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Posting: 276520 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a restaurant that is currently running as a Middle Eastern restaurant but can be converted to any concept. It is 1,450 sq. ft and outdoor seating is allowed. The rent is $7,500. The garbage and water bill are $500. It seats 60 people and has two bathrooms. The lease is 5 years plus 5.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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$235,000
Posting: 283315 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a falafel Mediterranean restaurant with a size of 1,800 sq. ft. There is a pizza oven, freezer, walk-in cooler, 12 ft type hood, and a three-compartment sink. There is a charbroiled for kabobs and a flat grill for burgers and gyro. Monthly gross sales are $30,000.
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$850,000
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$210,000
Posting: 277729 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a South Indian cuisine restaurant that can be converted. Rent is $4,000 per month with water and garbage included. It is 1,800 sq. ft with 2 restrooms and 50 seats. The lease is a 5+5 year option. It has a 5-star rating on Google Plate. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$720,000
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$120,000
Posting: 284940 | Available | 3/27/24
Discover the essence of Venezuelan cuisine in this thriving restaurant, boasting a full liquor license (47-on-sale general) for a complete dining experience. Spanning approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the restaurant offers a spacious setting with a reasonable monthly rent of $6,100.
Asking Price
$340,000
Cash flow
$118,652
Revenue
$620,210
Down
$229,000
Posting: 281000 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is an iconic, ethnic, all-you-can-eat, stir fry/grill concept restaurant with full staff, recipes, & recent expansion. If you're interested, this is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur wanting their own space but are facing the build/buy dilemma. Buy this fully built out restaurant.
Asking Price
$229,000
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$420,000
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Posting: 284546 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a Middle Eastern restaurant for sale in Auburn next to highway 80 with plenty of parking on the side. It is located near a car wash and Tesla chargers. Auburn is an appealing town on the west side of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 minutes from Sacramento.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 284823 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a popular Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. Located in the beautiful Blossom Hill community of San Jose. It was established and under current ownership since 2021.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 284748 | Available | 3/11/24
This Mediterranean restaurant serves traditional dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. This popular restaurant is ideally located on extremely busy street and is a minute's drive from Hwy-101, 85, and 237.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$712,000
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Posting: 279507 | Available | 3/11/24
This Indian restaurant offers authentic North Indian cuisine. Established under the same ownership since 2017. The restaurant is situated in the North San Jose neighborhood, an area known for its tech industry, with many tech companies and research institutions located nearby.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$259,697
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$129,000
Posting: 282875 | Available | 3/7/24
The Wrap Shack in Bermuda Dunes is an exciting opportunity for any aspiring restaurateur or entrepreneur looking to enter the food industry. Located in the heart of Bermuda Dunes, this well-established eatery has been serving delicious wraps and Mediterranean eats to locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$99,000
Revenue
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$199,000
Posting: 284873 | Available | 3/2/24
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant with a 12' hood on the busiest boulevard in Huntington Beach. It is 1,200 sq ft. inside with some outside seating too. The rent is only $3,060 plus NNN for $550. It has an excellent lease (5+5) and a very nice landlord. There is a full kitchen with everything .
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 284520 | In Escrow | 3/1/24
This specialty Middle Eastern restaurant was established 3 years ago. The present owner imported some very expensive specialty equipment and this store is only one of two in California that produce this particular type of Persian bread. He also imported specialty equipment for kabob making.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$345,925
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Posting: 285277 | Available | 2/20/24
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$324,000
Down
$124,000
Posting: 283243 | Available | 2/4/24
This is a Mediterranean-style restaurant right next to the Newport Beach and has been run by the current owner for 7 years.Corner location.The owner works 5 days a week.The rent is $3742, which is cheap compared to the surrounding market price. The sellers want to retire. It is in a corner location.
