Acquisitions.com Pricing: Full Cost Breakdown for Buyers and Advisors
A breakdown of what Acquisitions.com charges buyers and advisors, what's included at each stage, and the exact numbers to confirm before you sign anything.
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Acquisitions.com runs two paid engagements: a buy-side engagement for people who want to buy a business, and an advisory partnership for people who want to run their own acquisition advisory practice. Each has a different cost structure. Below is what the company publishes for each, what it covers, and what to verify on the intro call before you commit.
Acquisitions.com cost for buyers (buy-side engagement)
The buy-side engagement pairs a prospective buyer with a dedicated advisor who sources deals, structures the LOI, runs due diligence with partners, and introduces funding partners. Company-published figures:
| Item | Typical amount | When it's paid |
|---|---|---|
| Retainer | Typically ~$10,000 | At signing, before a business is found |
| Success fee | Typically 1–3% of deal value | At closing |
| Buyer down payment | ~10% of purchase price (can come from investors) | At closing, as part of the deal structure |
The down payment and loan are part of the deal funding, not a fee paid to Acquisitions.com. The buyer signs for the loan; a bank funds the remainder and the seller often carries part.
What's included: AI deal sourcing across 15+ marketplaces daily plus off-market outreach to owners who haven't listed, LOI drafting, due diligence support, and introductions to funding partners, accountants and lawyers. The firm targets 60–120 days to close — a target, not a promise.
Acquisitions.com cost for advisors (advisory partnership)
The advisory partnership, launched in 2026, is a done-for-you practice: the firm builds the funnel, calendar and CRM, runs and pays for ads (goal: 50–100 booked calls a month), and pays a VA. One advisor per state. Company-published figures:
| Item | Typical amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership fee | One-time; have $20,000+ accessible | Confirm the exact figure on the call |
| Ads and VA | Paid by the firm | Not billed to the advisor |
| Royalty / revenue share | $0 | Clients pay the advisor directly |
| Client retainer collected by advisor | ~$10,000 per client (illustrative) | Paid by the advisor's client, not to the firm |
| Client success fee | 1–3% at closing | Paid by the advisor's client |
| Referral fee | Paid when the client's loan funds | Combined, illustrated at ~$30K on a $1M deal |
The firm's written guarantee: at least $30,000 in client retainers in the first 2 months of live ads, or the partnership fee back — provided the advisor takes every booked call and uses the script. Get the exact wording in your agreement.
What's included at each price point
A dedicated advisor from search to close.
- AI-driven deal sourcing, listed and off-market.
- LOI templates and due diligence support.
- Funding partner, accountant and lawyer introductions.
- Continued access to AI implementation and roll-up capital after closing.
A built practice, not just a brand.
- Funnel, calendar and CRM live in 7–14 days after certification.
- Ads and a VA paid for by the firm.
- No royalty or revenue share.
- A written retainer guarantee.
What to confirm on the call
Because retainer amounts, success-fee percentages and the partnership fee can change, verify these directly before signing:
- The current retainer and success-fee percentage for your deal size.
- The exact one-time partnership fee, in writing.
- The full guarantee terms — what counts as "every booked call" and "the script."
- Whether your state is still open for the advisory partnership.
- Whether licensing applies to advisory work in your state.
Acquisitions.com cost vs. alternatives
| Path | Approximate cost to start | Ongoing cost |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions.com buy-side engagement | ~$10,000 retainer | 1–3% success fee at closing |
| Acquisitions.com advisory partnership | One-time fee; $20,000+ accessible | $0 royalty; ads and VA paid by firm |
| Brokerage franchise (Transworld Business Advisors, 2020 FDD) | $49,500 fee + $14,995 package ($74,855–$97,185 to open) | 8% royalty |
| Traditional business broker (buyer side) | Typically $0 to the buyer | Broker is usually paid by, and represents, the seller |
| DIY / search fund | Your own time plus deal costs | No advisor fee, no advisor support |
The Transworld figures come from its publicly filed 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document and are cited for scale, not as a direct comparison of services. Other companies are described only in general categories on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acquisitions.com retainer?
For the buy-side engagement, a retainer typically around $10,000 is paid at signing, before a business is found. For the advisory partnership, clients pay the advisor a separate retainer, illustrated at ~$10,000 per client.
Does Acquisitions.com charge a success fee?
Yes. Buy-side clients typically pay 1–3% at closing. Advisory partnership clients pay their advisor a similar success fee, plus a referral fee when their loan funds.
How much does the advisory partnership fee cost?
The firm describes a one-time partnership fee and asks applicants to have $20,000+ accessible. Confirm the exact figure on the call, since it is not published as a fixed number.
Are there ongoing royalties like a franchise?
No. The advisory partnership has no franchise fee, no royalty and no revenue share. Clients pay the advisor directly.
Is the down payment a fee paid to Acquisitions.com?
No. The ~10% down payment is part of how the buyer funds the acquisition itself (it can come from investors), not a fee to the firm. The buyer signs for the loan.
Where to go next
Confirm current numbers on a call before you commit either way, buying a business or becoming an advisor.