Cash flow
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Revenue
$403,000
Down
$115,000
Posting: 275633 | Available | 5/21/23
This sandwich shop features outdoor seating in a popular shopping center surrounded by major retailers. The franchise offers one of the finest training programs in the industry as well as ongoing support for owners and an amazing advertising program. The store is off of a major highway.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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$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
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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
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Revenue
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$150,000
Posting: 278876 | Available | 2/6/23
Coffee, Bar, Sandwich Restaurant for Sale | Outdoor and Indoor seating arrangement | Type 47 ABC license - on-sale liquor, beer, and wine sales | Located on the main road of the town | Popular restaurant with excellent online reviews.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$494,300
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Posting: 276437 | Available | 1/25/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The franchise agreement is signed until 5/31/2025. There is huge potential to grow the business even further with an owner-operator. Currently has increased sales (annual estimated $478,000+).
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$600,299
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Posting: 278498 | Available | 1/23/23
Very popular fast growing around the country franchise food restaurant, one year young with sales increasing.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$1,003,943
Down
$200,000
Posting: 278459 | Available | 1/20/23
Very Popular Flourishing Fast Food Franchise Restaurant. The sales in 2022 were $1,003,943 with a high profit margin.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278458 | Available | 1/20/23
This is a very popular fast-food franchise, and sales have been increasing. It is brand new, just 3 months old. The sales in 2022 October started with $45K/mo and already crossed $60K+/mo. Per seller, it will cross 100K sales/month in the future. The store size is 1,850 sq. ft. Rent is $8,200.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$609,236
Down
$25
Posting: 278166 | Available | 1/9/23
Fast growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, 2022 sales were $609,236. Cash flowing. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$205,000
Revenue
$910,109
Down
$125,000
Posting: 278159 | Available | 1/7/23
Fast-growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, sales up to 11/30/22 were $841,879. with NOI $188,813 (Actual). Cash cow. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$499,999
Posting: 275827 | Available | 12/31/22
Sandwich, quick serve franchise or independent wanted to buy. Experienced buyers. Adjusted Net Income-$200,000+. I am looking for a sandwich or quick serve restaurant or multi units to be operated by a family with many years of multi-unit experience and financially qualified that is relocating.
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$288,000
Down
$25
Posting: 277702 | Available | 12/6/22
Very busy franchise fast food operation at a prime location on a main road.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$103,363
Revenue
$411,355
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Posting: 273673 | Available | 12/2/22
This is Subway sandwich fast food franchise for sale in Antioch, CA. Subway is the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and the buyer must live in the area. Total inventory is $3,000.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,595,232
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Posting: 277015 | Available | 11/28/22
For sale are 4 units of Long John Silver's franchises. There are new fryers, new exhaust systems, and new HVAC in 2020. There is upgraded security and back-of-house technology in 2021 with parking lot upgrades in 2022. There was a plumbing & HVAC replacement in 2019. $50k each unit.
Asking Price
50,000 Each
Cash flow
$493,000
Revenue
$9,388,743
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276985 | Available | 11/15/22
Founded in 1969, Long John Silver's pioneered the seafood quick service restaurant industry, making great tasting, sustainably sourced, and affordable seafood accessible to consumers across the country. This offering is for an entire package of ten franchises.
Asking Price
$1,875,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$456,000
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Posting: 277179 | Available | 10/30/22
For sale is a Subway Sandwich franchise location. This is a great opportunity to own this world-famous sub sandwiches at this great location. This is the place where you can trust the quality and freshness of sandwiches. The quality and taste of the food are always consistently delicious.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$173,439
Revenue
$808,005
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Posting: 276744 | Available | 10/9/22
The franchisor required the owner to purchase products from approved suppliers and maintain Franchise standards. No Franchise agreement fees, no transfer fees, no advertising or royalty fees.
Asking Price
$449,000
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
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$750,000
Posting: 275321 | Available | 7/24/22
National level Sandwich/salad franchisees for sale at 5 multiple locations throughout Noth/east bay Area. This sale include five different location with business only. No real estate is included in this sale. Fifth location is set to open for business in the first week of August 2022.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Revenue
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Posting: 261636 | Available | 7/3/22
Best sub sandwiches franchise. Made from high quality ingredients. This is a great place to come grab a quick healthy food and there are lots of options to choose from. This is a well known and one of the fastest growing franchises.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/30/24
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
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
$104,281
Revenue
$810,524
Down
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Posting: 286090 | Available | 4/10/24
This is a fantastic chance to acquire a thriving sandwich franchise business with a leased location in the prime area of Hollywood. Situated in a bustling center alongside renowned brand-name tenants, this location benefits from their proximity to key landmarks and attractions.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 286184 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a Nashville hot chicken burger and Korean hot dog shop franchise located in San Francisco County, CA. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall, a high-foot traffic area. The brand new shop opened in 2023, and it is easy to operate with the owner not working.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$378,000
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Posting: 284325 | Available | 12/15/23
This pizza chain, established in 1987, boasts a well-known brand with a loyal following. The company was established by industry professionals with a growth mindset for this highly scalable concept. This 1,800 square foot location is on a well-trafficked boulevard and highly visible.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,107,358
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Posting: 280266 | Available | 2/26/24
Located in Eagle Rock in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close freeway access, this food chain has thrived since 1947. Food critics have often voted it Best Hamburger in Los Angeles. Never frozen, all food is freshly prepared.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285938 | Available | 4/2/24
With a total of 86 locations in California and hundreds across the United States, this Franchise is extremely popular for snack foods, catering trays and party platters. Serving snacks by the bucket, they have been serving and delivering snacks since 1988.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 282518 | Available | 11/3/23
This is a multi-unit Subway franchise restaurant in Tulare county. Both locations were remodeled a few months ago. They are absentee-run. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. For rent, one is $2,914 and the other is $2,564.18 per month including CAM.
