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Oklahoma businesses likely to sell

2 businesses in car dealers in Claremore show several signs that an owner may be getting ready to sell: decades in business, the founder still running it, no family successor, or a shrinking workforce. Signals, not certainties: a good list to start conversations from.

BusinessEst. revenueEst. valueScore
Classic Golf Carts
Claremore · Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers · Owner: Ken Cole Sr.
  • In business 40 years (since 1986)
  • Founder still runs it after 40 years
  • No family successor named on its website
$45.0M$6.6M60
JACK KISSEE FORD, INC.
Claremore · New Car Dealers · Owner: Steve Kissee
  • In business 68 years (since 1958)
  • No family successor named on its website
$34.2M$5.0M40

How the score works

Points for years in business (15, 25 and 40+ years), a founder still in charge after 20 years, no family member on the team after 25 years, and a headcount down 20% or more on recent retirement-plan filings. Points come off for family already in the business and for a recent sale or investment. Businesses scoring 40+ are listed. Founding years come from public records and the company's own website; see the methodology.