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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/22/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 286716 | Available | 5/22/24
Unlock the taste of success with a turnkey franchise opportunity! Established in December 2023, this business comes fully equipped with a trained staff managing day-to-day operations. Say goodbye to the headaches of starting from square one and hello to immediate profitability.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 269369 | Available | 5/20/24
For sale is a Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt franchise. It's been established for over 8 years and the current owner has operated for over 3 years. It's a turnkey business that is help run and the owners work one day a week to drop off some merchandise. This business is a licensee and has no royalty.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$747,000
Revenue
$4,352,000
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Posting: 283874 | Available | 5/20/24
A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising six strategically positioned stores across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The locations have undergone recent upgrades, enhancing market appeal.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$859,000
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$200,000
Posting: 286641 | Available | 5/20/24
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 $8,345 including NNN.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$240,152
Revenue
$833,844
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Posting: 276966 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is an attractive Papa John's unit in a resort area with low rent and a terrific sales trend! Papa John's is recognized as the leader in the pizza segment with 4,700 units operating throughout the world. Financial requirements are a minimum net worth of $750k and $250k liquid.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 286066 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a multi-unit package for existing franchise units of Jack in the Box. They have a good demographic in growing market as they are located in Texas.
Asking Price
$7,925,000
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Revenue
$1,658,371
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Posting: 284918 | Available | 5/17/24
A fantastic opportunity awaits with this entry into the renowned Bojangles brand. Strategically positioned on a bustling street near the university, the location benefits from proximity to various businesses, including quick-service restaurants (QSRs), hotels, residential areas, and retailers.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$177,008
Revenue
$1,522,050
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Posting: 286049 | Available | 5/17/24
This is located off highway with lots of drive thru traffic. Neighbors include national retail. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and foods since 1940. Liquidity requirements are $150k and net worth $290k.
Asking Price
$575,000
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Posting: 281344 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a Little Caesar's located off a busy freeway with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby. They have an upward sales trend and low rent. Comprehensive training is provided by the franchisor.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$134,844
Revenue
$1,220,677
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Posting: 283959 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a Popeye's chicken franchise that is located off highway busy shopping center. Its neighbors include mix of commercial and residential properties nearby. Franchisor requires a net worth of $1M per restaurant, $500K of which has to be in liquid assets. Landlord requires 4M net worth.
Asking Price
$395,000
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$11,046,107
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Posting: 279391 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a terrific portfolio diversification vehicle. It is a highly popular niche dessert franchise concept. This is a double-digit, multi-unit opportunity in highly desirable market of Southwestern U.S. An operations manager, area managers, managers and employees are available.
Asking Price
$6,950,000
Cash flow
$231,903
Revenue
$1,780,399
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 5/17/24
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
$895,000
Cash flow
$227,809
Revenue
$2,245,978
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Posting: 283528 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a multi-unit (2) Jimmy John's franchise with strong sales and low rents. Jimmy John's is the largest sandwich chain specializing in delivery and is part of the Inspire Brands Family. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's has grown to more than 2,800 in 43 states.
Asking Price
$900,000
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Posting: 276199 | Available | 5/17/24
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
$1,870,288
Revenue
$9,993,448
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Posting: 276473 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a 6-store package with 2 fee properties available (not included in purchase price). Burger King is the 2nd largest hamburger chain in the world and has built its brand identity on its flagship Whopper Sandwich and flame-grilled cooking. Most all BK restaurants are open seven days a week.
Asking Price
$7,500,000
Cash flow
$289,027
Revenue
$2,483,646
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Posting: 285707 | Available | 5/17/24
Broken Yolk Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch only creating a lifestyle which allows for easier recruitment and retention of staff, less shifts to manage and the ability to retain high quality staff members and management. The brand requires a minimum of $1.5M net worth/$500K liquidity.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$173,400
Revenue
$1,337,000
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Posting: 279680 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale are 2 Jimmy John's sandwich franchises that are located only 20 minutes apart with their 2023 sales growth at 7.3%. Jimmy John's is the largest sandwich chain specializing in delivery and is part of the Inspire Brands Family. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's has grown to ~2,800 in 43 states.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$150,164
Revenue
$1,037,867
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Posting: 285504 | Available | 5/17/24
This is an attractive location on a highly visible location on an extremely busy street. The location is near the freeway with many retailers lining the avenue. A school is within walking distance as well as a manufacturing facility and church.
