Cash flow
$128,000
Revenue
$616,000
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Posting: 283648 | Available | 11/1/23
This is a fantastic opportunity for growth at this well-established salon & spa. They have a reliable group of repeat clients with substantial and consistent pre-bookings. This full-service, professional salon and spa is located in Worcester County. This business was founded more than 20 years ago.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$79,000
Posting: 258408 | Available | 10/27/23
A long-time, highly profitable retail and esthetician services business. 800 SF with two skin service rooms and room for a third, and a large client list for both retail and services. Includes the Shiseido distributorship, a rare opportunity. This business is very successful and has room to grow.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$425,000
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Posting: 252318 | Available | 10/27/23
For sale is a salon/spa with beautiful decor and a serene setting. There are 15,000/20,000 people on the client list. There are five separate massage rooms, a beautiful penthouse balcony, public parking garage attached to the building, great reviews, and services, and includes a massage license.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$177,210
Revenue
$664,000
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Posting: 283467 | Available | 10/20/23
A 20+ year exceptional pool and spa repair company is looking for a new owner to take this great company to further growth! This company provides pool and spa repairs, and upgrades (equipment, control system pumps, etc.). It also provides emergency services and pool inspections.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$167,122
Revenue
$672,729
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$195,000
Posting: 282110 | Available | 8/9/23
Rare Opportunity! Long-standing and profitable membership-based massage business located in the very desirable Napa Valley. Offers multiple revenue streams including Massage Memberships, Sauna Memberships, gift cards, and retail sales.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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Posting: 253163 | Available | 10/19/20
Dry Sauna and Steam Sauna. Hot & Warm Jacuzzi & Cold Plunge. Herbal steam Room Hot & Cold Pool. Skin Exfoliation/ Body Scrub. Relaxing and Awesome Place Good Cash Flow, Lots of Loyal Customers.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/2/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$336,271
Revenue
$603,248
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/2/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$570,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 286212 | Available | 4/20/24
From injectables, to Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy, they set the bar high in all that they do. They offer custom-tailored treatment plans and take the time to listen to their client's individual needs.
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 284687 | Available | 3/22/24
This salon is situated in a very busy center in central Orange County. The salon benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. The salon has been a one stop destination for beauty enthusiasts for over 20 years. They pamper clients with top-notch nail treatments and spa experiences.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$717,129
Revenue
$2,145,393
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Posting: 285652 | Available | 3/13/24
The business is a successful cosmetic medical clinic that offers industry-leading medical spa treatments, including laser treatments, cosmetic services, injectables, and more. It was founded in 2001 by a doctor who was one of the first non-dermatologists to enter the field of cosmetic medicine.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$320,509
Revenue
$919,360
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Posting: 259183 | Available | 2/18/24
For sale is a medical spa & family practice. The doctor is retiring. $200,000 in equipment & furniture is included. It is a 3,000 sq. ft two-story stand-alone medical building. It is SBA-approved. Full training is provided.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$1,049,024
Revenue
$1,957,321
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Posting: 282283 | Available | 4/5/24
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a newly built, state-of-the-art cardiovascular medical practice complete with a surgical center and med spa on the premises! The practice provides cardiology, vascular & venous diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, as well as aesthetic injectables.
Asking Price
$1,700,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$190,000
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Posting: 284812 | Available | 1/23/24
This well-established salon and spa business has been in business for over 22 years! It provides a comprehensive array of beauty, grooming, and wellness services to its clients. Additional body treatments, such as scrubs, wraps, and detox therapies, pamper clients and nourish their skin.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 283345 | Available | 4/6/24
This is an incredible opportunity to own and operate a 25-year advanced exclusive skin care day spa. It has had the same owner/operator for 25 years. They have an exclusive professional imported skincare line and services, an excellent exclusive client list, high retail sales, and great profit.
