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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
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$978,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
$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: 285219 | Available | 3/25/24
Introducing an exceptional investment opportunity in Kern County, California - this prime property features an Arco AM/PM gas station strategically located in a bustling and high-traffic area. The business is well-established with a long history of operations.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
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Posting: 282399 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a Sinclair gas station with a snack and mechanic shop. The auto repair shop is rented month to month and is willing to remain at $6,000 monthly rent. The auto repair tenant is willing to sign a long-term lease. The station is presumed doing about 50 to 60K gallons/m of fuel.
Asking Price
$4,900,000
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Posting: 277839 | Available | 3/25/24
This is a brand-new gas station. Everything except for the underground storage tanks is brand new. There is no competition on the same corner and it is close to the 105 freeway. It is a new 2000 sf building with 4 MPDs, and it is built with high-quality materials and fixtures.
Asking Price
$7,300,000
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Revenue
$2,700,000
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Posting: 277882 | Available | 3/25/24
This Circle K convenience store is a great opportunity for a family operation. The store is fully upgraded and remodeled with the most recent requirements by Circle K. There is a 6% royalty and advertising fee. The owner is too far from this location and cannot operate the business efficiently.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$4,900,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284775 | Available | 3/25/24
For the business only is a market and Mobil station with 6 pumps and 4 tanks. It has a beer and wine license (the only business in that corner with BW). The master lease belongs to Circle K and Circle K is subleasing to a dealer. The owner is retiring after 29 years. It is open 24/7.
Asking Price
$795,000
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$30
Posting: 285816 | Available | 3/25/24
This is a good volume gasoline Arco AM/PM with real estate for sale located on a very busy corner with extremely high visibility and easy access. The 2-year average gross sale is $14 million+/-, pumping about 220k+/- gallons a month. Store sales are about $100k+/- monthly, plus $300,000 +/- sales.
Asking Price
$5,750,000
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N/A
Revenue
$8,500,000
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Posting: 285793 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a branded gas station & very busy convenience store in prime coastal Orange County. Located near the world famous Dana Point Harbor and Doheny Beach. 52,000 cars per day on Pacific Coast Highway & 1 million annual visitors to the resort area.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 281047 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a gas station and convenience store in a prime location off the I-5 freeway. This is a great opportunity that won't last long. It makes 150k gallons high cent margin, and the convenience store makes $200k @ 50% margin.
Asking Price
$6,800,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$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: 285642 | Available | 3/13/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Chevron gas station, drive-thru restaurant, C-store, and additional developable land in the City of Tucson, AZ. The gas station is equipped with 8 Multiple Product Dispensers (MPDs) with 20 fueling positions including Diesel.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$66,044
Revenue
$184,000
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Posting: 281568 | Available | 3/11/24
This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of products such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, Beer, and Wine.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 3/7/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
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$600,000
Posting: 283217 | Available | 3/5/24
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: 284951 | In Escrow | 3/1/24
For sale is a neighborhood convenience store with beer and wine with liquor, in Lodi, a busy populated location with $140,000 gross sales per month. There is a Lotto + ATM for additional income and it is 2,650 square feet. An inventory of $450,000 is not included in the purchase price. -IN ESCROW!
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 274951 | Available | 3/1/24
This well-established 7-Eleven franchise convenience store is located in a great neighborhood, with great potential for the Owner/Operator; this location sells all goods ranging from the lottery, snacks, phone cards, tobacco-related products, pizza, sodas, snacks, and coffee with other items.
Asking Price
$349,900
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
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$399,000
Posting: 282124 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a very successful convenience store established in 1990 & the current owner has been running it since 2016. It's on one of the border's busiest avenues near the Emeryville/Oakland border. The owners are doing exceptionally well and would like to sell it to have more time with family.
Asking Price
$299,000
Posting: 245792 | Available | 2/28/24
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 | 2/28/24
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
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Posting: 238847 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a beautiful Arco AM/PM gas station and market located in sunny San Diego, California. This station is producing strong numbers both in the market and in fuel sales. This sale is for the business only. The surrounding area contains residential dwellings, a university, dormitories, etc.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
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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
Cash flow
$12,000,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$20
Posting: 285101 | Available | 2/21/24
For sale is a high-volume station located on a busy street with high margins. It is an Arco AM/PM gas station and store. It is absentee-run. Real estate is included/available.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 2/19/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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Posting: 282782 | Available | 2/19/24
This unbranded gas station is located in a busy area. The owner claims 1x25,000 double fiberglass tank which is divided into 17,000 gallons for Unleaded and 8000 gallons for Super. The gas station has been there for a long time. Recently she changed the pumps and remodeled the inside of the market.
Asking Price
$2,745,000
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$20
Posting: 278074 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a brand-new gas station with a convenience store. It opened last year 2023. It is available for purchase including the real estate property and a hard liquor license. The store size is 4,200 sq ft. The drive-thru QSR is 900 sq ft. and is leased for $3,500 per month.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/16/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
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$25
Posting: 286169 | Available | 4/17/24
The property boasts a great prime corner location on a heavily trafficked major street, featuring 4 MPD's with 8 hoses and double-wall fiberglass. The store enjoys high-margin sales, as well as gas with a margin ranging between 70-80 cents. Additionally, it is managed by an absentee owner.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
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Posting: 283066 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an amazing business opportunity with real estate. This Chevron gas station with an Extra Mile store has 4 dispensers (diesel). The station has an impressive gross income of $850,000. The store sales are $50,000/m and gas is 70,000 gallons/m @ 0.50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
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Posting: 282815 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is a gas station with 4 Gilbarco MPDs with passport (latest version), 2 bay garages (leased), and three 12K D/W underground tanks. Case closure in 2015. There is no ABC license. There is also real estate. Gas does 40-45K gallons per month and the market does $20K per month.
