Buy a Business in Alpharetta & North Atlanta
Buying a Business in Alpharetta & North Atlanta
For strategic acquirers and owner-operators: vetted targets, clean financials, and negotiations that don’t fall apart over emotion.
For Strategic Buyers
Grow by Acquisition Without the Guesswork
Most of the buyers we work with already own a business in North Fulton County, or greater Atlanta and want a bolt-on that adds customers, capacity, or a territory — typically in the $1M to $25M range. What they don’t have is time to sift through listings, decode seller expectations, or discover a liability after closing.
We deliver transparent financials and a clear operational narrative up front, manage the founder on the other side of the table, and keep the transaction moving so you can focus on integration.
Before You Make an Offer
What We Verify First
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Quality of earnings — do the financials reconcile to bank statements and tax returns?
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Customer concentration and contract transferability
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Owner dependence and the realistic transition period
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Working capital required at close, and how inventory is valued
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Deferred maintenance, capital expenditure, and equipment condition
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Key-employee retention risk, licenses, and accrued liabilities
How Buying Works With Us
Three Steps to a Clean Acquisition
1
Register Your Criteria
Industry, size, geography, funding. We match you against the businesses we represent in North Atlanta and across the Murphy Business network before they are widely marketed.
2
Review Vetted Opportunities
Under NDA you receive a confidential information memorandum with normalized financials and an operational narrative — no guesswork, no untangling seller expectations.
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Offer, Diligence, Financing, Close
We manage the letter of intent, keep diligence on the facts, help arrange SBA or conventional financing through our banking contacts, and see the deal through closing.
Meet the Businessmen Who Sell Businesses
A Team That Has Bought Businesses, Not Just Brokered Them
Tony has represented sellers with revenues from $3M to $50M in sales to private equity groups and strategic acquirers, so he knows how a professional buyer underwrites a company — and helps you act like one: earn-outs, escrows, working-capital targets, and transition terms structured to protect you. John acquired and ran a 200-employee company himself before he ever brokered one and reads diligence from your side of the table. Phil, a former owner-operator, manages the founder on the other side so emotion doesn’t derail a good acquisition.
John B. Charleston, III, MBA, CM&AP
Principal | Business Broker & M&A Advisor
Bought and ran a 200-employee company. Builds the financial model buyers underwrite — so the price you accept is the price you close at.
Read John’s story →
Tony Samples, CMAI, CM&AP, M&AMI
M&A Advisor | Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary
Thirty years running Walmart’s Atlanta region, sixteen with Murphy, representing sellers with revenue from $3M to $50M. His rule: no surprises after you go to market.
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Phil Eleson, MBA, CM&AP, CBI, CEPA
M&A Advisor | Certified Exit Planning Advisor
Former owner-operator and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Gets you ready years ahead, then keeps the emotion out of the room.
Read Phil’s story →Google Review
Hear From MBNFC’s Clients
“John was a trusted partner and invaluable leader throughout the acquisition process. He exceeded my expectations in ensuring that the process was seamless and that all stakeholders were communicated with effectively. I highly recommend John!”
– John Henley · Google review
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Where to Look
Featured Listings
The businesses the team represents directly in Alpharetta, Metro Atlanta, and beyond.
View Featured Listings →Murphy Business National Listings
Search the full inventory across 150 Murphy Business offices in the US and Canada.
View National Listings →Register as a Buyer
Tell us your acquisition criteria and hear about opportunities first.
Buyer Registration →Schedule a Consultation With MBNFC
Transition Your Success Into a Seamless Transaction
Discover and capitalize on market opportunities to secure your exit or acquisition.