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Posting: 285205 | Available | 2/16/24
This hot pot restaurant is situated in a prime location within a plaza in Daly City. It is conveniently located in a plaza with excellent foot traffic. The restaurant has a steady customer base, stable business, and low rent. It is surrounded by residential areas and nearby shops.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$250,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 285182 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a well-established Chinese restaurant in San Ramon, California. The seller claims $250k net. It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to convert it to a Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican, or Mediterranean or acquire the current concept of a Chinese restaurant.
Asking Price
$288,888
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Posting: 275794 | In Escrow | 2/12/24
For sale is a profitable Chinese restaurant in a heavily populated area in South San Diego with high visibility near a major freeway. This restaurant is a single building that has a private parking lot and has been serving San Diego for more than 40 years. The owner plans to retire.
Asking Price
$170,000
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$30,000
Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 284892 | In Contract | 1/29/24
Price lowered fr $99k. For sale is a profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a strip center serving North County San Diego. Very low rent $2800 +NNN by space 1000 sf. The monthly sale $30-40k. This is a good opportunity for a turnkey business that can be different concepts.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 284254 | Available | 12/12/23
For sale is a Chinese restaurant famous for seafood with a banquet hall in a historical building. The dine area is 5600 sq. ft. banquet hall 2nd floor by same size. The owner will be the future landlord, the rent is $2 per sf., the sales between $60k-90k depend on the parties & events.
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$260,000
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Posting: 284239 | Available | 12/9/23
For sale is a newly remodeled restaurant at an excellent location in San Jose. They do catering and have an established customer base. It is ideal for a Chinese or Vietnamese Menu. This is the perfect location for the restaurant to thrive on a to-go business plan and has ample space.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 280058 | Available | 11/30/23
The restaurant has been operating for more than 20 years in the plaza and specializes in Chinese cuisine. It typically features a dining area for customers to sit and enjoy their meals, as well as a kitchen where chefs prepare Chinee dishes using traditional cooking techniques and ingredients.
Asking Price
$280,000
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Posting: 284088 | Available | 11/29/23
For sale is a popular dumpling restaurant located in downtown San Leandro. It's in an excellent location facing a busy street with heavy foot traffic. It is a free-standing building with ample parking in the back. The dining area is bright with neat, spacious, and comfortable seating.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 281576 | Available | 11/21/23
This is a high-end Chinese restaurant with a hard liquor #47 license. The size is approximately 7,000 sq. ft and rent is $21,000 including NNN. The lease is a 9-year + 10-year option. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential to increase the current sales volume.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 283904 | Available | 11/17/23
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and newly remodeled Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Humboldt County. The turnkey restaurant boasts a prime location, a favorable long-term lease with exceptionally low rent, and two five-year lease options.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$144,000
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Posting: 283742 | Available | 11/8/23
If you are seeking savory and authentic Chinese food in the South Bay, there is no better place than this Chinese food that makes you crave more of their authentic Chinese food in Torrance. All ingredients are fantastic quality and it is always top quality and fresh.
Asking Price
$144,000
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Posting: 279109 | Available | 9/3/23
The restaurant is in a free-standing building in Hayward and near Southland Mall. The free-standing building with excellent visibility and ample free parking in a lot adjacent to the building. There is a hard liquor license with the business and will be included in the purchase price.
Asking Price
$280,000
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$300,000
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$1,020,000
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Posting: 282028 | Available | 8/7/23
If you are seeking a savory, authentic, awesome, and unique Chinese restaurant, this is the place. The entire ambiance is really refreshing, sumptuous, relaxing, and cozy with a small Koi Pond, peaceful music, and great decor.
Asking Price
$420,000
Cash flow
$60,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 273400 | Available | 3/3/23
This gourmet Chinese restaurant in Riverside County is part of a group of restaurants owned and operated by the original owner and founder. They are famous for their high-quality and delectable cuisine served in an elegant environment. They have a full bar and food delivery is large part of service.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 255809 | Available | 3/12/21
Chinese Fast Food in Riverside near by UCR. Excellent location. Established Long Years. Steady Income. Close to the 91 and 60 Fwy.
