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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
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$221,832
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Posting: 286143 | Available | 4/16/24
In business since 1970 and operated by the present owners for the past 28 years, this iconic breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant seating 60 with its separate ABC Type 47 full liquor bar seating a further 50 is for sale.
Asking Price
$645,000
Cash flow
$132,900
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$730,000
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Posting: 282971 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a bustling cafe situated on one of Los Angeles' most high-traffic thoroughfares, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established breakfast and lunch venue that has thrived for over 17 years.
Asking Price
$325,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 283793 | Available | 4/11/24
This California based two location Cafe 1/2 business is in prominent areas of Southern California and was started 11 years ago with one location. The other location is practically brand new, starting just over one year ago. Specializing in European fare crepes, sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
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$45,000
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$100,000
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Posting: 284708 | Available | 4/11/24
This NorCal restaurant is a California Sole Proprietorship and has been in operation for only 1 year. Freshly renovated, this eatery is known for their amazing made from scratch pizzas, salads, cakes, and wraps and located next a railroad so they play of the railroad theme in the decor/menu names.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$106,000
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$563,389
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Posting: 285145 | Available | 4/11/24
An exceptional chance presents itself to acquire a flourishing gourmet coffee and sandwich shop situated in a sought-after shopping center. Boasting a remarkable 35 years of operation, the owner is now preparing for retirement. The location is prime, nestled within a highly desirable shopping hub.
Asking Price
$295,000
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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
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Posting: 283852 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a cozy coffee shop with inviting and comfortable atmosphere that encourages patrons to linger, relax, and enjoy their coffee, excellent pastries, sandwiches, salads & more. It is a beautiful, established neighborhood cafe with lots of future potential.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 274792 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a restaurant cafe in Santa Barbara, CA. It is at a high-traffic downtown Santa Barbara location! It is 883 sq. ft(sidewalk tables possible) and rent is $5,000 per month. The lease ends on 2/28/2025 and it was established in 1994.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$200,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286042 | Available | 4/8/24
The business located in the beautiful Historical Old Town of Orange is very profitable! Its success can be attributed to several factors, including its prime location, high traffic area, and proximity to the circle. The area boasts great visibility, street access, and favorable demographics.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 285508 | Available | 4/8/24
For sale is a well-established 5-day brunch cafe in the community. Open 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon thru Fri. Currently, the restaurant's monthly sale is about $36,000. It's a good size of 2,000 sq. ft with a good rent of $2,650 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces.
Asking Price
$185,000
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Posting: 280188 | Available | 4/3/24
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
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$77,459
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Posting: 283472 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a cafe for sale on Polk Street in San Francisco's bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood. This stretch of Polk Street is packed with a diverse array of businesses that bring steady foot and vehicle traffic to the area seven days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
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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
$129,999
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Posting: 281976 | Available | 4/1/24
This is an American breakfast and lunch restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the little behind of busy shopping center. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and the rent is $6,000 including CAM (water and garbage are included). The next owner could keep the menu or bring your menu.
Asking Price
$189,999
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
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Posting: 261025 | Available | 3/30/24
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
$499,000
Cash flow
$152,000
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$816,000
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Posting: 283029 | Available | 3/29/24
This flower shop and cafe venture has firmly established itself as the neighborhood's premier destination for exquisite floral arrangements, as well as a diverse selection of coffee, tea, sandwiches, and more. Operating seamlessly from Mon-Wed (10am - 5pm), Thur-Sat (9am - 5pm).
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 282284 | Available | 3/27/24
This coffee shop is a well-established, long-running business with big potential to expand and grow. This is your chance to become your own boss and work your own hours in the heart of Los Angeles. The interior is unique and modern with an outside patio. Profitable business!
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$195,000
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$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
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Posting: 285789 | Available | 3/22/24
Motivated seller! Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Presenting a thriving and well-established cafe for sale. This turnkey business has become a beloved local hotspot, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional menu, and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 284988 | Available | 3/21/24
Discover a unique and lucrative opportunity with this listing, featuring not one, but two businesses under one roof. Step into the charm of an established breakfast and brunch restaurant, nestled in the heart of a historic downtown in South Bay/Silicon Valley.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$502,000
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Posting: 285748 | Available | 3/20/24
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 short walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi and out table and stools.
Asking Price
$259,000
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$144,000
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Posting: 285706 | Available | 3/19/24
This is a 5-day unique cafe restaurant inside a large building and this cafe restaurant is 100% safe. It is an undiscovered hidden gem and this place is honestly one of the best cafe restaurants I've ever seen. For the quality of the food, it is hands down the best place as it is unprecedented.
Asking Price
$275,000
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$299,374
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Posting: 285707 | Available | 3/19/24
Broken Yolk Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch only creating a lifestyle which allows for easier recruitment and retention of staff, less shifts to manage and the ability to retain high quality staff members and management. The brand requires a minimum of $1.5M net worth/$500K liquidity.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Posting: 283911 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a boba and coffee shop with big potential, located in a plaza with high foot traffic. It is a must see location, and you are welcome to continue operating the boba shop as it is, or make changes to the menu as you see fit. The store size is 950 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 285694 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a recently updated, modern coffee shop strategically located in a bustling business complex with tenants including a collection of diverse tenants. Positioned on a prominent main road, this location offers unparalleled visibility and foot traffic.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 284193 | Available | 3/15/24
Situated in a charming cafe-style setting, this establishment has a long-standing presence, having graced the same location for an extended period. Nestled within a bustling shopping plaza surrounded by diverse businesses, it enjoys a steady stream of foot traffic and ample parking is available.
