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Posting: 281775 | Available | 2/8/24
This Santa Ana restaurant and bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access, and stellar street visibility.
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$299,000
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Posting: 280473 | Available | 2/3/24
For sale is a hotel with a restaurant and bar that has a hard liquor type 47 license. There are 9 bedrooms in the 6,000 square feet business. A separate precious "Off Sale Type 21" license is available for $200,0000, one of only 4 in Modoc County. It is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$485,000
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Posting: 280703 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a great location on a major street intersection located in North Orange County. It is a sports bar and tavern with full liquor, entertainment, and live music for sale. This is the local's favorite go-to spot for sports games, happy hours, live music, and top DJs.
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$600,000
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Posting: 284320 | Available | 2/3/24
A decade-old neighborhood hot spot is now for sale in Oakland. This popular restaurant and beer bar opened in 2012. The concept has seen great success and profits over the years. It boasts one of Oakland's best all-weather outdoor dining spaces with views.
Asking Price
$545,000
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Posting: 284983 | Available | 2/3/24
An opportunity awaits with the sale of this Mexican restaurant and bar in Santa Rosa. It is fully-equipped and ready for a seamless transition. Step into a business situated in a prime location within a popular shopping center, surrounded by premier stores and bustling businesses.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 284322 | Available | 1/31/24
For sale is a popular Asian restaurant as the owner retiring after 30 years of business. They have a strong community presence with loyal customer base. It is 3,000 square feet, delightful, and comfortable interior with seating for 99 inside and 20 seating outside patio. There is a full bar.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 284904 | Available | 1/29/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a bar & restaurant in a prime location in bustling downtown. Complete with a Type 47 liquor license, this restaurant is near other eateries, numerous retail establishments, law offices and other small businesses.
Asking Price
$359,000
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Posting: 284869 | Available | 1/26/24
Inherit the $1.2mm in long term bank debt, pay a Landlord Security deposit, Escrow closing costs and take over this establishment with $1.4mm in 2023 sales revenues with original build out costs of $2.2mm. The sale includes a Type 47 license, fully equipped kitchen, entertainment permit, and more.
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Posting: 284867 | Available | 1/25/24
The Good Hop is a modern, well designed beer bar & bottle shop that is located on the Telegraph corridor in Oakland. This one of a kind shop and bar hybrid boasts a fantastic retail element selling one of the Bay Area's largest and most diverse selections of beer. The business has a rare Type 42.
Asking Price
$170,000
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Posting: 282995 | Available | 1/25/24
For sale is a well-known bar/restaurant pre-approved for a 10-year SBA loan with only 15% down to experienced operators with good credit. Growth has been outstanding with 2022 Sales revenues of $2.5 million and 2023 is on a similar track. This modern gastropub has great food and a cool atmosphere.
Asking Price
$695,000
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$120,000
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Posting: 284844 | Available | 1/24/24
This long-established and award-winning (Top 100 restaurants in LA) Mexican restaurant with a full bar and a large patio. It is located in coastal Long Beach in a busy shopping center with major tenants. There is a long-term lease in place for a qualified buyer and the rent factor is below 10%.
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$249,000
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Posting: 284841 | Available | 1/24/24
Own a piece of Santa Cruz history! This iconic Victorian in the heart of Santa Cruz is easily identifiable by locals as Bocci's Cellar restaurant and the property has had the same owner since 1985.
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$1,299,000
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Posting: 284818 | Available | 1/23/24
This Fullerton restaurant and nightclub boasts a huge outdoor patio, enormous kitchen, main street visibility and ideal entitlements including dance, live entertainment and an approved indoor cigar lounge/smoking area. This establishment competes fiercely in the culinary and nightlife scene.
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$295,000
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Posting: 276031 | Available | 1/22/24
Price reduced! This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic bars in Northern California, Papermill Creek Saloon, with the real property! The location has hosted hundreds of musicians from Hall of Fame artists to local talent.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
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$250,000
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$1,417,423
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Posting: 276416 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is an American burger & specialty food restaurant with a hard liquor sports bar in San Clemente. Located near Beach. Has cocktail bar, which sells more than 25% of the total sales. The store size is 4,800 sq ft. There is a separate parking space which fits around 30 cars. It has good rent.
Asking Price
$775,000
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Posting: 284757 | Available | 1/20/24
Bring your own concept to a turn-key brewery and taproom in Rancho Cucamonga. It is located in a well-established business park near commercial and residential neighborhoods. The business serves award-winning beers brewed on-site and holds a type 23 ABC license.
Asking Price
$89,000
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$44,263
Revenue
$157,990
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Posting: 278444 | In Contract | 1/19/24
For sale is a bar and grill restaurant with an ABC 47 license in El Sobrante, East Bay, CA. The business is running itself with an absentee owner. The annual estimated gross is $157,990 in 2023 and the annual estimated cash flow is $44,263 in 2023. Rent is only at $1,600/month for 2,400 sq ft.