Asking Price
$238,000
Cash flow
$344,455
Revenue
$817,655
Down
$250,000
Posting: 282317 | Available | 2/4/24
For sale is a semi-absentee run Mediterranean restaurant. An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers - 30% down. The monthly average sales are $100K and the monthly net income is $25K. They make stable income. The store size is 1,600 sq. ft plus a spacious patio. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$625,000
Cash flow
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$582,947
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Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
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Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 284807 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a nice sized restaurant of almost 2,000 sf with a patio, an open kitchen concept, walk-in cooler and freezer, grease trap, and small office with a rent of $7m700 including NNN is available for Key Money. There will be a new lease and must have experience and existing concept to present.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$94,070
Revenue
$311,080
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Posting: 282737 | Available | 12/8/23
Milos Greek Food, the 1450 square feet restaurant, with a great location in a busy corner in a shopping center with lots of parking. Good visibility from the main road, walking distance from Mercedes and Porsche car dealerships. The business has been in operation in the current location since 2009.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 237403 | Available | 11/14/23
This is an absentee owner operation with high volume and high net profit. It consists of Middle Eastern/Indian grocery items, a meat department, a bakery, and a restaurant serving Afghan food, or you can use any other food. This is around a central East Bay location so it is close to 880-680 area.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$240,000
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$200,000
Posting: 283704 | Available | 11/6/23
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant & hookah lounge. It has a high cash flow($240,000) and is an excellent location with a full kitchen with a 41 license. The current owner has been there for 10 years now. The sales tax report is $7,300/month, so a loan is available with about a 30% down payment.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$849,207
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Posting: 283609 | Available | 10/31/23
This business is truly prime for new owners to take it into its next era. This establishment is the definition of family legacy, preparing authentic recipes daily from scratch and fresh ingredients, passed down from 30 years of tradition. They are situated in an extremely high traffic location.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$189,000
Posting: 283568 | In Escrow | 10/27/23
This is a profitable Mediterranean restaurant in a popular commercial area. It is located in a busy center by heavy traffic streets with high visibility and close to residential areas. Previously it was a Chinese restaurant with a well-equipped double kitchen ideal for Asian menu concepts.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 282888 | Available | 9/16/23
For an asset sale is a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant with excellent potential. It is located in the upscale community close to beach area. It is easy to convert it to another concept. There is great growth potential to add B&W license to the business. Water & trash is included in the rent.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 281982 | Available | 8/3/23
Established and very popular Indian and Nepalese Food Restaurant with its own parking for customers near Berkeley University. It used to do sales of 80k-90k per month in the past.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 277660 | Available | 4/16/23
This restaurant in the Long Beach area has flourished with a great deal of goodwill after long-term providing of great food and service. All key FOH management and kitchen staff have been with the restaurant ranging from 6 to 22 years. It has 35 employees. The restaurant has ABC Type 47 license.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 237148 | Available | 6/19/19
High sales volume Indian Restaurant. $1.2M yearly sale average. Monthly net income $20,000. Many order thru Uber/Yes24/GrubHub. Many clients accounts with Hollywood Movie staffs, apartments tenants. Thur.- Sat. super busy restaurant. Easy operation. Help run Biz. Good parkings in Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 280930 | Available | 4/4/24
Step into the vibrant world of Greek gastronomy with this well-established restaurant in Lakewood. Over years of dedicated service, it has cultivated a loyal customer base, revered for its authentic Greek cuisine.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$324,000
Down
$124,000
Posting: 283243 | Available | 2/4/24
This is a Mediterranean-style restaurant right next to the Newport Beach and has been run by the current owner for 7 years.Corner location.The owner works 5 days a week.The rent is $3742, which is cheap compared to the surrounding market price. The sellers want to retire. It is in a corner location.
Asking Price
$238,000
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$265,000
Posting: 286390 | Available | 5/2/24
The restaurant is a great Mediterranean establishment renowned for its healthy food, boasting a stellar reputation and a well-established presence in the food industry. Additionally, it offers home-made daily fresh pita bread, ensuring quality.
Asking Price
$265,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 284823 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a popular Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. Located in the beautiful Blossom Hill community of San Jose. It was established and under current ownership since 2021.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$187,100
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 286144 | Available | 4/16/24
Currently a highly regarded Turkish restaurant, but the concept could be altered to suit this busy strip mall location. Many families live and are moving into this fast-growing Sacramento suburb city, especially West Roseville. Monthly rent is $4,400 with annual sales revenue of $650,000.
Asking Price
$425,000
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Posting: 285489 | Available | 4/24/24
The is a newly remodeled Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. Don't miss this newly remodeled fantastic hookah lounge bar with a full-bar restaurant. There is an outdoor patio for smoking and dining. outdoor seating capacity is around 70 people.
