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Posting ID: 239692
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Posting: 285353 | Available | 2/26/24
For sale is a highly profitable, and reputable premier automotive repair shop in Rancho Cucamonga, with more three decades of unparalleled service and expertise. This shop stands as a testament to excellence in the automotive industry, serving the community with unwavering dedication.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$358,700
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$982,600
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Posting: 283496 | Available | 1/4/24
For over 35 years, this auto repair business has been servicing the numerous communities of the High Desert. This is a very profitable full-service shop with the opportunity for the buyer to purchase the real property. Additionally, the business provides a wide range of fleet maintenance services.
Asking Price
$750,000
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$240,000
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$85,000
Posting: 285686 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a well-established auto repair shop in the city of San Bernardino. The owner finally wants to retire after 14 years working at the same location. Its size is about 1,400 sqft with 3 bays and lots of parking space. The current rent is just $1,910. All the tools are included in the sale.
Asking Price
$84,000
Posting: 285252 | Available | 2/19/24
I am a business broker representing a client who is interested in purchasing multiple mechanic shops in Southern California. My client is looking for sizable shops that have at least 5 bays/lifts. They can be specialized or not specialized.
Cash flow
$233,504
Revenue
$817,600
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Posting: 285621 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$676,705
Revenue
$2,438,589
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Posting: 283460 | Available | 11/23/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 284221 | Available | 1/15/24
Seize this rare opportunity to own a turnkey, highly profitable cell phone repair & sales business. Strategically located in a bustling regional shopping center, this established venture boasts a 12-year track record and a loyal customer base, validated by stellar online reviews.
Asking Price
$299,888
Cash flow
$198,099
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Posting: 284945 | Available | 4/4/24
This busy, profitable decades-old service and repair shop has served generations of satisfied high-end foreign automobile owners for years. Located in the South Bay area of LA County and freeway close, it draws customers locally, and from as far away as Orange County.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$177,210
Revenue
$664,000
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Posting: 283467 | Available | 10/20/23
A 20+ year exceptional pool and spa repair company is looking for a new owner to take this great company to further growth! This company provides pool and spa repairs, and upgrades (equipment, control system pumps, etc.). It also provides emergency services and pool inspections.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 285144 | Available | 4/15/24
OWNER VERY MOTIVATED!!! This HVAC business is consistently the highest-rated company of its kind in the area. With 600 reviews on Google that average 4.9 stars. There is a full staff of techs in place and supporting employees to make this a very customer service-focused business.
Asking Price
$895,000
Cash flow
$251,360
Revenue
$778,000
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Posting: 286018 | Available | 4/6/24
This lucrative business offers a prime chance within the thriving Septic Industry by providing a wide array of services, from installation to repairs, system upgrades, and demolition work. Catering to diverse client needs, it ensures comprehensive solutions from start to finish.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$284,127
Revenue
$1,076,366
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Posting: 284479 | Available | 3/14/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$201,453
Revenue
$598,883
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Posting: 281535 | Available | 2/23/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$386,537
Revenue
$1,497,299
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Posting: 284093 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$975,000
Cash flow
$275,261
Revenue
$1,057,457
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Posting: 280072 | Available | 2/8/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$115,765
Revenue
$453,410
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Posting: 279398 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$272,023
Revenue
$1,426,206
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Posting: 282460 | Available | 1/22/24
Established over 20 years, this service and repair plumbing business generates over $1mm in sales with 85% customer retention. This business operates out of a 2,000 sq ft. building including a warehouse and is centrally located in East San Diego County.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$400,000
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$650,000
Posting: 281892 | Available | 4/11/24
This California-based commercial cleaning company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 12 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. They have a great recurring revenue model that has a high retention rate. They provide a full range of services for all clients.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$336,835
Revenue
$1,213,480
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Posting: 281024 | Available | 4/25/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,150,000
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$200,000
Posting: 283947 | Available | 5/16/24
Tired of average dry cleaning? Upgrade to excellence with this dry cleaners! They offer premium dry cleaning services tailored to keep your garments looking and feeling brand new. They are serving Quartz Hill, Palmdale, Lancaster, and Edwards Air Force Base.
