Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$349,000
Posting: 287878 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Bakery and Cafe is a California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 7 years under current ownership. Located in an extremely popular tourist location in Northern California, in the downtown central district.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$53,771
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/16/25
Unlock the door to your dream of business ownership with a thriving Deli/Cafe business nestled in San Anselmo. Beyond its quaint facade lies a bustling hub where every cup of coffee tells a story and each dish served is made with fresh local ingredients.
Asking Price
$74,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 5/16/25
Established breakfast and brunch restaurant, operating for 28 years, is now for sale in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. It is located just minutes away from Washington High School, a movie theater, cafes, and various Asian restaurants
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
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Posting: 290640 | Available | 5/15/25
Price Reduced!! Asset sale for a Restaurant/Cafe, Full Kitchen with a #41 license is available for $95,000! Located in a busy area of Hillcrest, this business is still open; however, the name and recipes are not included. The current business will be closed and ready for a new concept. 1,600sq.ft.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
Down
$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/15/25
Eats & Treats Cafe is a dedicated gluten-free eatery serving up just darn good food, serious BBQ and amazing baked goods from its on-premise bakery in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A destination restaurant for much more than the gluten-free market, its food is made from scratch.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 292851 | Available | 5/20/25
Well-known Brunch Restaurant in great location. Full kitchen & perfect size for family operate
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 289282 | Available | 5/19/25
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant in downtown. The size of the restaurant is 3,000, and the rent is $11,000. Open kitchen and absentee owner. Monthly sale is $100,000, and net profit is $15,000 per month. It's not a franchise.
Asking Price
$535,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$500,000
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$275,000
Posting: 291111 | Available | 5/19/25
Great Location in the center of Koreatown of Buena Park/Fullerton area. Its rent is about $5,900. It serves coffee, soft drinks and Korean snacks.
Asking Price
$275,000
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Revenue
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$75,000
Posting: 290101 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an asset sale located in a prime location on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown. The space is 950 square feet, with a rental cost of $4,000 per month, including utilities. It is ideal for serving coffee, drinks, or desserts. Please note, there is no hood installed in the space.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$75,000
Posting: 290591 | Available | 5/18/25
Great Location on Wilshire in Koreatown. Its size is about 1,200 sqft with 10 ft long hood. Great for brunch to-go & catering joint. Its rent is only $5,000 including utilities.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$374,663
Revenue
$2,187,968
Down
$10
Posting: 291192 | Available | 5/18/25
Thriving Artisanal Bakery & Cafe in the San Gabriel Valley- This is a well-established, full-service bakery and cafe that has been a beloved community staple since 2013. Complete with high volume, high income and a fantastic lease. SBA approved for financing for a well-qualified operator.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$228,490
Down
$140,000
Posting: 292426 | Available | 5/15/25
If you ever wanted to own your own Quick Serve Popular Cafe, this may be for you. Long Established 5-Day Cafe with short hours located in San Francisco. Their Amazing turkey sandwiches, delicious bagel sandwiches and Espresso Coffee drinks have created many Loyal Happy Customers.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$147,248
Revenue
$639,781
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Posting: 289644 | Available | 5/13/25
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind Modern European Cafe in two top LA locations!
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,008,000
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Posting: 292744 | Available | 5/13/25
This bagel store is awesome and this bagel is the best place ever for people who are on the go and on the hunt for breakfast and lunch and if you are on the hunt for the tastiest bagel breakfast ,no further than this bagel place.
Asking Price
$920,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$70,000
Posting: 290179 | Available | 5/12/25
Asset Sale. This is an urgent sale of American Brunch Cafe located in the affluent community of Rancho Cucamonga. The current monthly sales is about 35,000 with absentee owner. It size is about 1,250 sqft plus spacious enclosed patio. The rent is $9,500, which includes NNN.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$241,544
Revenue
$1,878,082
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Posting: 288946 | Available | 5/9/25
Boise area - Ideally located on a high-traffic corner in the heart of town, this business sits in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. For those looking to expand, additional territory in the area may be available for further growth within the brand.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 288450 | Available | 5/9/25
A thriving organic restaurant cafe located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, California. This establishment stands out in the market by offering a diverse menu focusing on health-conscious choices, including organic juices, fresh salads, and delicious sandwiches.
Asking Price
$149,900
Cash flow
$176,008
Revenue
$1,162,462
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Posting: 286602 | Available | 5/8/25
This terrific corner location benefits from good foot traffic and dedicated parking. Comprehensive training will be provided by the Franchisor. Fatburger is a quick casual, take-out & sit down hamburger chain founded in 1952. It features freshly prepared, cooked to order food.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 292684 | Available | 5/8/25
West Los Angeles signature location. 500 sq. ft. kiosk with all equipment ready for any kind of food, including grill and hood, sandwich grill, Korean food, teriyaki roll, coffee, and snacks. Low rent with a 10-year long lease.
