- County
- Bexar
- Main routes
- I-35, Loop 1604, Pat Booker Road, FM 78
- Common sellers
- Restaurants, auto, retail, personal services
A customer base with a rhythm
Service members and their families make up a large share of customers here. Restaurants, auto shops, retail stores and personal services rely on a population that moves in and out.
Buyers will ask how much revenue comes from the base community and how well it holds when people transfer.
Show the repeat customers
A business with local civilians and long term residents looks steadier. Keep a customer list that separates one time visitors from regulars.
Small sites and leases
Many companies here rent small spaces in strip centers. Buyers read the lease closely, so check the term, the renewal rate and whether the landlord must approve a transfer.
Who buys here
Buyers include veterans and spouses looking for a business of their own, and operators from the rest of the metro.
How owners here prepare
Gather tax returns, monthly statements, your lease and a customer list separating regulars from one time visitors. Expect seven to nine months from listing to closing.
Cash and card sales
Counter businesses must show that all sales go through the books. Buyers can pay only for income they can prove, and lenders will not finance the rest.
Next steps
Read how buyers finance a purchase and lease approval, then request a price range.