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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/24/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
$341,997
Revenue
$800,606
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 283990 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a comprehensive, built-out and turn-key truck services center. There is approximately 4.5 acres of real estate included. It is in a major north-south travel corridor. Their FDOT average daily traffic count is 18,400.
Asking Price
$6,250,000
Posting: 245792 | Available | 4/22/24
We are working with an experienced, qualified, multi-station buyer who is looking to purchase profitable gas stations in Orange and San Diego Counties in the $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 price range, preferably with the land. The station should have either a convenience store/market and/or a car wash.
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Posting: 248876 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a beautiful newly remolded ARCO gas station and car wash. The sale includes the business only but the property is also available for purchase (please inquire if interested). Sits on a large .82 acre lot (40,000 sq. ft) located conveniently off of the 8 freeway. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$3,495,000
Posting: 245370 | Available | 4/22/24
The buyer is an experienced, qualified, multi-station owner, who is looking to purchase a profitable gas station in the Los Angeles County Area in the 3 million, to 10-million-dollar price range, preferably with land, convenience store/market, or carwash, and selling at least 100K gallons per month.
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Posting: 270024 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a must-see Arco AM/PM gas station with a market and detached carwash. It is a beautiful station doing strong numbers at all three profit centers: fuel, market, and carwash. It has a huge 40,000 sq. ft lot and is located just off the freeway in the beautiful San Diego County.
Asking Price
$9,950,000
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Revenue
$1,800,000
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$3,000,000
Posting: 281541 | Available | 4/22/24
This unbranded gas station is located in a very good and busy area and can be changed to another brand. The seller claims the average annual gross income is $1,800,000. The asking price is $12,000,000. The buyer has to have good credit with proof of funds.
Asking Price
$13,500,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286192 | Available | 4/19/24
This car wash was newly remodeled in 2022 with state-of-the-art equipment. It is strategically located next to IN-N-OUT Burger on a major off-ramp Fwy-14. There is additional rental income from window tint and U-Haul services.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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$2,500,000
Posting: 286179 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a gas station business & property with a car wash with high volume gas. The market is located in a great location. It is open 24/7. The property is 25k sq ft. and the building is 1,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$308,000
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Posting: 265986 | Available | 4/16/24
This self-service car wash nets $140k and grosses $308k. It is a perfect business for an exchange! 24 Hour on site care taker increased net income. There is a new long lease, for rent of $5,900 per month + $833 NNN. The seller will carry outside collateral train the buyer and do consultations.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Posting: 285328 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a 76 Brand gas station, a franchise C-store, two franchised QSRs, and a car wash with property for sale off of a freeway location. It has 6 MPDs, Bio Diesel, E-85 fuel, a propane tank, and 8 Tesla charging stations.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
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Revenue
$1,136,000
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$25
Posting: 286132 | Available | 4/15/24
The location in the Sacramento area is prime and major, boasting a high volume store with 6MPD's and double-wall fiberglass. The gas has a high margin, priced at $1.00 plus, resulting in an annual gross profit of $1,135,403. In 2022, the annual gross profit was $1,214,262.
Asking Price
$5,150,000
Cash flow
$44,508
Revenue
$105,996
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Posting: 286067 | Available | 4/9/24
This car wash has recently undergone renovations and now features new infrastructure, vacuums, and a token and credit card payment system. It has excellent visibility from a highly trafficked street and a loyal customer base. With ample wash and dry areas, this car wash is one of the finest in town.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286052 | Available | 4/8/24
Surrounded by a plethora of retail outlets, fast-food joints, and gas stations, this investment includes both the business and real estate, presenting an unparalleled chance for growth and profitability. The is the only coin-op car wash in Town on a prime 1.04 acre corner lot.
Asking Price
$1,449,000
Cash flow
$1,550,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 285497 | Available | 4/7/24
For sale is a high-grossing gas station and convenience store. The annual gross profit was over $2.1 million in the last two years. They are averaging 100,000 gallons of fuel per month and $150K per month in-store merchandise sales. A fully automated car wash was installed in 2023.
