Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$1,290,000
Posting: 287508 | Available | 4/29/25
The newly built Yogurtland franchise, featuring all new equipment, is situated in a prime location in Santa Monica, CA. The annual proforma sales are approximately $1,320,000 in net sales, and the net proforma is approximately $360,000 with employee management.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 290079 | Available | 4/29/25
This Northern California based Pizza Franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 30 years and under current ownership for the past 2 1/2 years. This franchise has been in operation for over 45 years, making it one of the most established pizza franchises.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$263,891
Down
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Posting: 292104 | Available | 4/28/25
This is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established franchise in a prime location. This popular smoothie and juice bar has been recently renovated to meet the latest franchise standards, featuring newer equipment and an updated store design.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$36,052
Revenue
$708,409
Down
$900,000
Posting: 287708 | Available | 4/25/25
It started back in 1956, in this actual storefront location, and was originally called Mike's Subs. Mike opened the small shop in the seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. You have to remember that in 1956, there were very few franchise restaurants or hamburger chains. No chain pizza.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$326,000
Revenue
$3,017,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292500 | Available | 4/29/25
This offering consists of 5 Jamba restaurants located in Los Angeles County. Attractive Units in desirable retail hubs
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292493 | Available | 4/29/25
Offering three Mrs. Field's Cookies/TCBY in prime mall locations near Las Vegas as an asset sale. Could be sold separately or together, and with or without franchise agreements. Each sold for $70K, 70K, and $ 90 K, or all for $230,000.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$184,260
Revenue
$1,157,594
Down
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Posting: 292463 | Available | 4/28/25
Newly remodeled end-cap location! This is a well-traveled area with heavy traffic, making it an excellent spot for a fast-casual dining establishment.
Asking Price
$455,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 288750 | Available | 4/28/25
A franchise ice cream business is for sale in downtown San Mateo. The store is 1,700 square feet, and the rent is $8,800 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). With the right management and an owner-operator, the business has the potential to generate over $200,000.
Asking Price
$839,999
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 290838 | Available | 4/26/25
For sale is a popular Korean fried chicken restaurant. This is an asset sale, featuring fairly new equipment and appliances, including an A/C unit and a cooler. The restaurant is in a prime location in K-Town.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292440 | Available | 4/25/25
Corporate owned/Turnkey Juice it Up in Orange County * Consistent year over year sales growth * Newly built location in 2020 * Annul Gross sales is $500,000 * Extra Incentives for this specific location one is NO Royalty fees
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292438 | Available | 4/25/25
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant in Fresno County Gross sales range from $925,000 up to $1,002,000 annually 3,840 Sf Space with an additional party room Seller's financing available
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$97,800
Revenue
$388,000
Down
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Posting: 292429 | Available | 4/25/25
Established Franchise Take n Bake Pizza in Fresno County. Annul Net Revenue is $388,000.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$71,469
Revenue
$494,101
Down
$25,000
Posting: 292428 | Available | 4/25/25
Thriving-Profitable National Brand Ice Cream Franchise for Sale in Sonoma County.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289197 | Available | 4/25/25
Semi-Absentee owner Franchise business for sale. This sale includes 2 franchise business, Dessert and sandwich. These businesses are located in the busy shopping mall (Serramonte Shopping mall) and next to each other. Rent for 2 locations us $18,000 and net profit from 2 stores together is $210,000.
Asking Price
$699,999
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$865,000
Down
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Posting: 289964 | Available | 4/25/25
For sale is an established Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant located in San Bernardino County. Gross sales are approximately $72,000 per month. The restaurant is situated in busy shopping centers anchored by national businesses.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$162,382
Revenue
$720,329
Down
$125,000
Posting: 288693 | Available | 4/25/25
For sale is a Baskin Robbins located in Orange County, CA, near the city of Irvine. This store has been in operation for over 25 years, with the current owner managing it since the end of 2018. The business is semi-absentee owned, with the owner spending approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Asking Price
$489,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,262,355
Down
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Posting: 283959 | Available | 4/25/25
Turnaround opportunity; Current owner lives out of state great opportunity for an owner-operator! The seller is absentee, and cogs are at 38%, which leaves plenty of opportunity to trim controllable costs and boost the bottom line! Cash only acquisition, buyer must live in the market
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$859,000
Down
$1,400,000
Posting: 286641 | Available | 4/24/25
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $65,500 and the net profit is $12,000+. It is semi absentee at a good location. Its current rent is about $8,545 including NNN.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292399 | Available | 4/23/25
A great opportunity presents itself! Two Semi-Absentee Owned Takeout Pizza Franchises located in Indianapolis Metro Area. No dine in area or delivery drivers. This helps keep costs low and makes it easy to run with minimal staffing. Both stores are in great locations with high visibility.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$54,000
Revenue
$576,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292398 | Available | 4/23/25
This absentee-run franchise Asian fast food restaurant is located in a busy shopping center with high foot traffic, alongside national retailers like Trader Joe's and Smart & Final.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$480,000
Down
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Posting: 285595 | Available | 4/23/25
Gross sales are approx. $40,000/month. The owner visits twice a month to focus on her ad company. Previously a LEES corporate store. With proper management, sales could reach $65,000/month.
