# BizBuySell Businesses & Franchises For Sale Scraper (`scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper`) Actor
Scrape BizBuySell US businesses and franchises for sale. Extract business name, asking price, cash flow (SDE), gross revenue, EBITDA, inventory, location, industry, reason for selling, real estate, employees and the listing broker's name, company and phone. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers\_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Real estate
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
from $17.00 / 1,000 results
This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event
## What's an Apify Actor?
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```bash
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````bash
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# Windows
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```bash
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# README
## BizBuySell Businesses & Franchises For Sale Scraper
> Extract US businesses and franchises for sale from BizBuySell, with asking price, cash flow, revenue, EBITDA, location, industry and the listing broker's contact in one dataset.
**๐ฅ [Input](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/input-schema) ยท ๐ค [Output](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/output-schema) ยท ๐ฐ [Pricing](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/pricing) ยท โถ๏ธ [Examples](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples)**
25+ fields per listing
Financials + broker on every record
JSON / CSV / Excel output formats
### What you get
Each record is a single business or franchise listed for sale, with its valuation, financials, location and the broker's contact, ready for deal sourcing, lead generation or market research.
- **businessName**: headline of the business for sale
- **askingPrice**: asking price in USD
- **cashFlow**: seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) in USD
- **grossRevenue**: annual gross revenue in USD
- **ebitda**: EBITDA in USD when disclosed
- **inventoryValue**: value of inventory included in the sale
- **location**: city, county or state of the business
- **city**: city of the business when published
- **state**: US state of the business
- **industry**: business category, e.g. restaurants, auto repair, retail
- **established**: year the business was established when disclosed
- **numEmployees**: staff count and full/part time split when published
- **reasonForSelling**: seller's stated reason for selling
- **realEstate**: whether the real estate is owned or leased
- **rent**: monthly rent when published
- **financing**: seller financing terms when offered
- **franchise**: franchise status of the opportunity
- **description**: full listing description
- **brokerName**: name of the listing broker or agent
- **brokerCompany**: brokerage the listing agent works for
- **brokerPhone**: broker's public contact phone number
- **brokerProfileUrl**: link to the broker's profile
- **listingUrl**: link to the listing
- **imageUrl**: main listing photo
- **observedAt**: when this listing was last seen by the scraper
### Who is it for
| Use case | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| Sourcing acquisition targets by industry and price | Buyers, searchers and holdcos |
| Building a pipeline of broker contacts | Business brokers and M&A advisors |
| Tracking valuations and cash flow multiples | Private equity and analysts |
| Finding franchise resale opportunities | Franchise investors |
| Lead lists of businesses and their brokers | Lenders, insurers and service providers |
### How to use it
1. Enter a **keyword or industry** (for example `restaurant`, `car wash`, `HVAC`) and/or a **location** (a US state or city).
2. Optionally set a **minimum** and **maximum asking price** to focus on a deal size.
3. Set **Max listings** and press **Start**. Keep **Fetch full details** on to capture financials and broker contact for every listing.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Which businesses does this scraper cover?**
It covers businesses and franchises listed for sale across the United States, in every industry from restaurants and retail to manufacturing, services and e-commerce.
**Does it return financials and the broker contact?**
Yes. With full details enabled, each listing includes asking price, cash flow (SDE), gross revenue, EBITDA and inventory when the seller discloses them, plus the listing broker's name, brokerage and public phone number.
**Can I filter by location and price?**
Yes. Filter by a US state or city and set a minimum and maximum asking price to match your target deal size.
**How many listings can I collect in one run?**
You control the volume with the Max listings setting. Broad searches return thousands of listings across many pages.
**What happens when a field is missing for a listing?**
Fields the seller does not disclose, such as EBITDA or rent, are returned as null for that record instead of a placeholder.
### Example use cases
Ready-to-run example tasks, each preconfigured for a common scenario. Open one and press run, or use it as a template:
- [Restaurant businesses for sale in California](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-restaurant-california): Find restaurant businesses for sale in California: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Car Wash businesses for sale in Texas](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-car-wash-texas): Find car wash businesses for sale in Texas: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Laundromat businesses for sale in Florida](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-laundromat-florida): Find laundromat businesses for sale in Florida: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Gym businesses for sale in New York](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-gym-new-york): Find gym businesses for sale in New York: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Liquor Store businesses for sale in Arizona](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-liquor-store-arizona): Find liquor store businesses for sale in Arizona: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Gas Station businesses for sale in Ohio](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-gas-station-ohio): Find gas station businesses for sale in Ohio: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Hair Salon businesses for sale in Nevada](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-hair-salon-nevada): Find hair salon businesses for sale in Nevada: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Daycare businesses for sale in Colorado](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-daycare-colorado): Find daycare businesses for sale in Colorado: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Ecommerce businesses for sale in Washington](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-ecommerce-washington): Find ecommerce businesses for sale in Washington: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
- [Auto Repair businesses for sale in Georgia](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/examples/bbs-auto-repair-georgia): Find auto repair businesses for sale in Georgia: asking price, cash flow, revenue and broker contact for acquisition leads.
### Export, API and AI agents (x402 + MCP)
Export the scraped data to **JSON, CSV or Excel**, pull it as a **dataset** through the Apify **API**, or wire it into your app with **no code**. This web scraper and data extractor also works for bulk data extraction and scheduled runs.
