Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$635,000
Down
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Posting: 292709 | Available | 5/20/25
One of the very first poke restaurant in Los Angeles. Established in 2015. Original Owner. Absentee run. Great potential for growth with owner operation.
Asking Price
$149,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$263,891
Down
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Posting: 292104 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established franchise in a prime location. This popular smoothie and juice bar has been recently renovated to meet the latest franchise standards, featuring newer equipment and an updated store design.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$1,290,000
Posting: 287508 | Available | 5/19/25
The newly built Yogurtland franchise, featuring all new equipment, is situated in a prime location in Santa Monica, CA. The annual proforma sales are approximately $1,320,000 in net sales, and the net proforma is approximately $360,000 with employee management.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
Down
$175,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/19/25
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
$175,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 290079 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Pizza Franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 30 years and under current ownership for the past 2 1/2 years. This franchise has been in operation for over 45 years, making it one of the most established pizza franchises.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 286268 | Available | 5/19/25
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
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 287878 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Bakery and Cafe is a California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 7 years under current ownership. Located in an extremely popular tourist location in Northern California, in the downtown central district.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 291345 | Available | 5/16/25
Boba Milk Tea/ Dessert Business for Sale in a busy plaza and surrounded by apartments. Located on a busy street with excellent visibility. Steady flow of customers throughout the day. Drink Shop, Dessert Shop
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289042 | Available | 5/16/25
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a top-notch food truck with only about 1,008 hours of use on its generator. The truck is fully equipped and built to the highest standards, with a typical setup like this often costing over $250,000.
Asking Price
$167,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$53,771
Down
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/16/25
Unlock the door to your dream of business ownership with a thriving Deli/Cafe business nestled in San Anselmo. Beyond its quaint facade lies a bustling hub where every cup of coffee tells a story and each dish served is made with fresh local ingredients.
Asking Price
$74,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$375,000
Down
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Posting: 287727 | Available | 5/16/25
This long-time established taqueria has a reputation for fresh and delicious food, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! It is looking for a new owner to carry on the tradition of quality food crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
Down
$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/15/25
Eats & Treats Cafe is a dedicated gluten-free eatery serving up just darn good food, serious BBQ and amazing baked goods from its on-premise bakery in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A destination restaurant for much more than the gluten-free market, its food is made from scratch.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
All Cash
Posting: 292439 | Available | 5/15/25
Boba and Dessert / Can expend to Bagels and Donuts / ASSET SALE / 1500 sq feet / Low Rent $2800 including NNN / 5 years + 5 years Option (lease to be read) 3 years no increases. / Can convert to Pizza Rest / Mexican Rest/ Chinese Fast Food / Sandwiches Location/ Grease Inceptor (common) PATIO!!!
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$382,000
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Posting: 291255 | Available | 5/15/25
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in East Sacramento. Located in strip mall with Starbucks, 4 minutes from Sacramento state, and 10 minutes to Fab 40s. The Fab 40s is one of the most iconic, gorgeous and wealthy neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Asking Price
$128,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289008 | Available | 5/15/25
Burger joint located in the El Cerrito shopping center, which offers plenty of parking. The restaurant is situated near Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Panda Express, and other dining options
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 291354 | Available | 5/14/25
17 years Established Chinese restaurant for sale in Palo Alto. Located 8 minutes from Stanford university campus. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with spicy flavors and vegan options in a no-frills space. Plenty of parking in back for customer. Lease amount is $8300. 80% of the business is take out only.
Asking Price
$186,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
795K and 833K
Down
All Cash
Posting: 292664 | Available | 5/14/25
Pizza Restaurant 2 Loc Avail. / Beer & Wine / Gross Sales $69K mo. /1500 sq feet / Rent $5,996.68 / 7 years Lease / Fully Equip 2 hoods / 3 Deck Pizza Oven / Walkin Cooler / Lg Freezer /Gross Sales $66K mo. 2nd Loc. / 1200 Sq Feet / Rent $6,637.57 Wood Fire Neapoli Oven / Parking /Center Vons-CVS.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 291149 | Available | 5/14/25
Established Fast food Chinese restaurant for sale in Sacramento natomas. Takeout-only Chinese spot with standout Singapore noodles and sweet and sour sauce.
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$361,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 285806 | Available | 5/14/25
Family-owned pizza restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza. This is a clean and well maintained shop near Starbucks, Teaspoon and other restaurants in the area. Their menu is made up of various creative specialty pizzas that you don't really get from your typical pizza chains.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290971 | Available | 5/14/25
Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location. Ample parking with 22 spaces. Currently no Door Dash or other 3rd party delivery service utilized.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289726 | Available | 5/20/25
Neat, clean, Kosher Certified retail & wholesale bakery. Kosher Certified by the Rabbinical Council of California. The bakery makes traditional Jewish and contemporary items on the premises from ingredients , and provides gluten-free and vegan.or Bring your concept!
