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Posting: 290838 | Available | 4/26/25
For sale is a popular Korean fried chicken restaurant. This is an asset sale, featuring fairly new equipment and appliances, including an A/C unit and a cooler. The restaurant is in a prime location in K-Town.
Asking Price
$30,000
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$1,262,355
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Posting: 283959 | Available | 4/25/25
Turnaround opportunity; Current owner lives out of state great opportunity for an owner-operator! The seller is absentee, and cogs are at 38%, which leaves plenty of opportunity to trim controllable costs and boost the bottom line! Cash only acquisition, buyer must live in the market
Asking Price
$50,000
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Posting: 290982 | Available | 4/24/25
Absentee run Fried chicken and boba tea restaurant for sale in Concord plaza. Once you walk in you are greeted by ordering kiosks. They are known for their wings, boba tea, coffee and tea. Lease amount is $6800+ which covers water, garbage and CAM. Approximately 1500 sq ft with less than 49 seating.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 292325 | Available | 4/18/25
Asset Sale. Famous Korean Style Fried Chicken. Newly Remodeled. Good Location in the food court. Rent $4,900. All equipment & fixtures are near new. Great Chance for owner operator.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$10,387,633
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$77,457,284
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Posting: 288714 | Available | 4/17/25
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has other responsibilities and wants to hand this to a new owner-operator. There is more potential for growth with marketing and more attention to customer service.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$632,684
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Posting: 292208 | Available | 4/15/25
This is an incredible opportunity to own a well-established and highly profitable restaurant in the heart of Las Vegas, NV. Specializing in a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of tastes, this turnkey operation is ready for its next owner to step in and succeed.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 292202 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable Pizza & Chicken Fast Food Restaurant in Prime Central Las Vegas! Seize this fantastic opportunity to own a well-established, high-traffic fast food restaurant in the heart of Central Las Vegas! This turnkey operation is perfect for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$59,500
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$95,000
Posting: 290057 | Available | 4/15/25
For an asset sale. This property is in a good location in K-town, Los Angeles, with a size of 1,250 square feet. The rent is $5,500, including NNN. A hood and grease trap are already installed, making it ideal for any fast food or fusion menu.
Asking Price
$95,000
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$980,000
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Posting: 290328 | Available | 4/14/25
A branded chicken wing restaurant is for sale in Davis, located just minutes from the UC Davis community. This casual wing spot offers a variety of flavors. The restaurant is situated in a plaza that features a grocery store.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 291528 | Available | 4/10/25
Hot and busy strip mall location with employee-run operations. Net income is over $15,000 monthly with potential for even more growth. Monthly sales range between $85,000 and $95,000. Lots of potential in this popular Korean chicken business.
Asking Price
$499,000
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$684,000
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$120,000
Posting: 291518 | Available | 4/9/25
Great Location in the busy shopping center in Chino Hills. The average monthly sale is about $57,000. Its size is about 1,800 sqft with rent $7,300 including NNN. Recently remodeled with Long Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Grease Trap.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 291517 | Available | 4/9/25
Seize this rare chance to take over a partially built-out restaurant in a high-traffic Huntington Beach strip mall, surrounded by major anchors including a high-membership gym and a busy Chipotle.
Asking Price
$89,800
Cash flow
$180,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 291502 | Available | 4/9/25
This is a rare opportunity to acquire both the franchise headquarters including intellectual property, brand, and operational systems and one company-owned store located in Orange County, California.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$630,000
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Posting: 291498 | Available | 4/9/25
Ramen Restaurant for sale. Annual Gross $460,000. Open six days a week. It is in a Good Location surrounded by offices, Retail, and Residential. The fixt and equipment are in excellent condition. This Restaurant has been in this location for a long time.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$104,234
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$1,373,119
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Posting: 291490 | Available | 4/9/25
Surrounded by a diverse blend of commercial and residential developments, it's also less than five minutes from downtown making it an ideal spot for capturing both commuter and local demand.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$162,127
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$893,288
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Posting: 290235 | Available | 4/9/25
Ideally located near the freeway in a desirable shopping center, surrounded by national and regional brands, with a mix of commercial and residential properties in the vicinity.
