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$106,000
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$563,389
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Posting: 285145 | Available | 5/16/24
An exceptional chance presents itself to acquire a flourishing gourmet coffee and sandwich shop situated in a sought-after shopping center. Boasting a remarkable 35 years of operation, the owner is now preparing for retirement. The location is prime, nestled within a highly desirable shopping hub.
Asking Price
$280,000
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$367,000
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Posting: 278989 | Available | 5/16/24
This is a coffee shop with property in a growing and desirable area. There is potential to add a drive-through and at least triple the sales. There is no immediate competition around the business. It is a charming and cozy cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The business opened in 2009.
Asking Price
$699,000
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Posting: 286590 | Available | 5/16/24
If you are considering a business opportunity, this is an excellent chance to acquire a restaurant, bakery, coffee shop, & sandwich shop. This bulk sale includes newer equipment, furnishings, furniture, a newly remodeled interior, and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 286588 | Available | 5/15/24
Don't miss out on this steal of a deal to own a cafe near the San Pablo Avenue corridor on the Emeryville/Berkeley border. The DEE SPOT cafe thrived for years servicing the local companies employees and neighborhood locals alike for breakfast and lunch.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$276,000
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Posting: 286486 | Available | 5/8/24
In Fountain Valley, there is a boba, tea, coffee, and dessert shop for sale. It has a lot of customers and is located in a busy shopping center, making it a great location. The rent is cheap at $2800 per month. The shop generates an income of $18,000 to $25,000 monthly.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$98,000
Posting: 286456 | Available | 5/8/24
A very clean and cozy coffee shop is located on a busy street in San Francisco, there not much competition around. Rent is very low. There are outside seating. Seller claims SDE net is about $9,000 to $10,000 per month with owner operating.
Asking Price
$98,000
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Revenue
$370,000
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$25,000
Posting: 282494 | Available | 5/8/24
A super cute and modern coffee shop with a patio in El Dorado Hills' Serano area is now for sale. This coffee shop has been expanding its client base as more homes are being built in the area. The 1620 sq ft. retail space boasts a great following and reputation.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 282284 | Available | 5/6/24
This coffee shop is a well-established, long-running business with big potential to expand and grow. This is your chance to become your own boss and work your own hours in the heart of Los Angeles. The interior is unique and modern with an outside patio.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
$278,330
Revenue
$5,442,834
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Posting: 286394 | Available | 5/2/24
A premier natural health food, grocery & supplement store complete with an in-house cafe, bakery, juice, smoothie, coffee bar, and more! Selling natural, organic & vegan groceries, produce, meat, nuts, dairy, in-house prepared foods, plus supplements.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 5/2/24
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. Seller financing negotiable!
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
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$200,000
Posting: 284803 | Available | 5/1/24
This bustling boba shop, strategically located in a high-traffic strip center in Los Angeles County, offers an exciting business opportunity. The shop serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, a variety of teas, smoothies, frappes, and juices, catering to diverse customer preferences. ...
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 283217 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a high-end convenience store with beer, wine, coffee, and a deli. This is a take-out restaurant business with great net profit/income. The amazing location has no competition. Call for more info. Buyers only please.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
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Posting: 280168 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a family-owned coffee shop for sale in the Castro Valley shopping center near Panda Express and other retail shops. This coffee shop has been a staple in the community of Castro Valley for many years. They serve teas, baked goods and sandwiches, bagels, and more. It is run by a couple.
Asking Price
$108,000
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Posting: 284231 | Available | 4/28/24
This 450 sf coffee shop is ideally located on one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley. The area is vibrant, clean, and safe. The surrounding blocks have the ideal kind of clients and neighboring retail, including a hospital with lots of staff and people craving great coffee and a fresh snack.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$254,536
Revenue
$1,339,022
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$100,000
Posting: 286298 | Available | 4/27/24
Are you considering a lucrative investment in the online business world? Imagine stepping into a thriving venture that combines high-performance merchandise with a coveted coffee subscription service. This business is a well-established player in this dynamic market, offering a seamless experience.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Posting: 286264 | Available | 4/25/24
I am seeking an existing tea store, a conversion possibility, or vacant space in San Diego County. This space will serve as a retail seller of whole leaf hot and iced teas, along with related food, gifts, and accessories. Additionally, I am interested in establishing a tea bar.
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Posting: 285601 | Available | 4/23/24
Located in a quaint tourist town in Central California that attracts over 1.5 million tourists per year, this beautiful cafe is renowned for its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and diverse menu offerings. A private courtyard and shaded tables offer attractive outdoor seating options.
