Cash flow
$252,719
Revenue
$1,263,596
Down
$450,000
Posting: 278988 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is in a highly visible corner location in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is in a busy shopping center and close to the DMV and 23 Freeway. This restaurant is well known for breakfast and lunch. On weekends, there is a waiting period for guests to get a table.
Asking Price
$600,000
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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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$149,000
Posting: 281502 | Available | 7/5/23
Exciting Short Hours Cafe in San Mateo County. Turnkey 1000sq.ft, Excellent location in a high-tech campus.Loyal customer base Low operational expenses. Huge upside potential. Modern beautiful cafe, recently remodeled new FF&E. Offers delicious breakfast/lunch. Absentee with PT employees.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$204,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
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Posting: 274336 | Available | 6/27/23
This business was established in 2007 and the present owner has been operating it since 2015. There is a banquet hall for 200, a dining area for 190, and a bar area for 45. The total capacity is 435. The lease term is until 2037. The building is 11,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is $15,715 per month.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
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Revenue
$156,000
Down
$90,000
Posting: 276488 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is an absentee-run donut shop in Dana Point. It is near the pacific coast highway. It is 1,000 sq ft. It would be excellent to convert it into a teriyaki, boba, or waffle sandwich shop. Currently, there are five employees that work 5 hours (business hours: 7 am-2 pm). This is an as-is sale.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
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Posting: 281058 | Available | 6/5/23
This is an excellent 5-day cafe franchise restaurant on the first floor of the huge Aerojet Rocketdyne building and the majority of the customers here work in the building. This 5-day cafe restaurant is 100% safe and well-established.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$57,600
Revenue
$158,000
Down
$95,000
Posting: 281057 | Available | 6/5/23
This is an excellent 5-day cafe restaurant on the second floor of the huge medical building and the majority of the customers who come here work inside the building.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$850,000
Down
$25
Posting: 278747 | Available | 5/13/23
This well-established free-standing building restaurant serves breakfast & lunch only. You can possibly purchase the business with property together when applying for an SBA loan for a new buyer. The current owner lives in LA and he is ready for his retirement.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 280460 | Available | 4/28/23
Well-established beautiful Cafe located on very busy Melrose Avenue. The current owner is an original who built this Cafe and has to sell it quickly due to your surgery soon.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$185,227
Revenue
$911,725
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Posting: 277434 | Available | 4/3/23
This profitable, well-established juice bar and cafe is located in a busy shopping center in a high-earning demographic in SF Bay Area City. This is a turn-key opportunity with all of the equipment in place. The space is vibrant and bright with a beachy feel that draws you in.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$213,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
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Posting: 274977 | Available | 10/13/22
The owner works less than 20 hours a week. Located in the Costco shopping centre surrounded by many offices and warehouses. 16 years with the current owner. Close to 1 M Sales.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$119,000
Posting: 259080 | Available | 9/30/20
Cafe breakfast and lunch: good volume short hours good lease absentee run. Seating 45 inside 35 outside nice patio. Good area. Owner reduced asking price. Open 8:am till 3 pm 7 days a week. Good lease this cafe been same locations over 30 years. Great cafe for family please serious buyer.
Asking Price
$119,000
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Posting: 259291 | Available | 9/22/20
Absentee run. Restaurant - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In city of Concord. Open 6 days a week, Monday closed. Good books & record. Seller claim annually sale $ 685K. Monthly rent is $3405 Including NNN. This restaurants been in same location over 70 years. Employee 4 full time 4 part time.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$1,165,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 260768 | Available | 9/15/20
Breakfast & lunch city of Berkeley heavy foot traffic. Seating 30 people inside 10 people outside, rent $ 8450, per month including NNN. Lease 5+5 option. 1650 square feet full size of kitchen, seller claim annually sale $1,165. Open 7;30 till 6 pm 7 days a week. Seller claim take home $ 275,000.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 259291 | Available | 9/22/20
Absentee run. Restaurant - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In city of Concord. Open 6 days a week, Monday closed. Good books & record. Seller claim annually sale $ 685K. Monthly rent is $3405 Including NNN. This restaurants been in same location over 70 years. Employee 4 full time 4 part time.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 284116 | Available | 12/1/23
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
$195,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
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Posting: 274973 | Available | 3/23/24
This family restaurant is a relatively undiscovered gem and the food is phenomenal, scrumptious and out of this world. This enchanting restaurant has an outstanding business reputation with a genuinely local customer base. The restaurant is by far the best and second to none and the food is amazing.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285849 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a Subway sandwich shop. The buyer has to convert it into another concept. It is located at a busy shopping center, facing a busy street. It has easy access with plenty of parking. There is a Type 2 hood (can be upgraded Type 1) and grease trap inside. All equipment is included in the sale.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$367,000
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Posting: 278989 | Available | 1/4/24
This is a coffee shop with property in a growing and desirable area. There is potential to add a drive-through and at least triple the sales. There is no immediate competition around the business. It is a charming and cozy cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The business opened in 2009.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$460,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284643 | Available | 2/11/24
For sale is a very spacious, fully equipped kitchen with a hood & gas-operated fryer and grill. It is open only 5 days a week with very short business hours, from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. It is in a prime location situated in a 21-story office building in Prime West LA, Century City, with very low rent. ...
