Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
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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
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Posting: 284902 | Available | 4/1/24
This is a famous fast-food sandwich brand located at a busy intersection by the major freeway. The business is surrounded by other major brand names, motels, and offices in the same and adjoining centers providing a steady volume of traffic. Ongoing training and support will be provided.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 284087 | Available | 3/29/24
Welcome to the renowned "Last Great Hamburger Stand" - a free-standing Fat Burger restaurant with a drive-thru, located in the vibrant heart of Las Vegas. The owner is now looking to retire, presenting a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic new owner.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$358,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 285378 | Available | 3/29/24
For sale is a new franchise boba tea, ice cream, specialty store by the Franchisor! This is a turn-key store that is fully staffed and profitable! The franchisor will train and support the new buyer. The franchise was established in 2019 and is actively selling franchises in 30 states.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 276889 | Available | 3/27/24
This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator. Currently, it is absentee owner operated. This established business is located in downtown San Jose with busy foot traffic. The store is recovering very nicely after its closure during the pandemic. There is plenty of room for growth.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$64,430
Revenue
$786,684
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Posting: 281436 | Available | 3/26/24
This poke franchise specializes in exceptionally great demand for healthy and fresh food. It is located in a high foot traffic area along with a major grocery store, other businesses, parks, and trails. It is absentee run and if the buyer is involved, it may further enhance the business production.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$208,022
Revenue
$1,622,048
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Posting: 285850 | Available | 3/26/24
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
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$43,115
Revenue
$467,512
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Posting: 285271 | Available | 3/26/24
This franchise is located in a high-traffic shopping center and has been around since 2016 with approximately 8 years left on the franchise agreement. The sale of the business includes $50,000 in furniture fixtures and equipment and currently has 7 part-time employees working and seller managing.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$662,200
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Posting: 281173 | Available | 3/26/24
Over 48 years of long-standing deli and cafe franchise with a large presence throughout the Bay Area. Their sandwiches, soups, and salads are made with fresh, quality ingredients.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
$30,506
Revenue
$483,191
Down
$150,000
Posting: 283232 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a top 3 leading pizza brand with over 60 years in business and more than 400+ restaurants in the US + globally. It was built in 1997 and under current ownership since 2014, this establishment is in a busy area of the largest city in Northern California.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$2,600,000
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 285225 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a hamburger drive-thru franchise including property. It has heavy traffic near the freeway. Annual sales are $2,600,000 and the annual net is $300,000. There will be training & support and it is SBA loan prequalified. The asking price is $4,000,000.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$11,046,107
Down
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Posting: 279391 | Available | 3/22/24
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
Down
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 3/22/24
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
$181,605
Revenue
$917,651
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Posting: 282279 | Available | 3/22/24
This high-volume end-cap location is in a shopping center anchored by a national supermarket. Business hours are from M-Su 10:30 am-9 pm. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in 1990 featuring all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled favorites, with handmade and farm-fresh ingredients.
Asking Price
$470,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 276199 | Available | 3/22/24
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 | 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
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Posting: 281344 | Available | 3/22/24
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
$103,805
Revenue
$687,374
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Posting: 283782 | Available | 3/22/24
This franchisee is absentee, creating an excellent turnaround opportunity for an owner-operator! The restaurant is located in a heavy foot traffic area. They sell traditional Greek street-food with a twist! Experience preferred, but not required. First time buyers OK!
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$8,515,215
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Posting: 284263 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a 4-unit Popeyes package. The sales are solid and above brand AUV. The units must be sold as a package. Popeyes requires franchisees to have a net worth of $1M, $500K of which has to be in liquid assets. Must need recent drive-through QSR experience and passion.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$90,171
Revenue
$681,768
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Posting: 283949 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a Togo's sandwich shop located in a mix of commercial and residential properties nearby. This is a cash opportunity and perfect for a first time buyer. Togo's is an established, 40-year old regional quality sandwich brand with nearly 275 locations. Credit must exceed 650, and minimum $105K.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$227,809
Revenue
$2,245,978
Down
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Posting: 283528 | Available | 3/22/24
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
Cash flow
$178,985
Revenue
$1,077,592
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Posting: 282280 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a high-volume end-cap Baja Fresh franchise located conveniently off the freeway! Baja Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in 1990 featuring all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled favorites, with handmade and farm-fresh ingredients. Today, Baja Fresh is owned by Kahala Brands.