For AI agents: this Actor is available on **x402**, Apify's agentic payment standard built with Coinbase. An AI agent can discover, pay for and run it on its own with a funded wallet and a single HTTP request: no account, no subscription, no API key and no human in the loop. It also runs as an **MCP** tool inside Claude, Cursor and other AI clients out of the box. Learn more about [x402 agentic payments on Apify](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/x402).
### Related scrapers
Need data from the same space? Here are other scrapers we build and maintain:
- [BizQuest Business for Sale & Broker Contact Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/bizquest-scraper): businesses and franchises listed for sale with broker contacts.
- [Crexi Commercial Real Estate Listings Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/crexi-scraper): commercial property listings, prices and broker contacts across the US.
- [Google Maps Business Leads & Contacts Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/google-maps-scraper): local business leads with phone, website and address.
- [SEC EDGAR Financials Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/sec-edgar-financials-scraper): company revenue, assets and financial statements.
- [USAspending Federal Award Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/usaspending-awards-scraper): US federal contract and award records.
- [FMCSA Motor Carrier Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/fmcsa-carriers-scraper): US motor carrier and fleet records.
### More scrapers at scrapers.lat
This actor is built and maintained by [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat), where we publish scrapers for Latin American and US public platforms: real estate, jobs, e-commerce, company registries and government data. Browse the full catalog, see live sample output for each one, or ask us for a custom scraper at [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat).
---
> This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with BizBuySell. It only accesses data that is publicly available on the platform. Use it in accordance with BizBuySell's terms of service.
# Actor input Schema
## `maxBusinesses` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of business listings to return across all keyword searches.
## `keywords` (type: `array`):
One or more business types or keywords to search for, e.g. 'restaurant', 'car wash', 'HVAC', 'liquor store'. Each keyword runs its own search in the same run. Leave empty to list every business.
## `location` (type: `string`):
US state or city to filter by, e.g. 'California', 'Texas', 'Florida', 'Miami'. Applies to every keyword search. Leave empty for nationwide results.
## `minAskingPrice` (type: `integer`):
Only keep listings with an asking price at or above this amount.
## `maxAskingPrice` (type: `integer`):
Only keep listings with an asking price at or below this amount.
## `fetchDetails` (type: `boolean`):
Open each listing to capture cash flow, gross revenue, EBITDA, inventory, reason for selling and the broker's name, company and phone. Turn off for a faster, lighter run with only the search-page fields.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"maxBusinesses": 30,
"keywords": [
"restaurant",
"car wash"
],
"location": "Florida",
"fetchDetails": true
}
````
# Actor output Schema
## `results` (type: `string`):
No description
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"maxBusinesses": 30,
"keywords": [
"restaurant",
"car wash"
],
"location": "Florida"
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`๐พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"maxBusinesses": 30,
"keywords": [
"restaurant",
"car wash",
],
"location": "Florida",
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("๐พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"maxBusinesses": 30,
"keywords": [
"restaurant",
"car wash"
],
"location": "Florida"
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapers_lat/bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "BizBuySell Businesses & Franchises For Sale Scraper",
"description": "Scrape BizBuySell US businesses and franchises for sale. Extract business name, asking price, cash flow (SDE), gross revenue, EBITDA, inventory, location, industry, reason for selling, real estate, employees and the listing broker's name, company and phone. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.",
"version": "0.1",
"x-build-id": "EP75NsS0Oy2AMZKwH"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/scrapers_lat~bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapers_lat-bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-scrapers_lat-bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK",
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
}
}
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-scrapers_lat-bizbuysell-businesses-for-sale-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
}
},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"maxBusinesses": {
"title": "Max Businesses To Scrape",
"minimum": 1,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum number of business listings to return across all keyword searches."
},
"keywords": {
"title": "Keywords / industries",
"type": "array",
"description": "One or more business types or keywords to search for, e.g. 'restaurant', 'car wash', 'HVAC', 'liquor store'. Each keyword runs its own search in the same run. Leave empty to list every business.",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"location": {
"title": "Location (US state or city)",
"type": "string",
"description": "US state or city to filter by, e.g. 'California', 'Texas', 'Florida', 'Miami'. Applies to every keyword search. Leave empty for nationwide results."
},
"minAskingPrice": {
"title": "Minimum asking price (USD)",
"minimum": 0,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Only keep listings with an asking price at or above this amount."
},
"maxAskingPrice": {
"title": "Maximum asking price (USD)",
"minimum": 0,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Only keep listings with an asking price at or below this amount."
},
"fetchDetails": {
"title": "Fetch full details (financials + broker contact)",
"type": "boolean",
"description": "Open each listing to capture cash flow, gross revenue, EBITDA, inventory, reason for selling and the broker's name, company and phone. Turn off for a faster, lighter run with only the search-page fields.",
"default": true
}
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"type": "object",
"properties": {
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"properties": {
"id": {
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},
"actId": {
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},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
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"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
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"stats": {
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"example": 2000
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},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
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"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2048
}
}
},
"buildId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
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"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
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"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
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},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
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},
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},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
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},
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"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
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"type": "integer",
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},
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},
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},
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}
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},
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},
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}
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}
}
}
}
}
}
}
```