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$210,000
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Posting: 235165 | Available | 9/15/20
Famous Mandarin Touch Chinese Restaurant and Cocktail lounge for sale. Original owner for 33 years. Best location i trendy Solvang, Ca Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining, seats 160. Building is also for sale with 2 upstair penthouse style apts. 3,000,000 includes business, apts and liquor lic.
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$800,000
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Posting: 283824 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a high-volume Asian restaurant for sale in Concord. It has been established for many years in the city of Concord with a type 47 hard liquor license. There is a bar area to the left to serve cocktails and liquor drinks. The average gross sale a year is $800,000- $900,000.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$60,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 273400 | Available | 3/3/23
This gourmet Chinese restaurant in Riverside County is part of a group of restaurants owned and operated by the original owner and founder. They are famous for their high-quality and delectable cuisine served in an elegant environment. They have a full bar and food delivery is large part of service.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$126,000
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$672,000
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Posting: 285306 | Available | 4/20/24
Established in 1995, this well-known Chinese restaurant situated on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills offers a fantastic opportunity for a full-time owner-operator or owner-chef operator. With a prime location and ample parking in the rear, the restaurant boasts great potential for expansion.
Asking Price
$290,000
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Posting: 281576 | Available | 11/21/23
This is a high-end Chinese restaurant with a hard liquor #47 license. The size is approximately 7,000 sq. ft and rent is $21,000 including NNN. The lease is a 9-year + 10-year option. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential to increase the current sales volume.
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$750,000
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Posting: 285018 | Available | 4/5/24
For sale is a hot pot restaurant that has lower than market rent. This restaurant has been there for 10 years with loyal customers. The size of the restaurant is 5,000 sq ft. and rent is $7,800. Last year's sales were around $1,200,000. Currently, the owner works a couple of days for a few hours
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$349,999
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Posting: 284710 | Available | 4/5/24
This is an Asian cafe for sale. This cafe is located in busy Chinatown. The size of the cafe is 1,500 sq ft. and rent is $6,600. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 14 feet hood and walk-in cooler. Bring your menu. This is an asset sale since then no financial information will be available.
Asking Price
$149,999
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$240,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 285423 | Available | 2/29/24
A very profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a stripe center of the office, high-tech area with high visibility near freeway in San Diego. The 4,000 sq ft. space has a reasonable monthly rent of $11k (includes NNN) by such a big size. 3 year lease left with options.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 285494 | Available | 4/7/24
This is a Chinese restaurant for sale. The restaurant is located in a nice area of Oakland. This restaurant has been in the same location for over 35 years. Three is a beer and wine license.The size of the restaurant is 1,546 sq ft. and rent is $4,900.
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$149,999
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Posting: 286352 | Available | 4/30/24
A Chinese restaurant in the lower Nob Hill area is up for asset sale. The restaurant is currently closed. It occupies 1,200 square feet, with a rent of $4,500. The kitchen features a 7-foot-long hood. Potential buyers are encouraged to bring their own concept.
Asking Price
$88,888
Cash flow
$30,000
Revenue
$400,000
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$75,000
Posting: 284892 | In Contract | 1/29/24
Price lowered fr $99k. For sale is a profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a strip center serving North County San Diego. Very low rent $2800 +NNN by space 1000 sf. The monthly sale $30-40k. This is a good opportunity for a turnkey business that can be different concepts.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$1,300,000
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Posting: 283743 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a super high-volume Asian restaurant for sale in Larkspur main street. It is a hidden gem with a lovely pleasant outdoor patio in the back with decorative lights and a lemon tree. The ambiance is nice and tucked away from a casual neighborhood spot. It is in Marin County.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$660,000
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$210,000
Posting: 255809 | Available | 3/12/21
Chinese Fast Food in Riverside near by UCR. Excellent location. Established Long Years. Steady Income. Close to the 91 and 60 Fwy.
Asking Price
$210,000
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Posting: 284562 | Available | 4/16/24
This Chinese fast-food restaurant is on the market for sale in an "as-is" condition, as an asset sale. The new owner has the flexibility to either retain the existing menu or introduce a completely new concept. The restaurant boasts a prime location.