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$175,000
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Posting: 277870 | Available | 1/18/24
This is a Placer County type 47 liquor license for sale at $240,000. It authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises.
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$240,000
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Posting: 284682 | Available | 1/15/24
For sale is a fully-equipped brewery, kitchen, and bar in the Old Town Torrance area. Type 23 ABC license. You can brew your own beer here to sell wholesale nationwide or sell it on-site in the restaurant and bar. There's a stage in the bar and dining area for live music & patio dining is included.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$530,000
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Posting: 253164 | Available | 1/12/24
This is an SBA approved, semi-absentee owned, well-established, turnkey and high-profit upscale restaurant and bar in a unique location are for sale. The restaurant was established in 2006, seller will provide clean books, verifiable financials, and provable cash flow.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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Posting: 284646 | Available | 1/11/24
This is an opportunity for a wine professional. Discover the urban wine culture in San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this neighborhood wine bar boasts a loyal and vibrant customer base. Located on a main thoroughfare, you will enjoy much traffic up and down the street.
Asking Price
$109,000
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Posting: 284645 | Available | 1/11/24
Inherit the $1.5mm in long term bank debt, pay a landlord security deposit, escrow closing costs and take over this establishment with $2.7mm in 2023 sales revenues with original build out costs of $2.5mm. The sale includes 2 bars both with ABC Type 47 hard liquor licenses.
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Posting: 284642 | Available | 1/11/24
The owners of this fantastic East Bay sports bar spared no expense. Located on a prime, corner location, in one of the East Bay's most populated cities, this stunning large open space is roughly 4,500 sq ft. The seller's have beautifully maintained the space over the years.
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$375,000
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Posting: 284618 | In Escrow | 1/10/24
Bright and sunny restaurant located in the Santa Rosa Downtown offers everything needed for a successful restaurant: a large dining room accordion doors that open to the outside, a wrap-around bar, a large outside patio. The restaurant holds a conditional use permit for late night operations.
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$399,000
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Posting: 284575 | Available | 1/9/24
A well known bar is for sale in a great San Francisco location. The stunning art deco building is eye-catching and it is located on one of SFs major thoroughfares. The business is ideally located on the border of The City's best neighborhoods. This long standing bar has a valuable Type 47 license.
Asking Price
$325,000
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$1,655,744
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$2,428,309
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Posting: 278712 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise restaurant & bar for sale located in a most active location in an affluent area of Roseville, California. This franchise restaurant is located on one of the busiest streets surrounded by offices, banks, and residential homes.
Asking Price
$800,000
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Posting: 284533 | Available | 1/6/24
This is a restaurant & deli with a full bar and 47 ABC liquor license. This business has been established for 50 years and is well-known in the area. The business is located in a freestanding building with excellent visibility from the street and parking for 52 cars.
Asking Price
$420,000
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$150,000
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Posting: 284501 | Available | 1/4/24
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.
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$449,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 4/24/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
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$120,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a charming oyster bar, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant ambiance and boasts tasteful improvements. It comes with an active Type 41 ABC license.
Asking Price
$338,000
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$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/21/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 284818 | Available | 1/23/24
This Fullerton restaurant and nightclub boasts a huge outdoor patio, enormous kitchen, main street visibility and ideal entitlements including dance, live entertainment and an approved indoor cigar lounge/smoking area. This establishment competes fiercely in the culinary and nightlife scene.
Asking Price
$295,000
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$307,452
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$1,020,000
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Posting: 285684 | Available | 3/17/24
This restaurant has a lot of potential as it is located in a plaza with a lot of foot traffic. This restaurant has customers who come to the restaurant and customers who come to the bar, so I think business will be good regardless of which concept the new owner uses.
Asking Price
$449,000
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Posting: 283824 | Available | 12/26/23
This is a high-volume Asian restaurant for sale in Concord. It has been established for many years in the city of Concord with a type 47 hard liquor license. There is a bar area to the left to serve cocktails and liquor drinks. The average gross sale a year is $800,000- $900,000.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 284985 | Available | 3/13/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer to take over the premises, acquire the equipment, ABC beer & wine license, and assume a very favorable lease and rent terms and options. The restaurant has a large dining room with 80 plus chairs and 20 plus tables. The place has 2 banquet rooms and bar.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 284983 | Available | 2/3/24
An opportunity awaits with the sale of this Mexican restaurant and bar in Santa Rosa. It is fully-equipped and ready for a seamless transition. Step into a business situated in a prime location within a popular shopping center, surrounded by premier stores and bustling businesses.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 284971 | Available | 3/13/24
Restaurant and Bar with a 47 ABC Liquor License and two patios. Located on a main street in Huntington Beach. Thousands of visitors and local residents walk by and drive by the restaurant daily going to the beach or visiting other restaurants and retailers. Sales volume is $103,750 per month.
