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Posting: 285239 | Available | 2/18/24
Discover an extraordinary gastro pub & brewery ideally positioned near a BART station, ensuring easy access for both locals and commuters. Tucked along a vibrant thoroughfare, this establishment boasts a coveted location teeming with potential. Step inside to an inviting ambiance.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 280396 | Available | 2/18/24
For sale is this popular historic (circa 1859) boutique hotel, restaurant & bar with patio dining and including the owner's entirely separate detached 2-bedroom apartment. This is a hotel & restaurant business and a home all in one. The lot size is over 11,500 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
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Posting: 285228 | Available | 2/17/24
A vibrant gastropub located in the heart of downtown San Jose, offering a hip and fun atmosphere. This dynamic establishment is known for its lively ambiance, and easy and delicious food that can be enjoyed with a tasty adult beverage.
Asking Price
$165,000
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$435,557
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$1,358,167
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Posting: 285176 | Available | 2/15/24
This greater Brea area restaurant and lounge seamlessly blends 2 extraordinarily popular cuisine into a single fusion experience. The venue, which is comprised of a restaurant, and an entirely separate bar operation each with its own kitchen despite operating under a type 47 liquor license.
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$1,300,000
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Posting: 283503 | In Escrow | 2/15/24
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
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$398,000
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Posting: 285128 | Available | 2/13/24
Established in 2010 is a bar with 9,216 sq ft of ground floor including a Mezzanine hosting 19 pool tables, a full bar and a 2nd floor dispense bar and 3,000 which is excellent for private events. All equipment is fully owned, no rents or leases. It has expensive pool tables, TV's, bar & kitchen.
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$495,000
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Posting: 285094 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a turnkey wine bar and bottle shop business for Sale! Situated in a prime location adjacent to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village, this unique establishment has been serving patrons since July 2022. Nestled within a bustling shopping center alongside renowned brands.
Asking Price
$139,000
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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: 283595 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a bar and grill with a 47 license. It is a casual, friendly spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Semi-absentee-run and established 30 years ago. There are 3 full-time employees and 8 part-time. The owner does not work at the bar and grill. It is located in a downtown main street.
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$660,000
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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.
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$349,000
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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: 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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$1
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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.
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$695,000
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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: 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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$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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$44,263
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$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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$530,000
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Posting: 253164 | In Escrow | 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.
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$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: 283295 | Available | 5/19/24
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: 286238 | Available | 5/23/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
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$199,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/18/24
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.
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$399,999
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Posting: 286242 | Available | 4/23/24
ART Business Brokers are pleased to introduce this fully renovated Bar/Restaurant in the Heart of Los Angeles K-town. The seller spent $1.7 million to renovate this 3,800 square foot gorgeous Bar/Restaurant. This opportunity comes with a full kitchen, staff (19 employees, and type 47 liquor license.
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$1,150,000
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Posting: 285602 | Available | 4/11/24
This is a great-looking restaurant right next to the 2 most popular sports attractions of Southern California [Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center] and many office buildings and housing developments within the Platinum Triangle District. It is a turnkey restaurant with a beer & wine license.
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$85,000
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Posting: 283503 | In Escrow | 2/15/24
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
Asking Price
$398,000
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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: 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: 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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$2,440,000
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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.
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$420,000
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Posting: 278647 | Available | 1/30/23
ABC Type 47 License for Sale in Riverside County. This restaurant was Voted 'Best Pizza in the Desert' Award 4 years running by 'Open Table' The Sellers had owned it since 2016 but now have closed the business and wish to sell just their ABC type 47 hard liquor license.
Asking Price
$100,000
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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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$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.
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$795,000
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Posting: 285094 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a turnkey wine bar and bottle shop business for Sale! Situated in a prime location adjacent to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village, this unique establishment has been serving patrons since July 2022. Nestled within a bustling shopping center alongside renowned brands.
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$139,000
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Posting: 286646 | Available | 5/20/24
This opportunity is perfect for a professional operator who can take advantage of a restaurant and bar in the center of San Francisco. San Francisco has a stellar reputation of excellent cuisines which locals, tourist and business community embrace and support.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$152,600
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$840,000
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Posting: 281774 | Available | 5/10/24
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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$480,000
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Posting: 283273 | Available | 12/22/23
For sale is a Mexican grill & cocktail bar un Laguna Hills with annual sales of over $2.2 million. The business hours are from 3 pm-9 pm, so it is open only 6 hours a day. Sunday business hours are from 10-2PM (4 hours) only. The business open 5 and 1/2days a week. Closed on Mondays.
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 278477 | Available | 4/9/24
A solid reputation with a consistent year-round revenue stream from a diverse customer base. 87-seat indoor dining with elevated patio seating for a further 38 makes this premier, full-service restaurant a much sought-after Hollywood location. Additionally, the online presence has grown.
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$1,195,000
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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.
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$299,000
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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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Posting: 286348 | Available | 4/30/24
An established wine and cheese business, renowned for its exquisite selection and loyal clientele, is now available for acquisition. The business was able to build a strong customer base and reputation through the pandemic. This opportunity presents a turnkey operation with growth potential.
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$100,000
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Posting: 278835 | Available | 2/2/23
This Norwalk adjacent bar and restaurant with live entertainment and sidewalk seating boasts a loyal following due to its unique concept that helps to promote a stable patronage base, its live music and special event entertainment calendar, craft beer offering, and chef-driven menu offerings.
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$599,000
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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.
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$129,000
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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: 286051 | Available | 4/8/24
A long-established cocktail bar is located in a nice area with low rent with a 10-year lease. It has an outside patio, seller has spent $100,000 in capital improvements to improve the business. It is a 2-story facility with 2 pool tables so it is very spacious! Seller financing available.
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$675,000
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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.
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$485,000
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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.
Asking Price
$240,000
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$314,812
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Posting: 280396 | Available | 2/18/24
For sale is this popular historic (circa 1859) boutique hotel, restaurant & bar with patio dining and including the owner's entirely separate detached 2-bedroom apartment. This is a hotel & restaurant business and a home all in one. The lot size is over 11,500 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
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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.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
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!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
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.
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.
