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Posting: 292622 | Available | 6/17/25
Super High volume Indian restaurant for sale in San Francisco mission district. It is tucked away in the mission near Valencia street. South Indian cuisine with vibrant spices and generous portions in a casual setting. Approximately 1600 with 35 seating. Lease amount is $6750.00. Gross income a year
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$238,000
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Posting: 292623 | Available | 6/17/25
Japanese sushi eatery for sale in San Leandro. Hidden gem Cozy bistro with bright decor offering fresh seafood and creative sushi rolls. Small little spot just off the main road. Decor is nice and bright with some parking spot in plaza along with street parking. Lease amount is $3175.00.
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$200,000
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Posting: 291353 | Available | 6/17/25
Modern Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Downtown Millbrae. Inventive Japanese cuisine highlighted in a sleek, contemporary space plus beer & sake. Casual Japanese eatery offering fresh sashimi and generous bento boxes. ambiance was trendy with great music.
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$289,000
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Posting: 291354 | Available | 6/17/25
17 years Established Chinese restaurant for sale in Palo Alto. Located 8 minutes from Stanford university campus. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with spicy flavors and vegan options in a no-frills space. Plenty of parking in back for customer. Lease amount is $8300. 80% of the business is take out only.
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$186,000
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Posting: 291355 | Available | 6/17/25
High volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont. Located 4 minutes from mission San Jose HS. Parking shared with other tenants. Recently remodeled with new paint, new flooring and added additional fridge. They have private rooms for groups. They make traditional Chinese food from Sichuan.
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$348,000
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Posting: 291356 | Available | 6/17/25
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza. Plenty of parking for customers on plaza. Approximately 2800 with 108 legal seating inside. High ceiling with a bar area to serve cocktails and drinks. Beer and wine license included. Seller spent $200,000 to remodel a year ago with new paint, new tables.
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$200,000
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Posting: 291365 | Available | 6/17/25
Absentee run Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro shopping center. The restaurant is inside BayFair mall with plenty of parking. The place is clean and the environment is peaceful. The vibe of the space makes you feel comfortable, making your experience there enjoyable.
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$178,000
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Posting: 280620 | Available | 6/17/25
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.
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$190,000
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Posting: 291392 | Available | 6/17/25
Unique Vegan Chinese restaurant with type 47 hard liquor license for sale in Downtown Sacramento. Casual locale for vegan versions of Chinese dishes, as well as bubble teas. The restaurant itself is tucked in corner. Shared indoor space with boba tea so you can get your boba tea fixed.
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$180,000
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Posting: 274508 | Available | 6/17/25
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in upscale Oakland neighborhood. Located in the neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in the North Oakland region of Oakland, California. This commercial street is known for dining and retail. The neighborhood roughly bounded by Temescal.
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$250,000
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Posting: 291149 | Available | 6/17/25
Established Fast food Chinese restaurant for sale in Sacramento natomas. Takeout-only Chinese spot with standout Singapore noodles and sweet and sour sauce.
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$168,000
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Posting: 290383 | Available | 6/17/25
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in San Francisco south of market. Located near Starbucks, high tech companies, Scale AI. They are known for Tea leaf salad. Hand picked tea leaves fermented and mixed with crunchy nuts, fried garlics, cherry tomatoes and lettuces or cabbage.
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$168,000
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Posting: 290931 | Available | 6/17/25
Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Menlo Park. A hidden gem serving cuisine with hand-pulled noodles and lamb kabobs in a cozy, dimly lit setting. The booths are long and have grills on top that have been covered. Plenty of parking on street along with public parking lot nearby.
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$350,000
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Posting: 285059 | Available | 6/17/25
This is an established Thai restaurant for sale in Thai Town, Los Angeles. This restaurant hasn't been on the market for over 25 years! Located in the heart of Thai Town on world famous Hollywood Blvd. with many other restaurants, shops, and cafes nearby. It is a freestanding building.
