I would not do it. If he is taking his store on-line you do not get a customer base only a competitor. Now if he was to sign a 5 year non-compete agreement the business could be valued at 1 to 2 times annual sales but talk to a business broker or good accountant.
Additionally, I would take no less than a 10 year lease with a get out clause at 5 years.
The business is worth nothing without the lease and customer base.
You might be better off to start your own web based shop but talk to a good accountant.
Additionally, I would take no less than a 10 year lease with a get out clause at 5 years.
The business is worth nothing without the lease and customer base.
You might be better off to start your own web based shop but talk to a good accountant.