Asking Price
$95,000
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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
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 281983 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a thriving hookah lounge and cafe, a rare opportunity in Orange County, CA. Conditional Use permits for Hookah, Beer and Wine. Approx 1.6M gross for 2023. Perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and exquisite flavors. Opportunity to expand menu. Excellent net income
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$200,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286042 | Available | 4/8/24
The business located in the beautiful Historical Old Town of Orange is very profitable! Its success can be attributed to several factors, including its prime location, high traffic area, and proximity to the circle. The area boasts great visibility, street access, and favorable demographics.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$24,000
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$120,000
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Posting: 283934 | Available | 4/19/24
Price reduced! This attractive cafe-deli in North County Coastal Area is now available for an asset sale at $40,000 plus inventory. The 1,840 sq ft. space, complete with a patio, offers a great opportunity in a thriving business park. The monthly rent is $3,100.
Asking Price
$40,000
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$72,000
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$420,000
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Posting: 284780 | Available | 1/22/24
This is a relatively undiscovered gem of Little Tokyo and there is indoor and outdoor seating so it's cool to sit and watch the Little Tokyo business. The quality and taste of this boba and tea are always consistently fresh, authentic, and delicious.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$275,000
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$1,165,000
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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.
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$195,000
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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 273397 | Available | 4/28/24
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: 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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$165,540
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Posting: 283911 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a boba and coffee shop with big potential, located in a plaza with high foot traffic. It is a must see location, and you are welcome to continue operating the boba shop as it is, or make changes to the menu as you see fit. The store size is 950 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 286303 | Available | 4/28/24
The location is great, situated on the first floor of a high-rise building complex near OC airport, offering 1,350 sqft of space. The rent is $3,500, which includes utilities. Additionally, they offer coffee, sandwiches, snacks, and more, with operating hours from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 281976 | Available | 4/1/24
This is an American breakfast and lunch restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the little behind of busy shopping center. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and the rent is $6,000 including CAM (water and garbage are included). The next owner could keep the menu or bring your menu.
Asking Price
$189,999
Cash flow
$152,000
Revenue
$816,000
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Posting: 283029 | Available | 3/29/24
This flower shop and cafe venture has firmly established itself as the neighborhood's premier destination for exquisite floral arrangements, as well as a diverse selection of coffee, tea, sandwiches, and more. Operating seamlessly from Mon-Wed (10am - 5pm), Thur-Sat (9am - 5pm).
Asking Price
$250,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 286214 | Available | 4/20/24
The rent is super low at $1,700 per month, which includes CAM and utilities such as power, water, trash, security, and more. It is easy to run and open five days a week, from Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 3 PM. The establishment includes a cafe, lottery, and cigarette license.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$156,000
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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
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Posting: 284988 | Available | 3/21/24
Discover a unique and lucrative opportunity with this listing, featuring not one, but two businesses under one roof. Step into the charm of an established breakfast and brunch restaurant, nestled in the heart of a historic downtown in South Bay/Silicon Valley.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$195,000
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$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
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$50,000
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$50,000
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Posting: 285458 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a coffee and sandwich inside a city and private building. It is open 5 days a week so it is easy to operate. For 9 years it has been operated by the present owner. No rent.
Asking Price
$35,000
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Posting: 284193 | Available | 3/15/24
Situated in a charming cafe-style setting, this establishment has a long-standing presence, having graced the same location for an extended period. Nestled within a bustling shopping plaza surrounded by diverse businesses, it enjoys a steady stream of foot traffic and ample parking is available.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 274792 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a restaurant cafe in Santa Barbara, CA. It is at a high-traffic downtown Santa Barbara location! It is 883 sq. ft(sidewalk tables possible) and rent is $5,000 per month. The lease ends on 2/28/2025 and it was established in 1994.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 283538 | Available | 10/25/23
Well-established Cafe for sale in El Cajon.Includes 1.47 acres of land with two rental properties. The profitable cafe has been in business in El Cajon for over 70 years and also has a full type 47 liquor license (valued at over $150,000) as part of the sale.
Asking Price
$2,009,000
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Posting: 286249 | Available | 4/24/24
Do not miss this unique opportunity to own a grab-n-go or stay-n-sit cafe and sandwich shop. Owned and operated by the seller this North County San Diego business resides in affluent business park that has a captive audience, loyal customer base and great reviews. The cafe/shop is fully equipped.
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$85,000
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Posting: 285789 | Available | 3/22/24
Motivated seller! Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Presenting a thriving and well-established cafe for sale. This turnkey business has become a beloved local hotspot, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional menu, and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$183,000
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Posting: 283831 | Available | 11/13/23
This is a very well established health breakfast and lunch cafe in a prime location in the city of Ventura. This well-designed, 2,000 square foot space has a very clean and comforting vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A fully built-out kitchen provides full prep and cooking capability.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 283793 | Available | 4/11/24
This California based two location Cafe 1/2 business is in prominent areas of Southern California and was started 11 years ago with one location. The other location is practically brand new, starting just over one year ago. Specializing in European fare crepes, sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
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$1,150,000
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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.
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$189,000
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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.
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$325,000
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Posting: 284323 | Available | 12/15/23
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated.
Asking Price
$155,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 5/2/24
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. Seller financing negotiable!
Asking Price
$4,000,000
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The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
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.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
Avoiding the obvious mistakes when selling a small business is important if you want to sell your business. Peter Siegel, Director of BizBen and the BizBen ProSell Program discusses what fatal mistakes business owners should avoid when selling their small to mid-sized California business.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
The economy has started to repair itself since the recession. While things may never be what they were in the past, the economy and small businesses have started to gain some form of momentum again. If you are considering buying a small to mid-size business consider these recession proof businesses.
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.
