Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Brokerage · Founded 1998 · Updated September 2026
Current deals $2.5M–$4.8M
Specializes in
About Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions
At Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, Michelle Dunn leads the practice as Managing Partner, holding M&AMI, CBI, BCB, and LREA credentials. Associate Brokers Cheryl Hayes and Joseph Lahoud serve alongside Senior Business Broker Margaret Perry and broker Scott Perry. The Carrollton, Texas firm works primarily with North Texas business owners. Its industry coverage includes manufacturing, distribution, retail, automotive, and services. Gateway School Sales specializes in preschools, private primary schools, and other education businesses. The team customizes marketing packages for sellers. Brokers help buyers establish search criteria, explore funding sources, and negotiate purchases.
Who is a good fit for Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions
- Owners of manufacturing and distribution businesses in North Texas planning a sale.
- Owners of preschools, private schools, and education businesses seeking specialized sale representation.
- Buyers seeking guidance on acquisition criteria, funding sources, and purchase negotiations.
Service areas
Texas
Brokers and advisors at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions
Businesses for sale from Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions covers manufacturing, distribution, retail, automotive, and service businesses. Its divisions address lower middle market transactions, main street business sales, and education businesses.
Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions discusses buyers' goals and search criteria before introducing suitable businesses. Its brokers explain funding sources and transaction types. The team coordinates buyer-seller meetings and guides negotiations toward a Definitive Purchase Agreement.
Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions offers a Broker Opinion of Value at no charge. The firm also provides consultations at no charge and customizes marketing packages to present businesses to potential buyers.
Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions serves business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, focusing primarily on North Texas. The firm maintains its office in Carrollton, Texas.