Asking Price
$54,900
Cash flow
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Revenue
45,000/Monthly
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Posting: 290152 | Available | 5/7/25
For sale is a petite, well-established coffee and tea business with significant potential to increase sales. Currently, the business has not implemented any promotions, marketing, or delivery services through platforms like DoorDash, Uber, or other delivery companies. ( less than a year )
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 292644 | Available | 5/6/25
Great opportunity to purchase a beautiful restaurant in Santa Rosa, with + $200K profits. This well-priced restaurant will not last long on the market. Plenty of opportunity for a motivated buyer for increased revenues. Contact Jeff Sacher, Santa Rosa Business & Commercial for more information.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$576,000
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Posting: 291056 | Available | 5/6/25
Absentee owner. This is a superfood cafe located in Santa Clara, CA. Established in 2017, within the high end shopping center, this cafe specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, salads, wraps, grain bowls, toasts, and panini.
Asking Price
$199,000
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N/A
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Posting: 280188 | Available | 5/5/25
This is a cafe for asset sale. The price is for a quick sale. There is no competition around. This cafe is located between 15th and 16th Street and has lots of offices in an industrial area (some apartments are there). The seller spent over $150,000 to remodel and change equipment. It is up to code.
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
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$240,000
Posting: 261025 | Available | 5/5/25
This is an absentee-run coffee shop at an excellent corner location. They have a stable income and it is near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach. The absentee owner works 5-12 hours per week. 4+5 year long-term lease. They've had the current owner for 6 years. It is an easy operation. Rare opportunity.
Asking Price
$590,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$500,000
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$275,000
Posting: 285174 | Available | 5/5/25
For sale is an absentee-run brunch restaurant. A cafe, breakfast, and brunch establishment offering waffles, along with a beer and wine license, located in Monrovia downtown for sale. Operating six days a week, with Mondays closed, the business operates for only 6 hours daily from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$15,000
Revenue
$382,981
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Posting: 292567 | Available | 5/1/25
An elegantly decorated and modern shop specializing in handcrafted milk teas/coffee and freshly made mochi donuts. The store offers a wide range of flavorful bubble tea to fruity green tea blends paired perfectly with their delicious mochi donuts, available in unique and rotating flavors.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$359,000
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Posting: 291287 | Available | 5/1/25
Charming Take-Out Cafe & Coffee Shop, Perfect for Sandwiches, Salads, Coffee, Tea, Bakery & Beverages. Well-Equipped for Food Production & Catering. With 1,000 sq. ft. this inviting shop features a retail retail area with ready-to-go items, along with a beverage and bakery counter. $3,760 Rent.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$610,000
Down
$209,000
Posting: 285748 | Available | 4/30/25
PRICE DROP! $50,000 If you are looking for your first coffee shop, look no further. Modern and beautiful. Opened in 2019, it is located in one of the fast-growing area of downtown San Diego. Three hotels are within walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi & outside table and stools.
Asking Price
$209,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 5/16/25
Established breakfast and brunch restaurant, operating for 28 years, is now for sale in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. It is located just minutes away from Washington High School, a movie theater, cafes, and various Asian restaurants
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$53,771
Down
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/16/25
Unlock the door to your dream of business ownership with a thriving Deli/Cafe business nestled in San Anselmo. Beyond its quaint facade lies a bustling hub where every cup of coffee tells a story and each dish served is made with fresh local ingredients.
Asking Price
$74,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 287878 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Bakery and Cafe is a California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 7 years under current ownership. Located in an extremely popular tourist location in Northern California, in the downtown central district.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
Down
$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/15/25
Eats & Treats Cafe is a dedicated gluten-free eatery serving up just darn good food, serious BBQ and amazing baked goods from its on-premise bakery in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A destination restaurant for much more than the gluten-free market, its food is made from scratch.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290640 | Available | 5/15/25
Price Reduced!! Asset sale for a Restaurant/Cafe, Full Kitchen with a #41 license is available for $95,000! Located in a busy area of Hillcrest, this business is still open; however, the name and recipes are not included. The current business will be closed and ready for a new concept. 1,600sq.ft.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,008,000
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Posting: 292744 | Available | 5/13/25
This bagel store is awesome and this bagel is the best place ever for people who are on the go and on the hunt for breakfast and lunch and if you are on the hunt for the tastiest bagel breakfast ,no further than this bagel place.
Asking Price
$920,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$872,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 11/3/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present a highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurant, nestled in prime location, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$430,000
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Posting: 291058 | Available | 3/12/25
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.