Asking Price
$11,400,000
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$576,000
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Posting: 285998 | Available | 4/5/24
For sale is a car wash, it is located in a crowded area. So it has huge potential. They are first machine washed then washed by hand. Currently, there are no advertisements. If the new owner advertises, the sales amount will go up.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284151 | Available | 4/4/24
Real absentee-run. This is a 3-bay (coin) and 1-bay (automatic) carwash for sale with land (Land value is $588k). Gross $125K, nets $70,000 a year and takes no credit cards. Land value is $578K. They have 24 hours a dedicated tech who lives in the town. Seller comes 1 time a week to pick-up cash.
Asking Price
$699,000
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$534,000
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Posting: 283489 | Available | 4/3/24
The current owner is operating a full car wash business located by the roadside, making it highly visible and benefiting from affordable rent costs. For someone considering an express car wash, this business could be an ideal choice. You can start a new express car wash.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 285376 | Available | 4/2/24
This well-established, full serve car wash opened new in 1990 features a car wash situated on a large 78,000 sq ft. lot with two other tenants. The car wash has a large entrance to stack up to 16 vehicles for vaccum, with a 120-foot-long automated tunnel, detached building for detail services.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 285902 | Available | 3/29/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Mobil Gas Station, C-Store & Car Wash with Land in the City of Colton. The gas station has a 924 SF C-Store for guests and is situated on approximately 0.76 AC of land.
Asking Price
$5,700,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 285880 | Available | 3/28/24
For sale is an absentee-run, 8-bay, self-service carwash with land. The gross is $200K+ a year. All upgraded equipment and building. It is a more than half-acre prime property to an adjacent shopping center. There is a large machine room with caretaker's station.
Asking Price
$2,199,000
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Posting: 283849 | Available | 3/28/24
Presenting a compelling investment prospect in Stockton, California - an established 76 gas station in a high-traffic location, boasting a yearly gross profit of $1.7M. Fuel sales are $130k/m, convenience store sales are $110k/m, car wash is $12k/m, and rental property income is $110k/m.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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Posting: 283853 | Available | 3/28/24
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store and car wash located in a high-traffic location in Modesto, California. Fuel sales are $90k/m, convenience store sales are $165k/m, car wash sales are $6,500/m, and rental property income is $115k/year.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Posting: 261419 | Available | 3/26/24
I am seeking car washes and laundromats. I specialize in coin-operated carwashes with land In the last three months closed all cash escrows for a total of four self-serve carwashes with land and laundromats. I represent multiple clients who know that these businesses might not have financials.
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$250,000
Revenue
$4,500,000
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$500,000
Posting: 285819 | Available | 3/25/24
Mobil branded station with C-Store and car wash. Circle K has master lease till 2048 and give three-year leases to dealer. Store has beer & wine license. It is about 30,000 SF land with C-store and car wash (dual system, works with or without brush). 8 MPD's & 4 UST's (3 10k & 1 12k
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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Posting: 283762 | Available | 3/25/24
This is a used auto dealership business for sale in Richmond, California. It has been established for 7 years in the city of Richmond. They have a wide collection of automobiles to satisfy your driving passion either for grocery, family, daily commute, or even track day purposes.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Revenue
$2,400,000
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$2,500,000
Posting: 284499 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is an established flex car wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 1.2 acre lot. It is located on a very busy street with excellent visibility. It is absentee run. Business only.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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$2,000,000
Posting: 285659 | Available | 3/14/24
This gas station was recently converted from Chevron to Arco, so it presents a lucrative investment opportunity. The car wash was remodeled just 6 months ago, ensuring modern facilities for customers. Boasting an impressive average of $850 per day in sales, with high growth potential.
