Cash flow
$391,272
Revenue
$1,508,795
Down
$1,400,000
Posting: 290898 | Available | 5/15/25
Well-established sales training company specializes in providing cutting-edge training solutions for sales professionals, with a strong reputation in the automotive industry. Impressive client portfolio, including major automotive brands and dealerships. Proprietary training methods.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290273 | Available | 5/15/25
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.
Asking Price
Franchise Fee 49,500
Total Investment
$375,000
Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
$250,000
Posting: 290570 | Available | 5/15/25
Make Clean, Healthy Dogs Your Mission with the Nation's First Wellness-Focused Membership-Based Dog Care Franchise! Happy, healthy dogs. It's why we created a revolutionary business model around keeping our furry friends feeling their best the first ever membership base dog care franchise!
Franchise Fee
$49,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$80,000
Posting: 292794 | Available | 5/15/25
Step into ownership with a unique opportunity of a fully built-out and operationally ready Code Ninjas franchise, available at a fraction of the cost of starting new.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$825,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292748 | Available | 5/13/25
Our Client has developed an AI medical assistant suite of software products that provides solutions customizable for any clinic, medical practice or hospital. Our Client's suite of products is in use in 12 medical industry facilities, with a user interface.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Bldg Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1995
Posting: 289952 | Available | 5/7/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is proud to present the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a Chevron-branded gas station, convenience store, and car wash located in Northern Arizona. The property is situated on a 0.86-acre signalized hard corner with frontage and good visibility.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
$322,417
Revenue
$1,498,867
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290205 | Available | 5/7/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$152,000
Revenue
$1,644,800
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286748 | Available | 5/2/25
Located in an extremely popular shopping center in area of target demographic! The center is a Class A regional power center consisting of a of restaurant, office, retail & service concepts. Founded in 1989, McAlister's Deli is a fast-casual restaurant chain.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$463,888
Revenue
$1,477,604
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292499 | Available | 4/29/25
This West Phoenix pediatric practice opportunity features two independent practices operating within a shared office space, supported by a dedicated staff of six.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$1,424,287
Revenue
$16,192,013
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288217 | Available | 4/23/25
The business specializes in assembling heavy-duty equipment throughout the North American West. The company custom-builds equipment units for customers in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, Hawaii, California, and western Canada.
Asking Price
$4,840,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292253 | Available | 4/16/25
This hospice is available for purchase in Arizona. The PTAN (Provider Transaction Access Number) will be provided at closing. The hospice is both Medicare and Medicaid accepted, Joint Commission accredited, and state certified.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$215,778
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292141 | Available | 4/15/25
This well-established moving business serves the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond, specializing in labor-only moves. With no need for expensive trucks or cargo insurance, the business focuses on loading, unloading, and coordinating both local and long-distance relocations.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290936 | Available | 4/10/25
The rare opportunity to acquire a long-term leasehold interest in PV Car Wash and Gas Station, strategically positioned in the heart of Phoenix's affluent Paradise Valley area. The site is positioned directly across from the highly anticipated $2 billion Paradise Valley Mall transformation project.
Asking Price
$6,950,000
Cash flow
$270,391
Revenue
$923,653
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291273 | Available | 3/25/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
$473,302
Revenue
$1,688,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286743 | Available | 3/25/25
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
$1,900,000
Bldg Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1997
Posting: 290080 | In Contract | 3/22/25
Commercial Plus, LLC presents One Stop Car Wash & Gas Station in Flagstaff, AZ. This turn-key property features a gas station, c-store, drive-thru, and express car wash. With a coveted Series 9 Liquor License and a prime location near NAU, it attracts 6M+ annual tourists. Real estate included.
