Farm Country and Downtown

Paris is the seat of Bourbon County, surrounded by working farms. Local businesses serve farms, families and visitors, from supply and repair to shops and restaurants.

Farm Service Owners

Buyers ask how steady your accounts are and whether they would stay with a new owner. If you board or train horses, read how horse businesses are priced.

Who Buys Here

Buyers come from Paris, Lexington and neighboring counties. Some are experienced operators who want an established name.

Downtown Shops and Restaurants

These depend on foot traffic and the lease. Bring monthly sales and a clear lease history.

How Owners Prepare

Update your books, collect contracts and records, and talk to your attorney and CPA. Most sales take seven to nine months.

Keeping It Private

In a town this size, everyone knows your business. A broker withholds your name until a buyer has signed a confidentiality agreement and shown proof of funds.

What Buyers Ask First

Buyers ask how much one working owner takes home, how long the lease runs and whether customers would stay with a new owner. Prepare three to five years of statements.

Next Steps

Read the note on selling a business that owns its real estate, then find your sale price.

Selling Your Business in Paris, KY