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Posting ID: 265996
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Posting: 281712 | Available | 7/19/23
P&C & Benefits Los Angeles County, LA#120660. Independent Movable Agency/Book In Business For Over 20 Years. Focused On P&C & Benefits. 55% P&C 45% Benefits (Mostly Individual Health) Paperless.
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Posting: 286324 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Bend, Oregon. This agency has approximately $3.4 Million including brokered book Million in earned premium with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$899,000
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Posting: 278337 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 281035 | Available | 4/11/24
This is one of the best agencies in the SWFL area and located in one of the highest growth areas of the country Naples, FL This book of business is priced to sale and comprised of approximately $6 million in Preferred Auto/Property premium and approximately $6 million in Brokered Property premium.
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$4,100,000
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Posting: 280401 | Available | 10/3/23
For sale is a long-established (30+ years) Allstate agency, with 21 in the same location in Downtown Franklin, VA on the busiest street in town. The book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$637,000
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Posting: 278583 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is a well-established 13-year agency, in beautiful Fairfield County, CT; only minutes from the beach, nestled between Bridgeport and New Haven. It has a good retention rate and losses. It is located in a very active community shopping area. It is well-managed, seasoned staff to transition.
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$553,000
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Posting: 278741 | Available | 7/27/23
Allstate Insurance Agency in beautiful downtown McDonough, Georgia, in business since 2008 - 14 years.
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$425,000
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Posting: 278704 | Available | 7/27/23
This is a family-run Allstate agency located within a great community in the Louisville area. This $3.3M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$650,000
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Posting: 283462 | Available | 10/20/23
The established agency is located in a well-founded area in Concord, NH. This $5.1M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services. Great potential to increase revenues.
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 284354 | Available | 12/19/23
This is a great opportunity to own your own Allstate Insurance Agency. The retention rate is 86.85% The premium growth was 18% so far this year and loss ratio is a profitable 54%. If you are looking for an opportunity in a growing business with unlimited potential, please contact us.
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$950,000
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Posting: 278680 | Available | 7/27/23
Established a 30-year-old turnkey agency located in Orlando, Florida. The area is primed for great growth opportunities. This $3.7M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with the ability for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$795,000
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Posting: 283649 | Available | 11/1/23
For sale is a well-established pro-tier Allstate agency, with 4 years in the same location. It is located just off a main road in Columbia, SC; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$297,000
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Posting: 278684 | Available | 8/1/23
This established, turnkey, 15+ year Allstate Agency is located in the Bronx/Manhattan area of New York. This $4.5M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services.
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$1,275,000
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Posting: 278707 | Available | 8/1/23
This established agency is located in Rogers, in the heart of the beautiful Ozarks and one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-selli as well as life/financial services.
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$712,500
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Posting: 278695 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the Columbia, SC area. This well-established agency has approximately $3.45 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and other services.
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$949,000
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Posting: 278700 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an awesome opportunity for the entrepreneur who wants to grow with the Enhance Commissions Agreement. This is one of the few agencies that have an ECP agreement. It has great potential to increase revenues. The owner is motivated to sell.
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$106,355
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/12/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$511,450
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/12/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
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$680,000
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Posting: 278710 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-established $5.8M+ 28-year agency with 22 yrs in this same location! Located in growing Mebane, NC (between the city centers of Raleigh and Greensboro). The agency is process-driven and will be seamless in the transition for the next owner.
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$1,160,000
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Posting: 279389 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-established $3.7M Elite Allstate agency with over 12 years in the same location. This is a turnkey agency in Historic Charleston, SC! The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with great retention and excellent opportunity for growth.
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$989,000
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Posting: 278685 | Available | 7/27/23
This is an established agency located in the expanding five-mile area of Northside Spokane, WA. The office is extremely well-maintained and has excellent signage and visibility. The agency consists of preferred auto and homeowner customers with high retention and a loyal customer base.
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$598,000
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Posting: 278696 | Available | 7/27/23
Established Allstate Agency located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. In business ten years. Seller financing is available.
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$167,028
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$507,000
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$642,000
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Posting: 281085 | Available | 6/6/23
This established, diversified independent agency, appointed by top P&C, Standard and Non-Standard, Auto, Health, and Home Carriers, is offering its Agency or Book of Business. Of the 2700 policies, the P&C distribution is approximately Homeowners -25%, Auto -70%, Commercial -5%, and Healthcare.