Asking Price
$849,000
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Posting: 282561 | Available | 5/2/24
This automotive repair shop is located on a bustling street in the heart of San Lorenzo, CA. This certified business has built and maintained a reputation of outstanding service. They do full service and repair shop for domestic and foreign automobiles, including a certified smog check station.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$1,855,040
Revenue
$7,197,250
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Posting: 286513 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$4,750,000
Cash flow
$324,311
Revenue
$1,295,917
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$1,400,000
Posting: 284733 | Available | 1/18/24
This establishment is a comprehensive auto repair shop catering to foreign and domestic cars. The owner serves as both the service writer and general manager. The lease includes a spacious fenced outdoor area. This business is located in a high-income area and caters to a discerning clientele.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$848,124
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$3,032,930
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Posting: 284000 | Available | 1/20/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$390,635
Revenue
$2,037,388
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Posting: 283809 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$537,332
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$1,962,455
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Posting: 283420 | Available | 3/21/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$2,630,000
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$155,000
Posting: 284628 | Available | 5/9/24
These are eighteen FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $1,550,000. It is currently grossing at $2,630,000+ and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $475,000+ per year. It includes 24 FedEx delivery vehicles worth an estimated $892,000+
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
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$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/14/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$365,000
Revenue
$2,039,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 2/26/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present not one, but two highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurants, nestled in prime locations, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$995,000
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Posting: 278804 | Available | 2/1/23
This Teriyaki restaurant in Anaheim, CA has a very big potential. The monthly average is $40,000, Size: is 1,183 SF, Rent: is $6,300 including CAM, Lease: is 5+5, Open: 7 days, and Net income: is $4000-$5000.
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
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Posting: 284501 | Available | 5/3/24
This is a long-established American restaurant with a full bar, patio and strong revenue of $1.8m a year, and low rent factor of 8%. The space is 2,500 sq ft. and the rent is $12,500 with 9 years left on the lease. This is an absentee run business and an owner operator can increase the bottom line.
Asking Price
$375,000
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$958,000
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Posting: 283595 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a bar and grill with a 47 license. It is a casual, friendly spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Semi-absentee-run and established 30 years ago. There are 3 full-time employees and 8 part-time. The owner does not work at the bar and grill. It is located in a downtown main street.
Asking Price
$660,000
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$1,056,000
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$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
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$2,000,000
Posting: 284182 | Available | 1/26/24
This auto collision repair body shop (including real property/estate) has been established for 40 years and the current owner has been there for 7 years at the location. It is a free-standing building. The lot size is 49,764 sq ft, and the building size is 7,320 sq ft. Pro-auto body shop-approved.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
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Posting: 285762 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a fast-food hamburger restaurant in the best location on one of the major streets in OC. This restaurant is surrounded by middle-class residential properties with so many well-known companies. This is a single independent burger restaurant with no delivery sales.
Asking Price
$270,000
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$500,000
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$150,000
Posting: 269201 | Available | 2/3/24
This restaurant is known for Omakase kaiseki dining. It is open 6 days a week for dinner only. It is 1,050 sq ft. The lease expiration is on 7/31/2024 and there are 2 employees besides the owners. New lease rate $4/sf + $732 NNN. It has a full kitchen. The center is under renovation for a new look.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$55,981
Revenue
$770,546
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$35
Posting: 276877 | Available | 3/14/23
For sale is a Frame Broiler Franchise, established since 2008. It is managed by a part-time manager. There is room to improve the business with an owner-operator. It is next to a supermarket and is absentee-run. The seller is selling to look for other opportunities. It has clean books.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Posting: 285627 | Available | 3/12/24
For sale is a great location near the beach at a nice shopping center. It has been established for many years near a major market, making it the best location for a great price. It was established in 2014 and includes all licenses. There are no restrictions on the license.
Asking Price
$198,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 284908 | Available | 1/30/24
An exceptional opportunity awaits with this well-established Japanese sushi restaurant in a prime location emphasis on location, location, location! Boasting a spacious 2,001 sq.ft., this culinary gem is positioned for success. The current monthly sales average an impressive $90,000+.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$69,000
Posting: 286246 | Available | 4/24/24
Seize the opportunity to acquire a prime location in North Orange County, perfect for continuing with the existing Pho Express or launching a new food concept. Situated in a bustling shopping center on a high-traffic street, this 900 sq ft space offers the ideal setting for culinary innovation.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$128,052
Revenue
$225,203
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Posting: 284648 | Available | 1/12/24
The opportunity presented is with a company that specializes in water treatment solutions for both residential and commercial customers. They offer an array of products and services, including reverse osmosis systems and water softeners, aimed at enhancing water quality and safety.
Asking Price
$326,000
Cash flow
$63,120
Revenue
$696,000
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Posting: 281305 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant franchise that is located in the busy food court with plenty of seating and parking. There is a large business office building nearby. This is a great location with lots of foot traffic. This great business opportunity will not last! The owner has owned since 2018.
