Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
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Posting: 275784 | Available | 8/17/23
This is an established body shop in the east bay area. They are working with 7-8 different insurance companies including the car store company. There are long-time experienced employees. The costs of goods are $65,000 per month. Labor is $45,000. The monthly net profit is $40,000.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$480,524
Down
$129,000
Posting: 279057 | Available | 8/4/23
This is a well-known hamburgers restaurant for sale. It has a full kitchen and a freestanding building for sale with lots of parking and big potential to increase income. The rent is $5,500 + NNN $1,550 and the lease is 5 + 5 years. It has one full-time employee and 4 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 281982 | Available | 8/3/23
Established and very popular Indian and Nepalese Food Restaurant with its own parking for customers near Berkeley University. It used to do sales of 80k-90k per month in the past.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$250,000
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Posting: 276458 | Available | 7/28/23
This is a rare combo wet and dry cleaning store in San Ramon, CA. It has been established with the owner since 2009. Stain spotting is not required. The dual-combo wet and dry cleaning process allows anyone with minimal experience to operate the business. It is open daily from 9am-6pm.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$2,155,078
Down
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Posting: 281813 | Available | 7/27/23
Diesel Service Shop, fully built out with mobile repair and exceptional service.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$92,000
Revenue
$145,000
Down
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Posting: 267946 | Available | 6/27/23
This is an excellent mom-and-pop business for beginners and first-time business owners. It is easy to run and the seller will train. If it is run by the owner, the yearly net profit will be over $90,000. The net will be reduced depending on the hours that are run by employees.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$511,000
Revenue
$4,128,000
Down
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Posting: 279955 | Available | 5/16/23
A 28+ year outdoor masonry company serves Northern California & Bay Area, with exceptional quality and is highly profitable. This company provides full services (from conception to completion) for outdoor residential and commercial pavers, concrete, and synthetic.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Posting: 280246 | Available | 4/17/23
We are looking for high-volume liquor stores with minimum sales of $100,000/month without lotto and sales tax for clients with over$1,000,000 to invest in Bay Area and Central Valley, California.
Posting: 251931 | Available | 1/30/23
A high volume gas station is wanted for a client with $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 cash to invest. The station must be pumping over 100,000 gallons monthly with good margins. A new gas station development site will also be considered as well.
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Posting: 275434 | Available | 8/6/22
Restaurant is closed. Asset for sale is the Type 47 Restaurant liquor license which may be exchanged to a Type 48 Bar license for $100. This license can be moved to any area within Alameda County. Other licenses are also available.
Asking Price
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Revenue
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$20
Posting: 274009 | Available | 6/6/22
Major Brand Gas Station and Franchise C-Store with property. Semi-Absentee Operation. Gas:100K Gallons/Mth @ .30, Market $68K/Mth, Lotto $37K/Mth, Hours of Operation 24/7.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Posting: 196113 | Available | 10/25/20
I'm looking to buy a manufacturing company in the electronic sector, preferably a PCB Assembly, PCB Manufacturing, Wire and Cable Assembly or Sheet Metal Fabrication business in the SF Bay Area, preferable in the Silicon Valley. Have $100K for a down payment + pre-qualed for an additional $400K.
Cash flow
$32,800
Revenue
$306,877
Down
$82,000
Posting: 250597 | Available | 10/6/20
Located in the busy downtown Fremont, the decades-old business is a delightful specialty gift gallery shop, specializing in home decors, unique gifts, distinctive gift cards, kitchen & home wares and a perfect gift for just about any recipient and any occasion.