Asking Price
$3,495,000
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Posting: 284742 | Available | 1/19/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a convenience store with gas and land in the City of Highland. The 3,100 SF C-Store is situated on approximately 0.46 AC of land. The gas station is equipped with 4 multiple product dispensers with 8 fueling positions.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
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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
Cash flow
$66,044
Revenue
$184,000
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Posting: 281568 | Available | 3/11/24
This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of products such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, Beer, and Wine.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 276037 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a major franchise gas station has almost one acre of property included. It is located in a great prime in Butte County. It has 6MPDs with double-wall fiberglass. There are 12 hoses. It has a good size C store with beer & wine. The store sale is $80,000 and gas sale is 75K-80K at 45-50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
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Posting: 284552 | Available | 1/8/24
This is an Arco AMPM gas station business opportunity for sale in Solano County area. It has a big convenience Store, 6 MPDs, and a 1.3-acre lot. It's a business opportunity only for sale and no property is included. The express automatic car wash is also available but not operating at the moment.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
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Posting: 238847 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a beautiful Arco AM/PM gas station and market located in sunny San Diego, California. This station is producing strong numbers both in the market and in fuel sales. This sale is for the business only. The surrounding area contains residential dwellings, a university, dormitories, etc.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
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Posting: 285642 | Available | 3/13/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Chevron gas station, drive-thru restaurant, C-store, and additional developable land in the City of Tucson, AZ. The gas station is equipped with 8 Multiple Product Dispensers (MPDs) with 20 fueling positions including Diesel.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
$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
Cash flow
$510,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 283259 | Available | 2/6/24
This is a major brand gas station for sale pumping $210,000 gallons at an average 30-35 margin and the market (beer and wine) is doing about $30,000 at a high margin. There is potential to do a lot more. There are 6 years left on the lease. It is in a great, safe west-side area on a busy street.
Asking Price
$2,550,000
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$20
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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Posting: 283618 | Available | 4/2/24
A busy convenience store is for sale. This C-store has a nice neighborhood and a populated busy location. The store sells approx $26,000 per month, has rent of $2,000 per month, and a 3,500 sqft app. Also, this convenience store has additional income from ATMs & lotto.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 269568 | Available | 8/30/21
Gas and Franchised C-Store for sale in Alameda County, CA. Owner Absentee. Located on a busy commercial street. Lot Size 13-14K SF, Building 2K sq. ft. Fuel Gallons 40-50K Gals/mth @ .80, Franchised C-Store $150K/Mth (no ABC License), EMV Compliant, 24/7 Operation.
Asking Price
$6,400,000
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Posting: 281330 | Available | 1/4/24
For sale is a Shell gas station with property included. It's a 16K sq. ft lot (2 parcels) and a 1,568 sq. ft building. The Shell contract expires in 2028. It pumps 50k gpm @ 50 cents. The market makes $24K per month, $22K from lotto. The current business owner has a 9-yr lease with two 5-yr options.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 285219 | Available | 3/25/24
Introducing an exceptional investment opportunity in Kern County, California - this prime property features an Arco AM/PM gas station strategically located in a bustling and high-traffic area. The business is well-established with a long history of operations.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Bldg Size
1,458 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 285969 | Available | 4/3/24
This is an exciting investment opportunity in Downtown Stanislaus County, a Valero gas station for sale! They have an impressive gas volume and thriving store sales.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
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Posting: 276829 | Available | 11/29/22
Major Brand Gas Station and Market. Everything above ground is new: 2,487 SF Building with 10 Door Walk-In Cooler, New Canopy, Digital Price Sign and 4 New Gilbarco Dispensers with Passport POS system. 2 Double Underground Tanks, Each Tank 10K Gallon Capacity. Market has a Type 20 ABC license.
Asking Price
$7,250,000
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
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 183032 | Available | 10/24/20
A small convenience store (800 sf) well located on first floor major items regional mall in a booming north San Diego county coastal. Store sells high profit items i. e. Candies soft drinks cigarettes, ice cream bars lotto, and many sundry items.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 280493 | Available | 5/1/23
Business Only, Major Brand Gas and Snacks plus 2-Bay Leased Garage. Gas 64K Gal/Mth @ .70, Snacks $13K/Mth, Lotto $13K/Mth, 2-Bay Shop Rental Income $8K/Mth. Station Rent $11K/Mth, Lease Term 20 Years. Hours of Operation 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. 3 Underground Tanks 6K, 10K, and 12K (Single Wall)
Asking Price
$1,400,000
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Posting: 285816 | Available | 3/25/24
This is a good volume gasoline Arco AM/PM with real estate for sale located on a very busy corner with extremely high visibility and easy access. The 2-year average gross sale is $14 million+/-, pumping about 220k+/- gallons a month. Store sales are about $100k+/- monthly, plus $300,000 +/- sales.
Asking Price
$5,750,000
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$30
Posting: 254421 | Available | 2/10/24
For sale is a high-volume gas station with real estate included in San Joaquin county. It has freeway access. It is $8.5 million and the down is 30%.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
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$399,000
Posting: 282124 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a very successful convenience store established in 1990 & the current owner has been running it since 2016. It's on one of the border's busiest avenues near the Emeryville/Oakland border. The owners are doing exceptionally well and would like to sell it to have more time with family.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,920,000
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Posting: 276833 | Available | 11/2/22
7-Eleven is one of the world's biggest and the most popular retail chains of convenience stores and 7-Eleven's top priority has always been to give customers the most convenient experiences possible to consistently meet their needs. 7-Even aims to be a one-stop shop for consumers
Asking Price
$420,000
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In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
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.
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.
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
