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Posting: 292624 | Available | 6/10/25
Established boba and dessert spot for sale in Milpitas shopping center with plenty of parking. Nicely decorated and clean store. It's a small and cute grab & go spot in a busy shopping center. Approximately 1280 square feet. Lease amount is $8000.00+
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$295,000
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Posting: 290783 | Available | 6/10/25
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale near college town of UC Davis. Located 7 minutes from Downtown Davis. Casual spot offering tea, smoothies, and other beverages, including popular boba options. Approximately 1000 square feet with 16 seating inside and some seating outside patio. Lease amount.
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$150,000
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Posting: 290359 | Available | 6/10/25
Branded boba tea shop for sale in Dublin. Located In the heart of Downtown Dublin, it's conveniently located in the same plaza as Supermarket and is close to many other stores (REl, Sprouts, Target, 99 Ranch, etc.). Lease amount is $7000 all inclusive. Can convert into other boba tea brand.
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$150,000
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Posting: 293114 | Available | 6/9/25
Recently remodeled Boba Tea and Coffee Bar Shop. Can be kept as is or converted to another concept. Seller wants to pursue other business ventures.
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$99,000
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Posting: 291345 | Available | 6/9/25
Boba Milk Tea/ Dessert Business for Sale in a busy plaza and surrounded by apartments. Located on a busy street with excellent visibility. Steady flow of customers throughout the day. Drink Shop, Dessert Shop
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$85,000
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Posting: 286994 | Available | 6/7/25
Cute Boba tea and Poke shop is for sale in Downtown San Rafael. This cool, trendy place features walls decorated with waves, logos, faux plants, and menus. There are just a few tables, but the shop offers lots of Instagram-able photo opportunities. The gross annual income is $300,000.
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$85,000
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Posting: 288484 | Available | 6/7/25
A Korean-inspired snack and boba tea shop is for sale in Watsonville, a city in Santa Cruz County. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with strawberry fields and apple orchards providing a picturesque backdrop
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$70,000
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Posting: 291058 | Available | 6/7/25
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Roseville. Bright boba shop with playful decor offers creative drinks and dim sum combos. The interior is cutely decorated with the cutest rocking horse. Low rent under $1755.00 + $200 CAM. Can convert into another concept. Approximately 1100 sq ft.
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$138,000
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Posting: 292439 | Available | 6/5/25
Boba and Dessert / Can expend to Bagels and Donuts / ASSET SALE / 1500 sq feet / Low Rent $2800 including NNN / 5 years + 5 years Option (lease to be read) 3 years no increases. / Can convert to Pizza Rest / Mexican Rest/ Chinese Fast Food / Sandwiches Loc/ Grease Inceptor/ Patio/ New Price $95K
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Posting: 291022 | Available | 6/10/25
This boba tea shop is ready for a new owner to take over and continue its success or add their own touch to the business. Don't miss this opportunity to own a modern, turn-key boba tea shop in a prime Santa Clara location
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$180,000
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Posting: 290779 | Available | 6/9/25
This is a beautifully designed and very attractive Boba Tea shop with a turnkey condition. It was built up from scratch, no need to go through the hassles of city permits and time delays. The kitchen has a 7'5'' type-2 hood. An ADA restroom. 1114 sf. Rent: 5928+3611 (PG&E, water, garbage, & NNN).
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$125,000
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Posting: 293112 | Available | 6/9/25
***MOTIVATED SELLER*** Great opportunity to take-over this Absentee Operated store with more room for growth with a more hands-on owner-operator.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 293096 | Available | 6/5/25
Boba shop for sale inside a busy mall. Stable income, low overhead, with $7,131 monthly net on $21,000 sales. Great potential to grow with added drinks, desserts, and online marketing.
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$50,000
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Posting: 290447 | Available | 6/4/25
Absentee run, high sales volume boba in Temecula, Riverside county for sale. Located in the center of Temecula city. The Busiest street. Owner works about 4 hours per week. Manager controls the business. Store size:1400sf. Monthly average net sales: $35,959. The trade name is not included for sale.