Asking Price
$14,300,000
Bldg Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Year Built
2005
Posting: 290511 | In Contract | 3/20/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present Best Tire, LLC, a tire and auto repair business with real estate in Kingman, Arizona. With a loyal customer base, high-quality equipment, and prime highway frontage, this business is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$739,000
Cash flow
$291,514
Revenue
$1,109,885
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288372 | Available | 3/19/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
$360,570
Revenue
$1,384,368
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288880 | Available | 3/15/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$660,739
Revenue
$905,296
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290702 | Available | 2/18/25
Well-established concierge practice for sale, dedicated to providing top-notch care for elderly patients. 2024 seller discretionary earnings were $660,000, seeing an average of 5 daily patients. This caring practice boasts 471 members and has been operating since 2006.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$73,281
Revenue
$430,900
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289108 | Available | 1/6/25
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix, this longtime Pretzelmaker in Desert Sky Mall offers simple operations and is ideal for a hands-on owner. No experience needed Pretzelmaker will provide full training.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$10
Posting: 289922 | Available | 12/19/24
Multiple off-market Truck Stops and Gas Stations for sale in Prime Arizona Areas at Great Prices
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$267,424
Revenue
$651,329
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285524 | Available | 10/31/24
Are you searching for a promising pediatric practice? Look no further! This pediatric practice is conveniently located in an area that has a pediatric population of 58,799 within a three-mile radius. They have 6,217 individuals aged from 0-19 years living within a one-mile radius.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288844 | Available | 10/10/24
Become a franchisor not a franchisee. This franchise is an original brand from Taiwan and has utilized 5 generations of experience and expertise from a well-known tea factory to offer finest quality fresh tea drinks with various certifications. AZ has been one of the fastest-growing regions in US.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$8,336,461
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288424 | Available | 9/11/24
This clinic was established to address aging-related issues. It focuses on specialized hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, regenerative medicine, and aesthetics for both men and women.
Asking Price
N/A
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$300,000
Posting: 287884 | In Contract | 8/6/24
Priced at $300,000 this operating Phoenix, Arizona based hospice is the perfect fit for that savvy hospice operator looking to expand or a buyer with a hospice background looking to enter the industry. Call us to learn about this Arizona Hospice opportunity!
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
All Cash
Posting: 280745 | Available | 7/18/24
For sale is a beautifully-built Korean BBQ restaurant. The current owner has a serious health issue and has to quit ASAP (and must sell fast), so this is a great buy (asset sale) with so much potential for a new owner. It is in a fast growing city with so much potential for a new owner.
Asking Price
$229,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$1,699,000
Posting: 290126 | Available | 5/14/25
This Northern California based Gaming Products and Services is a California Sole Proprietorship and was established in 2016 and has been under current ownership since inception. They offer an extensive collection of gaming hardware, software and accessories.
Asking Price
$1,699,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 290079 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Pizza Franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 30 years and under current ownership for the past 2 1/2 years. This franchise has been in operation for over 45 years, making it one of the most established pizza franchises.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$101,005
Revenue
$337,332
Down
$400,000
Posting: 292639 | Available | 5/17/25
Boutique website design and analytics agency established in 1996 and purchased by the current owner in 2004. The Company works with customers to elevate their brand, increase web traffic and optimize user experience to drive conversions and improve business results.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$27,473
Revenue
$5,579,919
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292680 | Available | 5/17/25
This is a turnkey opportunity for a strategic buyer or investor to step into a well-established Steel Fabrication & Installation Business for Sale East Bay, CA serving the greater Bay Area with a stellar reputation for quality and reliability.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$478,349
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292102 | Available | 5/19/25
Launch your very own food delivery business with the seller’s proven model that generated high revenue and profit in a Las Vegas territory. Now, this successful business model is available for duplication anywhere in the United States.
Asking Price
$25,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289800 | Available | 5/14/25
A Southeast Asian restaurant is for sale in Vallejo. This casual, counter-serve eatery specializes in Vietnamese staples, including pho and banh mi sandwiches, with vegetarian options available. The restaurant features a spacious dining area with plenty of natural light
Asking Price
$128,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$150,000
Posting: 291031 | Available | 5/15/25
BrightStar franchise system is unparalleled to any other senior care franchise giving franchisees the best opportunity to grow without limiting them to just senior companion care. Medical and non-medical care. You do not need a medical background.
Asking Price
$112,459
Cash flow
$316,390
Revenue
$2,406,911
Down
$636,750
Posting: 285715 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based concrete polishing, water proofing and coating company is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in operation for the past 21 years, under the ownership of the founder. This is an absentee owner business.