Asking Price
$389,000
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$79,000
Posting: 285721 | Available | 4/22/24
Presenting an exceptional opportunity for a turnkey restaurant asset sale in the heart of Fullerton, California, nestled within the vibrant and growing community of Orange County. This exquisite establishment spans 1,963 square feet and offers a cozy yet elegant dining experience.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$850,000
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$210,000
Posting: 277729 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a South Indian cuisine restaurant that can be converted. Rent is $4,000 per month with water and garbage included. It is 1,800 sq. ft with 2 restrooms and 50 seats. The lease is a 5+5 year option. It has a 5-star rating on Google Plate. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 284748 | Available | 3/11/24
This Mediterranean restaurant serves traditional dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. This popular restaurant is ideally located on extremely busy street and is a minute's drive from Hwy-101, 85, and 237.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 277833 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a 5-star Asian-inspired restaurant for sale in the Mission District off Valencia street. It was recently listed #14 on Yelp's top 100 restaurants to eat. The place is unassuming but the food is the bomb. It is located just blocks from Dolores Park and the popular Dolores Park Church.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$94,070
Revenue
$311,080
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Posting: 282737 | Available | 12/8/23
Milos Greek Food, the 1450 square feet restaurant, with a great location in a busy corner in a shopping center with lots of parking. Good visibility from the main road, walking distance from Mercedes and Porsche car dealerships. The business has been in operation in the current location since 2009.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$30,000
Revenue
$160,000
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$150,000
Posting: 286364 | Available | 5/1/24
Our business, founded 1.5 years ago by two Brazilian friends, specializes in Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine and has been profitable since day one. We sell cone-shaped sushi hand rolls and poke bowls and have amassed a substantial clientele, earning the highest Google rating.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$849,207
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Posting: 283609 | Available | 10/31/23
This business is truly prime for new owners to take it into its next era. This establishment is the definition of family legacy, preparing authentic recipes daily from scratch and fresh ingredients, passed down from 30 years of tradition. They are situated in an extremely high traffic location.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 237148 | Available | 6/19/19
High sales volume Indian Restaurant. $1.2M yearly sale average. Monthly net income $20,000. Many order thru Uber/Yes24/GrubHub. Many clients accounts with Hollywood Movie staffs, apartments tenants. Thur.- Sat. super busy restaurant. Easy operation. Help run Biz. Good parkings in Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 284940 | Available | 3/27/24
Discover the essence of Venezuelan cuisine in this thriving restaurant, boasting a full liquor license (47-on-sale general) for a complete dining experience. Spanning approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the restaurant offers a spacious setting with a reasonable monthly rent of $6,100.
Asking Price
$340,000
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 282888 | Available | 9/16/23
For an asset sale is a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant with excellent potential. It is located in the upscale community close to beach area. It is easy to convert it to another concept. There is great growth potential to add B&W license to the business. Water & trash is included in the rent.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 284520 | In Escrow | 3/1/24
This specialty Middle Eastern restaurant was established 3 years ago. The present owner imported some very expensive specialty equipment and this store is only one of two in California that produce this particular type of Persian bread. He also imported specialty equipment for kabob making.
Asking Price
$140,000
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Posting: 285755 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a Mediterranean restaurant for an asset sale. It was remodeled and built out 1 year ago. This restaurant is located in the strip center on busy Travis Blvd. The size is 1,900 sq ft and rent is $3,700 including NNN, water and garbage. There's a fully equipped kitchen with a 10-foot hood.
Asking Price
$149,999
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$1,732,743
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Posting: 285274 | Available | 4/16/24
Opening in 2016, this chef driven Latin Bistro has gained much popularity within this fantastic East Bay community drawing clientele from Walnut Creek and other affluent areas. Its town-center location is ideal and the well kept complex where it resides is inviting and has a great product mix.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 281982 | Available | 8/3/23
Established and very popular Indian and Nepalese Food Restaurant with its own parking for customers near Berkeley University. It used to do sales of 80k-90k per month in the past.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 283704 | Available | 11/6/23
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant & hookah lounge. It has a high cash flow($240,000) and is an excellent location with a full kitchen with a 41 license. The current owner has been there for 10 years now. The sales tax report is $7,300/month, so a loan is available with about a 30% down payment.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$345,925
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Posting: 285277 | Available | 2/20/24
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Cash Only
Posting: 237403 | Available | 11/14/23
This is an absentee owner operation with high volume and high net profit. It consists of Middle Eastern/Indian grocery items, a meat department, a bakery, and a restaurant serving Afghan food, or you can use any other food. This is around a central East Bay location so it is close to 880-680 area.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$235,000
Posting: 283315 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a falafel Mediterranean restaurant with a size of 1,800 sq. ft. There is a pizza oven, freezer, walk-in cooler, 12 ft type hood, and a three-compartment sink. There is a charbroiled for kabobs and a flat grill for burgers and gyro. Monthly gross sales are $30,000.
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$582,947
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Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 283924 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a Mediterranean healthy food restaurant with vegetarian options. It is best known for its yummy dishes, homemade like daily fresh pita bread, superb customer service, and cleanness. This business recently obtained a beer & wine permit. It is conveniently located in a large plaza.
Asking Price
$89,000
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Posting: 277660 | Available | 4/16/23
This restaurant in the Long Beach area has flourished with a great deal of goodwill after long-term providing of great food and service. All key FOH management and kitchen staff have been with the restaurant ranging from 6 to 22 years. It has 35 employees. The restaurant has ABC Type 47 license.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$220,000
Posting: 276520 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a restaurant that is currently running as a Middle Eastern restaurant but can be converted to any concept. It is 1,450 sq. ft and outdoor seating is allowed. The rent is $7,500. The garbage and water bill are $500. It seats 60 people and has two bathrooms. The lease is 5 years plus 5.
Asking Price
$220,000
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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 idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
Avoiding the obvious mistakes when selling a small business is important if you want to sell your business. Peter Siegel, Director of BizBen and the BizBen ProSell Program discusses what fatal mistakes business owners should avoid when selling their small to mid-sized California business.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
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.
