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$195,000
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$995,450
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Posting: 283889 | Available | 1/31/24
Unlock the door to success with the acquisition of a renowned and profitable luxury nail bar and spa in the heart of Los Angeles, CA. With a decade of excellence in the industry, this establishment has carved a niche for itself, synonymous with quality, opulence, and unparalleled customer service.
Asking Price
$449,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284925 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a BBQ chicken fast food restaurant that consists of entire chickens that are barbecued grilled or smoked. Their menu consists of BBQ chicken/beef/pork, crispy shrimp, bowls, sandwiches, garden salads, and vegetable eggrolls. It is in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$98,000
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Revenue
$1,850,000
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Posting: 282194 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a 100% absentee-run Japanese sushi restaurant with a hard liquor license. It is in a heavy-traffic area with all freeway access. The average monthly sales are between $150,000-$160,000. They are open from Monday to Thursday for dinner only. Friday-Sunday is open all day.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 284259 | Available | 1/30/24
For an asset sale is a grill restaurant that sells traditional American cuisine. It is located in a nice busy shopping center with lots of traffic. It would be easy to convert into Mediterranean, pho, Thai, etc. There is a walk-in cooler and a BW license. There is great growth potential.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 284896 | Available | 1/29/24
For sale is a high-volume and established franchise chicken fast food restaurant in Fresno County. The location is in a newer developed shopping center with national tenants surrounded by dense residential & commercial areas. There is a lot more potential as it is the owner is absentee.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$117,600
Revenue
$468,000
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Posting: 284891 | Available | 1/29/24
This employee-operated sandwich restaurant, a hidden gem in Santa Clarita, offers unparalleled and scrumptious sandwiches made from high-quality ingredients. With a focus on sub and giant club sandwiches, it presents a great opportunity for an owner-operator to take this well-established business.
Asking Price
$365,000
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Posting: 284877 | Available | 1/27/24
Established in 1988, this business has an organically high SEO rating with no additional marketing. The company has been an established resource and provider in many car manuals. Business operations are kept simple and there is a lot of opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Revenue
$600,000
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Posting: 280008 | Available | 1/25/24
A well-established, fully upgraded in 2023 to a new look, Togo's Sandwiches Franchise is in the most active location in Alameda County, California. The current menu serves sandwiches, salads, chips, and drinks, fully staffed with high-quality employees. The absentee owner is doing exceptionally.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Revenue
$1,320,000
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Posting: 283191 | Available | 1/25/24
This is a freestanding liquor and wine shop with the property for sale in the Los Angeles area. They have a great gross profit and extra income. It is mainly employee-run. It is in a mixed-area. It is 4,800 sq. ft on a lot size of 7,000 sq. ft. Business hours are 7am-12am every day.
Asking Price
$3,499,000
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Posting: 284795 | Available | 1/23/24
An absentee owner is now selling a turn-key Subway Franchise restaurant for sale, boasting impressive rounded sales of $400,000 plus. Strategically located, in a busy retail shopping center with high foot traffic. The 1,200 SQ FT premises offer stability and room for growth.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 276031 | Available | 1/22/24
Price reduced! This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic bars in Northern California, Papermill Creek Saloon, with the real property! The location has hosted hundreds of musicians from Hall of Fame artists to local talent.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,417,423
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Posting: 276416 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is an American burger & specialty food restaurant with a hard liquor sports bar in San Clemente. Located near Beach. Has cocktail bar, which sells more than 25% of the total sales. The store size is 4,800 sq ft. There is a separate parking space which fits around 30 cars. It has good rent.
