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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/23/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$43,000
Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 286287 | Available | 4/26/24
For sal his a gourmet cookie store next to a national supermarket corner location with lots of parking. Every car entering the shopping center sees this corner store. The owner spent over $300,000 on the building and the place includes over $100,000 in bakery equipment.
Asking Price
$100,000
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Posting: 274138 | Available | 4/26/24
For sale is a pizza restaurant with a catering business. This business is in a great location in SF (SOMA District). Rent is percentage rent (6~8% of gross sale) and that includes water and PG&E. There are two types 1 hood and hoods are 4 feet long. The current monthly sale is about $80,000+.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$1,750,000
Revenue
$1,750,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 284942 | Available | 4/26/24
Established in 2007, with a consistent owner-operator, this upscale liquor store, strategically located, offers a variety of hot food and deli sandwiches. Operating under the same ownership since its inception, the business boasts impressive financials and substantial profitability.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$68,075
Revenue
$183,600
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286270 | Available | 4/26/24
A great location on the most traveled Blvd in Sunland surrounds the building, which spans over 1,000+ SF. The rent, amounting to $2,530/Mo NNN included, accompanies a mix of commercial, residential, and retail stores. Gross sales range from $15,000 to $16,000 per month.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286269 | Available | 4/26/24
This is perfect for quick service restaurants such as poke, sandwich, and teriyaki. Currently, this establishment serves rice bowls and is located close to a major corporate office hub and hotels. The rent rate, including NNN, is very good. The owner, who has another location, wants to focus on it.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
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Posting: 286268 | Available | 4/26/24
For sal his a beautiful 50's diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. It is not a full service, table order restaurant. The business is manager run. Owner spends little to no time at the business as the owner lives far.
Asking Price
$695,000
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 4/26/24
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
$90,000
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Posting: 285238 | Available | 4/26/24
Asset sale- neighborhood Korean deli/market with a kitchen in the back. The interior of this place is long and narrow and super casual but also modern and has the perfect vibe for a casual lunch, catch-up with a friend.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Revenue
$350,000
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Posting: 284218 | Available | 4/26/24
This is a well-established and famous cafe in the medical buildings in the affluent Newport Beach. It is open 5 days a week, Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, and closed on all Holidays. Its current monthly sales are about $27-30,000. Its size is about 1,200 sq ft with a storage room.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 285849 | Available | 4/25/24
This is a Subway sandwich shop. The buyer has to convert it into another concept. It is located at a busy shopping center, facing a busy street. It has easy access with plenty of parking. There is a Type 2 hood (can be upgraded Type 1) and grease trap inside. All equipment is included in the sale.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 280249 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a fast food restaurant located in a shopping center with lots of foot traffic. There is a brand big grocery store in the same plaza. It is easy to operate. They are open for 5 days ONLY, from Monday to Friday. There's big potential to increase sales by opening Saturday and Sunday.
Asking Price
$80,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 285558 | Available | 4/25/24
This reputable bakery shop is located on a very busy street in the Sunset district of San Francisco. There is heavy foot traffic. It opens 5 hours per day and opens 5 days only. The seller claims revenue is about $300,000 with individual customers only, SDE's net income is about $96,000.
Asking Price
$118,000
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Posting: 285559 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is an absentee-owned franchise ice cream and drink store located in a shopping mall. This is good for somebody who would do owner-operating. There is no royalty fee and the owner can order goods from somewhere else.
Asking Price
$29,000
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Posting: 285561 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a Chinese restaurant. The landlord is willing to renegotiate rent with a qualified buyer. The restaurant has been located in a non-competitive area for over 30 years. The seller has done repairs for the Health Department Inspection for Changing of Ownership.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 270994 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a great location in the Laguna Niguel area with mostly 75% takeout and delivery. The sales around 500K year. There are 25 seats with no marketing. It is well-equipped, clean, and has nice decor as it was recently remodeled. The size is over 1,000 sq ft. with very low rent at $3,260.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$746,000
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Posting: 286263 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a freestanding drive through quick service restaurant. It is located in a very busy area next to Santa Ana college (I am not putting the name of the college in our ads). It has a private parking lot and good visibility with very little competition. 14 years left on the lease!
Asking Price
$315,000
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Posting: 286254 | Available | 4/25/24
Burger shop in a popular and large neighborhood shopping center with several national chain anchor tenants, including Safeway, Starbucks, Exchange Bank, Dollar Tree & more. This burger shop occupies a great corner unit with wrap-around windows and is adjacent a bustling outside patio.
Asking Price
$69,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 285803 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a great location on Pioneer Blvd in Artesia/Cerritos area. It is 1,165 sq ft. with a rent of $5,425 including NNN. It has a long hood & grease interceptor. They are great for to-go menus such as seafood, Thai, Korean, Japanese teriyaki/roll, or Indian.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$63,120
Revenue
$696,000
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Posting: 281305 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant franchise that is located in the busy food court with plenty of seating and parking. There is a large business office building nearby. This is a great location with lots of foot traffic. This great business opportunity will not last! The owner has owned since 2018.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$169,000
Revenue
$1,118,331
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Posting: 284845 | Available | 4/24/24
If you are looking for an easy-to-operate Mexican fast-food restaurant, look no further. The space is 2300 sf and the rent is just under $10k inc. NNN and it is fully absentee-run. This high-volume Mexican restaurant serves mouth-watering tacos, loaded fries, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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Posting: 285719 | Available | 4/24/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$260,000
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$123,160
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Posting: 286249 | Available | 4/24/24
Do not miss this unique opportunity to own a grab-n-go or stay-n-sit cafe and sandwich shop. Owned and operated by the seller this North County San Diego business resides in affluent business park that has a captive audience, loyal customer base and great reviews. The cafe/shop is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$98,960
Revenue
$582,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 286245 | Available | 4/24/24
Indulge in sweetness! This is a great opportunity for a new owner to own an established ice cream business. The only Baskin Robbins in town! This store is one of the highest sale stores in the Baskin Robbins system. This store has been at this location for 30+ years.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$358,000
Posting: 284910 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a high-volume Juice It Up franchise, established in 2014 and currently operating under an employee-run model with a part-time owner. This presents an excellent opportunity for improvement and growth with a full-time owner-operator. The current owner is selling due to family commitments. ...