Asking Price
$455,000
Cash flow
$178,985
Revenue
$110,810
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Posting: 282281 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a high-volume end-cap location in a shopping center anchored by the grocery store. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in 1990 featuring all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled favorites, with handmade and farm-fresh ingredients. Today, Baja Fresh is owned by Kahala Brands.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$320,000
Revenue
$4,239,536
Down
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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
$134,844
Revenue
$1,220,677
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Posting: 283959 | Available | 3/22/24
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
Cash flow
$551,000
Revenue
$4,700,000
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Posting: 285090 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a multi-unit opportunity with an AUV above system average. This offering consists of 5 attractive Jamba restaurants in desirable areas. Jamba was founded in 1990 (incorporated as Juice Club, Inc.) in San Luis Obispo, California.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a franchise sushi roll business located within a well-known market. It is a simple operation and brings in stable income. The seller has been operating the business for the last 12 years. The buyer shall pay for the franchise transfer fees and training fees from the franchise.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 285739 | Available | 4/13/24
This pizza franchise uses the freshest ingredients with their dough made daily, in a make it yourself format (with a stone oven). The dining rooms, and the equipment are well taken care of, and very inviting. There are two locations with a combined gross sales of over $1.7 million.
Asking Price
$499,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/13/24
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: 275111 | Available | 6/13/23
For sale is a very popular new franchise pizza restaurant with a different touch creating its own demand among the customers. The buyer can increase by introducing home delivery services which the seller is not doing. As per seller, the delivery may potentially increase the sales.
Asking Price
$210,000
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
$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
Cash flow
$177,008
Revenue
$1,522,050
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Posting: 286049 | Available | 4/8/24
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
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
$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
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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
$1,200,000
Down
$50,000
Posting: 285362 | Available | 2/26/24
The owner is motivated for a quick sale! This opportunity will not last long. For sale is 3 turn key sandwich franchise restaurants. Located in Beach cities in south OC. One location is a new build out less than 6 years ago. There is an office space in one location.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$314,418
Revenue
$2,477,162
Down
$35,000
Posting: 284540 | Available | 2/8/24
A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising (3) strategically positioned stores in the San Gabriel Valley Area. This confidential sale mandates proof of funds and adherence to Papa John's qualification standards.
Asking Price
$1,195,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 276684 | Available | 3/18/24
This Togo's Sandwich franchise is for sale, and is located in a busy neighborhood shopping center. This store is located near 3 schools. The monthly rent is $7,800 including CAM and everything else. The size is 2,000 sq. ft. A potential buyer can change it or keep the concept. There is no hood.
Asking Price
$119,999
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
$400,000
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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
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Posting: 284568 | Available | 1/8/24
This national franchise store is located in a busy intersection and shopping center in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by highly populated areas namely supermarkets, parks, and universities. The business employees are 5 part-time employees and open 7 days a week.
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$335,351
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Posting: 285960 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale are 5 KFC units available in California around the Sacramento, CA surrounding areas. KFC Overview: Just about everyone recognizes Colonel Sanders, the iconic Kentuckian who introduced the world to his secret fried chicken recipe of 11 herbs and spices back in 1940.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
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Posting: 284124 | Available | 12/1/23
Excellent restaurant with a beer & wine license is for sale. It does about $50,000 a month in gross sales per seller. Although it's a franchised wing restaurant, the seller states that there won't be any franchise fees. All the new buyer has to do is buy the supplies from them.
Asking Price
$295,000
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
$231,903
Revenue
$1,780,399
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 3/22/24
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
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Revenue
$508,750
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Posting: 285466 | Available | 4/4/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $42,395 and the net profit is $6,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $4,825 including NNN.
Asking Price
$225,000
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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
Cash flow
$55,000
Revenue
$320,000
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Posting: 285536 | Available | 4/10/24
Ding Tea is a popular franchise specializing in boba tea, also known as bubble tea. Originating from Taiwan, the birthplace of bubble tea, Currently, the owner is not renewing the franchise. So buyers can renew the Ding Tea Franchise, or become other franchises like Feng Cha Boba or independent.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$288,000
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Posting: 277702 | Available | 12/6/22
Very busy franchise fast food operation at a prime location on a main road.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 281383 | Available | 6/26/23
Famous Korean Chicken Franchise Business. This is a great opportunity to own a profitable business. Santa Barbara residential and college area. Selling is including major franchise brand names and training provided.
Asking Price
$169,000
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$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
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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
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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.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
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.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
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.