Asking Price
$775,000
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$347,364
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Posting: 284758 | Available | 1/20/24
This is a large coin laundry in Oakland near Lake Merritt. It's a full attendant. It is open 7-days from 7am to 9pm. Rent at $6,750/month for 3,300 sq ft. It's available for parking spaces in the rear. Annual Estimated Gross: 347,364. A new lease is negotiable.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$44,263
Revenue
$157,990
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$175,000
Posting: 278444 | In Contract | 1/19/24
For sale is a bar and grill restaurant with an ABC 47 license in El Sobrante, East Bay, CA. The business is running itself with an absentee owner. The annual estimated gross is $157,990 in 2023 and the annual estimated cash flow is $44,263 in 2023. Rent is only at $1,600/month for 2,400 sq ft.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 282542 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale is a Round Table pizza franchise restaurant with beer & wine license in San Bernardino County. The location has a lot of potential as it's fully absentee-run & surrounded by commercial and residential areas. It is remodeled and well-established. Gross sales are 70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$1,487,700
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Posting: 282532 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale are 2 pizza franchise restaurants in Riverside County. They are both about 3-years old. They are anchored by national businesses in busy shopping centers. They both have BW licenses. Both locations are the only franchise pizzas in town. The locations have a lot of potential.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$351,059
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Posting: 284717 | Available | 1/17/24
This mailbox store is an absentee owner and this private mailbox store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue tremendously in many ways. This one-stop shop is located at a very busy shopping center in Hollywood.
Asking Price
$415,000
Cash flow
$368,000
Revenue
$1,158,458
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Posting: 280651 | Available | 1/16/24
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a renowned and much-loved Los Angeles landmark business. The owners are retiring after 40 successful years. For four decades this marketplace has remained profitable throughout numerous economic cycles.
Asking Price
$399,950
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$694,000
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$32,000
Posting: 279751 | In Contract | 1/12/24
This long-established, high-end optical store specializes in world-class customer service and designer eyewear delivered at a fair price. Sales reached over $690K in 2023 with an SDE of $150K, this does not include the Optometrist's income. $75K of Inventory is included. SBA pre-approved,
Asking Price
$320,000
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Posting: 284586 | Available | 1/9/24
This is a multifamily and retail space. There are two apartments and two retail spaces. This would be an excellent investment for quick value appreciation. It is perfect for future retail development. It is located in California, Burlingame, San Mateo County.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$1,655,744
Revenue
$2,428,309
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$300,000
Posting: 278712 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise restaurant & bar for sale located in a most active location in an affluent area of Roseville, California. This franchise restaurant is located on one of the busiest streets surrounded by offices, banks, and residential homes.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$650,000
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$110,000
Posting: 283943 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is an employee-run market near downtown. The owner is selling to retire for health concerns, The opening hours are every day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm. There is no meat or produce and it is easy to operate. There is room for growth/lots of potential and no competition.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$39,600
Revenue
$150,000
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$158,400
Posting: 284543 | Available | 1/6/24
This is a coin/card laundromat for sale in SF (Mission District). It is absentee owner run. The monthly estimated gross is $12,500 and the monthly estimated cash flow is $3,300. Rent is $3,150/month for 1,100 sq ft. Lease goes until 11/1/2027, but an extension is negotiable.
Asking Price
$158,400
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$250,000
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$75,000
Posting: 283672 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is One Stop Liquidations, located in Chico, California. This is a business with inventory included, an enormous opportunity for success! Established vendors supply this store with inventory returns that are sold by the pallet and discounted, and they sell these items as brand new.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$230,000
Posting: 284523 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is a market that is absentee-owned. It is in a Hispanic & Black community with a lots of traffic on the main street. The sales are $2 million per year and inventories are around 200K. It has a beer & wine license. It is $6,000 rent for 3,000 square feet with a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
700,000 + Inv
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$500,000
Posting: 284524 | Available | 1/5/24
The seller has run this store for 5 years and it is an employee-run store only. This is for real estate. It is close to Koreatown in Los Angeles, CA.
