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The Business Exchange

Business Brokerage · Updated October 2026

Hingham, MA Website 508.790.45006 people
Current deals $1.3M–$7.4M
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About The Business Exchange

At The Business Exchange, Adam Bauer serves as Principal and holds the Certified Business Intermediary credential. Brady Gill serves as Business Advisor. Dave Ellis focuses on Commercial Real Estate. John Dirkmaat and John Nessel serve as Senior Advisors. Paul Turano serves as Senior Advisor Hospitality. The Hingham, MA, brokerage serves New England, with a focus on Massachusetts business owners. Its practice covers privately held Main Street businesses and lower middle market mergers and acquisitions. Industry coverage includes restaurants and hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and distribution. The team helps sellers evaluate exit timing and uses targeted marketing to reach prospective buyers.

Who is a good fit for The Business Exchange

  • Owners of privately held Main Street businesses in Massachusetts preparing for a sale.
  • Buyers pursuing lower middle market acquisitions across New England.
  • Restaurant and hospitality owners seeking advisory support for a business sale.
  • Commercial property clients seeking site selection, tenant representation, or 1031 exchange advice.

Service areas

MassachusettsNew England

Brokers and advisors at The Business Exchange

Businesses for sale from The Business Exchange

Established Free Standing Restaurant w/ 3 Bedroom home

MA area

Asking price
$1.9M
Cash flow (SDE)
$275K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Plymouth County Waterfront Hospitality Opportunity - Ocean Views

MA area

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Marine Transport System Manufacturer

MA area

Asking price
$3.8M
Cash flow (SDE)
$526K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Boutique Island Hotel

Martha's Vineyard, MA area

Asking price
$7.4M
Cash flow (SDE)
$665K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Industrial Fastener & Hardware Distributor - High-Margin Specialty Products

MA area

Asking price
$1.3M
Cash flow (SDE)
$270K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Cape Cod Market & Café - Real Estate, Apartment, beer & wine license!

Dennisport, MA

Asking price
$1.3M
Cash flow (SDE)
$175K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Newly Built Out Restaurant w/ Patio & Function Space

Taunton, MA

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Established, Absentee-Run Hardwood Flooring Retail Business

Location undisclosed

Asking price
$2.1M
Cash flow (SDE)
$610K

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Under contract

Mia Regazza, LTD - 2 Locations w/ Real Estate

MA area

Asking price
$7M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Under contract

East End Tap - East Falmouth, MA

MA area

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Under contract

South Shore Country Store w/ real estate and apartment

South Shore, MA area

Asking price
$1.5M
Cash flow (SDE)
N/A

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

Under contract

Frequently Asked Questions

The Business Exchange represents closely held small and mid-size companies, including Main Street businesses and lower middle market companies. The firm covers restaurants and hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and distribution.

The Business Exchange evaluates exit timing and develops targeted marketing strategies for sellers. The firm has also completed divestitures through direct transactions with strategic buyers or individuals, without public marketing.

The Business Exchange helps clients pursue financing through relationships with local banks, community development corporations, and SBA professionals. The firm also maintains relationships with private equity groups.

The Business Exchange offers commercial property brokerage, 1031 exchange advisory, site selection, and tenant representation. The firm includes licensed Massachusetts real estate professionals who focus on commercial and business properties.

The Business Exchange serves New England from Hingham, MA, with a focus on Massachusetts business owners. The firm has also sourced buyers internationally.

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