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Mr. Starfield has been an entrepreneur and consultant with experience in companies both large and small. As a consultant in Cape Town, South Africa he worked with large multi-division businesses. Then in Boston, MA with C.W. Downer & Co. (now Alantra), an independent, global boutique firm, Mr. Starfield worked on mid-market M&A projects.
He has owned and franchised a chain restaurant operation; sandwich and cheesecake restaurants and a disc and USB duplicating business.
He has continued his consulting work with Community Action Partners, a volunteer organization of Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School alumni helping Boston-area nonprofits apply management skills to their business challenges. His CAP projects have included the USS Constitution Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The Food Project and the Peabody Essex Museum.
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Business Brokerage; Consulting; Mergers; Acquisitions; Valuations
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Essex Co., MA
View Details Huge Price reduction for quick sale - Italian Restaurant with Liquor
2025 sales were down considerably, in large part because the sellers were mostly absentee due to family demands with two small children. The reduction in asking price, with very favorable terms, makes this a very attractive option for someone willing to move quickly.2024 and 2023 Sales were approximately per year $900,000, proving the potential of this location.Turnkey Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza oven, upscale-casual dining, alcohol, catering, and nonprofit revenue streams. Profitable, 2.0x SDE multiple, fully equipped and immediate cash flow. Prime downtown location, loyal customer base, trained staff, and growth via events. Own a respected, thriving operation—no additional investment needed. Ideal for owner-operator or expanding restaurateur. This is not a startup - this is a cash-flowing restaurant business with demonstrated Less
Beverly, MA
View Details Under Agreement - All Offers Considered - Cafe/Coffee Shop Beverly.
The seller has accepted an offer, but closing cannot be guaranteed. Expressions of interest will be accepted in case this falls through and the business is in a position to close a sale.Owners have two other locations in nearby towns and are focusing on those, so the name is not included in the sale. Sales increased about $100,000 to $410,000 in 2023 with the new ownership and were $362,000 in 2024, down slightly because the owners were not focused on this unit. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to get a fast start with a coffee shop located on a busy downtown street in an area known for having many food options. There's a college within close walking distance and residential areas nearby. Rent is very reasonable for the area and just 5% of sales. The space is well appointed and consists of 800 sq. ft. on the ground floor, with a full basement. Less