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$150,000
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Posting: 293014 | Available | 6/3/25
Charming cafe for sale Milpitas shopping center with plenty of parking. Located on a busy road competing with other great eats, Korean restaurants, South Korean bakery.
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$198,000
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Posting: 293011 | Available | 6/3/25
Asset Sale. Great Location of affluent Rio Lindo/West Village. Near High School. Newly remodeled with 8-foot hood. Great for Boba, Coffee, Hot snack & Sandwiches. 1,800 sqft. Rent $5,800 including NNN.
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$85,000
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Posting: 292840 | Available | 6/3/25
Asset sale of a fully built-out dessert and boba shop in a fast-growing Riverside county location. Includes $150K+ in equipment. Perfect for a new concept or operator looking for a turnkey setup.
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$139,000
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Posting: 290982 | Available | 5/29/25
Absentee run Fried chicken and boba tea restaurant for sale in Concord plaza. Once you walk in you are greeted by ordering kiosks. They are known for their wings, boba tea, coffee and tea. Lease amount is $6800+ which covers water, garbage and CAM. Approximately 1500 sq ft with less than 49 seating.
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$150,000
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Posting: 292943 | Available | 5/27/25
Owner Absentee Franchise Boba Tea shop with full kitchen. It was established in 2019. New owner can either keep the same concept or convert into other concepts. Seller claims revenue is $379,993 in 2024.
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$150,000
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Posting: 292931 | Available | 5/27/25
A well-established and fully operational boba tea shop is now available for sale! Located in a high-traffic area with strong footfall, this modern and stylish shop has built a loyal customer base and enjoys consistent revenue. The business comes with all equipment, furnishings, recipes and branding.
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$149,000
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Posting: 292416 | Available | 5/27/25
Boba Shop In Super Market with full Kitchen Equipment Pay roll has $ 9,500 Per Month This Boba shop has in Big Chinese Supper Market. Food corner has many table and chairs. There all employees working Please do not talking workers. Boba Shop In Super Market with full Kitchen Equipment Restaur
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$99,000
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Posting: 292327 | Available | 5/27/25
Absentee Owner This recently opened 5 month boba shop is located in a busy shopping center with high foot traffic. The business is currently absentee-run, with all operations handled by employees. Please do not speak with the staff directly. There is strong potential to grow the business.
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$120,000
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Posting: 291460 | Available | 5/27/25
This Boba shop has in Big Chinese Supper Market. Food corner has many table and chairs. There all employees working Please do not talking workers. If you get more menu, you bring more customers.
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$99,000
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Posting: 290576 | Available | 5/27/25
Semi-Absentee Milk Tea shop is located in a nice area where close to high tech companies and schools. This is individual brand, the new owner can either use the same recipe and menu or use your own.
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$145,000
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Posting: 290409 | Available | 5/27/25
Milk Tea shop was opened in 2023. All equipment is new. It is located in a big shopping plaza in a nice area. It is asset sale without any financials. The new owner can either use the same recipe and menu or they can use their own.
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$75,000
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Posting: 292910 | Available | 5/23/25
A well established and absentee run Boba Tea shop for sale with very low rent $2500 by 1000 sf in Convoy Street San Diego. It sits in a busy shopping center and has ample parking spaces. A good opportunity for turnkey business.
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$150,000
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Posting: 292247 | Available | 5/23/25
A Boba tea store with a fully equipped kitchen is for sale in Los Gatos downtown. It is located on the busiest street in downtown. It is serving boba tea and snacks. It can be converted to different concepts. It has a constant flow of heavy pedestrian. It is 1020 sq.ft. Rent is $5100 including NNN.
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$268,000
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Posting: 291241 | Available | 5/22/25
Boba Tea has taken the food & beverage industry by storm, proving very popular with customers of all ages. This semi-absentee run location is in the fast growing Santa Clarita area. Casual fast, friendly service offers popular fresh options.
