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Posting: 273003 | Off The Market | 4/23/24
cafe/restaurant with a beer & wine license in the foothills of San Gabriel Valley. They are serving fusion food with a unique breakfast & lunch menu. New owners can increase revenues by serving dinner. Business is open 6 days a week from 8 am-2 pm, and Mondays are closed.
Asking Price
$295,000
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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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Posting: 286213 | Available | 4/20/24
This prime West Hollywood cafe is located on Sunset Blvd and situated in a 13-story office building. Very low rent is offered, with electricity, water, gas, and trash included in the rent. There's also a fully functional gas-operated kitchen with a pizza oven and walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$260,000
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Posting: 286191 | Available | 4/19/24
There is a popular local handmade ice cream shop in the Woodland Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The space was built out with a floor drain and all the equipment needed to run an ice cream shop. It spans approximately 750 square feet and can be converted.
Asking Price
$85,000
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
Cash flow
$550,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286176 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a boba and tanghulu dessert shop franchise located in San Francisco County, CA. This is an excellent location located in a busy shopping mall, a high-foot-traffic area. The brand new shop opened in 2023, and it is easy to operate with the owner not working.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286177 | Available | 4/17/24
A well-established absentee-run boba tea shop is for sale. It is located in a busy center in the North County coastal area close to Walmart with high visibility that is near the ocean and receives tourists' foot traffic and city offices. The shopping center has a Tesla charge station,
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 286154 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale in Downtown San Francisco, California is an American breakfast restaurant. It is on a busy street and the owner will be retiring. The price is $170,000.
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$170,000
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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
$221,832
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$1,377,481
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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
Revenue
$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
Cash flow
$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
$119,000
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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
Cash flow
$77,459
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$419,845
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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
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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$636,013
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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
$144,000
Revenue
$372,000
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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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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: 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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$181,000
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$1,289,000
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Posting: 274038 | In Contract | 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
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$72,000
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$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$199,000
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$26,400
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$336,000
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Posting: 284115 | Available | 3/3/24
For sale is a cafe & grill diner restaurant in upscale area. There are lots of office and business buildings nearby with foot traffic. It would be easy to convert it to another concept. There is great growth potential if can do more delivery and catering. The owner has been here since 2015.
Asking Price
$129,000
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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
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$365,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 2/26/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present not one, but two highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurants, nestled in prime locations, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$995,000
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$630,000
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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
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Posting: 286303 | Available | 5/29/24
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.
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$99,000
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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
Cash flow
$502,000
Revenue
$610,000
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Posting: 285748 | Available | 6/4/24
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 short walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi and out table and stools.
Asking Price
$209,000
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$36,000
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$168,000
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Posting: 281366 | Available | 5/2/24
This is by far the nicest cafe you will ever see in a multiple-building office complex on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has plenty of room with 2,566 sq. ft. with seating for 90+ customers or catering parties. It has a full kitchen with a 15-foot hood. There is a large patio outside.
Asking Price
$79,000
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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: 286249 | Available | 6/10/24
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.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$233,014
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$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
$108,000
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Posting: 286456 | Available | 5/23/24
A very clean and cozy coffee shop is located on a busy street in San Francisco, there not much competition around. Rent is very low. There are outside seating. Seller claims SDE net is about $9,000 to $10,000 per month with owner operating.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$1,165,000
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$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: 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: 278932 | Available | 8/18/23
For sale is a well-established cafeteria in a high-rise office complex located in Orange County, California. The hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm for breakfast and lunch only.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 287036 | Available | 6/10/24
This is a great opportunity for a coffee stand in the heart of Barrio Logan. Right on Logan Ave on the same block as Salud Tacos and La Bamaba room. Includes a cafe and parklet permit allowing for seating outside. Lots of pedestrian traffic and auto traffic on Logan Ave.
Asking Price
$1,000
Cash flow
$264,000
Revenue
$1,632,000
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Posting: 286237 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a distinguished French Pastry Franchise that has quickly established itself as a leader within its market. The franchise's growth is a testament to the franchisor's expertise in creating a varied menu of specialties that reflect the changing seasons and a variety of holidays.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$106,000
Revenue
$563,389
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$280,000
Posting: 285145 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$280,000
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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
$300,000
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$2,000,000
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Posting: 286630 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an absentee-run coffee shop and restaurant with very short hours from 7 AM to 2 PM. You can add dinner to your menu to increase your volume. The gross income is $2,000,000, and the net yearly income is $300,000.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$365,000
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$2,039,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 2/26/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present not one, but two highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurants, nestled in prime locations, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,278,000
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Posting: 285255 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$449,000
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Posting: 281251 | Available | 5/28/24
17-year established restaurant/cafe in SOMA in SF near AT&T park, Cal Train station, and Safeway. Seller is averaging $800- $1000 a day in sales from Monday -Friday 5:30 am to 3 pm, closed on weekends. The lease amount is subject to change
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$221,832
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$1,377,481
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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
$278,330
Revenue
$5,442,834
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Posting: 286394 | In Contract | 5/2/24
A premier natural health food, grocery & supplement store complete with an in-house cafe, bakery, juice, smoothie, coffee bar, and more! Selling natural, organic & vegan groceries, produce, meat, nuts, dairy, in-house prepared foods, plus supplements.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
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$289,027
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$2,483,646
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Posting: 285707 | Available | 5/17/24
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
$699,000
Cash flow
$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
$119,000
Cash flow
$306,000
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$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: 286191 | Available | 4/19/24
There is a popular local handmade ice cream shop in the Woodland Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The space was built out with a floor drain and all the equipment needed to run an ice cream shop. It spans approximately 750 square feet and can be converted.
Asking Price
$85,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 283793 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$1,035,000
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$150,000
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$460,000
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Posting: 284643 | Available | 6/13/24
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
$250,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$850,000
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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
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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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
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!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
