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 We have received inquires from entrepreneurs seeking business opportunities and from business owners ready to sell. To make it easy for these seekers and sellers to connect, we will list businesses for sale on our website as well as seeker information. If you would like to list your business or if you are wanting to start a business in a particular industry, please contact Jill Klinger at 507.385.6649.
Business Suggestions From our Community
Greater Mankato has a diverse and vibrant business base, but we want to know what businesses would add value to our marketplace? We want to hear from you! What businesses would make it even more desirable to live and work in Greater Mankato? This section of Business Opportunities is dedicated to your suggestions of businesses that would have a positive impact on our region (submissions confidential). Email suggestions to jklinger@greatermankato.com. To view our existing key industries that exist today visit greatermankato.com/business-keyindustries.php.
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no current idea submissions
Retail
"I truly believe that Mankato has a severe lack of places where people can go at night without having to drink. If we had more opportunities like a comedy club, live music venues (that isn't focused on it being a bar), live plays, etc."
"I would like to see us bring in a store like Eddie Bauer to the River Hills Mall. We have a lot of “teeny bopper” stores and not enough classic clothing stores for all ages and genders."
"I'm so glad you asked! Here is my two cents. Every single professional woman I know leaves our community at least quarterly to shop in the cities. Our mall needs stores that cater to younger women (ages 28-48) for their clothes and business attire. This impacts our economy because women have 80% of the household buying power...and then we shop elsewhere. So when I am at another mall, I eat there, I might buy other items at stores nearby, etc. I hate leaving the community to shop because local businesses support local organizations. I try hard to buy everything local, even if it costs more. But when it comes to clothing (and even household items like at a store like Kirkland's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, etc.), there is just not a lot of choice in our town."
Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant. "I think Mankato could support that and it is very popular with the college kids as well as excellent seafood."
"I think that a SONIC or Church's Chicken would be desirable for the area. I know my family would go to Sonic often. "
"We need more recreational opportunities in Mankato. There is a severe shortage of affordable gym space for kids sports/activities and they need other things to keep them busy and keep them out of trouble. We travel to various communities such as Redwood Falls and Waseca to take our kids to waterparks. I think Mankato could easily support one of these types of facilities. Any other activities such as go-kart racing, rock climbing, indoor bike/skateboard facility would also be great."
Our marketplace would benefit from a business offering summer kayak, canoe and bike rentals in the summer and snowshoe and cross country ski rentals in the winter. I envision this business as a place for the community and visitors to come, enjoy cocoa and sandwiches from a cafe and rent recreational equipment. It would be great to offer packages to take customers upstream for day trips, 2-day trips, hourly, etc. similar to what they offer on the St. Croix River.
no current idea submissions
The businesses suggested above are provided by community members. Greater Mankato Growth cannot guarantee the success of suggested businesses.
Business Opportunities for Sale
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Baja Sol Restaurants Group has three types of franchise restaurants, plus they are adding a fourth restaurant concept. They visited the Greater Mankato area in June 2009 to present their franchise opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit the Baja Sol website. |
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Maid-Rite has been serving customers for over 83 years and were named one of the fastest growing restaurants chains in America by Restaurant Magazine in 2008. Maid-Rite provides great tasting food at affordable prices in a friendly environment. If you are interested in learning more about opening a Maid-Rite franchise in the Greater Mankato area, see the Maid-Rite fact sheet and informational packet. |
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Your Dream Franchise
Your Dream Franchise is a for profit business interested in matching you with the right franchise. They offer free consultation to custom fit your skills, interests and financial capabilities to franchise opportunities. Similar to recruiters, they are paid by the client company, not the people they help find the opportunities. To learn more contact Greg Highberg, President at 952.236.0174. |
Business Opportunity Seekers
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If you are seeking business opportunities, please contact Jill Klinger at 507.385.6649.
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To view additional business opportunities in MN through Hospitality Services Corporation visit hospitalityservicescorp.com
If you have business opportunities to post or if you are seeking opportunities, please contact Jill Klinger at 507.385.6649.
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