Asking Price
$875,000
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Posting: 282529 | Available | 4/22/24
This well-equipped 1,400 sq. ft coffee shop has a cozy interior and an inviting atmosphere. It offers indoor and outdoor seating areas and has a capacity of over 30. The coffee shop creates a welcoming environment for customers to relax, socialize, or work, while enjoying their favorite coffee.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$195,000
Posting: 286177 | Available | 4/17/24
A well-established absentee-run boba tea shop is for sale. It is located in a busy center in the North County coastal area close to Walmart with high visibility that is near the ocean and receives tourists' foot traffic and city offices. The shopping center has a Tesla charge station,
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
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$288,000
Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$288,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$425,000
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Posting: 284293 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California based Coffee Shop is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and was formed 4 years ago and has been under current ownership since inception. Their coffees are carefully selected from the best coffee farms from around the world. The shop has a great centralized location.
Asking Price
$275,000
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$400,000
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Posting: 283852 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a cozy coffee shop with inviting and comfortable atmosphere that encourages patrons to linger, relax, and enjoy their coffee, excellent pastries, sandwiches, salads & more. It is a beautiful, established neighborhood cafe with lots of future potential.
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 286042 | Available | 4/8/24
The business located in the beautiful Historical Old Town of Orange is very profitable! Its success can be attributed to several factors, including its prime location, high traffic area, and proximity to the circle. The area boasts great visibility, street access, and favorable demographics.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$77,459
Revenue
$419,845
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Posting: 283472 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a cafe for sale on Polk Street in San Francisco's bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood. This stretch of Polk Street is packed with a diverse array of businesses that bring steady foot and vehicle traffic to the area seven days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$97,000
Revenue
$517,000
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Posting: 283209 | In Contract | 3/22/24
This popular bakery specializes in cupcakes, custom cakes, cheesecakes, and bread pudding. It provides local customers with delicious confectionary baked goods. The business does a lot of wedding cakes and party orders. It is award-winning and is semi-absentee run.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 285789 | Available | 3/22/24
Motivated seller! Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Presenting a thriving and well-established cafe for sale. This turnkey business has become a beloved local hotspot, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional menu, and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
Posting: 250349 | Available | 3/21/24
We are looking for owners of coffee shops, coffee carts & kiosks, new or established (preferably making a positive cash flow). If not, then at least in an area that has potential upside. Anywhere in San Diego County or North or South Orange County.
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$120,000
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$570,000
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Posting: 279358 | Available | 12/5/23
This is a coffee shop for sale. It has a very attractive trendy look. It is semi-absentee run. The seller invested $200k to remodel 2 years ago. There are 6 full-time/1 part-time employees. Monthly gross: $55,000, with a monthly net income of $10,000 and rent of $5,740 a month.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 246661 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is an asset sale Taiwanese boba tea, shaved ice, and dessert restaurant. It is well-known to the young crowd and locals. The owner has another business venture that requires his full attention. The store size is 2,237 sq ft. and the rent is $6,800/month. The lease terms are 5+5.
Asking Price
$119,000
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Posting: 286590 | Available | 5/16/24
If you are considering a business opportunity, this is an excellent chance to acquire a restaurant, bakery, coffee shop, & sandwich shop. This bulk sale includes newer equipment, furnishings, furniture, a newly remodeled interior, and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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$320,000
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Posting: 283908 | Available | 11/17/23
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, and baked goods. The coffee house prides itself on providing great service to its customers.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Revenue
$240,000
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$118,000
Posting: 283157 | Available | 5/16/24
This shop would be excellent for Korean kimbap or banchan For sale is an easy-operation coffee shop w/hot grill in Tustin, CA, near Irvine. It is located next to the city of Irvine, Orange County and near a big church, industrial factories, and houses. There is direct spacious parkings.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 282284 | Available | 5/6/24
This coffee shop is a well-established, long-running business with big potential to expand and grow. This is your chance to become your own boss and work your own hours in the heart of Los Angeles. The interior is unique and modern with an outside patio.
Asking Price
$230,000
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Revenue
$630,000
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$190,000
Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 285601 | Available | 4/23/24
Located in a quaint tourist town in Central California that attracts over 1.5 million tourists per year, this beautiful cafe is renowned for its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and diverse menu offerings. A private courtyard and shaded tables offer attractive outdoor seating options.
