DealStream Scraper

🚀 Supercharge your business acquisition research with our comprehensive DealStream scraper!

Automate daily collection of detailed business listings with advanced filtering capabilities. Get complete business information, financials, broker details, and market intelligence from the official DealStream.com marketplace. Perfect for business brokers, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers who need accurate, up-to-date business intelligence without manual work.

Target Audience: Business brokers, investors, entrepreneurs, market researchers, and business acquisition professionals
Primary Use Cases: Business acquisition research, market analysis, lead generation, competitive intelligence, and investment opportunity identification

What Does DealStream Scraper Do?

This tool collects comprehensive business listing data from DealStream.com, supporting both targeted searches and broad market analysis. It delivers:

• Business Details - Complete business names, descriptions, and industry classifications
• Financial Information - Asking prices, sales figures, cash flow data, and revenue metrics
• Location Data - Geographic information including state, country, and specific locations
• Deal Terms - Broker information, financing options, buyer fees, and deal conditions
• Business Characteristics - Franchise status, relocatability, real estate inclusion, and management details
• Listing Information - Posting dates, renewal dates, and showcase status
• Supporting Documents - PDF links and business images
• And more

Business Value: This data helps you identify investment opportunities, analyze market trends, track competitor activity, and make informed business acquisition decisions with comprehensive market intelligence.

How to use the DealStream Scraper - Full Demo

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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!

🔧 Input

To start DealStream web scraping, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape DealStream based on:

• Search Query - Type business keywords like "restaurant", "retail", or "manufacturing" to find specific types of businesses
• Location - Enter city, state, or region (e.g., "California", "New York", "Texas") to focus on specific geographic areas
• Max Items - Choose how many businesses to collect (free users limited to 100 items)

Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:

And here it is written in JSON:

{
  "searchQuery": "restaurant",
  "location": "California",
  "maxItems": 10
}

📊 Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.

Here's an example of scraped DealStream data you'll get if you decide to scrape restaurants in California:

{
  "id": "68edac809be4fc7e24187ea8",
  "title": "Popular Italian Restaurant in Downtown",
  "asking_price": 450000,
  "url": "https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/restaurants/68edac809be4fc7e24187ea8",
  "location": "Los Angeles, CA",
  "location_state": "CA",
  "location_country": "USA",
  "sales": 850000,
  "cash_flow": 180000,
  "industry": "Restaurant",
  "management_will_stay": true,
  "represented_by_broker": "ABC Business Brokers",
  "buyer_fee": "10%",
  "deal_seller_financing": "Available",
  "willing_to_cobroke": "Yes",
  "principals_only": "No",
  "deal_franchise": "No",
  "relocatable": "Yes",
  "deal_real_estate": "Included",
  "isShowcasedDeal": false,
  "listed_on_date": "2024-01-15",
  "listed_renewed_on_date": "2024-02-15",
  "description": "Established Italian restaurant in prime downtown location with loyal customer base...",
  "short_description": "Prime downtown Italian restaurant with strong cash flow",
  "pdf_url": "https://dealstream.com/pdf/restaurant-details.pdf",
  "images": ["https://dealstream.com/images/restaurant1.jpg", "https://dealstream.com/images/restaurant2.jpg"],
  "converted_from": "USD",
  "exchange_rate": 1.0,
  "posted_date": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "last_updated": "2024-02-15T14:20:00Z",
  "scraped_timestamp": "2024-02-20T09:15:00Z"
}

What You Get: Complete business intelligence including financial metrics, location data, deal terms, and supporting documents for comprehensive market analysis
Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis and integration with your business tools

⚡ Why Choose the DealStream Scraper?

• 🎯 Comprehensive Data Collection: Get complete business listings with financials, location, and deal terms in one automated process
• ⏰ Time Savings: Save 20+ hours per week compared to manual research - focus on analysis instead of data collection
• 💰 Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of hiring business researchers or using expensive market intelligence services
• 🔄 Automated Updates: Schedule regular runs to stay current with market changes and new opportunities
• 🛡️ Reliable & Secure: Built on Apify's enterprise-grade platform with 99.9% uptime and secure data handling
• 📈 Scalable: Process thousands of listings across multiple markets simultaneously

Time Savings: Automate what would take 20+ hours of manual research into minutes of automated data collection
Cost Efficiency: Save $2,000+ per month compared to hiring business researchers or using premium market intelligence services

🔧 How to Use

1. 📱 Sign Up: Create a free Apify account (takes 2 minutes)
2. 🎯 Find the Scraper: Visit the DealStream Scraper page
3. ⚙️ Set Input: Add your search query and location (we'll show you exactly what to enter)
4. 🚀 Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
5. 📊 Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 5 minutes from signup to downloaded results
No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click with clear instructions

🎯 Business Use Cases

Business Brokers:

• Track new business listings daily across multiple markets
• Monitor competitor activity and pricing strategies
• Generate qualified leads for potential buyers
• Build comprehensive market databases for clients

Investors & Acquirers:

• Identify investment opportunities in specific industries or locations
• Analyze market trends and pricing patterns
• Track businesses that match acquisition criteria
• Monitor market changes and new opportunities

Market Researchers:

• Collect competitive intelligence on business sales
• Analyze pricing strategies across different markets
• Monitor industry trends and market dynamics
• Build comprehensive market databases for analysis

Entrepreneurs:

• Find businesses for sale in specific locations
• Research market opportunities and competition
• Identify potential acquisition targets
• Analyze business valuations and market conditions

🔗 Using DealStream Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing business tools.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost? A: DealStream Scraper uses a Monthly Rental pricing model. You get unlimited access to the scraper for a fixed monthly fee. Here's the pricing:

✅ Monthly Rental – $19/month

This includes unlimited runs, unlimited data collection, and full access to all features. No per-item charges or hidden fees!

Q: How accurate is the data? A: Our scraper extracts data directly from DealStream.com's official listings, ensuring high accuracy and reliability. We update our extraction methods regularly to maintain data quality.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! You can schedule the scraper to run automatically using Apify's scheduling features or the API. Perfect for daily market monitoring and trend analysis.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform or check our comprehensive documentation.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Absolutely. All data is processed securely on Apify's enterprise-grade platform with industry-standard encryption and privacy protection.

Q: Can I filter by specific business types or locations? A: Yes! You can search by business keywords (like "restaurant" or "retail") and filter by specific locations (states, cities, or regions) to get exactly the data you need.

🔗 Integrate DealStream Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, DealStream Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever DealStream Scraper successfully finishes a run.

🆘 Need Help?

Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Whether you need help setting up your first run, understanding the data output, or integrating with your business tools, we're here to support your success.

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Ready to transform your business acquisition research? Start with the DealStream Scraper today and join thousands of professionals who've automated their market intelligence gathering! 🚀