established South Shore specialty business has built a strong reputation for quality products, dependable service, and long-standing customer relationships. Serving both residential and commercial clients, the company has developed a loyal customer base and benefits from consistent repeat business, referral-driven growth, and strong word-of-mouth in the local market. The business operates with proven systems, experience staff, and a solid operational foundation, making it an attractive turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or strategic buyer looking to expand. With a recognized local presence, strong community ties, and opportunities for continued growth through expanded marketing and service offerings, the business is well-positioned for future success. 

    $450,000
    Cash Flow: $150,000 
    New Hampshire 
    View Details 
    Landscaping Company

    Here is your chance to own a reputable, turnkey landscaping company. The reviews speak for themselves and exactly how they add new customers as no advertising is being done. While profitable, the growth possibilities are endless. This company has both mowing and snow plowing contracts and adding more every day as the weather heats up. Owner took a step back in 2025 due to a new baby and was at least 80% absentee, but they are superseding previous years here in 2026 and set to have a huge year! Business can be 100% absentee if an office person was added. Owner currently operates out of a separate structure on his property so the business will need to be moved, but has been charging himself rent all along reflected in the financial statements. Act fast as Spring is here and weather is heating up as fast as production. Call the Listing Agent today for more 

    $1,575,000
    Cash Flow: $475,000 
    Plymouth Co., MA 
    View Details 
    Established Electrical Contractor

    Electrical contracting business serving the South Shore and Greater Boston area, offering residential, commercial, and light industrial services. Services include installations, repairs, upgrades, new construction wiring, lighting, HVAC wiring, home automation, and emergency electrical support. Known for quality workmanship, repeat and referral customers, and strong relationships with builders and property managers, the business has a skilled licensed workforce and steady project pipeline. Growth opportunities exist through expanded marketing, specialty services, and geographic expansion. 

    $1,250,000
    Cash Flow: $360,000 
    Plymouth Co., MA 
    View Details 
    Residential Construction, Remodeling, Additions, & Kitchens

    Premier residential remodeling firm with a long-standing presence in its market, recognized for refined craftsmanship, thoughtful design execution, and an exceptional client experience. The company delivers high-quality renovation projects within a resilient demand sector, supported by a loyal client base and a strong reputation built largely through referrals and repeat business. Operations are supported by proven systems and trusted trade partners, creating a turnkey platform with dependable cash flow. This offering represents a compelling opportunity for a discerning owner-operator or strategic acquirer to acquire a polished brand with meaningful growth potential through expanded services, increased project volume, and enhanced marketing initiatives. Seller also has a two-family investment property with a barn for trucks &equipment that seller will consider selling separately. 

    $1,450,000
    Cash Flow: $325,000 
    Norfolk Co., MA 
    View Details 
    A Full Service Residential Electrical Contracting Firm

    This well-established electrical contracting company has been proudly serving the Metro West Boston market for more than 30 years. Founded on the core principles of professionalism, safety, and exceptional customer service, the business has earned a reputation as the “go-to” residential electrician in its community. With deep roots in the area, the company has cultivated long-term relationships with homeowners, contractors, and repeat clients who value quality workmanship and reliability.Over the years, the company has built a loyal customer base by consistently delivering trusted electrical solutions—from small residential projects to large-scale installations in high-end custom homes. Service offerings include electrical repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting, as well as specialized work in smart-home technology, EV charging station installation, and landscape lighting. This broad service mix positions the company as a 

    $900,000
    Cash Flow: $250,000 
    Hingham, MA 
    View Details 
    Residential and Commercial Construction Business - Loyal Customer Base

    This established construction company operates in the highly desirable South Shore Massachusetts market, strategically positioned with direct access to major transportation corridors serving Boston, Cape Cod, and surrounding metropolitan areas. The business specializes in residential and commercial construction services, serving an affluent client demographic in one of New England's most robust construction markets.The company has developed substantial operational strength through its experienced workforce of 10-11 full-time employees, with tenure ranging from 10-20 years, demonstrating exceptional staff retention and accumulated expertise. This seasoned team represents significant intangible value through established craftsmanship standards and operational continuity.Key Business Attributes:• Multi-decade operational history with established client relationships• Strategic location providing access to high-value market 

    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