What Murphy Business Sales does

Murphy Business Sales is a privately held business brokerage franchise operating under the Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC system, a Florida-based franchisor founded in 1994. The firm provides sell-side and buy-side advisory services to small and mid-sized business owners and prospective acquirers, helping them value, market, negotiate, and close business transactions. Its service portfolio spans Sell-Side Advisory and Buy-Side Advisory engagements, supported by a tiered set of valuation offerings: a Broker Opinion of Value (BOV) priced from $2,500 for businesses under $2 million in revenue, a BOV + Prep to Sell Package for multi-year exit planning, a comprehensive Business Appraisal Report for litigation, estate planning, and partner buy-outs, and Machinery & Equipment Appraisals for asset-intensive businesses.

The Mid-South franchise operates four offices across Louisville (KY), Bowling Green (KY), Cincinnati (OH), and Nashville (TN), serving South Central Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and southern Ohio. The firm is sales-led and relationship-driven, generating revenue through commissions on completed transactions and fees for valuation and appraisal work. Customer acquisition relies on content marketing (an extensive blog, free downloadable guides), local SEO, and client testimonials, with a dedicated buyer-registration funnel. Aggregate network statistics cited by the firm — 1,500+ closed transactions, $3 billion in closed deal value, an average transaction size of $4.5 million, and an 80% closing rate — reflect the broader Murphy franchise system and not the Mid-South unit's standalone performance. There is no proprietary technology platform; the business is a services franchise where the parent brand, regional office footprint, and broker relationships constitute the core operating assets.

The firm carries no disclosed franchise-level revenue and operates with a headcount of 1-10, signaling a small advisory team. Recent activity includes the appointment of Neville Blakemore as Managing Director (announced March 18, 2026), suggesting an active leadership build-out, though there are no documented funding events, acquisitions, or product technology investments in the input data.

Name

Murphy Business Sales

Legal name

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Website

https://murphymidsouth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Murphy Business Sales is a privately held business brokerage franchise providing sell-side and buy-side advisory, business valuation, and equipment appraisal services to small and mid-sized business owners and buyers across South Central Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and southern Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Brokerage Services

akta.pro primary industry

Business-for-Sale Marketplaces & Listing Platforms (FSAEAIAK)

Keywords

• Business brokerage services
• M&A advisory
• Business valuation
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Business Brokerage/Advisory Services: Commission and fee-based revenue from facilitating business sales and acquisitions. The firm charges fees for business valuations (Broker Opinion of Value starting at $2,500) and likely earns commissions on completed transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Murphy Business Sales is a business brokerage firm that provides sell-side and buy-side advisory services to business owners and buyers, facilitating the complete process of business transactions including valuation, marketing, negotiations, and closing. The firm is part of the Murphy Business franchise network and operates the Mid-South office serving South Central Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, offering complementary valuation and appraisal services such as Broker Opinion of Value, Business Appraisal Reports, and Machinery & Equipment Appraisals.

Product overview

Murphy Business Sales is a business brokerage firm offering a unified suite of transactional and advisory services centered around business buying and selling. The core service portfolio includes Sell-Side Advisory and Buy-Side Advisory, supported by complementary valuation offerings: Broker Opinion of Value (BOV) for initial valuations, the BOV + Prep to Sell Package for long-term exit planning, Business Appraisal Report (BAR) for legal/estate purposes, and Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for asset-intensive businesses. The firm operates as one of the largest business brokerage networks in North America with offices across the United States and Canada, with this Mid-South regional office serving Louisville, Cincinnati, Middle Tennessee, and Bowling Green.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell-Side Advisory
• Buy-Side Advisory
• Broker Opinion of Value (BOV)
• BOV + Prep to Sell Package
• Business Appraisal Report (BAR)
• Machinery & Equipment Appraisal

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% closing rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BizBuySell: BizBuySell is the largest online business-for-sale marketplace in North America, connecting buyers and sellers directly. While not a traditional broker, it is the dominant alternative distribution channel for the same SMB M&A customers Murphy serves.
• Houlihan Lokey: Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with a dedicated middle-market M&A advisory practice. While focused on larger transaction sizes than Murphy's typical $4.5M deal, it competes in the broader M&A advisory space and could retain mid-market clients as Murphy's targets grow.
• BusinessesForSale.com: BusinessesForSale.com is a global online marketplace listing businesses for sale across many categories. It operates as a parallel buyer/seller matching channel to Murphy's broker-mediated model in the same SMB M&A category.

Direct peers

• Generational Equity: Generational Equity is a U.S. M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side representation for private, mid-market companies. Competes directly with Murphy for the same business owner exit-planning use case at the upper end of the SMB market.
• Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld is one of the largest business brokerage franchises in North America, offering sell-side and buy-side advisory for SMBs with a comparable franchise-network model. Direct competitor to Murphy Business in the same business brokerage category.
• VR Business Brokers / Mergers & Acquisitions: VR Business Brokers is a long-established business brokerage franchise serving SMBs across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable business model, target customer (lower-middle-market business owners), and service mix to Murphy Business Sales.
• WBS (World Business Brokers) / A Neumann & Associates: A Neumann & Associates is a regional business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving the Mid-Atlantic and broader U.S. Comparable to Murphy in offering sell-side advisory, business valuations, and buyer representation for SMBs.
• First Choice Business Brokers: First Choice Business Brokers is a national franchise providing buy-side and sell-side advisory, valuations, and franchise sales. Overlaps with Murphy in service offerings and franchise-based distribution.
• Sunbelt Business Brokers: Sunbelt is the largest business brokerage network in North America with a franchise model similar to Murphy's. Both serve SMB owners looking to buy/sell with similar valuation and advisory services, making it the most direct competitor.

Others

• Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC: Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is the franchisor of the entire Murphy Business network including this Mid-South franchise. Not a competitor but the parent/brand entity that provides training, methodology, and shared brand across the franchise system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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