Asking Price
$138,000
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Posting: 276670 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a popular and well established cafe serving breakfast and lunch just off of Union Square. They have a Type 41 beer and wine license. Kitchen has a type 1 hood and walk-in cooler. The area gets tons of foot traffic. It is 1,700 square feet with a great lease.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$162,013
Revenue
$11,718,576
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Posting: 280405 | Available | 4/22/25
Beautiful kitchen! Great central La Quinta location
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$500,000
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$275,000
Posting: 285174 | Available | 5/5/25
For sale is an absentee-run brunch restaurant. A cafe, breakfast, and brunch establishment offering waffles, along with a beer and wine license, located in Monrovia downtown for sale. Operating six days a week, with Mondays closed, the business operates for only 6 hours daily from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$218,469
Revenue
$723,922
Down
$15
Posting: 287593 | Available | 4/9/25
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a well-established dessert franchise cafe located in the heart of West Los Angeles with tobacco permit for hookah. The cafe serves various delectable desserts, including crepes, waffles, cookies, cakes, ice cream, dipped fruits, shakes, coffees, and teas.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
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$110,000
Posting: 289319 | Available | 3/3/25
Location, location! For sale is a coffee and boba shop, offered as is, located in a prime area at the intersection of Wilshire and Wilton. This shop is surrounded by private schools, houses, and condos, making it an ideal location. New coffee espresso machine and new equipments.
Asking Price
$110,000
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Posting: 290839 | Available | 2/26/25
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.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,800,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 3/11/25
This Fair Trade certified and certified Organic coffee wholesale roaster business is generating $1,800,000 a year in revenue. It delivers to 300 + restaurants and cafes in the Bay Area. The name, menu, recipe, trademark, website, and logo are included in the sale.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 290770 | Available | 2/24/25
For sale is a bakery and cafe with a half-absentee owner. It is well-established, recently remodeled, and looks nice. The food cost is 20%.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$297,065
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Posting: 289088 | Available | 10/23/24
Do not miss this opportunity to own an established coffee shop. Located close to a prominent state freeway this business has a loyal customer base, parking, outdoor seating and is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and apartments. Fully equipped with espresso machines/grinders, coffee brewers.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$292,940
Revenue
$1,464,704
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279036 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is located in bustling Santa Monica, next to 3rd Street Promenade and a block away from Beach. This restaurant is well known for breakfast and lunch. Jinky's Cafe has been established for over 20 years. For a hands-on owner, there are many ways to increase business.
Asking Price
$600,000
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$250,000
Posting: 285255 | Available | 8/13/24
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Santa Monica, this esteemed cafe offers a unique dining experience that draws locals and visitors alike. Known for its exceptional blend of cosmopolitan flair and intimate ambiance, this establishment has become a beloved staple within the community.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 284116 | In Contract | 6/23/24
This is a breakfast & lunch cafe for sale. They sell American and Korean sandwiches and breakfast food. They are open 5 days a week (closed on weekends) from 6am-3:30pm. They have excellent Yelp reviews. The owner has owned it for 10 years but wants to retire.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$610,000
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$209,000
Posting: 285748 | Available | 4/30/25
PRICE DROP! $50,000 If you are looking for your first coffee shop, look no further. Modern and beautiful. Opened in 2019, it is located in one of the fast-growing area of downtown San Diego. Three hotels are within walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi & outside table and stools.
Asking Price
$209,000
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Posting: 279435 | Available | 2/3/25
This is a bakery and cafe shop for sale in Outer Sunset of San Francisco. It is located near restaurants, supermarkets, Chinese bakeries, banks, and other retail shops. It is a cute little bakery with pink decor all around. They offer a selection of delicious cakes, mini cakes, beverages, and more.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$288,000
Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 291254 | Available | 3/23/25
This is a relaxing kick-back place for a birthday party or every types of occasions with wonderful greenery and plants that make it feel like a little get away and this cafe restaurant is a great spot in Santa Clarita Valley and this place is adorable and perfect for some breakfast or lunch.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 292451 | Available | 4/28/25
Nestled in a vibrant, high foot-traffic downtown location, this beloved coffee shop sits just steps from a popular taproom and surrounded by bustling restaurants, shops, and local attractions. With 10% year-over-year sales growth and a loyal customer base, this cafe� is primed for continued...
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
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Posting: 261025 | Available | 5/5/25
This is an absentee-run coffee shop at an excellent corner location. They have a stable income and it is near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach. The absentee owner works 5-12 hours per week. 4+5 year long-term lease. They've had the current owner for 6 years. It is an easy operation. Rare opportunity.
Asking Price
$590,000
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Posting: 290783 | Available | 4/25/25
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.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
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$250,000
Posting: 286897 | Available | 10/17/24
It is a high-volume cafe and building, open 6 days a week, with gross revenue over $1,140,000. The restaurant is located at a busy four-way intersection in an industrial area and has been established for 41 years.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 288450 | Available | 5/9/25
A thriving organic restaurant cafe located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, California. This establishment stands out in the market by offering a diverse menu focusing on health-conscious choices, including organic juices, fresh salads, and delicious sandwiches.
Asking Price
$149,900
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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.
Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
Course Objective: To equip new business brokers with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate and deliver exceptional value to business buyers seeking to acquire businesses.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
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.
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.