Asking Price
$358,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/23/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/25/24
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: 284135 | Available | 12/2/23
A turnkey branded fast-casual chicken wings restaurant is for sale in a main downtown business district. It has been fully operational since 2019. It is open 7 days per week. A long-term lease with 6 years remaining. It is 2,193 sf space with seating for 40. There is a large shared parking lot.
Asking Price
$345,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 284006 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo. They do take-out only plus Doordash and Grubhub delivery apps to provide additional income for this restaurant. It has been established for many years in the Vallejo community. It is owner-operated with one staff.
Asking Price
$168,000
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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
$84,000
Revenue
$564,000
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Posting: 271951 | Available | 4/4/24
For sale is an absentee-run, well-established Waba Grill in Los Angeles County, CA. It is located in a very busy area. It is a well-maintained store and has good equipment with reasonable rent. The seller has another business and he could not focus on this business. There is potential to grow.
Asking Price
$359,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 284924 | Available | 1/30/24
This is a top pizza concept with ~$250,000 invested in the amazing build-out! In the few years this business has been operating, it has dramatically grown sales each year. This concept has gained a lot of press for its high-quality and tasty pizza.
Asking Price
$380,000
Cash flow
$480,611
Revenue
$2,931,700
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Posting: 284997 | Available | 2/3/24
Established several years ago, this multi-unit chain has had increasing revenues and profits. Gross sales for 2023 were $2,931,700 with $480,611 in EBITDA, up from 2022. There are approximately 35 employees. The business has very good social media reviews and modern marketing collateral.
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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Posting: 278027 | Available | 12/7/23
This is a well-established, profitable Chevron with a 7/11 for sale with real estate in Stanislaus County. The property has a car wash and fast food tenant. This is a prime property with a food tenant and a car wash included in the property.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
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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
$45,000
Revenue
$312,000
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$149,000
Posting: 285833 | Available | 3/26/24
Nestled in the heart of a picturesque beach community, this unique business seamlessly combines two delectable experiences in one prime location. Specializing in gourmet chocolates and self-serve frozen yogurt, it offers the perfect indulgence for both tourists and locals alike.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$114,500
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 285232 | Available | 2/17/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this long-established branded boba store with great potential in San Ramon. The owner-operator will be able to increase sales and net income. The new owner may de-brand and operate as a private boba store.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Revenue
$658,031
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Posting: 282898 | Available | 3/12/24
This profitable cookie store franchise is located in an upscale affluent area on the northern side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is semi-absentee-owned and fully staffed. The cookies are baked fresh every day and come in luxuriously high-end flavors with a delectable selection.
Asking Price
$689,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$450,000
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$50
Posting: 285020 | Available | 2/6/24
For sale is a newer-remodeled Subway with good sales and net profits that has been operating for over 30 years by the same family. It has great income especially for an owner/operator family while also in a good neighborhood (schools nearby). Owners looking to retire or willing to have partners.
Asking Price
Reduced
Cash flow
$57,886
Revenue
$754,000
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Posting: 280174 | Available | 1/20/24
Price reduced to $198,000 and the SBA may finance this successful Franchise to well-qualified buyers with 15% down ($30,000 only) for this established, highly successful deli franchise located in an extremely enviable Plaza in Sacramento. This is an upscale franchise deli with 40+ locations.
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$276,000
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$245,000
Posting: 282922 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a famous brand boba & tea in front of Disneyland in Anaheim. It is an excellent location with good rent conditions. The store size is 1,025 sq. ft and is currently absentee-run, but needs an operating owner. The seller wants to expend the brand and shops. Seller has exclusive contract.
Asking Price
$245,000
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Posting: 285229 | Available | 2/17/24
Located in Brentwood, California, take advantage of this asset sale opportunity to own an established boba milk tea business with all the heavy lifting down for you. Located in a bustling shopping center in Brentwood. It is surrounded by numerous offices and businesses.
Asking Price
$69,000
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$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
$144,000
Revenue
$900,000
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$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
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 273397 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a cafe for sale in Emeryville surrounded by office buildings, warehouses, and apartments. This shop has a community vibe to it with a relaxed ambiance. Their famous bagels are in the top five of the Bay Area's best bagels according to the SF Chronicle years back.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 279427 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is Sampler's House, a new pizzeria in a great nightlife area with a lot of other businesses around that will bring many people from the community and a five-star rating. Become a new business owner and continue this awesome reputation. The menu has a lot of options as well as beer.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$90,621
Revenue
$811,000
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$11,850
Posting: 284787 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an exciting 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
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 273803 | Available | 5/25/22
This is the world largest hot dog and chili dog chain restaurant with the drive-thru systems and the ambience, atmosphere and environment make customers feel comfortable and relaxed. The food is amazing and scrumptiously delicious and mouth watering and it is always top quality.
Asking Price
$460,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,210,000
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Posting: 276399 | Available | 3/18/23
For sale is an SBA pre-approved, highly-profitable national sandwich franchise. Loan payments are estimated at approximately $5k per month (4% of revenues) for a fixed 10-year loan at 9% interest. It has strong demographics where the business is located with excellent traffic.
Asking Price
$496,000
Cash flow
$74,000
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$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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What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
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.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
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.
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.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