Asking Price
$525,000
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Posting: 289672 | Available | 4/7/25
A franchise chicken restaurant is for sale, located in a busy center on Saratoga Avenue. The restaurant spans 1,347 square feet, with a monthly rent of $9,180. It features equipment in good condition, including a 16-foot hood and a walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$229,999
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$1,020,000
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Posting: 290254 | Available | 4/4/25
Well Established Franchise BBQ Chicken in the affluent Asian community. Its current monthly sale is about $85,000+. Its size is about 1,000 sqft with the rent of $6,800 including NNN. Absentee Owner. Famous Franchise Store.
Asking Price
$545,000
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Posting: 289337 | Available | 3/29/25
For sale is an absentee-owned Korean chicken franchise located in a busy Asian shopping center. The restaurant is managed by a team of employees and is equipped with high-quality equipment in good condition.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$185,141
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$1,299,603
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Posting: 290561 | Available | 3/27/25
***SBA LOAN APPROVED - MOTIVATED SELLER*** Motivated Seller and High Volume! This store is closed on Mondays at 9pm everyday. More room for growth by opening longer and on major holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$740,000
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Posting: 288949 | Available | 3/27/25
For sale is a brand new store at a great location in the center of affluent Redondo Beach. It is cozy 1,400 sq ft, its current rent of $6,500 including NNN. Famous franchise store. Easy operation and management.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 291225 | Available | 3/25/25
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and highly regarded restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and crispy fried chicken. Known for its delicious menu & loyal customer base, this take-out only restaurant offers a turnkey opportunity for aspiring restaurateurs or seasoned entrepreneurs.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$750,000
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$195,000
Posting: 287809 | Available | 3/23/25
This is an as-is asset sale: a Korean Fusion fried chicken restaurant in Monrovia is for sale. The store size is 1,400 square feet, and it is a very busy restaurant with most sales being take-out. Monthly rent $6,328. The equipment and interior are in good condition. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$195,000
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$91,560
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$686,700
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Posting: 291024 | Available | 3/11/25
For sale is a spacious and well-located chicken restaurant for sale in a busy mall. Established July 2021.
Asking Price
$189,000
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$90,000
Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 290906 | Available | 3/3/25
This Nashville Style Hot Chicken Restaurant, part of a specialty chicken licensed chain (not a franchise). Since its establishment in 2021, this popular eatery has built a loyal customer base with its fresh, made-to-order dishes that highlight quality ingredients and an authentic Nashville recipe.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 281952 | Available | 3/2/25
Super high-volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda on the main street. They serve a huge selection of different foods, chicken wings, some loaded tots, chicken skins, Mongolian beef chow mein, and garlic noodles. The restaurant shared a parking lot in the back.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 287379 | Available | 3/2/25
Absentee run owner Taiwanese bento and fried chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton shopping plaza. Owner is on a mission to introduce the unique flavors of Taiwanese street food and night markets to customers in the Bay Area. This is not just any ordinary chicken dish, but rather an authentic.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$1,700,000
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Posting: 287386 | Available | 2/26/25
For sale is a well-known Korean fried chicken franchise restaurant in a busy strip center. The restaurant prides itself on a menu that features a wide range of popular Korean dishes, including Korean-style fried chicken dishes.