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$69,000
Posting: 290348 | Available | 5/20/25
Owner Needs to Sell!! A popular Asian-Fusion fast-casual eatery with an ABC license is now for sale. Located in a busy center alongside other restaurants and a movie theater in West Covina. This eatery has the potential to be highly profitable.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 290418 | Available | 5/20/25
A boba tea, coffee, and snack store is for sale. It has been long established in a prime location within a busy shopping center off a major thoroughfare, with ample parking available. The store is situated in one of the busiest areas in Dublin. It is 960 sq.ft. Rent is $3127+$1142 (
Asking Price
$152,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$80,000
Posting: 292834 | Available | 5/19/25
Take the reins of a beloved, long-established pizzeria that's been serving the community for over half a century 23 years under the current owner. Located on a high-traffic boulevard with excellent street visibility, this gem sits in a vibrant area.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$192,000
Down
$50,000
Posting: 291109 | Available | 5/19/25
Great Location in the busy major supermarket of Northridge. The current monthly sale is $16,000. The operator pays 36% of the sale for rent, all utilities and franchise fee.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$500,000
Down
$275,000
Posting: 291111 | Available | 5/19/25
Great Location in the center of Koreatown of Buena Park/Fullerton area. Its rent is about $5,900. It serves coffee, soft drinks and Korean snacks.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$75,000
Posting: 290101 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an asset sale located in a prime location on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown. The space is 950 square feet, with a rental cost of $4,000 per month, including utilities. It is ideal for serving coffee, drinks, or desserts. Please note, there is no hood installed in the space.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$340,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 292273 | Available | 5/19/25
For sale is an Asian Dessert Shop. Its size is about 1,200 sqft. Its rent is about $6,300 including NNN. Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Grease Trap. The buyer can convert it into other menu with the landlord's approval.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$53,771
Down
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/16/25
Unlock the door to your dream of business ownership with a thriving Deli/Cafe business nestled in San Anselmo. Beyond its quaint facade lies a bustling hub where every cup of coffee tells a story and each dish served is made with fresh local ingredients.
Asking Price
$74,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
All Cash
Posting: 292439 | Available | 5/15/25
Boba and Dessert / Can expend to Bagels and Donuts / ASSET SALE / 1500 sq feet / Low Rent $2800 including NNN / 5 years + 5 years Option (lease to be read) 3 years no increases. / Can convert to Pizza Rest / Mexican Rest/ Chinese Fast Food / Sandwiches Location/ Grease Inceptor (common) PATIO!!!
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 290079 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Pizza Franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 30 years and under current ownership for the past 2 1/2 years. This franchise has been in operation for over 45 years, making it one of the most established pizza franchises.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 287878 | Available | 5/19/25
This Northern California based Bakery and Cafe is a California Limited Liability Company that has been in operation for the past 7 years under current ownership. Located in an extremely popular tourist location in Northern California, in the downtown central district.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 291149 | Available | 5/14/25
Established Fast food Chinese restaurant for sale in Sacramento natomas. Takeout-only Chinese spot with standout Singapore noodles and sweet and sour sauce.
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$382,000
Down
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Posting: 291255 | Available | 5/15/25
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in East Sacramento. Located in strip mall with Starbucks, 4 minutes from Sacramento state, and 10 minutes to Fab 40s. The Fab 40s is one of the most iconic, gorgeous and wealthy neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Asking Price
$128,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$361,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 285806 | Available | 5/14/25
Family-owned pizza restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza. This is a clean and well maintained shop near Starbucks, Teaspoon and other restaurants in the area. Their menu is made up of various creative specialty pizzas that you don't really get from your typical pizza chains.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 290971 | Available | 5/14/25
Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location. Ample parking with 22 spaces. Currently no Door Dash or other 3rd party delivery service utilized.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 291354 | Available | 5/14/25
17 years Established Chinese restaurant for sale in Palo Alto. Located 8 minutes from Stanford university campus. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with spicy flavors and vegan options in a no-frills space. Plenty of parking in back for customer. Lease amount is $8300. 80% of the business is take out only.
Asking Price
$186,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$375,000
Down
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Posting: 287727 | Available | 5/16/25
This long-time established taqueria has a reputation for fresh and delicious food, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! It is looking for a new owner to carry on the tradition of quality food crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289042 | Available | 5/16/25
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a top-notch food truck with only about 1,008 hours of use on its generator. The truck is fully equipped and built to the highest standards, with a typical setup like this often costing over $250,000.
