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$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 287878 | Available | 4/29/25
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
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$53,771
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 4/26/25
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
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Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 4/26/25
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
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Posting: 290640 | Available | 4/25/25
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
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$140,000
Posting: 292504 | Available | 4/29/25
Established Popular Deli Cafe in San Francisco. 5-Day Cafe with short hours. Their delicious Deli Sandwiches, Bagels, Pastries, and Espresso Coffee drinks have created many Loyal Happy Customers. They also are Delivering Lunches to Neighborhood School Cafeteria on a regular bases. ABC License.
Asking Price
$140,000
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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
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Posting: 284686 | Available | 4/28/25
This is an absentee-run Japanese alley-style food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. It is located half a block on the main street next to campus. This is a small sushi bar/ramen spot and they also have boba drinks. The parking is paid street parking with a garage nearby.
Asking Price
$88,000
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Posting: 290197 | Available | 4/26/25
A high cash-flow Korean popular food cafe is now available for purchase. The business is highly profitable and operates with a 100% absentee owner. High income and low rent: $2,400 per month (10-year lease).
Asking Price
$288,000
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
Down
$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 4/25/25
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: 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
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Revenue
$228,490
Down
$140,000
Posting: 292426 | Available | 4/24/25
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
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Posting: 291144 | Available | 4/23/25
A great second generation cafe/quick service space is available on the popular College Avenue corridor in Elmwood, bordering Rockridge. This location is ~2200sf with a private back patio.
Asking Price
$159,000
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
$372,866
Revenue
$1,886,505
Down
$87,545
Posting: 292237 | Available | 4/22/25
Rare opportunity to acquire a beloved French bakery with two thriving coastal Central California retail bakery and coffee shop locations. Established for over 20 years, this business boasts a loyal following, excellent reviews, and stable profits. As an option, the bakery retail shop & cafe.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$456,000
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Posting: 292345 | Available | 4/21/25
This donut and cafe restaurant is located within a small shopping plaza and it looks like typical Mom and Pop's Donut shop from the outside but they have a large menu of the breakfast and lunch items as well as Boba and fresh squeezed juices.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$48,353
Down
$95,000
Posting: 291445 | Available | 4/18/25
Cozy and cute breakfast cafe in a visible location on a busy street. The owner and 2 sons specialize in freshly prepared, yummy breakfasts for the surrounding neighborhood. Simply adding lunch to the menu and expanding the hours would be a low-cost route to profitability
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$369,903
Revenue
$1,390,808
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Posting: 292289 | Available | 4/17/25
Ernest Coffee Ernest Coffee is a popular coffee house located in the hip 'Uptown Design District'. This is a great place to start your day by enjoying a fresh cup of their delicious brewed Stumptown Coffee or try some of their artisanal creative drinks and seasonal menu with fresh baked muffin.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 289282 | Available | 4/17/25
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
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Revenue
$500,000
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$350,000
Posting: 291111 | Available | 4/17/25
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
$350,000
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$75,000
Posting: 290101 | Available | 4/17/25
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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$103,861
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Posting: 292076 | Available | 4/15/25
Absolutely CHARMING CAFE with amazing food in modern bistro style setting and NEW GREASE TRAP! Caterer's dream come true! Excellent 5-star online reviews with no marketing! In-line location in busy area has ample parking and good visibility on major busy street.
Asking Price
$180,000
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$75,000
Posting: 290591 | Available | 4/15/25
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
$402,198
Revenue
$1,672,303
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Posting: 291552 | Available | 4/13/25
SBA loan fully approved for up to 85% of the purchase price with only $102,000 Down. These two Cafe�s are named the same and are a set of family-owned Cafe�/Restaurants that offers guests all day Breakfast & Lunch service. Both locations are close to USC and downtown Los Angeles.
Asking Price
$795,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$420,000
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$990,000
Posting: 290179 | Available | 4/9/25
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
$99,000
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
$241,544
Revenue
$1,878,082
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Posting: 288946 | Available | 4/2/25
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
Cash flow
$177,683
Revenue
$1,167,367
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Posting: 286602 | Available | 3/31/25
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: 287667 | In Contract | 3/31/25
This cafe & crepery in San Mateo County is very attractive to customers. Lots of delicious food options & crepes. They have great food service and an outside area that is pet friendly.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 290640 | Available | 4/25/25
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
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Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 4/26/25
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
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 4/26/25
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 | 4/29/25
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
$72,000
Revenue
$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 8/7/24
For sale is a part-time business (since 2019) that serves American food, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is located in a business building/park area. There is no hood or gas. The owner works 10 hours a week. They do online orders and pickup only (Sat and Sun).
