Stage 5 of 5

Represent

Why this stage matters

Each stage answers one question. A buyer will ask the same question later, so the answer you build here is the one you will show them.

Represent

The owner's question

I am ready, or life has decided. Who runs the process?

What happens

A confidential sale process: engagement, valuation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, offers, due diligence, franchisor approval, closing and transition.

How the path ends

Closed, or a deliberate decision to hold as an owner-optional business.

Stage 4: Pinnacle All five stages