Asking Price
$570,000
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$740,000
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Posting: 288949 | Available | 3/27/25
For sale is a brand new store at a great location in the center of affluent Redondo Beach. It is cozy 1,400 sq ft, its current rent of $6,500 including NNN. Famous franchise store. Easy operation and management.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$684,000
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$120,000
Posting: 291518 | Available | 4/9/25
Great Location in the busy shopping center in Chino Hills. The average monthly sale is about $57,000. Its size is about 1,800 sqft with rent $7,300 including NNN. Recently remodeled with Long Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Grease Trap.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$125,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$480,000
Posting: 290495 | Available | 2/5/25
Turnkey, high-revenue chicken restaurant in a prime location. 2024 Gross: $1.2M, Net: $125K. Fully staffed, absentee-run, and well-established with strong delivery & dine-in sales. Ideal for an owner-operator or investor looking for a steady income stream. Serious inquiries only!
Asking Price
$480,000
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$980,000
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Posting: 290328 | Available | 4/14/25
A branded chicken wing restaurant is for sale in Davis, located just minutes from the UC Davis community. This casual wing spot offers a variety of flavors. The restaurant is situated in a plaza that features a grocery store.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 290838 | Available | 4/26/25
For sale is a popular Korean fried chicken restaurant. This is an asset sale, featuring fairly new equipment and appliances, including an A/C unit and a cooler. The restaurant is in a prime location in K-Town.
Asking Price
$30,000
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$65,000
Posting: 292325 | Available | 4/18/25
Asset Sale. Famous Korean Style Fried Chicken. Newly Remodeled. Good Location in the food court. Rent $4,900. All equipment & fixtures are near new. Great Chance for owner operator.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$1,020,000
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Posting: 290254 | Available | 4/4/25
Well Established Franchise BBQ Chicken in the affluent Asian community. Its current monthly sale is about $85,000+. Its size is about 1,000 sqft with the rent of $6,800 including NNN. Absentee Owner. Famous Franchise Store.
Asking Price
$545,000
Cash flow
$185,141
Revenue
$1,299,603
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Posting: 290561 | Available | 3/27/25
***SBA LOAN APPROVED - MOTIVATED SELLER*** Motivated Seller and High Volume! This store is closed on Mondays at 9pm everyday. More room for growth by opening longer and on major holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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$1,262,355
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Posting: 283959 | Available | 4/25/25
Turnaround opportunity; Current owner lives out of state great opportunity for an owner-operator! The seller is absentee, and cogs are at 38%, which leaves plenty of opportunity to trim controllable costs and boost the bottom line! Cash only acquisition, buyer must live in the market
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$750,000
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$195,000
Posting: 287809 | Available | 3/23/25
This is an as-is asset sale: a Korean Fusion fried chicken restaurant in Monrovia is for sale. The store size is 1,400 square feet, and it is a very busy restaurant with most sales being take-out. Monthly rent $6,328. The equipment and interior are in good condition. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$950,000
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Posting: 280743 | Available | 5/16/23
Well-established 100% absentee-run business with so much potential room to increase the current sales volume. Great location !! very high-traffic area.
Asking Price
$389,000
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Posting: 287482 | Available | 7/9/24
Famous for its Korean-style oven and fried Chicken, this location does not pay royalties. Located just blocks away from a major university with 25,000 hungry college students. The fast growing Vons Chicken brand (not affiliated with Vons supermarkets) allows the owner to add other types of food.
Asking Price
$70,000
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$780,000
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Posting: 283933 | Available | 9/2/24
This is a fried fish and chicken/seafood restaurant for sale in East Oakland off International Blvd on a strip mall. The location is convenient if you have to do laundry or buy hair supplies because they're in the same lot as a laundromat and a beauty supply store. It has been a staple.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$95,000
Posting: 290057 | Available | 4/15/25
For an asset sale. This property is in a good location in K-town, Los Angeles, with a size of 1,250 square feet. The rent is $5,500, including NNN. A hood and grease trap are already installed, making it ideal for any fast food or fusion menu.
Asking Price
$95,000
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$50,000
Posting: 290628 | Available | 2/16/25
This is an asset sale. Huge Price Drop from $100,000 to $50,000 for quick sale. The space is currently set up for a fried chicken concept, but buyers may bring their own concept. The rent is $6,090 per month, plus $1,900 for common area maintenance (CAM) fees. The lease has five years remaining.