Asking Price
$7,999,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/24/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
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Posting: 284430 | Available | 12/26/23
This is a remodeled hand wash with an extra long 180 ft tunnel, ideal for remodel and conversion to a state of the art flex or express wash. Real estate is included. The traffic count 35,000-40,000 ADT, so this is a fantastic location.
Asking Price
$13,995,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$1,450,000
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$1,500,000
Posting: 275545 | Available | 8/5/22
Nice corner location. Big lot. long tunnel. All hand wash. Steady cash flow. Long established. Long time ownership. SBA loan possible. Real estate included. Come to our office for additional information. Location will not be provided over the phone or email. Principals only please.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
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Posting: 274060 | Available | 12/2/23
This location was previously operated as Happy Boy Car Wash. Property was constructed in the year 1980. The building size for this location is approximately 4,000 square feet on .8 acres of land property is located on Highland Avenue with a traffic count of 20,000 cars per day.
Asking Price
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$250,000
Revenue
$4,500,000
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$500,000
Posting: 285819 | Available | 3/25/24
Mobil branded station with C-Store and car wash. Circle K has master lease till 2048 and give three-year leases to dealer. Store has beer & wine license. It is about 30,000 SF land with C-store and car wash (dual system, works with or without brush). 8 MPD's & 4 UST's (3 10k & 1 12k
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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$4,000,000
Posting: 279045 | Available | 12/17/23
For sale is a top-notch non-brand gas station with a full-service car wash in a major intersection. A city permit is in place for converting to an express car wash with Shell incentives of $1,600,000 in the affluent area of Orange County. The net profit is $460,000.
Asking Price
$8,400,000
Cash flow
$341,997
Revenue
$800,606
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$5,500,000
Posting: 283990 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a comprehensive, built-out and turn-key truck services center. There is approximately 4.5 acres of real estate included. It is in a major north-south travel corridor. Their FDOT average daily traffic count is 18,400.
Asking Price
$6,250,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284151 | Available | 4/4/24
Real absentee-run. This is a 3-bay (coin) and 1-bay (automatic) carwash for sale with land (Land value is $588k). Gross $125K, nets $70,000 a year and takes no credit cards. Land value is $578K. They have 24 hours a dedicated tech who lives in the town. Seller comes 1 time a week to pick-up cash.
Asking Price
$699,000
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Revenue
$1,800,000
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$3,000,000
Posting: 281541 | Available | 4/22/24
This unbranded gas station is located in a very good and busy area and can be changed to another brand. The seller claims the average annual gross income is $1,800,000. The asking price is $12,000,000. The buyer has to have good credit with proof of funds.
Asking Price
$13,500,000
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Posting: 275840 | Available | 8/18/22
Full service car wash with 2 bay lube centers. Business for sale $880,000. Real estate for sale $2,670,000. Express car wash or flex conversion possible. 2 oil and lube bays. Semi-absentee ownership, great potential, great opportunity for 1st-time buyers. Great opportunity for experienced operators.
Asking Price
$3,550,000
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Posting: 285134 | Available | 2/22/24
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store located in a high-traffic location in Modesto, California. Fuel sales - 110,000/GPM with high margins. Convenience store sales- $120,000/month
Asking Price
$7,500,000
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$225,000
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$700,000
Posting: 282025 | Available | 8/7/23
Self-Serve Car Wash in Sacramento suburb with five bays, in-bay automatic, and multiple vacuum stations. This five-bay carwash with an in-bay automatic car wash gives a business operator the ability to provide customers the convenience of a quick, quality wash.
Asking Price
$700,000
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$1,800,000
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$20
Posting: 284166 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a gas station that is high-volume in gas. They also have a Circle K convenience store. They do additional rental income. It is located near 2 highways and the real estate is available. There is also a carwash.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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Posting: 244345 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is a full-service car wash on the west side in a prime area. It has a very high traffic count. It is on a 32K sq ft. lot and does smog, oil & lube. It is a busy signalized corner location with an extra long tunnel. Major real estate play is for possible redevelopment.