Asking Price
$639,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,487,700
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Posting: 282532 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale are 2 pizza franchise restaurants in Riverside County. They are both about 3-years old. They are anchored by national businesses in busy shopping centers. They both have BW licenses. Both locations are the only franchise pizzas in town. The locations have a lot of potential.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$351,000
Down
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Posting: 272569 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. Great landlord. The next remodel is not due until ~2028. Perfect for an owner-operator who can improve on the business. The store had a cake decorator and other employees whose been working for th
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$1,870,288
Revenue
$9,993,448
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Posting: 276473 | Available | 3/22/24
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
$157,000
Revenue
$548,000
Down
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Posting: 285007 | Available | 2/5/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has operated the business for over two decades and is looking to retire. The store will be fully remodeled in 2023. The store has low rent. This is a perfect high-volume store.
Asking Price
$478,000
Cash flow
$205,000
Revenue
$910,109
Down
$125,000
Posting: 278159 | Available | 1/7/23
Fast-growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, sales up to 11/30/22 were $841,879. with NOI $188,813 (Actual). Cash cow. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$499,999
Cash flow
$61,233
Revenue
$606,111
Down
$12,500
Posting: 285079 | Available | 4/29/24
This popular fast-casual restaurant, Waba Grill Franchise, in Los Angeles County offers delicious and healthy options, attracting a loyal customer base. Prime location with high foot traffic and strong sales performance. Fully equipped and operational, it is ready for a new owner to take the reins.
Asking Price
$224,999
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285642 | Available | 3/13/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Chevron gas station, drive-thru restaurant, C-store, and additional developable land in the City of Tucson, AZ. The gas station is equipped with 8 Multiple Product Dispensers (MPDs) with 20 fueling positions including Diesel.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 282542 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale is a Round Table pizza franchise restaurant with beer & wine license in San Bernardino County. The location has a lot of potential as it's fully absentee-run & surrounded by commercial and residential areas. It is remodeled and well-established. Gross sales are 70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$799,332
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Posting: 284573 | Available | 1/8/24
This restaurant is located in a bustling area with a lot of foot traffic. While there may be some costs associated with running a franchise, it can be much easier and simpler to operate than a non-franchised restaurant. It has stable income and is very well-known.
Asking Price
$389,000
Cash flow
$320,000
Revenue
$4,239,536
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Posting: 285120 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a 3 multi-unit DQ franchise opportunity with great sales and an above-system AUV. Management is in place and all units are free-standing drive-thru locations. Dairy Queen is an all-American fast-food brand that was founded in Joliet, Illinois in 1940.
Asking Price
$1,625,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$600,299
Down
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Posting: 278498 | Available | 1/23/23
Very popular fast growing around the country franchise food restaurant, one year young with sales increasing.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 283765 | Available | 4/8/24
For sale is a very well-established Waba Grill franchise located in a very busy shopping center. It is 100% absentee run with a very easy operation. The size is approximately 1,800 sq ft. and the rent is $6,580 including NNN. There are three employees plus one part-time employee.
Asking Price
$315,000
Cash flow
$127,136
Revenue
$837,749
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Posting: 277344 | Available | 3/4/24
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
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Posting: 280846 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a branded Dickey BBQ pit restaurant for sale in Compton California. Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, It is approximately 2400 sq. ft. with 60 seating. The lease amount is $8200 which covers water, garbage, common area, and pro-rata property tax.
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$468,000
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Posting: 284470 | Available | 3/11/24
Subway is an American multinational restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks. With 20,603 locations in more than 100 countries and territories, Subway is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operation in the world.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 286026 | Available | 4/6/24
This is an ice cream franchise for sale in LA. The timing couldn't be better! Summer is coming to a near and this is the time to thrive in sales! Make this profitable business yours! Here's an opportunity to become a franchise owner.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 283529 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a mochi donut franchise located in a very busy shopping center in Long Beach. The current owner doesn't have enough time to take care of this business and has to let it go quickly. The seller will consider any reasonable offer price.
Asking Price
$99,000
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
Cash flow
$90,621
Revenue
$811,000
Down
$11,850
Posting: 284787 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an excelent opportunity to own your slice of success with this thriving Pieology Pizzeria franchise for sale in Monrovia, CA! Located in a prime high-traffic plaza, right on the corner of a major freeway exit, this turnkey business is a pizza lover's dream. Enjoy excelent visibility.
Asking Price
$299,000
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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.