Asking Price
$430,000
Cash flow
$127,136
Revenue
$837,749
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Posting: 277344 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is an established franchise that is an attractive dual-brand location off the interstate. It has good rent and is a great owner-operator opportunity. Togo's is an established, 40-year-old regional quality sandwich brand with nearly 275 locations. Credit must exceed 650 and $105K liquid min.
Asking Price
$345,000
Cash flow
$438,465
Revenue
$3,338,530
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Posting: 282393 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a 3-unit package with solid sales trends and attractive drive-thru locations. Schlotzsky's is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that started in 1971 and is home to the Original oven-baked Sandwich. The brand started in Austin, Texas with made-to-order menu options.
Asking Price
$1,795,000
Cash flow
$118,980
Revenue
$657,266
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Posting: 285661 | Available | 5/16/24
This is a unique opportunity with real estate available (not included in the list price). Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and food since 1940. Liquidity requirement, $240K and net $400K.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$993,680
Revenue
$5,224,363
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Posting: 286606 | Available | 5/16/24
This is a 2-unit package. The units can be sold together or as individual units. They are located in close proximity to each other, both situated in high traffic areas. The average unit volume (AUV) is above the system average.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$55,200
Revenue
$552,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 282855 | Available | 5/16/24
Price reduced! For sale is a delicious Papa John's pizza franchise located in the Pomona area. It is fully equipped with everything you need. There is a large walk-in refrigerator too. It has a low rent of only $3,800/month, NNN included, and a lease of 5 years + a 5 year option.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$136,315
Revenue
$921,035
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Posting: 286602 | Available | 5/16/24
This terrific corner location benefits from good foot traffic and dedicated parking. Comprehensive training will be provided by the Franchisor. Fatburger is a quick casual, take-out & sit down hamburger chain founded in 1952. It features freshly prepared, cooked to order food.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$190,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a leading pizza brand with over 40 years in business, and more than 250 restaurants across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. Built in 2009 and under current ownership since 2013, this absentee-run restaurant is in an open-air shopping mall in Union City.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
Down
$1,200,222
Posting: 278295 | Available | 5/21/24
New lower price! This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
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$1,400,000
Down
$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/22/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$107,851
Revenue
$556,770
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Posting: 285220 | Available | 3/20/24
Nestled in the picturesque County of San Luis Obispo lies an exceptional franchise opportunity an iconic bakery and deli that has been a cornerstone of the community since 1996, boasting stellar reviews on both Yelp and Google.
Asking Price
$288,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 286599 | Available | 5/16/24
This auto repair business has been in operation for over 20 years with repeat clients. They handle all types of repairs for both domestic and foreign automobiles as well as Smog testing. They have lifts and most of the tools necessary for all types of repairs.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$74,000
Revenue
$350,000
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Posting: 276438 | Available | 9/22/22
An established store is up for sale. Baskin Robbins is a very well-known franchise with plenty of opportunities for growth with a more dedicated operator. The franchise agreement expires on 11/30/2028. It is located in Dublin, CA with an annual estimated sales of $350,000+. The size is 825 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$2,419,000
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Posting: 284875 | Available | 5/1/24
Price Reduced to $1,071,000! Seller ready to retire. Large outdoor store in a busy and centrally located shopping center selling to those who find their passion in the mountains, on the water, up a trail, or down a snowy slope. It has been in almost 40 years in business.
Asking Price
$1,071,000
Cash flow
$320,000
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$300,000
Posting: 286712 | Available | 5/22/24
Bonchon, a famous Korean Style Fried Chicken Restaurant is coming to market soon. Annual net income with total absentee operation is more than $300,000. Rent for 2,805 SqFt if less than $12,000 (one of 2). It is a National Franchise Restaurant
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$365,299
Revenue
$1,693,525
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Posting: 281319 | Available | 2/13/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a full-service, high-end European automotive repair business in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. This business has a loyal customer base, is in high demand, and is very profitable.
