Adam Bauer, CBI
Founder/Principal
Personal Experience
Adam Bauer is the founder and Principal of The Business Exchange, a highly regarded regional business brokerage firm specializing in business divestitures and acquisitions. Bauer completed his undergraduate and graduate coursework at the University of Vermont and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is a CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) as accredited by the International Business Brokers Association. The CBI, which represents the gold standard in the business brokerage industry as accredited by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). Bauer is also a licensed Massachusetts real estate broker (2006) and also licensed in the State of Rhode Island.
In addition to his role at The Business Exchange, Mr. Bauer actively contributes to the advancement of the profession. He serves on the board of directors for the New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) and is chair of the NEBBA Plus committee, the only business for sale Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serving the New England region. Bauer is a member of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), where he leverages his knowledge and insights to drive industry best practices. Adam is also a corporator with Mountain One Bank, a mutual bank headquartered in North Adams, MA servicing the South Shore and Berkshire County area.
Specialties
- Business Brokerage “main street” businesses – General Business/Hospitality
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Lower-mid Market Buyer & Seller Representation
- Franchise Consulting – Site Selection/Franchise Re-sales
- Valuation Services – Business Valuations
- Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Sales – Investment sales
Recognition
- 2014-2021 Named “Industry Expert” by Business Brokerage Press
- 2021 IBBA Outstanding Producer Award
- 2022 IBBA Chairman’s Circle Award
- 2023 IBBA Chairman’s Circle Award
Listings
Industry: HVAC Business
Location: Plymouth County
Internal ID: 2347921
Industry: RESTAURANT AND FOOD
Location: Yarmouth, MA
Internal ID: 2219628
Location: Plymouth County
Internal ID: 2056776
Industry: RESTAURANT AND FOOD
Location: 71 Water St. Woods Hole - Falmouth, MA
Internal ID: 2342653
Industry: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Location: Plymouth County
Internal ID: 2280982
Industry: SERVICE BUSINESSES
Location: SE Massachusetts
Industry: Diners
Location: Plymouth County
Internal ID: 2337486
Industry: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Location: Barnstable County
Internal ID: 2183910
Industry: Bar, Pubs and Taverns
Location: Plymouth County
Internal ID: 2255847
Industry: RESTAURANT AND FOOD
Location: Barnstable County
Internal ID: 2283999
Industry: Grocery Stores
Location: Cohasset, MA
Internal ID: 2336542
Completed Transactions
Cape Cod Farm Market & Grocery Business
March 3, 2025
Represented by our Company
iKitchens Etc., LLC acquired by individual
February 14, 2025
Represented by our Company
Liquor N More - Wareham
December 3, 2024
Represented by our Company
Haddad's Marshfield, Ma
October 19, 2024
Represented by our Company
Oysterman - Scituate Tenant Rep
September 30, 2024
Represented by our Company
Epernay Wine & Spirits - Nantucket, MA
May 1, 2024
Represented by our Company
Emerald Excavating acquired by Ryco Co.
March 20, 2023
Represented by our Company
Hole In One, Inc. Eastham/Orleans
January 3, 2023
Represented by our Company
Commercial Landscape Company
November 2, 2022
Represented by our Company
Kenyon's Market acquired by Strategic buyer sale included the real estate for $4.6M
September 26, 2022
Represented by our Company
Seashore Park Hotel Orleans, MA Sold for $5.25M
July 28, 2022
Represented by our Company
Commercial General Contracting Company
March 14, 2022
Represented by our Company
Residential HVAC Installation & Service Company
March 5, 2022
Represented by our Company
The Blacksmith acquires Charlie's Too Pembroke, MA
September 23, 2021
Represented by our Company
Roofing & Gutter Installation Business - Boston, MA
July 21, 2021
Represented by our Company
Cranberry Liquors Harwich, MA
July 21, 2021
Represented by our Company
Beaucage Salon & Spa 71 Newbury St. Boston, MA
April 26, 2021
Represented by our Company
BBC Portfolio (Sandwich, Cedarville, Falmouth, Hyannis)
March 18, 2021
Represented by our Company
Atlantic Well Drilling, INC.
January 14, 2021
Represented by our Company
Sirron, INC. dba Daggett's Liquors acquired by Strategic Buyer
November 17, 2020
Represented by our Company
Liquor N More - Yarmouth, MA
October 9, 2020
Represented by our Company
Hearth & Kettle acquired by Grille 151 Weymouth, MA
August 10, 2020
Represented by our Company
Cape Cod Docks acquired by Beacon Marine
July 23, 2020
Represented by our Company
Brothers Marketplace acquires Duxbury Liquor Store
July 16, 2020
Represented by our Company
Landscape Services & Maintenance Company
June 24, 2020
Represented by our Company
Granite & Stone Countertop Fabrication Business
March 2, 2020
Represented by our Company
Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine acquired by 118 Group
February 20, 2020
Represented by our Company
Braintree Lumber Co. acquired by Timberline Enterprises, LLC.
February 3, 2020
Represented by our Company
Digital Printing Business
March 2, 2019
Represented by our Company
Oysters Too Purchased by Bad Martha Brewing Company
January 7, 2019
Represented by our Company
Lucrative Retail Electronics & Installation Company
January 1, 2019
Represented by our Company
43 Year Old Vending Company
March 9, 2018
Represented by our Company
40 Year Old Profitable Septic Business Acquired by Wind River Environmental
October 30, 2017
Represented by our Company
Coin - Op Laundry Portfolio Multiple Locations
July 30, 2017
Represented by our Company
Water Street Kitchen, Woods Hole
February 26, 2016
Represented by our Company
Niche Wholesale Distribution Company
January 25, 2016
Represented by our Company
SOLD - Iconic Sundancer's Cape Cod
December 28, 2015
Represented by our Company
586 Main to Tap City Grille - Hyannis, MA
May 15, 2015
Represented by our Company
Pool Installation and Service Company
July 7, 2014
Represented by our Company
Dinero's Restaurant sold to Corner Stop Eatery
July 1, 2013
Represented by our Company
Jailhouse Tavern sold to Hog Island Brewing Co.
June 7, 2013
Represented by our Company
Chatham Liquor Locker
October 11, 2011
Represented by our Company
The Coast acquired by Lost Dog Pub Orleans, MA
May 10, 2011
Represented by our Company
Sold - Improper Bostonian, Dennisport
April 4, 2011
Represented by our Company