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$3,100,000
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Posting: 280659 | Available | 5/11/23
The only Allstate in Haughton; this 27-year, well-established $3.3M agency is located 20 mins East of Shreveport. This turnkey agency is highly regarded in the community and consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales.
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$811,000
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Posting: 280525 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase a large agency in Fort Lauderdale. $4,800,000 of Allstate Premium the remaining is Brokered Property. They have an 86% retention rate and crossline sale potential. If you are an aggressive individual, this is the agency you are looking to purchase.
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$1,250,000
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Posting: 278699 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-managed, turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston-Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales.
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 278708 | Available | 7/27/23
This is one of the few Allstate-enhanced compensation agencies available in this area. Allstate has been in this location for 20 years. Retention at 85.60% is very high for an ECP agency and has a very profitable loss ratio of 45.69%.
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$320,000
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Posting: 278679 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established, $1.5 million ECP agency in dynamic and growing St. Peters, MO, just outside of St. Louis. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales, as well as life/financial services.
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$249,000
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$50,000
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$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
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$154,900
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
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$249,000
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$46,623
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$381,554
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Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a rare full-service salon in the heart of a bustling neighborhood an inviting full-service salon located in a prime area close to multiple apartment buildings and hotels, in a historic location. Offering a range of luxurious services including haircuts, balayage, highlights, nails, etc.
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$89,000
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/14/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
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$130,000
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$131,973
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$276,507
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Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/18/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/12/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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$74,842
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$142,544
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Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/15/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
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$196,800
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$480,000
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$520,000
Posting: 286461 | Available | 5/14/24
GB Laundry Brokers is currently offering a spacious laundromat spanning 4,063 sq ft in Sacramento CA. The laundromat is on a very busy street with ample parking, and a loyal customer base. This location has a lot of potential for growth with the right operator.
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$1,300,000
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$170,000
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$470,000
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Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/16/24
This is a successfully established dry-cleaning business for sale in Alameda County, CA. The business was established more than 35 years. It has a great reputation and it's next to Safeway, so it has very steady foot traffic. The motivated sellers are looking to retire.
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$530,000
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$180,000
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$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/12/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
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$200,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/12/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
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$2,600,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/16/24
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.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/15/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
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$49,500
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$200,524
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$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
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$285,000
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Posting: 286567 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is an upscale full-service modern hair salon with in the heart of Downtown Alhambra. This salon has 10 stations and 3 shampoo bowls. The salon offers precision haircuts, custom coloring, re-texturizing straight and curly hair, and updos. Individual room for lash extensions, massage& waxing
Asking Price
$65,000
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$127,008
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$1,617,809
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Posting: 283543 | Available | 5/18/24
Founded in 1960, this company has completed wide-ranging residential projects from full bathroom and kitchen remodels to constructing a basement under an existing home. The company runs with a long-term crew and a designer who also serves as the office manager.
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$300,000
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$351,239
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Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/14/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$336,271
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$603,248
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/16/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$749,000
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$52,612
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$268,777
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Posting: 283393 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is a boutique facial spa located in Contra Costa County. Centrally located in town and a staple of the community, the spa is renowned for its service & dedication to customer care. Owners are looking to retire & pass the baton to an owner who will put as much dedication into the business.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$2,853
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$127,532
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Posting: 283433 | Available | 5/18/24
This wellness store is derived from the owner's dedication and passion for supplements and CBD. He has a well-researched, deep understanding of the health benefits of natural remedies which has led to products that help support and maintain the body's overall health. With a variety of products.
Asking Price
$110,000
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$249,243
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$413,345
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Posting: 286455 | Available | 5/15/24
Civil engineering firms or individuals with PEs who are looking to establish their own firm will find this rare opportunity very attractive. It offers the chance to acquire an established, profitable civil engineering firm with a stellar portfolio of completed projects.
Asking Price
$669,000
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
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Posting: 284106 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a well-established business located in a busy shopping complex and has been open for 30 years, full-service dry-cleaning and professional alternation. They have an excellent alteration business. The seller claims gross income for 2023 will be close to $300,000.
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$200,000
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Posting: 285773 | Available | 5/14/24
This hospice (first license only) is located in Long Beach, CA, away from the saturated valley. It is ready to call for the final survey, read for the 'ready letter'. It has an amazing office space with three private rooms and incredibly low rent! It has a secure office building complex.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$82,216
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$731,213
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Posting: 283846 | Available | 5/18/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
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$150,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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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.
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Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
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.
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!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
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.