Asking Price
$620,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$215,000
Posting: 285338 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a golf repair & authorized dealer store with high net income in Long Beach. Business hours are from 10-6pm and Sat 10-4pm. Sunday closed. It is an easy operation. The same owner wants to retire after 36 years operating. Rare opportunity inventory needs to be paid by the buyer separately.
Asking Price
$215,000
Cash flow
$865,000
Revenue
$7,400,000
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Posting: 285491 | Available | 3/4/24
The service area is primarily Central California & Central Coast. This is a company that has a 45-year track record in business as a reputable local company. The office & showroom is located on a high-traffic corner with good signage. Operating from a leased location featuring a 1,650 sq ft. office.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
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$685,000
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Posting: 285465 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $55,500 and the net profit is $10,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $5,080 including NNN.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$123,948
Revenue
$4,112,992
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Posting: 283748 | Available | 4/16/24
This fully staffed and trained aircraft service center in Northern California, offering airport operation and aviation mechanical services. Business provides management of aircraft hangar and office rentals for executive meeting spaces. Other services include aircraft sales and brokerage.
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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$150,000
Posting: 285878 | Available | 3/28/24
This has been a great iconic hamburger shop for many years but times have changed and it's time for a new owner to shine for many years from here forward. This hamburger stand, strategically situated on Anaheim Blvd in Anaheim, California, boasts a prime location for a new drive thru franchise.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Revenue
$859,000
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$200,000
Posting: 286641 | Available | 5/20/24
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 $8,345 including NNN.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$495,000
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$130,000
Posting: 285136 | Available | 2/13/24
For sale since 1988 is a longstanding and highly-respected, full-service automotive repair and smog check. The shop is an AAA-Approved auto repair facility. It is a large shop with 11 bays and a total of 6,000 sq ft. Services owned/operated vehicles and fleet accounts, including local CHP station.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$363,000
Revenue
$1,360,000
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Posting: 280572 | Available | 4/12/24
Established in 2011, this landscape maintenance & design company employs staff that are professional, friendly, respectful, well-organized, and hard-working. They are focused on quality work and perfectionism and their clients appreciate that! Cash Flow $363,000 Gross $1,360,000
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$935,829
Revenue
$2,201,687
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Posting: 276224 | In Escrow | 4/2/23
For 40 years, this profitable, well-established company has provided high-quality electrical and lighting services to commercial and industrial customers throughout Southern California. Low customer concentration and growth opportunities since there is no marketing currently.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$251,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 268282 | Available | 6/27/21
This lawnmower shop carries all the highest quality brands. They repair small engines, lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, weeders and tune-ups. They sell used (secondhand) and new lawn mowers. This is absolutely awesome shop.
Asking Price
$499,000
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Posting: 284709 | Available | 1/16/24
A wig shop for sale in Palm Desert is a full-service shop that offers the largest selection of wigs in the area. This shop provides a wide range of services, including custom work to ensure that customers find the perfect wig that fits their style and preferences.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$564,000
Revenue
$4,656,752
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Posting: 285865 | Available | 3/27/24
This established, highly profitable wastewater and septic service business in the upscale East Bay area of Los Angeles presents a unique opportunity. With a loyal customer base and a diversified service portfolio, this acquisition guarantees immediate return on investment and a smooth transition.
Asking Price
$1,850,000
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Posting: 256544 | Available | 3/9/23
This is a Del Taco famous franchise business opportunity with property for sale. The free-standing building with a drive facility is doing over $1.3 million plus business annually. The lot size is approximately 30,000 sq ft. It is the second leading brand in the fast-growing Mexican QSR category.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$640,000
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Posting: 276890 | Available | 7/28/23
For sale is a newly built, 100% absentee-operated Togo's Sandwich franchise location in San Jose. It is an established business located in a busy foot-traffic shopping center. The current owner has not increased the product prices recently. They have owned it since March 2014.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$108,493
Revenue
$235,095
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Posting: 282464 | Available | 8/30/23
Unlock the potential for unparalleled growth with a highly esteemed machine shop and sheet metal fabrication business in Los Angeles! In business for over 45 years, this reputable business has a proven track record of success, making it the top choice for HVAC companies.
Asking Price
$450,000
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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.
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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
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.
