Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290971 | Available | 5/14/25
Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location. Ample parking with 22 spaces. Currently no Door Dash or other 3rd party delivery service utilized.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$286,558
Revenue
$1,574,974
Down
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Posting: 292766 | Available | 5/13/25
Drive Thru Burger Joint with good location, good sales and very good profit. The Restaurant is run semi absentee and needs nothing to continue bringing the cash. Easy operation.
Asking Price
$949,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 289309 | Available | 5/13/25
For sale is a Chevron ExtraMile gas station with strong monthly performance, pumping 35,000 gallons at a high margin of $0.80 or more per gallon. The convenience market generates over $80,000 in monthly revenue, and the QSR (quick-service restaurant) with a drive-thru.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278656 | Available | 5/12/25
Busy Corner Drive Thru, Good for Breakfast & Lunch Business Over 100k in upgrades done recently, Good Location for Breakfast & lunch. Plenty of parking easy in and out, good sales with personnel in place to support it.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 291408 | Available | 5/9/25
This franchise pizza restaurant has a unique flair in Brentwood, California. It is convertible with a drive-thru; a type-1 hood is available.
Asking Price
$199,900
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$950,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292689 | Available | 5/8/25
Drive thru Burger Joint with high volume and good location and good rent for 1800 sf restaurant, and a long lease makes this place a really good deal It been keep up very well. A must see for sure Close to Tyler mall
Asking Price
$445,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290082 | Available | 5/5/25
Restaurant Fast-Food with Drive-thru with excellent low rent of $3,500 per month. The property is 1,200 square feet, with a 10-year lease and no problem w Renewal Options. Established for 35 years / Same owner with health issue. Currently Gross Sales $720-year / W Potential Growth / New Owner.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 290292 | Available | 4/25/25
The property for sale in Corona is a drive-thru hamburger restaurant with a lot size of 17,000 square feet and a store size of 2,300 square feet. The building is two years old and generates an average monthly revenue of $100,000. It is located next to a Starbucks and a top-brand gas station.
Asking Price
$3,180,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 292343 | Available | 4/19/25
This remodeled drive-thru hamburger restaurant is located on one acre of land with ample parking. The building is 3,300 sq. ft. and has been recently renovated.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 292342 | Available | 4/19/25
This well-known drive-thru hamburger restaurant has a strong track record and is available for purchase. The property includes one acre of land, and there is also an option to purchase the property.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$792,067
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292091 | Available | 4/15/25
TOP LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY! It may be possible for experienced qualified buyer to acquire existing SBA loan at current market rates with minimal down payment! Drive thru triple national anchor plaza with end cap location!
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,255,715
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292197 | Available | 4/15/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique coffee brand with three prime locations in Nevada and Illinois. With a loyal customer base and a reputation for quality, this business offers a unique coffee experience that stands out from major chains.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$606,019
Down
$850,000
Posting: 292155 | Available | 4/15/25
Property Included! Potential 1031 Exchange. This well-established and highly popular drive-thru is now available for sale. Known as a community staple, it boasts a loyal and repeat customer base, offering a variety of fast food items including chicken, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, and froyo.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291172 | Available | 3/19/25
Located in a great area, this drive-thru dairy comes with a full liquor license and includes both the property and the business. The lot size is 6,550 square feet, with a free-standing building spanning 2,000 square feet.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$117,962
Revenue
$1,495,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288237 | Available | 3/17/25
Located between two major highways with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$260,000
Posting: 291009 | Available | 3/10/25
Freestanding restaurant with a drive thru. 100% help run business. Seller spends less then 10 hours a week there. Restaurant has been in operation for about 40 years as a Hamburger Stand. Very well kept up Building and equipment. Inside dining room and outside patio as well.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287690 | Available | 1/15/25
This restaurant has been running for close to 50 years in this town. Own an old staple restaurant in the city of Lancaster CA. Located on a very busy street surrounded by lots of residential in the surrounding areas making this location rich in clientele.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 290115 | Available | 1/10/25
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a versatile property in the heart of San Jose. This prime location at 360 E William St offers endless potential for a variety of uses.