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$225,000
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Posting: 291437 | Available | 6/16/25
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.
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$125,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 6/16/25
Japanese Teppan Table Grills, Sushi Bar, Cocktail Bar! Very popular destination Restaurant attracts customers from near and far. Very entertaining Teppan Chefs grill Japanese favorites while customers sip on Cocktails. Lively Sushi and Cocktail Bars have large capacity.
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$790,000
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Posting: 291509 | Available | 6/14/25
[PRICE DROP] Approx. 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Garden Grove. Currently a Korean-style bar generating approx. $45,000/month. Includes ABC license, low rent, new freezer, free parking. Diverse clientele. Employee-operated. Great opportunity for investment or rebranding.
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$198,000
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Posting: 290830 | In Contract | 6/14/25
Cozy Japanese eatery for sale in San Mateo. Part of a local chain, this sushi joint serves everything from sashimi & nigiri to udon, sushi rolls, bento boxes, and signature sauces.& ramen. Approximately 1500 square feet with less than 49 seating. Lease amount is $10,000+.
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$238,000
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Posting: 290839 | Available | 6/14/25
Hong Kong style restaurant for sale in San Francisco outer Richmond. Located in commercial area surrounded by restaurants, cafes, retail shops. This Hong Kong-style cafe blending Chinese and Western dishes in a classic diner setting. 1100 square feet with less than 49 seating.
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$195,000
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Posting: 289310 | Available | 6/14/25
Sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View shopping center next to Asian supermarket and Nob Hill supermarket. Relaxed suburban sushi spot with artful plating with plenty of parking, and supercharger next door. The general vibe is laid back but still traditional.
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$190,000
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Posting: 288583 | Available | 6/14/25
Well-established Japanese Shabu restaurant, located in a San Jose shopping center, is now for sale. It is situated near popular establishments like Panda Express, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, and Togo's Sandwiches. Additionally, a Whole Foods supermarket is expected to open nearby soon.
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$90,000
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Posting: 273500 | Available | 6/14/25
Thai restaurant for sale in Uptown Oakland. Located near Mixed-use retail and office buildings in the area which are bringing in lots of business to the restaurant. The neighborhood has become an important entertainment district in recent years. They have heated parklet outside for dining.
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$280,000
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Posting: 292746 | Available | 6/14/25
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Citrus Heights. Located 13 minutes from Sacramento. This restaurant known for okonomiyaki, plus beer and small plates. A cozy sushi spot with beautifully presented dishes and a calming ambiance. 2100 square feet with 48 seating. Lease amount is $3720 a month.
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$150,000
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Posting: 275083 | Available | 6/14/25
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Fairfield shopping plaza. Located near Rancho Solano Golf course and behind Mc Donald. Under new ownership with substantial increase in sales. Approximately 2000 sq ft with 49 seating. Lease amount is $3805.63 which covers water, garbage and CAM and security
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$180,000
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Posting: 288484 | Available | 6/14/25
A Korean-inspired snack and boba tea shop is for sale in Watsonville, a city in Santa Cruz County. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with strawberry fields and apple orchards providing a picturesque backdrop
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$70,000
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Posting: 288534 | Available | 6/13/25
Taiwanese fusion restaurant is for sale in the Natomas area of Sacramento. The restaurant features a hipster vibe and a very clean, newly renovated interior. The air conditioning is especially powerful, making it perfect for California's heat waves.
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$180,000
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Posting: 292418 | Available | 6/13/25
High volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping center. Lease amount is $10,400 which cover water, garbage and CAM charges. The restaurant is doing between $100,000-$120,000 a month in sales. The sales included DoorDash, Uber eats and grubhub.
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$260,000
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Posting: 292718 | Available | 6/13/25
9000 square Asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino. Located near $5 billion Apple Park. Apple Park is one of the most expensive buildings in the United States. Just a few blocks from ongoing Vallco mall redevelopment which comprised 2700 units of housing. Lease amount is $38,000.
