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Posting: 279993 | Available | 4/3/23
Iconic Saloon for sale with a Type 48 full liquor license and real property. The saloon has been in operation since the 1800s and is a West Marin institution that is steeped in history, mystique, and lore. The building is a two-story Mix-Use commercial building that has 12 small retail units.
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$2,289,000
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Posting: 279979 | Available | 3/31/23
Profitable banquet hall in Glendale, CA: 8500 ft of elegant space, including a large kitchen & banquet hall for up to 300 guests. Prime location, fully equipped, and turn-key for any event
Asking Price
$1,400,000
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Posting: 275836 | Available | 3/22/23
The listing for a bar with an entertainment license is available. Due to confidentiality, the listing agent will show it in person. The seller requires POF to make an appointment to see the business.
Asking Price
$999,999
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$1,610,768
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Posting: 278857 | Available | 3/15/23
This Temecula bar and restaurant with multiple bars boasts stellar freeway access, main street visibility, a spacious parking lot, and live entertainment with a new, highly versatile build-out that allows the venue to simultaneously offer dining and live music in separate spaces.
Asking Price
$795,000
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Posting: 279616 | Available | 3/9/23
Off-Market Hotel properties for Sale in California & out of California. Only serious buyers need to inquire by signing NDA & ready to provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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Posting: 278835 | Available | 2/2/23
This Norwalk adjacent bar and restaurant with live entertainment and sidewalk seating boasts a loyal following due to its unique concept that helps to promote a stable patronage base, its live music and special event entertainment calendar, craft beer offering, and chef-driven menu offerings.
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$599,000
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Posting: 278813 | Available | 2/2/23
Great location Indian clothing store for sale in Solano county. The store sells various Indian and Asian clothing for men and women.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 276279 | Available | 9/13/22
Our client is an exploding, music talent agency - yearly revenue has increased since inception, at a percentage rate year over year of approximately 600%. Our client is a 'positive hustle and hard work ethic' music talent business built on the sheer effort of bringing music artists to the stage.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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$820,385
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Posting: 273978 | Available | 9/13/22
Exceptional turnkey opportunity to own a lifestyle/leisure business in the golf world. Golf nuts around the country have increased the # of rounds during and coming out of the Covid pandemic, and this business has enjoyed great growth prior to, during, and coming out of the Covid pandemic,
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Posting: 269952 | Available | 6/9/22
Gun Instructions 80%/Bullet Sales 20% for sale in Burlingame All classes are offered 7 days a week. Customers will receive a complete education in firing and safety of firearms. This may be individuals, family members or professionals required to have knowledge of the use and safety of weapons
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 273281 | Available | 5/6/22
Our client offers a NFT fantasy franchise sports platform, built on blockchain technology, that introduces true in-game ownership of franchises, teams, and players through the use of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Unique to our client, customers will own their franchise and their players indefinitely,
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Posting: 268243 | Available | 6/5/21
Here is a great opportunity to own a well-established and profitable art school and studio located in the Orange County. The business has an education focused approach to classes for kids after school, teen open studio, Portfolio prep and classes for adults. The premise lease offers approximately 19
Asking Price
$350,000
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$320,000
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Posting: 250326 | Available | 5/24/21
This Long Beach bar and restaurant boasts an ideal outdoor patio with an unmatched view, plenty of onsite parking, dance and live entertainment all at a highly attractive lease rate. The venue, which has continuously operated since the mid-1970s, is comprised of several rooms.
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$999,000
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Posting: 285873 | Available | 3/27/24
This extremely well-known and well established bar/club in Chula Vista has been a staple of the community for years, bringing in huge crowds of locals and tourists on a nightly basis. Right on one of the busiest corners in Chula Vista with abundant signage. It has a Type 48 liquor license.
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$525,000
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Posting: 284587 | Available | 4/2/24
Experience the epitome of upscale entertainment and entrepreneurial opportunity with this remarkable venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Polk Corridor and trendy Nob Hill neighborhood. This extraordinary offering comprises a meticulously designed event space. With Type 48 license.
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Posting: 279993 | Available | 4/3/23
Iconic Saloon for sale with a Type 48 full liquor license and real property. The saloon has been in operation since the 1800s and is a West Marin institution that is steeped in history, mystique, and lore. The building is a two-story Mix-Use commercial building that has 12 small retail units.
Asking Price
$2,289,000
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$230,787
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$1,385,476
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Posting: 286251 | Available | 4/24/24
This popular, state-of-the-art nightclub in a great central location. It has a good reputation with many returning customers. No expense was spared in creating this one-of-a-kind venue. It offers an all-encompassing nightlife experience! The sale includes a 48 liquor license.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 284027 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a well-established bar/nightclub at a greatly located venue and is well-maintained. It is in one of the best neighborhoods in San Francisco. The space is approximately 3,000 sq ft. There are two bars with an excellent atmosphere. They have a great sound system. MUST SEE!!
Asking Price
$398,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 275836 | Available | 3/22/23
The listing for a bar with an entertainment license is available. Due to confidentiality, the listing agent will show it in person. The seller requires POF to make an appointment to see the business.
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$999,999
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Posting: 282225 | Available | 8/15/23
Night Club $300,000.- Excellent Opportunity - 20 years established customers. 1700 SQ Feet, great location. Owners are retiring and will sell Night Club fully equipped. Lease - open to negotiate with landlord.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$50,000
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$274,000
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Posting: 253381 | Available | 2/3/24
This party rental franchise is known nationally as a leader in the children's bounce house rental business. It is a fully operational franchise with two protected territories included in the sale. The present owner has 2 licensing agreements or counties in his protected territory. Seller may carry.