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$375,000
Posting: 290736 | Available | 4/23/25
Great Location with other national brand restaurants in the fast-growing area. Absentee Owner.. Annual sale is about $850,000+.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$253,232
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$750,000
Posting: 292259 | Available | 4/23/25
Thriving Mediterranean Grill Franchisor. Own a rapidly growing Mediterranean grill quick-service restaurant franchisor with over 25 successful locations across Northern California. This franchisor blends the bold, fresh flavors of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$990,000
Down
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Posting: 292381 | Available | 4/22/25
Profitable pizza restaurant with tremendous potential is available in a safe upscale location. The current owner is looking to retire and is selling his franchise pizza business. The annual net sales are close to 870K. Rent is about 11k/mo. An active owner operator can take home about 100k/yr.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$397,061
Revenue
$1,523,214
Down
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Posting: 289676 | Available | 4/22/25
Excellent fully managed with great operating hours and menu selection. NO royalty or advertising! Seller financing may be available to qualified buyer. Great customer draw in near proximity to commercial businesses.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$201,309
Revenue
$1,674,900
Down
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 4/21/25
This high-volume Fatburger/Buffalo Cafe is located on a street with heavy foot traffic near commercial businesses and universities. Fatburger is a quick casual, take-out & sit-down hamburger chain founded in 1952. It features freshly prepared, cooked-to-order food prepared in full view of guests.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$86,167
Revenue
$352,582
Down
$50,000
Posting: 287138 | Available | 4/21/25
A fast-casual premium sandwich franchise location, profitable for the last seven years and situated in a busy area, is available for purchase. Highlights include high margins, short hours (11 am to 6 pm), and newer equipment. The rent is $4,300 (including CAM), with a new lease available.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 292341 | Available | 4/19/25
This famous franchise juice and smoothie shop is 100% absentee-run and located in Los Angeles County.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$36,052
Revenue
$708,409
Down
$900,000
Posting: 287708 | Available | 4/25/25
It started back in 1956, in this actual storefront location, and was originally called Mike's Subs. Mike opened the small shop in the seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. You have to remember that in 1956, there were very few franchise restaurants or hamburger chains. No chain pizza.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 290079 | Available | 4/29/25
This Northern California based Pizza Franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 30 years and under current ownership for the past 2 1/2 years. This franchise has been in operation for over 45 years, making it one of the most established pizza franchises.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$1,290,000
Posting: 287508 | Available | 4/29/25
The newly built Yogurtland franchise, featuring all new equipment, is situated in a prime location in Santa Monica, CA. The annual proforma sales are approximately $1,320,000 in net sales, and the net proforma is approximately $360,000 with employee management.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$263,891
Down
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Posting: 292104 | Available | 4/28/25
This is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established franchise in a prime location. This popular smoothie and juice bar has been recently renovated to meet the latest franchise standards, featuring newer equipment and an updated store design.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$356,000
Down
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Posting: 292320 | Available | 4/18/25
This Subway Sandwich Shop is located in a bustling plaza, surrounded by major grocery stores, popular retail shops, and numerous small businesses that drive consistent foot traffic throughout the day.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$377,775
Revenue
$2,420,238
Down
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Posting: 291314 | Available | 3/27/25
A rare opportunity to own a thriving Dairy Queen restaurant. Positioned along a busy highway, this location benefits from strong drive-thru traffic and a well-established customer base. Surrounded by major brands and set in a sought-after vacation destination with resorts, hotels, and campgrounds
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,210,000
Down
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Posting: 291537 | Available | 4/10/25
A 40 year established Fatburger fast food franchise restaurant. Fully equipped. On one of the busiest streets in the San Fernando Valley. Big income.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$150,000
Posting: 290475 | Available | 2/4/25
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a thriving, established cookie franchise in Las Vegas! This turnkey business is located in a booming, high-traffic area and comes fully staffed and equipped, ready for a new owner to take it to the next level.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$20
Posting: 273820 | Available | 3/9/23
This is a franchised burger restaurant business for sale in Pismo beach side area. They serve organic, all-natural, antibiotic and hormone-free products in the form of juicy burgers, fresh hand-cut fries, salads, soups, shakes and other beverages along with delicious desserts. They are peanut-free.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289821 | Available | 12/13/24
This Franchise Boba brand is well recognized by many Boba drinkers in the Sacramento Region. The franchisee store was initiated in the late quarter of 2024 during the down cycle economy market. The Franchisor decided to offer an attractive package to the franchisee at this location.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$248,000
Posting: 281939 | Available | 8/21/24
For sale is a boba franchise at a great location near Cerritos, CA.The monthly gross is $25,000 and the monthly rent is $2,700 for 5 years. The store size is around 780 sq ft. The open hours are from 11 pm - 10 pm and there are 8 employees with wages of $5,000/month.