Asking Price
$2,150,000
Cash flow
$520,000
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Posting: 282304 | In Escrow | 12/31/23
For sale is a 76 gas station with less than 5 years on contract. This is a prime property next to the 405 freeway. The land size is about 30,000 sq. ft and the building is about 2,760 sq. ft. There are 6 MPDs and 4 tanks (12k, 12k, 10k, & 6k). One tank may be converted to e-85.
Asking Price
$8,250,000
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Posting: 275650 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is an established express wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 40,000+ sqft lot. It has a long 130 ft. tunnel with 16 extra wide vacuum bays. There are two pay stations. It has very high sales. Owner has another express wash for sale in Riverside that can be purchased together.
Asking Price
$10,995,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
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$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
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$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/17/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/16/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/12/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/14/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/18/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/16/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/13/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$82,216
Revenue
$731,213
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$150,000
Posting: 283846 | Available | 5/18/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
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$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/12/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$1,400,000
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$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
Lease Amount
$0
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/12/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$300,000
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$100,000
Posting: 286400 | Available | 5/3/24
A unique Japanese restaurant is serving traditional, home-style cuisine that a lady owner operated for 40 years in Japan. It has a full kitchen, is 1,400 sq ft. and has cheap rent. There is lots potential as the single lady owner opens for 4 days, dinner only per week
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$159,471
Revenue
$783,922
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Posting: 282742 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a profitable Nekter juice bar franchise with training and support! Offering unique juices, handmade smoothies, and fresh fruit acai bowls. Situated in a high-traffic area near parks, schools, and various businesses. An excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, featuring low rent.
Asking Price
$549,000
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Posting: 274035 | Available | 3/12/24
This Chinese fusion restaurant is ideally located in the Piedmont neighborhood. It is a casual eatery with a glass-covered patio turning out delicious Chinese fare. The Piedmont Avenue neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in North Oakland, popular for dining and retail.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$1,020,537
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Posting: 281792 | Available | 2/8/24
This is a restaurant space for sale in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District. The space is located on a busy corridor and is a fully equipped restaurant space. The buildout has a clean, contemporary look that would be a great fit for a range of different concepts.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 286436 | Available | 5/6/24
Own a building that houses one of SF's most long standing American style diners within it. It is located in the Richmond District along one of SFs best restaurant and business corridors. The business has existed for over six decades and a new building and business owner can carry on the legacy.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 284512 | Available | 5/11/24
For sale is a well-established Hawaiian poke restaurant in the busy shopping center of Anaheim. Its current monthly sale is about $40,000. Its size is great 700 sq. ft with rent of $3,650 including NNN. It is in a high traffic area with offices and residential buildings.
Asking Price
$145,000
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Posting: 284461 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is a family-owned frozen yogurt shop located on a busy intersection, in a great neighborhood. It is an exceptionally clean business with a beautiful high-end design and comfortable seating, equipped with multiple frozen yogurt machine stations. It is in a busy shopping center.....
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$394,896
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$1,039,212
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Posting: 285975 | Available | 5/16/24
This sushi bar is located in a very large market with significant foot traffic every day. The franchise headquarters charges a 38% variable fee on gross sales, which includes all utilities fees such as rent and electricity. You do not have to pay any utilities fees. Easy operation and stable income.
Asking Price
$205,000
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$913,980
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Posting: 285460 | Available | 5/8/24
This fantastic and growing gourmet burger & wine restaurant and concept is now for sale in Sonoma County. The Chef owner has built a fantastic following and received a huge amount of accolades, good media and great reviews in the two years it has been open.
Asking Price
$160,000
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Posting: 285642 | Available | 3/13/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Chevron gas station, drive-thru restaurant, C-store, and additional developable land in the City of Tucson, AZ. The gas station is equipped with 8 Multiple Product Dispensers (MPDs) with 20 fueling positions including Diesel.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$434,342
Revenue
$2,781,964
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Posting: 280052 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a Zaxby's franchise with sales above brand AUV at a freestanding drive-thru location. One of the fastest growing franchises, Zaxby's has -900 locations predominately in the south.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
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Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
