Whether you are a franchise print shop or an independent commercial printer, we connect you with brokers who understand digital technology, equipment leases, and client retention.
Selling a printing business involves valuing high-tech equipment, assessing the recurring nature of B2B accounts, and understanding the shift from traditional offset to digital printing.
We start by analyzing your capabilities. Are you primarily a quick printer, a wide-format sign shop, or a high-volume commercial printer? Do you have niche capabilities like packaging or labels?
From there, we identify business brokers who specialize in the graphics and printing sector. Some are experts in selling franchise resales, while others work with large regional consolidators looking to acquire customer lists and equipment.
• Recurring B2B Accounts – Corporate clients who reorder marketing materials, forms, or signage regularly are the most valuable asset.
• Equipment Technology – Modern digital presses and wide-format printers increase efficiency and buyer interest compared to aging offset equipment.
• Niche Specialization – Shops that specialize in high-margin niches like vehicle wraps, packaging, or promotional products often see higher multiples.
• Operational Staff – A skilled production team and sales staff that can operate without the owner's daily involvement make the business easier to transfer.
Selling a print business requires organized equipment leases and a clear view of customer concentration.
The first step is a comprehensive valuation. Printing businesses are typically valued on a multiple of EBITDA. However, the fair market value of owned equipment is often added to the deal value, or used to secure financing.
We work with business brokers who will "recast" your financials. This involves normalizing earnings to show true operating profit and clarifying the status of all equipment leases and loans.
You don't want your competitors or employees to know the shop is for sale. Confidentiality is critical to maintaining production stability.
Our partner business brokers utilize strict protocols—blind listings and NDAs—to ensure your team and customers remain unaware of the sale until the deal is finalized.
"In our first six months with Centergrowth, we secured over $3.5 million in high-quality listings across Florida. One of them received over 40 inquiries in just two days."
Joe Ram
Orlando, FL
@FL Business Brokers
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Phoenix, AZ
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"Within just two weeks of partnering with Centergrowth, I secured two business listings in my area of Pittsburgh. We're very happy with the results."
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Pittsburgh, PA
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"It’s currently the first month of working with Centergrowth, and we’ve already signed our first listing. In addition, they’ve over-delivered on appointments."
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Cincinnati, OH
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If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the trades.
On our first call, we will discuss your revenue mix, fleet status, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of printing business.
We support Printing Business owners across the United States. Select your state to find local assistance.
Don't see your specific niche listed? We likely still cover it.
Discuss Your IndustryCentergrowth works with specialized Printing Business Brokers in every state to help owners of print shops, digital printing companies, and large-format production businesses sell efficiently, confidentially, and for maximum value.
If you’re a broker specializing in printing businesses, our business broker lead generation can put more qualified business owners into your pipeline each week.
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