Asking Price
$167,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$263,891
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292104 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established franchise in a prime location. This popular smoothie and juice bar has been recently renovated to meet the latest franchise standards, featuring newer equipment and an updated store design.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 286268 | Available | 5/19/25
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
Cash flow
$87,653
Revenue
$1,149,304
Down
$250,000
Posting: 292433 | Available | 5/15/25
Eats & Treats Cafe is a dedicated gluten-free eatery serving up just darn good food, serious BBQ and amazing baked goods from its on-premise bakery in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A destination restaurant for much more than the gluten-free market, its food is made from scratch.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$1,290,000
Posting: 287508 | Available | 5/19/25
The newly built Yogurtland franchise, featuring all new equipment, is situated in a prime location in Santa Monica, CA. The annual proforma sales are approximately $1,320,000 in net sales, and the net proforma is approximately $360,000 with employee management.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289008 | Available | 5/15/25
Burger joint located in the El Cerrito shopping center, which offers plenty of parking. The restaurant is situated near Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Panda Express, and other dining options
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$635,000
Down
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Posting: 292709 | Available | 5/20/25
One of the very first poke restaurant in Los Angeles. Established in 2015. Original Owner. Absentee run. Great potential for growth with owner operation.
Asking Price
$149,900
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
795K and 833K
Down
All Cash
Posting: 292664 | Available | 5/14/25
Pizza Restaurant 2 Loc Avail. / Beer & Wine / Gross Sales $69K mo. /1500 sq feet / Rent $5,996.68 / 7 years Lease / Fully Equip 2 hoods / 3 Deck Pizza Oven / Walkin Cooler / Lg Freezer /Gross Sales $66K mo. 2nd Loc. / 1200 Sq Feet / Rent $6,637.57 Wood Fire Neapoli Oven / Parking /Center Vons-CVS.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 291345 | Available | 5/16/25
Boba Milk Tea/ Dessert Business for Sale in a busy plaza and surrounded by apartments. Located on a busy street with excellent visibility. Steady flow of customers throughout the day. Drink Shop, Dessert Shop
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
Down
$175,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/19/25
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
$175,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$99,900
Posting: 290390 | Available | 1/29/25
Confidential asset sale! Fully equipped hot dog business in prime Oceanside location near the beach and top attractions. 1,210 sq. ft. space with hood system, grease trap, and fryer. No financials provided. Ideal for an owner-operator. Asking $99,900. NDA required.
Asking Price
$99,900
Cash flow
$103,736
Revenue
$602,709
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Posting: 285841 | Available | 2/22/25
Is your son or daughter attending UCSB? Offset the cost of their education with the profits from this near campus business! This is a long-established liquor store with repeat customers.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292438 | Available | 4/25/25
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza restaurant in Fresno County Gross sales range from $925,000 up to $1,002,000 annually 3,840 Sf Space with an additional party room Seller's financing available
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$315,000
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Posting: 291293 | Available | 3/26/25
Offering a turn-key smoothie cafe featuring a 'Better-for-You' menu that appeals to health conscious consumers. Provides the current owner a supplemental household income while working flexible hours. 1404sf space w/ Total Rent $4590. Cold Kitchen with equipment for producing a simple cafe menu.
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$125,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$480,000
Posting: 290495 | Available | 2/5/25
Turnkey, high-revenue chicken restaurant in a prime location. 2024 Gross: $1.2M, Net: $125K. Fully staffed, absentee-run, and well-established with strong delivery & dine-in sales. Ideal for an owner-operator or investor looking for a steady income stream. Serious inquiries only!
Asking Price
$480,000
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Posting: 288153 | Available | 1/28/25
A 4300-square-foot liquor store and deli with a commercial kitchen with a Type-1 hood are in an excellent location. The location is anchored by Star Bucks, McDonald's, and other big-name entities.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$1,018,730
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Posting: 286307 | Available | 4/28/24
Make your own dough with this successful pizza restaurant. The real estate includes approximately 3,000 plus sq ft fully equipped free-standing pizza restaurant plus a 1,200 sq ft rental which pays the owner each month. The attractive dining room creates a friendly atmosphere.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$199,000
Posting: 290906 | Available | 3/3/25
This Nashville Style Hot Chicken Restaurant, part of a specialty chicken licensed chain (not a franchise). Since its establishment in 2021, this popular eatery has built a loyal customer base with its fresh, made-to-order dishes that highlight quality ingredients and an authentic Nashville recipe.
Asking Price
$199,000
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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.
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.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
Course Objective: To equip new business brokers with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate and deliver exceptional value to business buyers seeking to acquire businesses.
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.