Asking Price
$875,000
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$165,540
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Posting: 283911 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a boba and coffee shop with big potential, located in a plaza with high foot traffic. It is a must see location, and you are welcome to continue operating the boba shop as it is, or make changes to the menu as you see fit. The store size is 950 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$60,000
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$1,242,393
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Posting: 285127 | Available | 2/13/24
This niche cafe has placed itself in its own league. Their unique entertainment, group event, and retail niche generate a large portion of their total sales. The Berkeley students, families, and fun-seekers alike love this cafe. Their sales doubled within the past 2 years.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$600,000
Posting: 283217 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a high-end convenience store with beer, wine, coffee, and a deli. This is a take-out restaurant business with great net profit/income. The amazing location has no competition. Call for more info. Buyers only please.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 257779 | Available | 5/18/24
The price has been lowered for this donut shop in San Ramon. Rent is $4,900 and the size of over 1,000 sq. ft. The yearly revenue is $360,000. They serve donuts, coffee, and sandwiches. It is open 7 days and business hour is 5 am-3 pm. The owner will train. The owner has no time to manage the store.
Asking Price
$179,999
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Revenue
$370,000
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$25,000
Posting: 282494 | Available | 5/8/24
A super cute and modern coffee shop with a patio in El Dorado Hills' Serano area is now for sale. This coffee shop has been expanding its client base as more homes are being built in the area. The 1620 sq ft. retail space boasts a great following and reputation.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 284797 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this running coffee & hot sandwich shop with great potential. This is a great space for maximizing Uber Eats & Door Dash. The store is ready to be a neighborhood favorite!
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
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$425,000
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Posting: 284293 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California based Coffee Shop is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and was formed 4 years ago and has been under current ownership since inception. Their coffees are carefully selected from the best coffee farms from around the world. The shop has a great centralized location.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 285694 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a recently updated, modern coffee shop strategically located in a bustling business complex with tenants including a collection of diverse tenants. Positioned on a prominent main road, this location offers unparalleled visibility and foot traffic.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$605,000
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Posting: 284630 | Available | 1/11/24
For sale is a charming main street coffee house in Old Town La Quinta. Main Street Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house offering an exceptional experience. Renowned for its great coffee, chai teas, and diverse beverage selection, it also serves breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
Asking Price
$325,000
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$400,000
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Posting: 283852 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a cozy coffee shop with inviting and comfortable atmosphere that encourages patrons to linger, relax, and enjoy their coffee, excellent pastries, sandwiches, salads & more. It is a beautiful, established neighborhood cafe with lots of future potential.
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$502,000
Revenue
$610,000
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$259,000
Posting: 285748 | Available | 3/20/24
If you are looking for your first coffee shop, look no further. Modern and beautiful. Opened in 2019, it is located in one of the fast-growing area of downtown San Diego. Three hotels are within short walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi and out table and stools.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$98,000
Posting: 286456 | Available | 5/8/24
A very clean and cozy coffee shop is located on a busy street in San Francisco, there not much competition around. Rent is very low. There are outside seating. Seller claims SDE net is about $9,000 to $10,000 per month with owner operating.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
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$200,000
Posting: 284803 | Available | 5/1/24
This bustling boba shop, strategically located in a high-traffic strip center in Los Angeles County, offers an exciting business opportunity. The shop serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, a variety of teas, smoothies, frappes, and juices, catering to diverse customer preferences. ...
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 286042 | Available | 4/8/24
The business located in the beautiful Historical Old Town of Orange is very profitable! Its success can be attributed to several factors, including its prime location, high traffic area, and proximity to the circle. The area boasts great visibility, street access, and favorable demographics.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
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$288,000
Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$288,000
Cash flow
$254,536
Revenue
$1,339,022
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$100,000
Posting: 286298 | Available | 4/27/24
Are you considering a lucrative investment in the online business world? Imagine stepping into a thriving venture that combines high-performance merchandise with a coveted coffee subscription service. This business is a well-established player in this dynamic market, offering a seamless experience.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
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Posting: 256728 | Available | 11/7/23
Taiwanese style organic tea shop/restaurant serving Boba tea, snacks and light food. Ask price $118,000 (no Franchise). $180,000 with Franchise. Great location in a small busy shopping center in N Milpitas close to Warm Springs in Fremont. Close to Lion Supermarket and other restaurants.
Asking Price
$118,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
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Posting: 286630 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an absentee-run coffee shop and restaurant with very short hours from 7 AM to 2 PM. You can add dinner to your menu to increase your volume. The gross income is $2,000,000, and the net yearly income is $300,000.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$97,000
Revenue
$517,000
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Posting: 283209 | In Contract | 3/22/24
This popular bakery specializes in cupcakes, custom cakes, cheesecakes, and bread pudding. It provides local customers with delicious confectionary baked goods. The business does a lot of wedding cakes and party orders. It is award-winning and is semi-absentee run.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
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.