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$149,900
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Posting: 284818 | Available | 1/23/24
This Fullerton restaurant and nightclub boasts a huge outdoor patio, enormous kitchen, main street visibility and ideal entitlements including dance, live entertainment and an approved indoor cigar lounge/smoking area. This establishment competes fiercely in the culinary and nightlife scene.
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$295,000
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Posting: 285461 | Available | 3/1/24
This one-of-a-kind establishment, located on a main boulevard, is one of Conejo Valley's most popular gathering spots. Spacious 4,000 square feet and quickly growing revenue. The menu offers only the freshest ingredients for their popular burritos, tacos, salads, tostadas, nachos, and more.
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$349,000
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Posting: 280703 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a great location on a major street intersection located in North Orange County. It is a sports bar and tavern with full liquor, entertainment, and live music for sale. This is the local's favorite go-to spot for sports games, happy hours, live music, and top DJs.
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$600,000
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Posting: 283121 | Available | 4/1/24
Price lowered! For sale is a live dinner show entertainment restaurant located in Russian Hill. The rent is $29,000 for 6,000 sq. ft - rent can be negotiable. It was nicely renovated in 2017 with a budget of $1.5M. This restaurant is very modern and beautiful. There is a full kitchen.
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 280646 | Available | 8/12/23
For sale is a Sacramento County Type 47 ABC license. It Authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the licensed premises.
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$50,000
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Posting: 279616 | Available | 3/9/23
Off-Market Hotel properties for Sale in California & out of California. Only serious buyers need to inquire by signing NDA & ready to provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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$884,243
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Posting: 283620 | Available | 3/19/24
For over 30 years, this home automation & security business has delivered turnkey services that include home automation (25%), lighting control (25%), audio/video (25%), security (20%) and recurring monitoring service (5%) solutions for residential markets. 2023 Earnings $944,560, Sales $4.3M.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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$300,000
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$4,554,948
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Posting: 279813 | Available | 3/19/24
This is a high-grossing restaurant & banquet facility along with outside catering for sale. The restaurant and real estate will sell together. It is appropriate for experienced restaurateurs/event planners. This is a full-service restaurant with a type 47 liquor license and banquet facilities.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
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Posting: 268243 | Available | 6/5/21
Here is a great opportunity to own a well-established and profitable art school and studio located in the Orange County. The business has an education focused approach to classes for kids after school, teen open studio, Portfolio prep and classes for adults. The premise lease offers approximately 19
Asking Price
$350,000
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$81,000
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$429,000
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Posting: 263626 | Available | 8/3/23
Music Box & Clock Shoppe is the perfect store to visit for your personal and gift shopping. This store is celebrating over 28 seasons and over that time they feel they have touched many people's lives in different ways. Their customers are like family.
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$119,000
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Posting: 279046 | Available | 4/12/24
This turnkey event venue business is located in beautiful California wine country. The business allows for work from home, and is an opportunity for a buyer interested in a lifestyle business! The asking price of $4,250,000 includes the real estate of $4,000,000.
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$4,250,000
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Posting: 286075 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a versatile restaurant and bar venue, equipped with a coveted type 47 liquor license and full entertainment license. This dynamic space offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to seamlessly operate as a unified entity or as two distinct businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$545,700
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Posting: 277227 | Available | 4/5/24
For sale is a state-of-the-art beer garden/tap room, "The Armory" is located in the historic Gold Rush town of Sonora, CA, and is surrounded by hotels, eclectic shops, boutiques, dining, and social venues. It is perfectly situated on the Yosemite tourist corridor.
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 281965 | Available | 8/2/23
This popular Long Beach area live music venue has been a hit with patrons since the middle 1970s. The 2,500+ square foot venue has entitlements for live entertainment, DJs, and dancing.
Asking Price
$390,000
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$1,000,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 276279 | Available | 9/13/22
Our client is an exploding, music talent agency - yearly revenue has increased since inception, at a percentage rate year over year of approximately 600%. Our client is a 'positive hustle and hard work ethic' music talent business built on the sheer effort of bringing music artists to the stage.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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$7,500,000
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Posting: 285955 | Available | 4/9/24
This business & boats are actually world famous! Dozens & dozens of "A" List celebrities have been on these boats. Many of them, multiple times. The Sellers have all of the government red tape, Licenses, permits, certifications etc. all done by the book. US Coast Guard approved and certified.
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$3,950,000
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Posting: 281686 | Available | 7/17/23
For sale is a Yuba County, California Type 21 general liquor license for $350,000 plus fees.
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$350,000
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Posting: 284869 | Available | 1/26/24
Inherit the $1.2mm in long term bank debt, pay a Landlord Security deposit, Escrow closing costs and take over this establishment with $1.4mm in 2023 sales revenues with original build out costs of $2.2mm. The sale includes a Type 47 license, fully equipped kitchen, entertainment permit, and more.
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Posting: 284343 | Available | 12/18/23
This well-established center features much more than just laser tag. It also includes axe throwing, 29 state-of-the-art arcade games (operated through a modern ticketless system,) a pizza/cafe area, a beer license that enhances the customer experience.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 278857 | Available | 3/15/23
This Temecula bar and restaurant with multiple bars boasts stellar freeway access, main street visibility, a spacious parking lot, and live entertainment with a new, highly versatile build-out that allows the venue to simultaneously offer dining and live music in separate spaces.
Asking Price
$795,000
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With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
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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.