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$55,000
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Posting: 290359 | Available | 6/10/25
Branded boba tea shop for sale in Dublin. Located In the heart of Downtown Dublin, it's conveniently located in the same plaza as Supermarket and is close to many other stores (REl, Sprouts, Target, 99 Ranch, etc.). Lease amount is $7000 all inclusive. Can convert into other boba tea brand.
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$150,000
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Posting: 293114 | Available | 6/9/25
Recently remodeled Boba Tea and Coffee Bar Shop. Can be kept as is or converted to another concept. Seller wants to pursue other business ventures.
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$99,000
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Posting: 292439 | Available | 6/5/25
Boba and Dessert / Can expend to Bagels and Donuts / ASSET SALE / 1500 sq feet / Low Rent $2800 including NNN / 5 years + 5 years Option (lease to be read) 3 years no increases. / Can convert to Pizza Rest / Mexican Rest/ Chinese Fast Food / Sandwiches Loc/ Grease Inceptor/ Patio/ New Price $95K
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Posting: 286994 | Available | 6/7/25
Cute Boba tea and Poke shop is for sale in Downtown San Rafael. This cool, trendy place features walls decorated with waves, logos, faux plants, and menus. There are just a few tables, but the shop offers lots of Instagram-able photo opportunities. The gross annual income is $300,000.
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$85,000
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Posting: 290783 | Available | 6/10/25
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale near college town of UC Davis. Located 7 minutes from Downtown Davis. Casual spot offering tea, smoothies, and other beverages, including popular boba options. Approximately 1000 square feet with 16 seating inside and some seating outside patio. Lease amount.
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$150,000
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Posting: 292624 | Available | 6/10/25
Established boba and dessert spot for sale in Milpitas shopping center with plenty of parking. Nicely decorated and clean store. It's a small and cute grab & go spot in a busy shopping center. Approximately 1280 square feet. Lease amount is $8000.00+
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$295,000
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Posting: 288484 | Available | 6/7/25
A Korean-inspired snack and boba tea shop is for sale in Watsonville, a city in Santa Cruz County. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with strawberry fields and apple orchards providing a picturesque backdrop
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$70,000
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Posting: 291345 | Available | 6/9/25
Boba Milk Tea/ Dessert Business for Sale in a busy plaza and surrounded by apartments. Located on a busy street with excellent visibility. Steady flow of customers throughout the day. Drink Shop, Dessert Shop
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$85,000
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Posting: 291058 | Available | 6/7/25
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Roseville. Bright boba shop with playful decor offers creative drinks and dim sum combos. The interior is cutely decorated with the cutest rocking horse. Low rent under $1755.00 + $200 CAM. Can convert into another concept. Approximately 1100 sq ft.
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$138,000
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Posting: 291324 | Available | 3/29/25
One of the busiest and most visible locations in Santa Barbara, this successful boba shop has been operating for over 10 years in the same high-traffic area. Monthly rent $4,200 /mo. Lease renews on 06.01.2025
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$195,000
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Posting: 290576 | Available | 5/27/25
Semi-Absentee Milk Tea shop is located in a nice area where close to high tech companies and schools. This is individual brand, the new owner can either use the same recipe and menu or use your own.
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$145,000
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Posting: 291022 | Available | 6/10/25
This boba tea shop is ready for a new owner to take over and continue its success or add their own touch to the business. Don't miss this opportunity to own a modern, turn-key boba tea shop in a prime Santa Clara location
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$180,000
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Posting: 292743 | Available | 5/13/25
Boba Tea and Yogurt Shop in business district, Upscale MontClair Village Shopping Area, Oakland. The area has so prestigious residential and schools around.
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$150,000
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Posting: 290409 | Available | 5/27/25
Milk Tea shop was opened in 2023. All equipment is new. It is located in a big shopping plaza in a nice area. It is asset sale without any financials. The new owner can either use the same recipe and menu or they can use their own.