Asking Price
$849,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280620 | Available | 5/14/25
This is a family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez near restaurants, retail shops, and Starbucks. This place has this open, upbeat, cozy, and Asian flair to the dining scene in Martinez. It is approximately 2,400 sq ft. with 66 seating capacity and dry storage.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$561,210
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292100 | Available | 5/19/25
Full-service electrical contracting business with over 23 years of successful operation and an impeccable reputation. Specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, this business has built strong relationships with a loyal client base such of NV Energy.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289008 | Available | 5/15/25
Burger joint located in the El Cerrito shopping center, which offers plenty of parking. The restaurant is situated near Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Panda Express, and other dining options
Asking Price
$168,000
Total Investment
$99,000
Min Liquid Cash
$50,000
Net Worth
$250,000
Posting: 290574 | Available | 5/15/25
Griswold Home Care provides in-home care for seniors, adults with disabilities, living alone, recovering No brand has a history like Griswold Home Care, and no brand has a brighter future ahead of them. Griswold Home Care continues to set the standard for care and compassion!
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291131 | Available | 5/15/25
Well-structured, easy-to-run business with consistent demand and a proven product line. This business is a turnkey furniture manufacturing company specializing in pre-designed office and retail store furniture. This is a streamlined operation with established systems.
Asking Price
$166,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292832 | Available | 5/19/25
Absentee run Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in south San Francisco. Approximately 3000 square feet with 116 seating capacity. Lease amount is $14,600. Last year they did $1,000,000 plus in sales. Beer and wine license included. There is 10 parking spot in back for customers.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292110 | Available | 5/19/25
Ready to step into the lucrative world of pet care? This established pet grooming salon is the perfect opportunity for you to take ownership of a profitable and staffed business in a thriving industry. Located in a prime area with a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$660,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288738 | Available | 5/16/25
Established breakfast and brunch restaurant, operating for 28 years, is now for sale in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. It is located just minutes away from Washington High School, a movie theater, cafes, and various Asian restaurants
Asking Price
$135,000
Total Investment
$375,000
Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
$250,000
Posting: 290570 | Available | 5/15/25
Make Clean, Healthy Dogs Your Mission with the Nation's First Wellness-Focused Membership-Based Dog Care Franchise! Happy, healthy dogs. It's why we created a revolutionary business model around keeping our furry friends feeling their best the first ever membership base dog care franchise!
Franchise Fee
$49,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291437 | Available | 5/19/25
Authentic Thai restaurant for sale in Vallejo. Ambiance is spacious and open in a cozy setting. This is a Laid-back neighborhood eatery with old-world decor. Located near Six flags, Mare island, Kaiser, Sutter hospital, and The California State University Maritime Academy. Rent is super low $1600.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$308,734
Revenue
$3,767,288
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289933 | Available | 5/15/25
Restaurant and bar with gaming and catering, in business for over 14 years, turnkey opportunity with multiple growth opportunities for new owner.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292417 | Available | 5/15/25
Freestanding building plus restaurant for sale in Oroville. Oroville is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley, in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. It's about 65 miles north of Sacramento. The restaurant is nestled downtown across the public parking and literally down the street from the theater.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$1,109,010
Revenue
$39,517,663
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292600 | Available | 5/17/25
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong industry reputation, and loyal customer base, this business generates steady revenues of $40M-$50M.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$425,000
Posting: 281892 | Available | 5/16/25
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
$425,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/19/25
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$499,000
Posting: 286865 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California based Custom Cabinet Manufacturer is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in operation for the past 42 years. They have been creating beautiful factory direct cabinets since 1980.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$85,000
Posting: 290985 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern California licensed mail center is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for less than one year and under current ownership over that time. This model is truly unique, offering a licensed mail center located within a retail store.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290273 | Available | 5/15/25
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.
Asking Price
Franchise Fee 49,500
Cash flow
$590,250
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 287327 | Available | 5/19/25
This two location Northern California based Montessori School is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in operation for the past 33 years. They have two separate locations, each owned by the Seller and service from 18 months old to 6 years old.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
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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.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