Asking Price
$248,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$466,938
Down
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Posting: 290526 | Available | 4/16/25
This is a brand new store, but the unit can be debranded. Buyer may assume an existing $81K loan on furniture and equipment.
Asking Price
$74,999
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$532,085
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Posting: 287735 | Available | 10/7/24
For sale is a prime location at DOCO, busy downtown social area, right next to the home of the Kings, the Golden One Center. Lots of foot traffic all day long, right across from Macy's next to a movie theater.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$204,078
Revenue
$1,650,601
Down
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Posting: 285850 | Available | 10/28/24
For sale is a Popeyes franchise located off the highway in a busy shopping center. Neighbors include mix of commercial and residential properties nearby. It has a good sales trend and real estate will be available (but not included in the sales price).
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$253,232
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$750,000
Posting: 292259 | Available | 4/23/25
Thriving Mediterranean Grill Franchisor. Own a rapidly growing Mediterranean grill quick-service restaurant franchisor with over 25 successful locations across Northern California. This franchisor blends the bold, fresh flavors of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 287606 | Available | 1/31/25
For sale is a well-established franchise ice cream business located in a high-demand traffic area with significant potential to increase current sales. Due to a partnership, both gentlemen live in the Irvine area and have no time to manage this business effectively.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$54,478
Revenue
$850,753
Down
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Posting: 289725 | Available | 3/15/25
For sale is a MOD pizza unit surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods, with trade area of 600,000 people. Over 53K in daily vehicle traffic - highest in market!
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$859,000
Down
$1,400,000
Posting: 286641 | Available | 4/24/25
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $65,500 and the net profit is $12,000+. It is semi absentee at a good location. Its current rent is about $8,545 including NNN.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$25,378
Revenue
$316,239
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 280618 | Available | 9/5/23
For sale is a great location in downtown Long Beach with a good amount of foot traffic. It is only open Mon-Fri from 10:30am-5pm. They have reasonable rent at $3,762/month. It is close to the police department and the courthouse. This has great potential for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$54,000
Revenue
$576,000
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Posting: 292398 | Available | 4/23/25
This absentee-run franchise Asian fast food restaurant is located in a busy shopping center with high foot traffic, alongside national retailers like Trader Joe's and Smart & Final.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$992,000
Down
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Posting: 289963 | Available | 12/26/24
For sale is a Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant located in Riverside County. Gross sales amount to $82,000 per month. The site is newly built and approximately 3-4 years old. There will be franchise training and support.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$41,898
Revenue
$482,665
Down
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Posting: 287774 | Available | 7/29/24
National sandwich franchise in Los Angeles, located in a busy shopping center. The store is newly remodeled and in excellent condition. The current owner, who owns multiple businesses and runs remotely, wants to reduce his commitments and is willing to sell the business at opportunity cost.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$269,000
Posting: 290059 | Available | 3/4/25
Cold Stone Creamery for Sale South Bay, Los Angeles County Opportunity: This is a turn-key ice cream franchise located in a high-traffic, affluent beach area. It is an ideal opportunity for either semi-absentee or hands-on ownership.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
$162,382
Revenue
$720,329
Down
$125,000
Posting: 288693 | Available | 4/25/25
For sale is a Baskin Robbins located in Orange County, CA, near the city of Irvine. This store has been in operation for over 25 years, with the current owner managing it since the end of 2018. The business is semi-absentee owned, with the owner spending approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Asking Price
$489,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
$35
Posting: 287555 | Available | 7/15/24
For sale is a famous franchise bakery operating under absentee ownership. The store is located in a nice shopping mall and is open from 7 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week. The bakery occupies a space of 2,600 square feet and has ample parking available.
Asking Price
$1,690,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 289886 | Available | 12/18/24
As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries and territories in nearly 37,000 +/- restaurants every day.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$564,519
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Posting: 289653 | Available | 4/16/25
This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $564,518.94 in gross sales for 2023! It is located in Stockton, CA. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the mall. Great Location!
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$326,000
Revenue
$3,017,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292500 | Available | 4/29/25
This offering consists of 5 Jamba restaurants located in Los Angeles County. Attractive Units in desirable retail hubs
Asking Price
$1,400,000
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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.