Asking Price
$82,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$299,759
Down
$175,000
Posting: 250601 | Available | 10/6/20
Well established profitable commercial glass & door service company providing excellent services & quality products in bay area. This glass & door service has been established since 1992 and the current owner has operated for 27 years, now wants to retire as of health and need to sell.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$119,000
Posting: 259080 | Available | 9/30/20
Cafe breakfast and lunch: good volume short hours good lease absentee run. Seating 45 inside 35 outside nice patio. Good area. Owner reduced asking price. Open 8:am till 3 pm 7 days a week. Good lease this cafe been same locations over 30 years. Great cafe for family please serious buyer.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$1,165,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 260768 | Available | 9/15/20
Breakfast & lunch city of Berkeley heavy foot traffic. Seating 30 people inside 10 people outside, rent $ 8450, per month including NNN. Lease 5+5 option. 1650 square feet full size of kitchen, seller claim annually sale $1,165. Open 7;30 till 6 pm 7 days a week. Seller claim take home $ 275,000.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
Down
$330,000
Posting: 278359 | Available | 5/21/24
This business has $1.48m in sales and $233k SDE. Plus, the year-over-year net income is up 83% for this 30+year-old Landscape Contractor Board licensed design, installation, and maintenance business. It has organized routed monthly maintenance contracts and a crew of 12 FTE and 6 PTE.
Asking Price
$1,649,000
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N/A
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/24/24
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
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Revenue
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$10,000
Posting: 286567 | Available | 5/26/24
For sale is an upscale full-service modern hair salon with in the heart of Downtown Alhambra. This salon has 10 stations and 3 shampoo bowls. The salon offers precision haircuts, custom coloring, re-texturizing straight and curly hair, and updos. Individual room for lash extensions, massage& waxing
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 286166 | Available | 5/23/24
A brand new home health agency is available for sale. The sale includes the initial state license approved by CDPH. The license is fully transferable and is approved for the following counties: LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, and San Diego.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$126,303
Revenue
$1,749,051
Down
$500,000
Posting: 280756 | Available | 5/21/24
Price Reduced. This is a locally owned pet food and farm supply store with a knowledgeable staff with deep roots in the local farm and pet community. Wide variety of pet food including wet, dry, and fresh products for dogs + cats and also feed and bedding for chickens, goats, horses, etc.
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$770,691
Revenue
$5,553,176
Down
$3,388,000
Posting: 284830 | Available | 5/24/24
This business is a leader in the catering industry, comprised of multiple divisions with recurring revenues and is poised for further growth in multiple areas in the hands of the right new owner. The business is brand-recognized with a well-established reputation and long-standing community.
Asking Price
$3,388,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/22/24
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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/26/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
Down
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/22/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a controls systems & product engineering company specializing in sensors & MMI controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years has been transitioned into a product manufacturing company.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/26/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$379,511
Revenue
$1,556,447
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 280303 | Available | 5/21/24
This company is one of the largest non-surgical hair restoration providers for women, men, and children who experience any type of hair loss. Wigs are a small part of revenue the large majority of revenue is hair restoration with jobs starting at $1,500 up to $7,000 or higher plus revenues.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/25/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 286685 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is a Valero branded gas station on a corner lot on busy street in Tracy CA. The owner is looking to sell with property. There are three upgraded Wayne dispensers and six fueling positions. The property features a brand new, upgraded Verifone POS system.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
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
Cash flow
$174,802
Revenue
$759,686
Down
$300,000
Posting: 278351 | Available | 5/21/24
This iconic 40 acre property produces award winning Pinot Noir and Gris for sale through the onsite tasting room or online through their 1000+ member wine club. The main building, patio and surrounding gardens may be rented. The best escape for birders, hikers, city folk or anyone who loves wine!
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$336,271
Revenue
$603,248
Down
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/23/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$749,000
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/22/24
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
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/22/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/26/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/26/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$170,698
Revenue
$552,732
Down
$45,000
Posting: 286649 | Available | 5/20/24
This seasoned IT services and consulting business, flourishing for 12 years, specializes in cutting-edge technology training, including AI, big data, and cloud engineering. With robust partnerships and a premier webinar series, it enjoys a loyal client base and stellar reviews.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$1,200,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
Down
$55,000
Posting: 286780 | Available | 5/25/24
It is located between downtown LA and Koreatown, the biggest advantage is that there is no competition, so profits and net income are very high. The cost of rent is $2,805 for 2,600 sq ft. + basement. (additional reason why profits are high). It is a relatively safe place.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
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Posting: 286391 | Available | 5/26/24
A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in the community and beyond. Accredited by the Joint Commission.
Asking Price
$549,000
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/26/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
Asking Price
$680,000
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/26/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
ServingCity Of San Francisco
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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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.
