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Posting: 285264 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a beautiful, newly built-out, 2nd generation bar with a Type 47 liquor license and full kitchen in Old Oakland! The tenant is to take over an existing lease. This is a great opportunity to purchase a gorgeous new deco-style bar in Old Oakland District.
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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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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.
Asking Price
$168,000
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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: 285887 | Available | 3/28/24
There is a great restaurant for sale in the greater Palm Springs area. This restaurant is located in a prime location, close to many attractions in the area. It is known for its excellent food, impeccable service, and inviting ambiance. The restaurant features a spacious dining area.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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Posting: 285877 | Available | 3/28/24
Whipper Snapper - Located in downtown San Rafael, this location enjoys prime visibility and foot traffic. With many popular neighbors, this section of town is a favorite among locals and visitors. The space features a unique outdoor patio and a large dining room with a bar, and streetside parklet.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 285873 | Available | 3/27/24
This extremely well-known and well established bar/club in Chula Vista has been a staple of the community for years, bringing in huge crowds of locals and tourists on a nightly basis. Right on one of the busiest corners in Chula Vista with abundant signage. It has a Type 48 liquor license.
Asking Price
$525,000
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Posting: 285859 | Available | 3/26/24
Award-winning Mexican restaurant in Coastal Long Beach with a large patio and great rent of under $10k a month. The space is 1,700 sf plus a patio of 1,200 sf with a full liquor license valued at over $120k. Take advantage of this opportunity to own your business at such a value and a quick ROI.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$216,000
Revenue
$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.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 285840 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a globally inspired, locally sourced restaurant serving hand-crafted food in a well-appointed dining area and bar. This popular restaurant is ideally located at minute's drive from Hwy-101, 1, and world-famous Pismo Beach.
Asking Price
$649,000
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Posting: 283641 | Available | 3/23/24
Located in a major shopping center in North San Diego City (92127) is an Italian cuisine restaurant with a full cocktail bar (type 47 license). It consists of 4,500 sf and seats 160 inside. 1,100 sf is covered and the heated patio seats 80, ideal for private parties and special events.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$480,000
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$1,900,000
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Posting: 285811 | Available | 3/23/24
This bar and grill (with entertainment) is well-known and is the favorite place to eat and have a cocktail or two for many local residence and workers around the area. It is located on a large center with plenty of parking. They have a full kitchen with well maintained equipment.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
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Posting: 284132 | Available | 3/22/24
This very attractive Italian restaurant offers a striking interior and boasts 4,518 sq.ft. It is located in a charming foothill village area, in the San Gabriel Valley, surrounded by restaurants and shops. Which makes for a very walkable area and city center.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$160,435
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$1,232,233
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Posting: 283656 | Available | 3/22/24
Extremely attractive Mexican family restaurant with full liquor and a community favorite for over 40 years! Offering an incredible lease through 2042, with only 2% annual increases every five years. An expansive remodel was completed in 2022 with new equipment, flooring, new lighting & much more!
Asking Price
$375,000
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Posting: 284519 | Available | 3/22/24
This charming, well-established pub presents an ideal opportunity for a brewery aiming to broaden its reach or a culinary artist seeking a starter kitchen. Alternatively, it's an established start for your own entrepreneurial vision. The Placerville Public House has a loyal following.