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$408,328
Revenue
$2,041,642
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279003 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is in a highly visible corner location on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, CA, close to CBS Studios. This restaurant is well known for breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Jinky's Cafe has a well-established name for over 20 years.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$306,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
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Posting: 261752 | Available | 2/10/24
If you like a small town atmosphere and outdoor charming patio with delicious food. This place really makes you feel at home and the entire ambiance is a really refreshing in a neighborhood style restaurant. Do not miss out of this rare opportunity to own a delectable slice of Agoura Hills.
Asking Price
$695,000
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Posting: 290093 | Available | 1/9/25
This Asian-French fusion cafe offers luxury treats at reasonable prices. Guests can stop by for a pastry and coffee or enjoy a full brunch experience. Additionally, we provide premium services for private events such as birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 287819 | Available | 2/3/25
This is a semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in San Francisco on Ocean ave near Stonetown mall. Located in the Merced Manor area of San Francisco. Long narrow space with storage in back. ADA restroom plus metered street parking outside. The lease amount is low at $2,600.
Asking Price
$138,000
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$260,000
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Posting: 291250 | Available | 3/23/25
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in south San Jose. Brunch and lunch spot offering coffee, sandwiches, boba, and other drinks. Tons of seating and very beautiful place with plenty of parking. Their buns are bake fresh daily in store and toast before serve.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 290428 | Available | 1/31/25
A beautifully-established Boba cafe in one of Downtown LA's most popular shopping centers is on sale. The store is located on the opposite side of the well-known Daiso store on the 1st level with a popular Asian food mart.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$610,000
Down
$209,000
Posting: 285748 | Available | 1/23/25
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
$72,000
Revenue
$500,000
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$275,000
Posting: 285174 | Available | 3/23/25
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
$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
Cash flow
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Revenue
$48,353
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$95,000
Posting: 291445 | Available | 4/18/25
Cozy and cute breakfast cafe in a visible location on a busy street. The owner and 2 sons specialize in freshly prepared, yummy breakfasts for the surrounding neighborhood. Simply adding lunch to the menu and expanding the hours would be a low-cost route to profitability
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$456,000
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Posting: 292345 | Available | 4/21/25
This donut and cafe restaurant is located within a small shopping plaza and it looks like typical Mom and Pop's Donut shop from the outside but they have a large menu of the breakfast and lunch items as well as Boba and fresh squeezed juices.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$283,288
Revenue
$637,315
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Posting: 289644 | Available | 11/27/24
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
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Revenue
$420,000
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$990,000
Posting: 290179 | Available | 4/9/25
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
$99,000
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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.
Asking Price
$195,000
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
$292,940
Revenue
$1,464,704
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$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
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,960,000
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Posting: 290299 | Available | 1/23/25
For sale is a 100% absentee-run coffee, tea, light food, and dessert business located on a very busy street with significant potential for growth if the owner actively engages in promotion and marketing.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$120,194
Revenue
$576,276
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$195,000
Posting: 287185 | Available | 1/21/25
This charming cafe for sale in beautiful downtown Palm Springs, California, is a hidden gem located in the historic La Plaza. Nestled in one of the bungalows, the cafe boasts a picturesque outdoor patio space adorned with vibrant blooming bougainvillea, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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$85,000
Posting: 281502 | Available | 1/7/25
Charming Cafe in San Mateo's commercial hub @ $85K Exceptionally Low operating costs. Turnkey . Excellent lease terms 1,000 sq. ft at $1000/mth. Great life-style biz opp with work/life balance. 5D/wk. Recently remodeled. Huge upside potential for right buyer. Ample free parking
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$150,000
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Posting: 290229 | Available | 1/17/25
For sale is a cold sandwich store open five days a week, located in a business park area. The store is 1,200 square feet, with a monthly rent of $1,465.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 281491 | Available | 10/4/23
This is a beautiful Italian-style cafe and gelateria that features craft beers and wines on tap. The daily fare includes panini, soups, delectable salads, espresso, and an array of gelato. Guests dine in the open and casually elegant dining room, airy patio, or private nooks.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
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$149,900
Posting: 287414 | Available | 7/2/24
Thriving deli with 21 years of operation in a high-traffic area. Gross income: $12,000-$12,500/month. Low expenses with a net income of $5,000-$5,900/month. 900 sqft space plus 200 sqft free storage. Excellent lease terms with landlord benefits. Turnkey opportunity.
Asking Price
$149,900
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Posting: 291144 | Available | 4/23/25
A great second generation cafe/quick service space is available on the popular College Avenue corridor in Elmwood, bordering Rockridge. This location is ~2200sf with a private back patio.
Asking Price
$159,000
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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The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
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.