Asking Price
$55,000
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Posting: 283904 | Available | 11/17/23
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and newly remodeled Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Humboldt County. The turnkey restaurant boasts a prime location, a favorable long-term lease with exceptionally low rent, and two five-year lease options.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$133,000
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$918,000
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Posting: 284745 | Available | 4/19/24
This Chinese restaurant is an old-fashioned eatery preparing hearty, family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. Over 33 plus years in town, a local favorite is located in a strip center anchored by major national tenants, and other local retailers. There is ample parking to accommodate.
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$350,000
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Posting: 274035 | Available | 3/12/24
This Chinese fusion restaurant is ideally located in the Piedmont neighborhood. It is a casual eatery with a glass-covered patio turning out delicious Chinese fare. The Piedmont Avenue neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in North Oakland, popular for dining and retail.
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$199,000
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Posting: 284006 | In Escrow | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo. They do take-out only plus Doordash and Grubhub delivery apps to provide additional income for this restaurant. It has been established for many years in the Vallejo community. It is owner-operated with one staff.
Asking Price
$168,000
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$144,000
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Posting: 283742 | Available | 11/8/23
If you are seeking savory and authentic Chinese food in the South Bay, there is no better place than this Chinese food that makes you crave more of their authentic Chinese food in Torrance. All ingredients are fantastic quality and it is always top quality and fresh.
Asking Price
$144,000
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$131,403
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$871,818
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Posting: 286232 | Available | 4/22/24
This restaurant has been in business for over 34 years, with very loyal customer base and steady profit (Except during COVID) This is fully equipped restaurant with A1 hood, grease trap, Wok set line, fryer, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and much more.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 281952 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a 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.
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$350,000
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Posting: 284239 | Available | 12/9/23
For sale is a newly remodeled restaurant at an excellent location in San Jose. They do catering and have an established customer base. It is ideal for a Chinese or Vietnamese Menu. This is the perfect location for the restaurant to thrive on a to-go business plan and has ample space.
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$200,000
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Posting: 279109 | Available | 9/3/23
The restaurant is in a free-standing building in Hayward and near Southland Mall. The free-standing building with excellent visibility and ample free parking in a lot adjacent to the building. There is a hard liquor license with the business and will be included in the purchase price.
Asking Price
$280,000
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$700,000
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$260,000
Posting: 284254 | Available | 12/12/23
For sale is a Chinese restaurant famous for seafood with a banquet hall in a historical building. The dine area is 5600 sq. ft. banquet hall 2nd floor by same size. The owner will be the future landlord, the rent is $2 per sf., the sales between $60k-90k depend on the parties & events.
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$260,000
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$1,647,000
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Posting: 285961 | Available | 4/3/24
This is a reputable Chinese Restaurant that was well-established 9 years ago. It is located in a very busy area with lots of foot traffic. The seller claims revenue in 2023 is about $1,647,000.
Asking Price
$380,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 285251 | In Contract | 2/19/24
For sale is a very profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a very busy strip center with high visibility serving North County San Diego. The space is 2,100 sq ft. with rent of $7,600 a month including NNN. It has a 1-year lease left with options. It has a fully equipped kitchen.
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$350,000
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Posting: 285205 | Available | 2/16/24
This hot pot restaurant is situated in a prime location within a plaza in Daly City. It is conveniently located in a plaza with excellent foot traffic. The restaurant has a steady customer base, stable business, and low rent. It is surrounded by residential areas and nearby shops.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$800,000
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Posting: 275794 | In Escrow | 2/12/24
For sale is a profitable Chinese restaurant in a heavily populated area in South San Diego with high visibility near a major freeway. This restaurant is a single building that has a private parking lot and has been serving San Diego for more than 40 years. The owner plans to retire.
Asking Price
$170,000
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Posting: 286105 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center near the Premier outlet. It is in newer condition with clean and high ceilings. The size of the restaurant is 1,400 sq ft. and rent is $8,900 including CAM and water & garbage. There's a 16-foot hood in the kitchen.
Asking Price
$400,000
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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.