Asking Price
$475,000
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$636,013
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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
$124,000
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$739,354
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Posting: 285726 | Available | 3/20/24
This well designed restaurant and bar is located in a very desirable city in Southern Marin County. There is a separate bar area and two dining room areas and an outdoor parklet seating area which seats 40. The second dining room can also be used as a banquet area. The profit is strong at $124,000.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 285076 | Available | 3/19/24
Profitable restaurant in prime location in Eastlake. This 4,700 SF restaurant is beautifully designed with a large indoor dining area, a full bar, and a partially covered outdoor dining area. They have a standout end-cap with ample parking and excellent co-tenants in a well-known center.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$267,000
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$1,660,000
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Posting: 283810 | Available | 3/18/24
This is the best bar in San Jose! This great bar has been around for more than 50 years. This is a great location with one of the only entertainment licenses in the area. This establishment exclusively focuses on beverages and does not offer food service.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 285687 | Available | 3/17/24
For sale is a famous brewhouse in Folsom. This busy casual restaurant is fully equipped to support an extensive menu. They have a great outdoor dining area for 120 people. It is open 11am - 9pm, 7 days a week. It has great parking.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$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: 268306 | Available | 3/17/24
This is an established high-volume restaurant/bar for sale in Berkeley near the hill. This restaurant has served the Berkeley/East Bay community since 1996 with great Yelp reviews. They have rustic decor with an open kitchen concept. It is approximately 2,800 sq ft.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 275294 | Available | 3/14/24
This is a neat clean beer bar on a very busy corner on a main street. The bar sells soju. It has great visibility with a lot & street parking in this high-density location close to the water & shipyards. They have multiple TVs for sports & entertainment, as well as a great sound system.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 284027 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a well-established bar/nightclub at a greatly located venue and is well-maintained. It is in one of the best neighborhoods in San Francisco. The space is approximately 3,000 sq ft. There are two bars with an excellent atmosphere. They have a great sound system. MUST SEE!!
Asking Price
$398,000
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$354,000
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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: 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.
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575,000+ Inv
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Posting: 284888 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a neighborhood bar in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. It comes with a Type 48 liquor license. This is a great opportunity. The asking price is $280,000. A new lease is available. Must see!
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/14/24
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!
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$2,900,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 4/18/24
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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Posting: 284285 | Available | 2/8/24
This is an extraordinarily well-maintained restaurant space with two fully equipped kitchens including one with an open-concept layout. With plenty of goodwill, architectural charm and high visibility this space is versatile and well-suited for a variety of restaurant and bar concepts to thrive.
Asking Price
$349,000
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$110,000
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$1,100,000
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Posting: 285945 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is a fantastic Mexican Bar Grill with a 47 Hard Liquor License. It is 100% absentee run and offers a family atmosphere for parties and catering, as well as functioning as a sports bar with delicious food. The establishment boasts 2,900 square feet of dining and kitchen space.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$2,045,000
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Posting: 283850 | Available | 4/2/24
O'Caines Irish Pub, currently for sale, is situated in the heart of beautiful Rancho Mirage, California making it an ideal location for potential buyers. The pub is located in a bustling center that is anchored by Gelson's Market, a well-known upscale market in the area.
Asking Price
$1,990,000
Cash flow
$23,234
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$561,616
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Posting: 284154 | Available | 12/4/23
This style restaurant and bar offers a buyer an unbelievable location and at an attractive lease rate from which to launch their own concept, or to build upon its already proven concept.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 278429 | In Escrow | 8/30/23
This is a great opportunity to purchase a fixturized restaurant in desirable Bressi Ranch. This is a highly rated 4.5-star restaurant averaging $90,000 a month in sales. It is equipped with a large walk-in cooler, beer cooler, and full bar with 14 taps. It is in a highly trafficked neighborhood.
Asking Price
$395,000
Bldg Size
4,825 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 283073 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a bar space with a type 47 liquor license and a 3-unit apartment upstairs building for sale (mixed-use building). This building is located in a busy commercial and residential area and near freeways 101 and 280. Bar space can be rented out at $5,000 (old and needs to be remodeled).
Asking Price
$1,999,999
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$960,000
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Posting: 285563 | Available | 3/7/24
For sale is a high-quality bar with Hard Liquor 47 and a ramen restaurant that is located in the heart of the town. There is no competition around. It can be extended as a bar or converted into a nightclub or Vietnamese noodles or other concepts of food. The restaurant has a good reputation.
Asking Price
$248,000
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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.