Asking Price
575,000+ Inv
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$200,000
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$900,000
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Posting: 284811 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a high volume pizza parlor with ABC 41 beer on tap & wine bar. There are lots of flat screen TVs, active arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner working very limited part time. It is in a prime location, upscale neighborhood.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$80,000
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Posting: 285093 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a thriving turnkey operation providing an enticing entry into California's esteemed wine community. With a $150,000 build-out completed in 2020, this establishment boasts a welcoming ambiance and top-notch amenities, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$110,000
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$1,100,000
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Posting: 285436 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a fantastic Mexican bar & grill restaurant and it is 100% absentee-run. It in a heavy traffic area in a huge shopping center area with a type 47 liquor license. They have annual sales of $1,100,000 and the annual profit if $110,000. With training & support.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 284988 | Available | 3/21/24
Discover a unique and lucrative opportunity with this listing, featuring not one, but two businesses under one roof. Step into the charm of an established breakfast and brunch restaurant, nestled in the heart of a historic downtown in South Bay/Silicon Valley.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$216,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 283391 | Available | 3/26/24
This cocktail bar, under the same dedicated ownership for 20 years, offers an exceptional opportunity. Notably, it does not require food service, or streamlining operations for maximum efficiency.
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 280066 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is an absentee-run, well-setup, high-quality sushi & Japanese restaurant with bar, located in a shopping mall. They have their own exit so they don't have to follow the mall's open hours. The seller invested a lot of money to setup this beautiful and high quality restaurant.
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$199,000
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Posting: 267984 | In Escrow | 8/28/23
This is a 5-star review Burmese restaurant for sale in Concord. It is approximately 2,800 sq. ft. with 108 legal seating inside. They have about 6-10 tables set up in the parking lot with canopies for shade a necessity during the summer. It has a high ceiling with a bar area.
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$120,000
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Posting: 283869 | Available | 11/15/23
This restaurant features a type-47 ABC license (valued at $385,000), is located on a main thoroughfare, and has been in business for more than 30 years. Famous for its unique menu, the restaurant has repeatedly won awards over the years, has been featured in multiple publications.
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$425,000
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Posting: 277870 | Available | 1/18/24
This is a Placer County type 47 liquor license for sale at $240,000. It authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises.
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$240,000
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Posting: 286200 | Available | 4/19/24
A complete remodel was done from top to bottom of a long-existing Topless Club in Orange County. The club is housed in a freestanding building with its own parking lot and additional street parking. It looks beautiful after the renovations, with lots of money invested in it.
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 283424 | Available | 4/23/24
Located in historic downtown Santa Barbara, this bar and restaurant stands as a vibrant culinary destination that effortlessly marries tradition with innovation, where delectable dining and signature cocktails meet timeless charm.
Asking Price
$999,000
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Posting: 286125 | Available | 4/14/24
A fantastic free-standing building with plenty of parking is located in the best area, on a busy street, with the same owner for 50 years. All help is run by 40 employees, and it features a full bar. The space is approximately 4500 sq ft and operates 7 days a week.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$152,600
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$840,000
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Posting: 281774 | Available | 11/13/23
This is a restaurant with a hookah cocktail bar, located in the famous NoHo Arts District which is the center of entertainment in LA. It has been established for 18 years, 3 years with the present owner. The building size is 2,100 SF, completely remodeled and upgraded with a modern touch.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 285023 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a sports bar and grill that is equipped with 22 taps on beer tower on a custom made bar and 6 on kegerator = 28 taps. It has an on sale type 41 license for beer & wine. It in is located in a strip center with ample parking. The seating capacity is approximately 80+/-.
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$250,000
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Posting: 285891 | Available | 3/28/24
This is a beautiful restaurant bar & lounge in a popular, affluent area of San Francisco surrounded by numerous eating and drinking establishments. In addition to a large bar and a full kitchen, there is a sizable-heated patio for dining, events, private parties and cozy dates.
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Posting: 283378 | Available | 10/16/23
The William Tell House is heralded as the oldest bar in Marin County. This historic saloon dates back to 1877 and features a 100-year-old mahogany bar. The restaurant has been recently renovated and is well-equipped with a spacious dining room and a large outdoor dining area.
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$250,000
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Posting: 285503 | Available | 3/5/24
Broderick's was purchased in 2022 by successful Broderick's group managing partner, Chris Jarosz. Chris tragically died in a motor accident in 2023, just months after reopening the Davis location following renovations. The business has been closed and is an asset sale only.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$542,772
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Posting: 284100 | Available | 3/4/24
We are thrilled to present a unique opportunity to own a dispensary for sale in the vibrant city of Palm Springs. Nestled in the heart of Southern California, this dispensary offers an unrivaled experience for cannabis enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
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Posting: 285881 | Available | 3/28/24
This is a fantastic location and facility with type one hood, indoor and out door seating, very modern. It was built out new in 2016-17 with over $800K invested. This is a must see for any concept. Fox theater, restaurants, bars, businesses, and residential buildings are all in the surrounding area.
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$168,000
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First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
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.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