Asking Price
$2,595,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 276853 | Available | 10/14/22
For sale is a high-volume, flex car wash with plenty of room to grow. The buyer will get a new 30-year lease from the seller who is retiring after 17 years. The buyer will get 30-day due diligence without any obligations. The net is $300,000, the gross is $1,600,000, and the average is $35 per car.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
Cash flow
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$2,400,000
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$2,500,000
Posting: 284499 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is an established flex car wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 1.2 acre lot. It is located on a very busy street with excellent visibility. It is absentee run. Business only.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
$3,600,000
Posting: 274543 | Available | 3/14/23
For sale is a high cash flow business. It is in a nice area with a big acre lot. It has high revenues and machine wash. It has been long established in an upscale area. Come to our office for additional information and proof of funds. Address will not be provided over the phone or email.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
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Posting: 280489 | Available | 5/1/23
For sale is a business & real estate, a major brand gas station, and a franchised C-Store. The gas does 75K gal/month, the market does $110K/month, and the car wash does $2.5K/month. The lease term is 15 to 20 years. The hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The lot size is .52 acres.
Asking Price
$5,300,000
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Posting: 263475 | Available | 4/12/22
Major brand High Volume gas station business with real estate for sale. Store size 4,000 sq. ft., big Express car wash tunnel, 14 Vacuum cleaners, outside 8 mpd's. Call for more details! Please sign nda & provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
$12,750,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$308,000
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Posting: 265986 | Available | 4/16/24
This self-service car wash nets $140k and grosses $308k. It is a perfect business for an exchange! 24 Hour on site care taker increased net income. There is a new long lease, for rent of $5,900 per month + $833 NNN. The seller will carry outside collateral train the buyer and do consultations.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Posting: 283820 | Available | 11/12/23
For sale is one of the lowest priced car washes that includes real estate. It is well-run and is profitable year-over-year. You can operate it as is or potentially convert to Flex or Express. The two bay vehicle service centers can be rented for additional income or used for additional space.
Asking Price
$3,245,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 272027 | Available | 1/26/22
Yearly Gross $540,000; Yearly Net Income $360,000; SBA Loan Possible; Property included; Selling price $4.3M plus inventory (approximate $10,000); 100% operated by employees.
Asking Price
$4,300,000
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Posting: 274061 | Available | 12/2/23
This location was previously operated as the Bear Valley Car Wash. Property was constructed in the year 2008. The building size for this location is approximately 6,433 square feet on .68 acres of land. The property also includes 4 enclosed bays for additional automotive services.
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Posting: 285902 | Available | 3/29/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Mobil Gas Station, C-Store & Car Wash with Land in the City of Colton. The gas station has a 924 SF C-Store for guests and is situated on approximately 0.76 AC of land.
Asking Price
$5,700,000
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Posting: 280515 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is a brand new state of the art express car wash with real estate located in Riverside County, California. It has an extra long 160 ft tunnel and 30+ vacuums. It's located on a very busy street.
Asking Price
$15,295,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286192 | Available | 4/19/24
This car wash was newly remodeled in 2022 with state-of-the-art equipment. It is strategically located next to IN-N-OUT Burger on a major off-ramp Fwy-14. There is additional rental income from window tint and U-Haul services.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
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Posting: 283821 | Available | 11/12/23
For sale is a massive, premier, flex car wash serving Orange County and West Riverside. It includes oil, lube, and smog checks. It is absentee-run. Real estate is included as well.
Asking Price
$10,995,000
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Posting: 283929 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is one of the largest express washes, built from the ground up in 2020 on a massive site over 2 acres making for a well-flowing, easy-to-run wash. There is an extra long 190 ft tunnel and top of the line control system and vacuum system.
Asking Price
$17,695,000
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First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
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.
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.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
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.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
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.