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$50,000
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Posting: 290982 | Available | 4/24/25
Absentee run Fried chicken and boba tea restaurant for sale in Concord plaza. Once you walk in you are greeted by ordering kiosks. They are known for their wings, boba tea, coffee and tea. Lease amount is $6800+ which covers water, garbage and CAM. Approximately 1500 sq ft with less than 49 seating.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 287379 | Available | 3/2/25
Absentee run owner Taiwanese bento and fried chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton shopping plaza. Owner is on a mission to introduce the unique flavors of Taiwanese street food and night markets to customers in the Bay Area. This is not just any ordinary chicken dish, but rather an authentic.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 276236 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is an absentee-run Korean-style fried chicken restaurant with craft beer in the southwest of Los Angeles County. This is a 1,800 sq ft. restaurant in 2017. It is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm. The annual gross is $660,000.
Asking Price
$270,000
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$864,000
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Posting: 287736 | Available | 2/18/25
This family-friendly, fast-casual restaurant is innovating the chicken wings franchise industry. Advantages to owning this franchise include brand recognition, franchisee support, marketing help and streamlined simplicity.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$407,161
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$2,109,854
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Posting: 288999 | Available | 10/18/24
This Popeyes is located in a high-traffic area within the Dallas DMA, surrounded by a strong mix of neighboring businesses. Annual sales above system AUV. Comprehensive training provided by Franchisor.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
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$1,700,000
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$200,000
Posting: 287386 | Available | 2/26/25
For sale is a well-known Korean fried chicken franchise restaurant in a busy strip center. The restaurant prides itself on a menu that features a wide range of popular Korean dishes, including Korean-style fried chicken dishes.
Asking Price
$570,000
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$130,000
Posting: 289496 | Available | 1/7/25
Turn-key chicken and boba restaurant with 3+ years of success in a prime high-traffic location. Fully staffed, E-2 Visa eligible, and minimal owner involvement with $6,000 $6,500 monthly net. Flexible concept (except sushi) and secure lease through 2028. Priced at $175,000.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$660,000
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$199,000
Posting: 290906 | Available | 3/3/25
This Nashville Style Hot Chicken Restaurant, part of a specialty chicken licensed chain (not a franchise). Since its establishment in 2021, this popular eatery has built a loyal customer base with its fresh, made-to-order dishes that highlight quality ingredients and an authentic Nashville recipe.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 292202 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable Pizza & Chicken Fast Food Restaurant in Prime Central Las Vegas! Seize this fantastic opportunity to own a well-established, high-traffic fast food restaurant in the heart of Central Las Vegas! This turnkey operation is perfect for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$59,500
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Posting: 291528 | Available | 4/10/25
Hot and busy strip mall location with employee-run operations. Net income is over $15,000 monthly with potential for even more growth. Monthly sales range between $85,000 and $95,000. Lots of potential in this popular Korean chicken business.
Asking Price
$499,000
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$119,212
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Posting: 289458 | Available | 11/18/24
Just about everyone recognizes Colonel Sanders, the iconic Kentuckian who introduced the world to his secret fried chicken recipe featuring 11 herbs and spices in 1940. Since then, franchise owners have contributed to the success of KFC, helping it grow into the most popular chicken franchise.
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$500,000
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Posting: 291517 | Available | 4/9/25
Seize this rare chance to take over a partially built-out restaurant in a high-traffic Huntington Beach strip mall, surrounded by major anchors including a high-membership gym and a busy Chipotle.
Asking Price
$89,800
Cash flow
$180,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 291502 | Available | 4/9/25
This is a rare opportunity to acquire both the franchise headquarters including intellectual property, brand, and operational systems and one company-owned store located in Orange County, California.
Asking Price
$499,000
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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.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
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.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