Asking Price
$195,000
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$150,000
Posting: 273560 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant in Garden Grove, Orange County for sale. There is a sushi bar with 8 chairs. They have an excellent dining area layout. There are 2 sushi cooler cases. They have very convenient, spacious parking. There is a long term lease for 10 years + 5 years.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$79,042
Revenue
$635,695
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$160,000
Posting: 286122 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a perfect opportunity for an owner-operator! The business's revenue and profit have been increasing every year since it opened in 2020 under the same owner. Unfortunately, the seller has decided to put the business on the market due to unforeseen family issues.
Asking Price
$160,000
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$1,269,000
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$279,000
Posting: 286012 | Available | 4/5/24
Well-established concept with brand recognition, name & concept for this location only. It is located in a very high-income affluent area with a large seating capacity & easy freeway. The parcel is just under 1 acre with a play area & 2 patios. 100% employee run. Recipes & training included.
Asking Price
$279,000
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$360,000
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$89,000
Posting: 276708 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great location in the affluent community of Cypress and a busy office building area. It is good for takeout and has a newly remodeled interior with an open kitchen. The current owner cannot run the store because of a shortage of employees and his health issue.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$60,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 284749 | Available | 4/19/24
The owner is retiring and is selling her family-owned window cleaning company with two employees and two trucks. They have an updated data base of over 6,700 clients with approximately 70% residential and 30% commercial clients. They are mostly repeat clients. It is home based.
Asking Price
$99,900
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$900,000
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$120,000
Posting: 281611 | Available | 5/13/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent and dynamic community of Fountain Valley. It has a great rent of $3,850 including NNN for 1,300+ sq ft. with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $75,000 with open 6 days a week. Beer/Wine. SBA.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$164,000
Revenue
$693,511
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Posting: 280853 | Available | 5/3/24
This is an established auto repair in South Orange County located next to the 5 Freeway. They have a great customer base with 5-star Google and Yelp ratings. They have a long history of profitability.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$250,000
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Posting: 281155 | Available | 6/15/23
Well-established Korean restaurant/catering. Located in Fullerton, Orange County, California. The seller wants to retire. 4 years with the current owner. 900 SF, $2400 Rent.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$150,000
Posting: 285878 | Available | 3/28/24
This has been a great iconic hamburger shop for many years but times have changed and it's time for a new owner to shine for many years from here forward. This hamburger stand, strategically situated on Anaheim Blvd in Anaheim, California, boasts a prime location for a new drive thru franchise.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$55,000
Posting: 284562 | Available | 4/16/24
This Chinese fast-food restaurant is on the market for sale in an "as-is" condition, as an asset sale. The new owner has the flexibility to either retain the existing menu or introduce a completely new concept. The restaurant boasts a prime location.
Asking Price
$55,000
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$95,000
Posting: 282876 | In Escrow | 11/26/23
Priced to sell quickly is a shop selling delicious, popular chicken sandwiches and tender strips. It has sa fully equipped kitchen with 19 ft hood, grill, fryers, walk-in cooler & freezer and grease interceptor. It is located on a busy street, surrounded by a business park, warehouse, retail shops.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 281971 | Available | 3/2/24
It's an authentic Italian restaurant with full catering service. This family-run business includes a 41 beer and wine license as well as 58 catering. The owner is retiring but will stay on to train. This business serves the Italian Catholic church as well as many other local events.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$84,600
Revenue
$530,000
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$88,841
Posting: 264820 | Available | 3/3/23
This 44-year-old custom upholstery and furniture repair complete all work in-house. All furniture and fabric remain in a secure, smoke-free environment. The customer can design his/her own piece or get a custom piece created from a picture found in a magazine. The seller will carry $51,058 & train.
Asking Price
$139,899
Cash flow
$251,700
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$1,417,400
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Posting: 276703 | Available | 4/4/24
For sale is a famous and profitable restaurant with type 47 liquor license near the beach. With a mix of tourists and locals, there is not much competition for group dining. It is a freestanding building with ample parking spaces. It has a reasonable monthly rent of $8,300 for 4,800 sq ft.
Asking Price
$449,000
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Any deal when selling a business tends to have a life of its own. Joe Ranieri discusses a restaurant deal in Orange County that has had many twists and turns. This article shows what types of issues can and do come up when selling a business or in this case a restaurant.
Start-up costs are typically so high to build a restaurant from scratch that many current owners prefer to look for an existing restaurant that isn't doing so well and customize it as their own - second location. Joe Ranieri gives tips to restaurant owners buying a second location to expand.