Asking Price
$1,299,000
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Posting: 281654 | Available | 10/30/23
This is a rare real estate and business opportunity in the popular tourist town of Guerneville within Sonoma County is now for sale. The nearly half acre lot is over 20,000 sq ft. and includes a separate parking lot with electricity. The ~10,000 sq ft. building has two levels.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$185,227
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$911,725
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Posting: 277434 | Available | 4/3/23
This profitable, well-established juice bar and cafe is located in a busy shopping center in a high-earning demographic in SF Bay Area City. This is a turn-key opportunity with all of the equipment in place. The space is vibrant and bright with a beachy feel that draws you in.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 283424 | Available | 10/17/23
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: 283248 | Available | 10/7/23
For sale is an existing restaurant in like-NEW condition ready for an experienced operator to use the same or a new concept. There is a large kitchen with two (2) Type 1 hoods (open flame), a walk-in freezer, grease-trap (50 gal), multiple stoves, cooktops, etc.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
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$360,000
Posting: 285177 | Available | 3/30/24
A Mediterranean salad, sandwich, and cocktail bar located near Acadia, is currently available for sale. This business presents a rare opportunity, boasting Hard Liquor licenses #47 and #51. It operates under absentee ownership. This is an easy operation. The store size is 2,500 sq ft.
Asking Price
$948,000
Cash flow
$300,000
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$3,165,910
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Posting: 278482 | Available | 9/28/23
For sale is a bar and restaurant open for lunch and dinner: indoor and outdoor patio dining, featuring hand-crafted and California comfort food. The creative and seasonal food menu are filled with farm-fresh items prepared daily from scratch. It was established in 2014.
Asking Price
$795,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 278934 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a well-established Korean-style pub with a beer and wine license that's located in Fullerton, California.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,417,423
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$300,000
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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$1,101,883
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Posting: 285415 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a long standing proper pub established in 2002, this iconic pub has been a fixture of the vibrant San Francisco Financial District community for decades. Boasting a prime location amidst the bustling business district, it has become the favored destination for discerning professionals.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$1,435,000
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Posting: 283905 | Available | 1/3/24
Located in the city of East Los Angeles and oozing with character, this great-looking restaurant and bar established in 2014 has a coveted ABC Type 47 hard liquor license, (current value at $140,000). It currently operates a gastro-pub serving lunch and dinner.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$724,992
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Posting: 283114 | Available | 4/4/24
For sale is a bar with a type 48 license. It has been open for 32 years. It is a very nice pub located in upscale area. The large bar is serving the best selection of Scotch, Whiskey, Wines, Vodkas and Beer. It is a very relaxed environment with easy friendly clientele. They do not serve food.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 284027 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a well-established bar/nightclub at a greatly located venue and is well-maintained. It is in one of the best neighborhoods in San Francisco. The space is approximately 3,000 sq ft. There are two bars with an excellent atmosphere. They have a great sound system. MUST SEE!!
Asking Price
$398,000
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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
Cash flow
$120,000
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$1,000,000
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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%.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$15,866
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$310,426
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Posting: 278358 | Available | 11/20/23
For sale is a cool, popular downtown Eugene bar and grill with great bartenders, strong cocktails, bar food, and games. It is in a welcoming, PNW-style environment in the center of town. It is walking distance to all hotels and public venues makes this location ideal for attracting local regulars.
Asking Price
$129,000
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$809,262
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Posting: 285840 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a globally inspired, locally sourced restaurant serving hand-crafted food in a well-appointed dining area and bar. This popular restaurant is ideally located at minute's drive from Hwy-101, 1, and world-famous Pismo Beach.
Asking Price
$649,000
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$1,716,000
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Posting: 286180 | Available | 4/18/24
This restaurant is known for serving a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine and offer a full bar with a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas, and other cocktails. The restaurant has a casual and lively atmosphere, with colorful decor and friendly service. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
Asking Price
$699,000
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Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
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!
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.
