The latest announcements on BizBuySell and LoopNet show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island.

Reasons for sale, when provided, usually do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively manage the business.

Names and places are usually omitted, but there are occasional exceptions.

Here are a few that have been listed in the last thirty days;

Chopmist Charlie’s – 40 Narragansett Avee (Jamestown) – $315,000

“Chopmist Charlie’s is now available for a new operator who wants over 25 years of service in Jamestown and South RI. This iconic full-service restaurant is ready to meet the needs of hungry and thirsty residents and visitors. ”

Supplier of uniforms for yachts and the maritime industry (Newport) – $175,000

“Well-established company, established in 1997 and launched its marine division in 2003. We supply crew uniforms and textile products to the superyacht industry.”

MOOYAH Burgers inside the casino for sale (Tiverton) – $200,000

“Mooyah established with a limited menu for sale! Great opportunity to buy into a burger industry at very minimal operating costs!!!”

Flower Bread Route (Newport) – $116,555

“Distribution of Flowers Bread Route for sale in Newport, Rhode Island area for $116,555! Business financing available to qualified buyers with an estimated down payment of $18,765. In addition, a cash reserve of 10% of the sale price will be required. This route currently averages $590,876 in net sales per year and brings in approximately $65,832 (if financed or $82,680 if purchased with cash) after expenses.

Specialty Beverage Producer (Providence County) – $340,000

“Established specialty beverage producer with a proprietary recipe focused on promoting health benefits. Today’s consumer has never been more health-conscious and focused on consuming products that support their well-being. The growth trajectory in this market segment has been vertical to say the least.

Award-winning hospitality company (Rhode Island) – $2,800,000

“Award-winning hospitality company that has served a wide variety of customers in southern New England for many years.”

Hershey’s Shake Shop Express (Providence) – $649,000

“Offering delicious Hershey’s ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes as well as refreshing lemonades, fruit smoothies, energy mixes, green mixes, iced coffee and chocolate drinks. As well as angus beef burgers, savory quesadillas, premium wraps, garden-fresh salads, chicken sandwiches, sides and more.

Well-established women’s fitness and nutrition studio (Providence County) – $200,000

“Perfect and highly profitable owner operated one-on-one and small group personal training business with a strong nutritional component in a high end field. 9 and a half years of changing the lives of our customers. Strong presence on social networks as well as a maintained mailing list.