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Posting: 287878 | Available | 6/9/25
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.
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$349,000
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Posting: 290839 | Available | 6/7/25
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
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$660,000
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Posting: 288687 | Available | 6/7/25
Breakfast and brunch restaurant is for sale in Dinuba, located in Tulare County. The restaurant recently switched to a breakfast and brunch menu, resulting in a significant surge in revenue, with daily sales reaching $2,000.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 291058 | Available | 6/7/25
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Roseville. Bright boba shop with playful decor offers creative drinks and dim sum combos. The interior is cutely decorated with the cutest rocking horse. Low rent under $1755.00 + $200 CAM. Can convert into another concept. Approximately 1100 sq ft.
Asking Price
$138,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 6/6/25
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 | 6/5/25
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
Total Investment
$495,000
Percentage Offered
50%
Posting: 287702 | Available | 6/5/25
This branded corner French-Asian bakery cafe is for sale in a Livermore shopping center. The shop offers more than 300 different kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily. Since its launch in the United States in 2004, it has had an established reputation.
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Posting: 293054 | Available | 6/4/25
Buyers will give a CREPE about this great opportunity! Millie's Cre�pe et Cre*me is for sale.This gem of a location in the beautiful Mill Valley Lumber Yard oozes charm with its Parisian stylings and offerings. This concept is unique, loved and easily operated by an owner operator or staff.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$369,973
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$1,390,808
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Posting: 292993 | Available | 6/3/25
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
Cash flow
$240,000
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Posting: 290927 | Available | 6/3/25
Breakfast & lunch cafe in Long Beach, profitable and easy operation, you can run it with a few employees and minimal payroll, sales are rising month after month.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
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$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/31/25
Eats & Treats Cafe is a dedicated gluten-free eatery serving up just darn good food, serious BBQ and amazing baked goods from its on-premise bakery in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A destination restaurant for much more than the gluten-free market, its food is made from scratch.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$372,866
Revenue
$1,886,505
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$87,545
Posting: 292237 | Available | 5/30/25
Step into a golden opportunity to own a charming and long-established French bakery with two thriving locations along California's scenic Central Coast. This bakery has built a devoted customer base over two decades, known for its artisanal breads, pastries, and inviting cafe� atmosphere.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/30/25
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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Posting: 291293 | Available | 5/27/25
Offering a turn-key smoothie cafe featuring a 'Better-for-You' menu that appeals to health conscious consumers. Provides the current owner a supplemental household income while working flexible hours. 1404sf space w/ Total Rent $4590. Cold Kitchen with equipment for producing a simple cafe menu.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 292905 | Available | 5/23/25
Huge Price reduction!!! Coffee shop for sale. This coffee shop is located in the big shopping center with anchor tenant SAFEWAY. Size of the store is 1200sq and rent is $8300 including CAM and water. Monthly sale is $22,000.
Asking Price
$89,999
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$48,353
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Posting: 291445 | Available | 5/21/25
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
$75,000
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Posting: 292851 | Available | 5/20/25
Well-known Brunch Restaurant in great location. Full kitchen & perfect size for family operate
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 289282 | Available | 5/19/25
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant in downtown. The size of the restaurant is 3,000, and the rent is $11,000. Open kitchen and absentee owner. Monthly sale is $100,000, and net profit is $15,000 per month. It's not a franchise.
Asking Price
$535,000
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$500,000
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Posting: 291111 | Available | 5/19/25
Great Location in the center of Koreatown of Buena Park/Fullerton area. Its rent is about $5,900. It serves coffee, soft drinks and Korean snacks.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 290101 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an asset sale located in a prime location on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown. The space is 950 square feet, with a rental cost of $4,000 per month, including utilities. It is ideal for serving coffee, drinks, or desserts. Please note, there is no hood installed in the space.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 290591 | Available | 5/18/25
Great Location on Wilshire in Koreatown. Its size is about 1,200 sqft with 10 ft long hood. Great for brunch to-go & catering joint. Its rent is only $5,000 including utilities.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$374,663
Revenue
$2,187,968
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Posting: 291192 | Available | 5/18/25
Thriving Artisanal Bakery & Cafe in the San Gabriel Valley- This is a well-established, full-service bakery and cafe that has been a beloved community staple since 2013. Complete with high volume, high income and a fantastic lease. SBA approved for financing for a well-qualified operator.
Asking Price
$899,000
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$228,490
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Posting: 292426 | Available | 5/15/25
If you ever wanted to own your own Quick Serve Popular Cafe, this may be for you. Long Established 5-Day Cafe with short hours located in San Francisco. Their Amazing turkey sandwiches, delicious bagel sandwiches and Espresso Coffee drinks have created many Loyal Happy Customers.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$147,248
Revenue
$639,781
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Posting: 289644 | Available | 5/13/25
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind Modern European Cafe in two top LA locations!
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,008,000
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Posting: 292744 | Available | 5/13/25
This bagel store is awesome and this bagel is the best place ever for people who are on the go and on the hunt for breakfast and lunch and if you are on the hunt for the tastiest bagel breakfast ,no further than this bagel place.