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$185,227
Revenue
$911,725
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Posting: 277434 | Available | 4/3/23
This profitable, well-established juice bar and cafe is located in a busy shopping center in a high-earning demographic in SF Bay Area City. This is a turn-key opportunity with all of the equipment in place. The space is vibrant and bright with a beachy feel that draws you in.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$550,000
Down
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Posting: 285448 | Available | 4/16/24
Established for 14 years under current ownership, this retail food business offers a diverse range of products without the need for production facilities. The organization operates solely in the retail sector, serving a clientele comprising 100% retail customers.
Asking Price
$25,500
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Posting: 273397 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a cafe for sale in Emeryville surrounded by office buildings, warehouses, and apartments. This shop has a community vibe to it with a relaxed ambiance. Their famous bagels are in the top five of the Bay Area's best bagels according to the SF Chronicle years back.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 286145 | Available | 4/16/24
This attractively designed bakery & cafe is an excellent location in a very desirable city in Contra Costa County. The retail store portion in front has an open airy feeling with large glass windows and is nicely appointed with attractively designed display units with seating.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$439,000
Posting: 285543 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale is a breakfast and lunch American-style restaurant with short hours and good cash. It has been in the same location for 30 years. It is located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego County, California. It is for sale by the owner.
Asking Price
$439,000
Cash flow
N/A
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N/A
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Posting: 282237 | Available | 8/16/23
5-Day Cafe in Hgh-Rise in Long Beach downtown on the ground floor. They have extra storage using free and patio. Surrounded by many corporate offices, Government offices, a big hotel next door, and a lot of condos across the street.
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$181,000
Revenue
$1,289,000
Down
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Posting: 274038 | Available | 3/12/24
We are pleased to offer this long-established and profitable branded cafe in an excellent area! The brand is well known and has an exceptional reputation for its quality menu and great customer service. This cafe offers a simple menu & breakfast & lunch hours. It is SBA financing approved.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$605,000
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Posting: 284630 | Available | 1/11/24
For sale is a charming main street coffee house in Old Town La Quinta. Main Street Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house offering an exceptional experience. Renowned for its great coffee, chai teas, and diverse beverage selection, it also serves breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 278852 | Available | 12/8/23
Crepe Town Cafe and Grill is conveniently located, highly visible from Highway 50, with easy freeway exit accessibility. The restaurant serves freshly prepared, authentic Eastern European classics (like Hungarian Goulash, Pork Schnitzel, and Chicken Paprikash) on the same menu as American classics.
Asking Price
$240,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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$149,000
Posting: 281502 | Available | 7/5/23
Exciting Short Hours Cafe in San Mateo County. Turnkey 1000sq.ft, Excellent location in a high-tech campus.Loyal customer base Low operational expenses. Huge upside potential. Modern beautiful cafe, recently remodeled new FF&E. Offers delicious breakfast/lunch. Absentee with PT employees.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 277832 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a cafe in an office building with a very attractive rent, way lower than the market rate. Rent is only $1,600 including water, garbage, and utilities. It has been there almost 7 years with very little increase. There is no hood. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-1:30pm.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$413,330
Down
$170,000
Posting: 284622 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is a profitable & low rent 5-day breakfast and lunch restaurant. It comes with hood and large walk-in cooler. Their breakfast & lunch menu consists of breakfast burritos, hamburgers, teriyaki bowls & plates, gourmet salads, healthy wraps, hot & cold sandwiches, and more.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$630,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 279435 | Available | 8/28/23
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
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Posting: 270675 | Available | 4/10/24
Located in Santa Barbara, this highly profitable cafe is a bustling scene for breakfast, brunch, and lunch and throughout the day for coffee, tea, and homemade pastries. The diverse menu boasts custom-made sandwiches and soups, delicious entrees, and daily house-made baked goods.
Asking Price
$449,000
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
$213,000
Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 274977 | Available | 10/13/22
The owner works less than 20 hours a week. Located in the Costco shopping centre surrounded by many offices and warehouses. 16 years with the current owner. Close to 1 M Sales.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284974 | Available | 3/13/24
New improved price! This is a strategically well-located healthy drink shop with boba between two major roads with double signage as well as a cozy patio. This business has great potential for full-time owners/couples to add breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. It has great 2-way signage.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$233,014
Revenue
$2,350,704
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Posting: 280405 | Available | 1/8/24
La Brasserie Bistro & Bar is an authentic French bistro that juxtaposes sophistication, charm, and casualness with a high-energy environment. Customers keep returning for their authentic style and classic Parisian bistro food.
Asking Price
$795,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$318,884
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Posting: 284467 | Available | 2/26/24
An exceptional artisan cafe, strategically situated on a bustling thoroughfare in San Luis Obispo County, stands as a beacon for coffee enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs alike. This distinctive establishment has carved its niche with a dedicated focus on ethically sourced coffee.
Asking Price
$99,000
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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
$224,254
Revenue
$618,984
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Posting: 279770 | Available | 2/13/24
This very well-established cafe has been delighting customers with its home-style breakfast and lunch creations. The ambiance is light and clean with friendly service. It is located in a nice strip plaza surrounded by business districts and residential communities. They have short business hours.
Asking Price
$395,000
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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!
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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.