Asking Price
$179,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$975,000
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Posting: 285818 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a successful med spa. Services offered include laser hair removal, PRP, lip jaw and chin injectables, neurotoxins (Botox, Newtox), threading, skin products. It has been successfully in business for the past three years. They have 1,500 active clients.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 285510 | Available | 3/5/24
Beautifully appointed, this bright beauty space opens to plenty of foot traffic near Burbank Studios. Just add your professional talent and owner's vision! This salon spa is located in a well-maintained building. Direct lease with the landlord in place plus renewal options.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$79,000
Posting: 258408 | Available | 10/27/23
A long-time, highly profitable retail and esthetician services business. 800 SF with two skin service rooms and room for a third, and a large client list for both retail and services. Includes the Shiseido distributorship, a rare opportunity. This business is very successful and has room to grow.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$52,612
Revenue
$268,777
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$125,000
Posting: 283393 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a boutique facial spa located in Contra Costa County. Centrally located in town and a staple of the community, the spa is renowned for its service & dedication to customer care. Owners are looking to retire & pass the baton to an owner who will put as much dedication into the business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$82,471
Revenue
$604,390
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Posting: 285337 | Available | 3/27/24
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a sophisticated Med Spa in the San Gabriel Valley! The spa provides injectables, fillers, IV therapy, thread lifts, waxing, facials, microneedling, and more! Many of the customers are on a membership basis supplying the business w/ consistent monthly revenue.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$55,642
Revenue
$103,652
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$50,000
Posting: 284842 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a 15-year massage therapy spa business in a busy shopping center that was recently remodeled in Oxnard. It is very clean and looks newly remodeled inside. They have a good landlord/lease. Their good clientele gives them 5 stars. They have 5 massage rooms.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$128,000
Revenue
$616,000
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Posting: 283648 | Available | 11/1/23
This is a fantastic opportunity for growth at this well-established salon & spa. They have a reliable group of repeat clients with substantial and consistent pre-bookings. This full-service, professional salon and spa is located in Worcester County. This business was founded more than 20 years ago.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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Posting: 253163 | Available | 10/19/20
Dry Sauna and Steam Sauna. Hot & Warm Jacuzzi & Cold Plunge. Herbal steam Room Hot & Cold Pool. Skin Exfoliation/ Body Scrub. Relaxing and Awesome Place Good Cash Flow, Lots of Loyal Customers.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 282020 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is a high-end, upscale nail spa located in Monterey Park. There are hundreds of gel colors and technicians can create your custom colors as well. All of the equipments are sterilized in a surgical-grade autoclave for your protection. The pedicure spas utilize the latest air-jet technology.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$167,122
Revenue
$672,729
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$195,000
Posting: 282110 | Available | 8/9/23
Rare Opportunity! Long-standing and profitable membership-based massage business located in the very desirable Napa Valley. Offers multiple revenue streams including Massage Memberships, Sauna Memberships, gift cards, and retail sales.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$600,000
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$220,000
Posting: 282952 | Available | 4/2/24
Due to personal circumstances, the seller just reduced the price. This is a long-established Salon, with a large high-end clientele. Highly profitable in an excellent location. Established in 2009 by the present owner/operator/stylist located in a major shopping center, with easy access and parking.
Asking Price
$220,000
Bldg Size
6,632 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
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Posting: 285771 | Available | 4/29/24
This closed medical spa is ready for lease for a successful operation. It is located in a prime spot in the City of Menlo Park. At over 6,000 SF, this was a full-service, high-volume medical spa. This consists of 2 units next to each other, total space is 6,632 SF.
Lease Amount
$19,105
Cash flow
$24,090
Revenue
$346,943
Down
$149,000
Posting: 285852 | Available | 4/23/24
This is an exceptional chance to acquire an established day spa, fully equipped and ready to go. 7 treatment rooms, prime location, ample parking and reasonable rent. As well as experienced employees and a large database of loyal clientele who have been enjoying the spa's benefits for over 15 years.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 286189 | Available | 4/18/24
Welcome to Ocean Bliss Spa, a thriving oasis nestled in the heart of Downtown Huntington Beach. As you consider taking the reins of this esteemed establishment, allow us to paint a vivid picture of the unparalleled opportunity awaiting you.
Asking Price
$25,000
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Posting: 283382 | Available | 4/23/24
Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this retail, spa & wellness center is perfectly positioned on a bustling commercial thoroughfare, ensuring a steady flow of walk-by customers. It has had over a decade of profitable business. It has a unique location and aesthetics. Large client list.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 285467 | Available | 4/11/24
This asset sale is located on a busy main street near Palmdale City Hall, this corner lot property offers an ideal location for a nail salon and spa. The space, formerly used for a nail shop and spa store, is ready for immediate use with existing water pipes and plumbing lines in place.
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Posting: 283354 | Available | 3/14/24
We have a beautiful operating 6-treatment room Med Spa located near the City of Norwalk in Los Angeles County that is perfect for someone with Med Spa experience or someone looking at entering the market as an investment opportunity. *
Asking Price
$550,000
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Revenue
$100,000
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Posting: 285038 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a facial, skincare, and semi-permanent makeup business for sale in San Jose. The studio is small but very clean and nicely designed. There is ample parking in the parking garage with an entrance directly to the building. She does skincare and semi-permanent makeup with great reviews.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$286,000
Revenue
$670,000
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Posting: 286306 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale in excellent locations on a main, high-traffic street with a high demographic population and affluent area. The beautiful, built-out private rooms with the best and high-end tanning beds and spray machines, red-light therapy and spa equipment in Santa Clara County.
Asking Price
$600,000
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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.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
There are companies who specialize in purchasing Business Notes (of course at a discount). You can sell all or part of your note. Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen Founder and ProBuy & ProSell Lead discusses this entire process in his latest article on selling your business note after you sell your business.
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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.
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The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
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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.
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.
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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!
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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.