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 289310 | Available | 6/14/25
Sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View shopping center next to Asian supermarket and Nob Hill supermarket. Relaxed suburban sushi spot with artful plating with plenty of parking, and supercharger next door. The general vibe is laid back but still traditional.
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$190,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 6/16/25
Japanese Teppan Table Grills, Sushi Bar, Cocktail Bar! Very popular destination Restaurant attracts customers from near and far. Very entertaining Teppan Chefs grill Japanese favorites while customers sip on Cocktails. Lively Sushi and Cocktail Bars have large capacity.
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$790,000
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Posting: 292623 | Available | 6/17/25
Japanese sushi eatery for sale in San Leandro. Hidden gem Cozy bistro with bright decor offering fresh seafood and creative sushi rolls. Small little spot just off the main road. Decor is nice and bright with some parking spot in plaza along with street parking. Lease amount is $3175.00.
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$200,000
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Posting: 274508 | Available | 6/17/25
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in upscale Oakland neighborhood. Located in the neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in the North Oakland region of Oakland, California. This commercial street is known for dining and retail. The neighborhood roughly bounded by Temescal.
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$250,000
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Posting: 290839 | Available | 6/14/25
Hong Kong style restaurant for sale in San Francisco outer Richmond. Located in commercial area surrounded by restaurants, cafes, retail shops. This Hong Kong-style cafe blending Chinese and Western dishes in a classic diner setting. 1100 square feet with less than 49 seating.
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$195,000
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Posting: 291354 | Available | 6/17/25
17 years Established Chinese restaurant for sale in Palo Alto. Located 8 minutes from Stanford university campus. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with spicy flavors and vegan options in a no-frills space. Plenty of parking in back for customer. Lease amount is $8300. 80% of the business is take out only.
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$186,000
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Posting: 290383 | Available | 6/17/25
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in San Francisco south of market. Located near Starbucks, high tech companies, Scale AI. They are known for Tea leaf salad. Hand picked tea leaves fermented and mixed with crunchy nuts, fried garlics, cherry tomatoes and lettuces or cabbage.
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$168,000
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Posting: 291365 | Available | 6/17/25
Absentee run Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro shopping center. The restaurant is inside BayFair mall with plenty of parking. The place is clean and the environment is peaceful. The vibe of the space makes you feel comfortable, making your experience there enjoyable.
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$178,000
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Posting: 291353 | Available | 6/17/25
Modern Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Downtown Millbrae. Inventive Japanese cuisine highlighted in a sleek, contemporary space plus beer & sake. Casual Japanese eatery offering fresh sashimi and generous bento boxes. ambiance was trendy with great music.
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$289,000
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Posting: 290830 | In Contract | 6/14/25
Cozy Japanese eatery for sale in San Mateo. Part of a local chain, this sushi joint serves everything from sashimi & nigiri to udon, sushi rolls, bento boxes, and signature sauces.& ramen. Approximately 1500 square feet with less than 49 seating. Lease amount is $10,000+.
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$238,000
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Posting: 285059 | Available | 6/17/25
This is an established Thai restaurant for sale in Thai Town, Los Angeles. This restaurant hasn't been on the market for over 25 years! Located in the heart of Thai Town on world famous Hollywood Blvd. with many other restaurants, shops, and cafes nearby. It is a freestanding building.
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$225,000
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Posting: 291355 | Available | 6/17/25
High volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont. Located 4 minutes from mission San Jose HS. Parking shared with other tenants. Recently remodeled with new paint, new flooring and added additional fridge. They have private rooms for groups. They make traditional Chinese food from Sichuan.
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$348,000
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Posting: 290931 | Available | 6/17/25
Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Menlo Park. A hidden gem serving cuisine with hand-pulled noodles and lamb kabobs in a cozy, dimly lit setting. The booths are long and have grills on top that have been covered. Plenty of parking on street along with public parking lot nearby.