Asking Price
$899,000
Bldg Size
3,500 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
3,500 Sq.Ft
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 289897 | Available | 12/19/24
This is a drive thru pad available for ground lease. * 3,500-4,500 SF entitled space available on around 15,000 SF developable pad * Great location for National Drive-Through Food Chains or Local Business owners looking to expand
Lease Amount
Negotiable
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 276199 | Available | 11/22/24
For sale is an attractive end-cap location with a drive-thru and low rent. The seller is to complete the refresh prior to closing. Possible development opportunities are available. This is a terrific opportunity for an owner-operator looking to enter the Little Caesars brand. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$229,000
Cash flow
$176,611
Revenue
$1,327,466
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289075 | Available | 10/23/24
For sale is a profitable Jimboy’s Drive-Thru Restaurant in Yuba City, operating successfully since 2001. Owned by the same family for over two decades, it has maintained a dependable level of quality.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 288730 | In Escrow | 10/4/24
For sale is a profitable drive-thru kiosk boba shop located in a busy strip center near Freeway 15. The rent is low at $1,591 per month (including NNN and water), providing stable income and profit. The equipment includes a cooler, freezer, and ice machine. There is 1.5 years left on the lease.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$930,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 286557 | Available | 8/21/24
Bagel shop, pizza, with drive thru and beer and wine license. This high-volume establishment has been a community staple for 40 years, renowned for its quality products. The spacious facility is equipped with extensive equipment and offers seating for 87.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 285914 | Available | 8/9/24
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a corner lot fast-food restaurant and real estate located on the busy Bay Area thoroughfare of San Pablo Avenue, in Richmond. The sellers ran their successful fast food concept H Salt Fish & Chips for over 20 years here.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 286932 | Available | 6/3/24
This is a beer & wine drive-thru market with short business hours (8am -8pm). The sale is $25,000/month. Rent is $1,500 for the 2,000 sq ft. No lottery or EBT. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285464 | Available | 3/2/24
A motivated seller is offering this well-established and charming one-of-a-kind restaurant with an outdoor patio seating to enjoy meals. This chain created the world's largest root beer floats and there is plenty of parking. The interior decor reminds you of the 1960s.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284564 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a beer & wine drive-in thru market in a good location with short business hours (8am~7pm). Time extension would bring higher potential. It has been a semi-absentee operation for more than 20 years. The sales are $65,000/month. Rent is $4,300 including NNN.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$100,654
Revenue
$503,274
Down
$180,000
Posting: 278615 | Available | 7/5/23
Grizzly Bear's Burger is a well-established restaurant for a long time. It is a highway location off of the 14 Freeway. It has a drive-thru that is hard to find these days. It has a very simple menu that attracts a lot of freeway traffic. Currently, it is completely absentee-run.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290971 | Available | 5/14/25
Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location. Ample parking with 22 spaces. Currently no Door Dash or other 3rd party delivery service utilized.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$606,019
Down
$850,000
Posting: 292155 | Available | 4/15/25
Property Included! Potential 1031 Exchange. This well-established and highly popular drive-thru is now available for sale. Known as a community staple, it boasts a loyal and repeat customer base, offering a variety of fast food items including chicken, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, and froyo.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$260,000
Posting: 291009 | Available | 3/10/25
Freestanding restaurant with a drive thru. 100% help run business. Seller spends less then 10 hours a week there. Restaurant has been in operation for about 40 years as a Hamburger Stand. Very well kept up Building and equipment. Inside dining room and outside patio as well.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,255,715
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292197 | Available | 4/15/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique coffee brand with three prime locations in Nevada and Illinois. With a loyal customer base and a reputation for quality, this business offers a unique coffee experience that stands out from major chains.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$286,558
Revenue
$1,574,974
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292766 | Available | 5/13/25
Drive Thru Burger Joint with good location, good sales and very good profit. The Restaurant is run semi absentee and needs nothing to continue bringing the cash. Easy operation.
Asking Price
$949,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284564 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a beer & wine drive-in thru market in a good location with short business hours (8am~7pm). Time extension would bring higher potential. It has been a semi-absentee operation for more than 20 years. The sales are $65,000/month. Rent is $4,300 including NNN.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 292342 | Available | 4/19/25
This well-known drive-thru hamburger restaurant has a strong track record and is available for purchase. The property includes one acre of land, and there is also an option to purchase the property.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287690 | Available | 1/15/25
This restaurant has been running for close to 50 years in this town. Own an old staple restaurant in the city of Lancaster CA. Located on a very busy street surrounded by lots of residential in the surrounding areas making this location rich in clientele.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$100,654
Revenue
$503,274
Down
$180,000
Posting: 278615 | Available | 7/5/23
Grizzly Bear's Burger is a well-established restaurant for a long time. It is a highway location off of the 14 Freeway. It has a drive-thru that is hard to find these days. It has a very simple menu that attracts a lot of freeway traffic. Currently, it is completely absentee-run.