Asking Price
$920,000
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Posting: 290179 | Available | 5/12/25
Asset Sale. This is an urgent sale of American Brunch Cafe located in the affluent community of Rancho Cucamonga. The current monthly sales is about 35,000 with absentee owner. It size is about 1,250 sqft plus spacious enclosed patio. The rent is $9,500, which includes NNN.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$269,059
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$1,979,573
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Posting: 288946 | Available | 5/9/25
Boise area - Ideally located on a high-traffic corner in the heart of town, this business sits in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. For those looking to expand, additional territory in the area may be available for further growth within the brand.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 288450 | Available | 5/9/25
A thriving organic restaurant cafe located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley, California. This establishment stands out in the market by offering a diverse menu focusing on health-conscious choices, including organic juices, fresh salads, and delicious sandwiches.
Asking Price
$149,900
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Posting: 290640 | Available | 6/5/25
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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$660,000
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Posting: 288738 | Available | 6/6/25
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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$660,000
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Posting: 288687 | Available | 6/7/25
Breakfast and brunch restaurant is for sale in Dinuba, located in Tulare County. The restaurant recently switched to a breakfast and brunch menu, resulting in a significant surge in revenue, with daily sales reaching $2,000.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 287878 | Available | 6/9/25
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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Posting: 290839 | Available | 6/7/25
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
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Posting: 291058 | Available | 6/7/25
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Roseville. Bright boba shop with playful decor offers creative drinks and dim sum combos. The interior is cutely decorated with the cutest rocking horse. Low rent under $1755.00 + $200 CAM. Can convert into another concept. Approximately 1100 sq ft.
Asking Price
$138,000
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Posting: 290179 | Available | 5/12/25
Asset Sale. This is an urgent sale of American Brunch Cafe located in the affluent community of Rancho Cucamonga. The current monthly sales is about 35,000 with absentee owner. It size is about 1,250 sqft plus spacious enclosed patio. The rent is $9,500, which includes NNN.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
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Posting: 261025 | Available | 5/5/25
This is an absentee-run coffee shop at an excellent corner location. They have a stable income and it is near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach. The absentee owner works 5-12 hours per week. 4+5 year long-term lease. They've had the current owner for 6 years. It is an easy operation. Rare opportunity.
Asking Price
$590,000
Cash flow
$50,000
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$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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$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
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
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Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/31/25
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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$315,000
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Posting: 291293 | Available | 5/27/25
Offering a turn-key smoothie cafe featuring a 'Better-for-You' menu that appeals to health conscious consumers. Provides the current owner a supplemental household income while working flexible hours. 1404sf space w/ Total Rent $4590. Cold Kitchen with equipment for producing a simple cafe menu.
Asking Price
$129,000
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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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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
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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
$292,940
Revenue
$1,464,704
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Posting: 279036 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is located in bustling Santa Monica, next to 3rd Street Promenade and a block away from Beach. This restaurant is well known for breakfast and lunch. Jinky's Cafe has been established for over 20 years. For a hands-on owner, there are many ways to increase business.
Asking Price
$600,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 3/11/25
This Fair Trade certified and certified Organic coffee wholesale roaster business is generating $1,800,000 a year in revenue. It delivers to 300 + restaurants and cafes in the Bay Area. The name, menu, recipe, trademark, website, and logo are included in the sale.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
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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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$75,000
Posting: 290591 | Available | 5/18/25
Great Location on Wilshire in Koreatown. Its size is about 1,200 sqft with 10 ft long hood. Great for brunch to-go & catering joint. Its rent is only $5,000 including utilities.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$610,000
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Posting: 285748 | Available | 4/30/25
PRICE DROP! $50,000 If you are looking for your first coffee shop, look no further. Modern and beautiful. Opened in 2019, it is located in one of the fast-growing area of downtown San Diego. Three hotels are within walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi & outside table and stools.
Asking Price
$209,000
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$228,490
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Posting: 292426 | Available | 5/15/25
If you ever wanted to own your own Quick Serve Popular Cafe, this may be for you. Long Established 5-Day Cafe with short hours located in San Francisco. Their Amazing turkey sandwiches, delicious bagel sandwiches and Espresso Coffee drinks have created many Loyal Happy Customers.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
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$48,353
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$75,000
Posting: 291445 | Available | 5/21/25
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
$75,000
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$650,000
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Posting: 289714 | Available | 1/17/25
Excellent Donut Shop / Bagels /Sandwiches / Selection of Flavored Coffee / End Cap 4 Unit Shopping Center / Gross Sales 2023 $650,000 / Employees Run /Need Owner Operator /Excellent Low Rent $4530 and Lease / 1200 sq feet approx. Commercial / Residential New Price $450K
Asking Price
$490,000
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Posting: 289801 | Available | 1/15/25
This is a restaurant or cafe space available for purchase as an asset sale. The new owner has the option to continue running it as a Poke Restaurant or convert it into another type of eatery. It would also work well as a café or coffee shop.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$90,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 291070 | Available | 3/12/25
A long-established shop well known among coffee enthusiasts. The store is 2,500 square feet and includes a kitchen with a hood and grease trap. Currently open just five days a week from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 290192 | Available | 1/15/25
For sale is a very nice cafe with a beer and wine license, located in the Bayview District of San Francisco. The cafe is owner-operated.
Asking Price
$39,500
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
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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
Cash flow
$147,248
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$639,781
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Posting: 289644 | Available | 5/13/25
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind Modern European Cafe in two top LA locations!
Asking Price
$750,000
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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.