Nothing can be more exciting, and a little daunting for a new owner than finally being handed over the keys to their newly owned restaurant. Many buyers, especially those who have never been business owners before are much too eager to make the restaurant "their own". Overspending can take place.
This question is bound to come up from a seller to a business broker at one point in their relationship. The truth may discourage a seller who desperately needs to sell, because in all honestly, many times in can take months. All restaurants are different - Joe Ranieri, Business Broker explains.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buying pizza restaurant for sale tips and what to watch out for. Topics: Owner involvement in the business as pizzerias are most successful when the owner is onsite. Also discussed is the importance of location and reviewing all financial and tax information.
Restaurant franchise offerings are among the most popular of the business types potential business buyers seek. What many would-be owners don't realize is that there are specific tips for buying fast food or restaurant franchises that don't necessarily apply to independent restaurants for sale.
The process for making a liquor license transfer used to take approximately 55-70 days, but now because of labor shortages and work protocols, it can be up to 3 months in California, for example. The longer an escrow is open, the greater the chance of having it fall out of escrow.
For starters, a pop-up restaurant is a short-lived dining experience in a temporary location, most found in abandoned factories or warehouses, rooftops, barns, or an already existing restaurant location, so basically anywhere done legally and safely. They exist for a few days, weeks or a few months.
Four factors to consider when buying a bar. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com discusses: The advantages and disadvantages of a bar that serves food as well as liquor. Staffing, inventory control and owner involvement as they relate to a good business are summarized. Benchmarks when looking at financials.
A BizBen blog reader emailed me this question: "I am starting due diligence this week on buying a cocktail bar With a 48 license what should I be asking for, thinking about, watching out for? Is there a list of items I should ask for?" Peter Siegel with BizBen answers this question.
The restaurant business is a tough business to be in, no one can dispute that, and so it's imperative that an owner's equipment is in good working condition. A new owner should make sure that the restaurant's equipment is in good working order before they close escrow. We discuss this topic.
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.
Are restaurants (deli's, sandwich shops, food services) in Industrial Parks good investments for business buyers? I get this question many times a year from potential restaurant buyers so I though I would answer this with my thoughts and get feedback from other Advisors & Professionals on BizBen.
Buying a seasonal small business restaurant can be challenging, but Joe Ranieri a business broker restaurant specialist and others in this BizBen Discussion review multiple ways to offset these factors and still get the most from buying and operating a small to mid-sized seasonal restaurant.
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.
What are some reasons a business that was previously on the market with another broker didn't sell? Every broker or agent understands that not every business they list will result in a sale. There can be many reasons small businesses don't sell and many are discussed on this BizBen Discussion post.
Joe Ranieri, (Orange County Business Broker) discusses how to convert restaurants: buy an existing inexpensive restaurant and then converting it to another concept. He discusses finding the right location, working with the landlord, notifying existing clients, and observing restaurant trends.
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.
Pool Halls/Billiards in America, currently is seeing a resurgence, mainly due to pool hall owners catering to a millennial crowd who is growing up with playing pool and other games on their phones and later mingling with others and playing the sport for real. Read about the best tips for buying one!
When should the training of the new buyer of the business actually begin? Before escrow, during escrow, or only after the keys of the business are handed over to the new owner of the business. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker - Restaurant Specialist at 714-292-5448) starts this Discussion.
My restaurant recently upgraded its beer with wine license to a full-service liquor license, and if I sell, how much can that increase my selling price? A Southern California restaurant broker specialist initiates this discussion and other advisors, business brokers, agents weigh in on 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.
Butcher shops, once a vestige, are increasingly becoming popular again in many metropolitan and suburban cities. In this Discussion Post on BizBen, Joe Ranieri (Orange County & LA County Business Broker) discusses various issues of buying a butcher shop and what that entails for business buyers.
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.
Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Changing hands of business ownership can seem both exciting and daunting to all parties involved, but it's important that a smooth transition occurs to maintain or achieve success of the business. Here are some tips I recommend ensuring things go smoothly when buying a California small business.
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.
Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
Every business broker knows that a listing taken is not a listing sold, in fact the ratio of listed vs. sold could be discouraging if you really thought about it. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) discusses what you should do if you finally have to close the doors and call it quits.
50% of all California small business for sale transactions fail to complete. Why do businesses for sale fall out of escrow? Joel Miller (a senior care business specialist) discusses his 5 top reason why businesses fall out escrow along with other brokers, advisors on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