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$75,000
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Posting: 292119 | Available | 4/14/25
Step into ownership of a well-known and popular boba tea shop, perfectly set up for success. This business is fully staffed with a dedicated and experienced team, making it an ideal opportunity for someone new to the industry.
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$40,000
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Posting: 290982 | Available | 5/29/25
Absentee run Fried chicken and boba tea restaurant for sale in Concord plaza. Once you walk in you are greeted by ordering kiosks. They are known for their wings, boba tea, coffee and tea. Lease amount is $6800+ which covers water, garbage and CAM. Approximately 1500 sq ft with less than 49 seating.
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$150,000
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Posting: 280743 | Available | 5/16/23
Well-established 100% absentee-run business with so much potential room to increase the current sales volume. Great location !! very high-traffic area.
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$389,000
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Posting: 290979 | Available | 3/7/25
Hong Kong style restaurant for sale in San Francisco outer Richmond. Located in commercial area surrounded by restaurants, cafes, retail shops. This Hong Kong-style cafe blending Chinese and Western dishes in a classic diner setting. 1100 square feet with less than 49 seating.
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$195,000
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Posting: 287375 | Available | 9/2/24
This is an absentee-run boba shop with a kitchen for sale on the north side of the UC Berkeley campus. The shop, approximately 630 sq ft in size, is tucked away at the end of an alley, in front of a patio behind a bunch of other shops.
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$98,000
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Posting: 284803 | Available | 4/14/25
This bustling boba shop, strategically located in a high-traffic strip center in Los Angeles County, offers an exciting business opportunity. The shop serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, a variety of teas, smoothies, frappes, and juices, catering to diverse customer preferences. ...
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$69,000
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Posting: 288155 | Available | 1/26/25
This is an absentee-run branded boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento. Located on shopping center Near Sac city college and UC Davis Cancer Center. The shop is surrounded by branded restaurants, retail and plenty of parking in the area. They are known for its hand-brewed teas
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$198,000
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Posting: 292578 | Available | 5/1/25
Newly built brand name milk tea store in high traffic location in the city of Berkeley. Established and experienced team of supervisors and baristas are in place ready to serve their high quality and freshly made drinks.
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$295,000
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Posting: 290286 | Available | 1/22/25
Thriving coffee & boba shop in a bustling downtown location! $284K gross sales, $106K net, low overhead. Modern decor, loyal customer base, stellar reviews. Turn-key, owner part-time, potential to grow. 5-year lease, prime visibility. Rare opportunity at $299K. Call for details!
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$299,000
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Posting: 290167 | Available | 1/14/25
Discover a lucrative opportunity at Bambu Tea, located at 3700 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This thriving business in Santa Clara is a haven for tea enthusiasts, offering a unique and inviting atmosphere.
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$150,000
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Posting: 289600 | Available | 11/23/24
For sale: Asset-only boba tea shop located in a Newark shopping plaza. The space is approximately 1,000 square feet and includes ample parking. The restroom is shared with the adjacent nail salon. The facility does not have a hood, gas line, or HVAC system.
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$120,000
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Posting: 288441 | Available | 9/13/24
For sale is a 900 sq. ft. boba shop with lots of potential. The seller, wanting to retire after 23 years of operation, is offering the shop, which is open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The business currently does not offer online orders, coffee, or have a computer system in place.
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$69,000
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Posting: 289820 | Available | 12/13/24
This Franchise Boba brand is well recognized by many Boba drinkers in Sacramento Region. Franchise store initiated in late quarter of 2024 during the down cycle economy market. Franchisor decided to offer attract package to franchisee to this locations.
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$100,000
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Posting: 270781 | Available | 12/3/21
Poke Restaurant with Boba. Started from a new build out 4 years ago. Absentee owner wants to see a new progressive owner take over. Bulk Sale of Assets only. Business was established 3 years ago...Pre Covid. Over $200,000 of equipment and Tenant Improvement.
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$79,000
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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.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers 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.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