Asking Price
$300,000
Bldg Size
3,500 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
3,500 Sq.Ft
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 289897 | Available | 12/19/24
This is a drive thru pad available for ground lease. * 3,500-4,500 SF entitled space available on around 15,000 SF developable pad * Great location for National Drive-Through Food Chains or Local Business owners looking to expand
Lease Amount
Negotiable
Cash flow
$117,962
Revenue
$1,495,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288237 | Available | 3/17/25
Located between two major highways with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276199 | Available | 11/22/24
For sale is an attractive end-cap location with a drive-thru and low rent. The seller is to complete the refresh prior to closing. Possible development opportunities are available. This is a terrific opportunity for an owner-operator looking to enter the Little Caesars brand. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$229,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 290292 | Available | 4/25/25
The property for sale in Corona is a drive-thru hamburger restaurant with a lot size of 17,000 square feet and a store size of 2,300 square feet. The building is two years old and generates an average monthly revenue of $100,000. It is located next to a Starbucks and a top-brand gas station.
Asking Price
$3,180,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 285914 | Available | 8/9/24
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a corner lot fast-food restaurant and real estate located on the busy Bay Area thoroughfare of San Pablo Avenue, in Richmond. The sellers ran their successful fast food concept H Salt Fish & Chips for over 20 years here.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291408 | Available | 5/9/25
This franchise pizza restaurant has a unique flair in Brentwood, California. It is convertible with a drive-thru; a type-1 hood is available.
Asking Price
$199,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290082 | Available | 5/5/25
Restaurant Fast-Food with Drive-thru with excellent low rent of $3,500 per month. The property is 1,200 square feet, with a 10-year lease and no problem w Renewal Options. Established for 35 years / Same owner with health issue. Currently Gross Sales $720-year / W Potential Growth / New Owner.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289309 | Available | 5/13/25
For sale is a Chevron ExtraMile gas station with strong monthly performance, pumping 35,000 gallons at a high margin of $0.80 or more per gallon. The convenience market generates over $80,000 in monthly revenue, and the QSR (quick-service restaurant) with a drive-thru.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$950,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292689 | Available | 5/8/25
Drive thru Burger Joint with high volume and good location and good rent for 1800 sf restaurant, and a long lease makes this place a really good deal It been keep up very well. A must see for sure Close to Tyler mall
Asking Price
$445,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 292343 | Available | 4/19/25
This remodeled drive-thru hamburger restaurant is located on one acre of land with ample parking. The building is 3,300 sq. ft. and has been recently renovated.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$792,067
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292091 | Available | 4/15/25
TOP LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY! It may be possible for experienced qualified buyer to acquire existing SBA loan at current market rates with minimal down payment! Drive thru triple national anchor plaza with end cap location!
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290115 | Available | 1/10/25
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a versatile property in the heart of San Jose. This prime location at 360 E William St offers endless potential for a variety of uses.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 286932 | Available | 6/3/24
This is a beer & wine drive-thru market with short business hours (8am -8pm). The sale is $25,000/month. Rent is $1,500 for the 2,000 sq ft. No lottery or EBT. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$176,611
Revenue
$1,327,466
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289075 | Available | 10/23/24
For sale is a profitable Jimboy’s Drive-Thru Restaurant in Yuba City, operating successfully since 2001. Owned by the same family for over two decades, it has maintained a dependable level of quality.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291172 | Available | 3/19/25
Located in a great area, this drive-thru dairy comes with a full liquor license and includes both the property and the business. The lot size is 6,550 square feet, with a free-standing building spanning 2,000 square feet.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278656 | Available | 5/12/25
Busy Corner Drive Thru, Good for Breakfast & Lunch Business Over 100k in upgrades done recently, Good Location for Breakfast & lunch. Plenty of parking easy in and out, good sales with personnel in place to support it.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 288730 | In Escrow | 10/4/24
For sale is a profitable drive-thru kiosk boba shop located in a busy strip center near Freeway 15. The rent is low at $1,591 per month (including NNN and water), providing stable income and profit. The equipment includes a cooler, freezer, and ice machine. There is 1.5 years left on the lease.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285464 | Available | 3/2/24
A motivated seller is offering this well-established and charming one-of-a-kind restaurant with an outdoor patio seating to enjoy meals. This chain created the world's largest root beer floats and there is plenty of parking. The interior decor reminds you of the 1960s.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$930,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 286557 | Available | 8/21/24
Bagel shop, pizza, with drive thru and beer and wine license. This high-volume establishment has been a community staple for 40 years, renowned for its quality products. The spacious facility is equipped with extensive equipment and offers seating for 87.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
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.