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$350,000
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Posting: 288484 | Available | 6/14/25
A Korean-inspired snack and boba tea shop is for sale in Watsonville, a city in Santa Cruz County. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with strawberry fields and apple orchards providing a picturesque backdrop
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$70,000
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Posting: 292718 | Available | 6/13/25
9000 square Asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino. Located near $5 billion Apple Park. Apple Park is one of the most expensive buildings in the United States. Just a few blocks from ongoing Vallco mall redevelopment which comprised 2700 units of housing. Lease amount is $38,000.
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 290597 | Available | 6/12/25
Upscale Japanese sushi restaurant in Elk Grove. Modern Japanese eatery known for fresh hand rolls and Hokkaido uni toast. The decor is modern, with open concept kitchen. Tables are spaced out nicely. The wood interior and big open windows give it a warm, airy feeling.
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$300,000
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Posting: 280620 | Available | 6/17/25
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.
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$190,000
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Posting: 290647 | Available | 6/12/25
Neighborhood favorite Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Downtown San Leandro. Located near shops, coffee shops, Mexican restaurants and other restaurants. Approximately 2100 sq ft with 49 seating capacity. Profitable and low rent with strong customer base. The owner is getting ready to retire.
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$150,000
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Posting: 273500 | Available | 6/14/25
Thai restaurant for sale in Uptown Oakland. Located near Mixed-use retail and office buildings in the area which are bringing in lots of business to the restaurant. The neighborhood has become an important entertainment district in recent years. They have heated parklet outside for dining.
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$280,000
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Posting: 290595 | Available | 6/12/25
A hidden gem in Rocklin. Simple strip-mall outfit preparing a variety of sushi rolls along with other Japanese staples. Customers love the sushi boat floating around the sushi bar. Approximately 1600 square feet with less than 49 seating. Lease amount is $4300 which cover water, garbage and CAM.
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$149,000
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Posting: 292418 | Available | 6/13/25
High volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping center. Lease amount is $10,400 which cover water, garbage and CAM charges. The restaurant is doing between $100,000-$120,000 a month in sales. The sales included DoorDash, Uber eats and grubhub.
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$260,000
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Posting: 292622 | Available | 6/17/25
Super High volume Indian restaurant for sale in San Francisco mission district. It is tucked away in the mission near Valencia street. South Indian cuisine with vibrant spices and generous portions in a casual setting. Approximately 1600 with 35 seating. Lease amount is $6750.00. Gross income a year
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$238,000
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Posting: 290199 | Available | 6/13/25
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this Japanese restaurant has been a beloved dining destination for Japanese food enthusiasts since 2016. Its prime location on a high-traffic artery of the city, ensures a steady stream of customers.
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$69,000
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Posting: 292832 | Available | 6/11/25
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.
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$275,000
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Posting: 291437 | Available | 6/16/25
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.
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$125,000
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Posting: 291509 | Available | 6/14/25
[PRICE DROP] Approx. 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Garden Grove. Currently a Korean-style bar generating approx. $45,000/month. Includes ABC license, low rent, new freezer, free parking. Diverse clientele. Employee-operated. Great opportunity for investment or rebranding.
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$198,000
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Posting: 291392 | Available | 6/17/25
Unique Vegan Chinese restaurant with type 47 hard liquor license for sale in Downtown Sacramento. Casual locale for vegan versions of Chinese dishes, as well as bubble teas. The restaurant itself is tucked in corner. Shared indoor space with boba tea so you can get your boba tea fixed.
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$180,000
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Posting: 275083 | Available | 6/14/25
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Fairfield shopping plaza. Located near Rancho Solano Golf course and behind Mc Donald. Under new ownership with substantial increase in sales. Approximately 2000 sq ft with 49 seating. Lease amount is $3805.63 which covers water, garbage and CAM and security
Asking Price
$180,000
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Course Objective: To equip new business brokers with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate and deliver exceptional value to business buyers seeking to acquire businesses.
Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
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.
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!
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
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.
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.
