Cash flow
$96,000
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Posting: 284084 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a profitable restaurant and market in the heart of San Diego with ABC type 41license. Located in a busy area of shopping and offices. You can continue the same concept or create your own concept. You can also earn extra income by using it as a Ghost Kitchen.
Asking Price
$115,000
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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
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Revenue
$633,546
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Posting: 284755 | Available | 4/1/24
Indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of San Francisco with this fast-casual gem nestled in the heart of the city's dynamic SOMA and Design District. Located amidst a harmonious blend of residential and office spaces, the bustling neighborhood is enhanced by recently constructed condos.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$228,000
Revenue
$842,167
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Posting: 285916 | Available | 4/1/24
The bagel breakfast & lunch here is unparalleled, with fresh, mouthwatering bites. Our everything bagel surpasses others, baked fresh every four hours with premium ingredients. A hidden gem with a perfect atmosphere, featuring adorable breakfast & lunch options.
Asking Price
$645,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$847,532
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Posting: 285915 | Available | 4/1/24
Seize the chance to own a thriving ice cream business that has captivated the Bay Area with its unique and healthy approach. Established for six years this company has set itself apart by crafting delectable, all-natural and organic ice cream flavors without compromising on health and quality.
Asking Price
$675,000
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Posting: 285914 | Available | 4/1/24
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a corner lot fast-food restaurant and real estate located on the busy Bay Area thoroughfare of San Pablo Avenue, in Richmond. The sellers ran their successful fast food concept H Salt Fish & Chips for over 20 years here.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
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Posting: 285911 | Available | 4/1/24
Don't miss this opportunity to own a turn-key, currently-operating, poke restaurant in a shopping plaza in Vista California. The store is also equipped to be a sandwich/deli shop if the new owner decides to convert the store to a sandwich/deli shop.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$168,000
Revenue
$607,768
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285173 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a poke restaurant next to about 6,000 units of apartments & Glendale downtown office buildings. New apartments are coming just 1 minute away from walking distance. It is a super excellent location with a good reputation on Yelp. The owner works 4 hours a day.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$80,000
Posting: 285169 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a juice/smoothie bar and boba shop near Arcadia for sale. It is next to Starbucks and is located near several private schools, so there are many student customers, bikers, and runners. It is in an excellent, high-foot traffic area near the beautiful city of Sierra Madre downtown.
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
Down
$240,000
Posting: 261025 | Available | 3/30/24
This is an absentee-run coffee shop at an excellent corner location. They have a stable income and it is near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach. The absentee owner works 5-12 hours per week. 4+5 year long-term lease. They've had the current owner for 6 years. It is an easy operation. Rare opportunity.
Asking Price
$499,000
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Posting: 283486 | Available | 3/30/24
This long-established pizzeria is for sale as a turn-key business opportunity. Step in and take over this local gem, bringing new life and some marketing to the business would likely increase revenues significantly. If you're looking for an easy food biz in one of the best SF neighborhoods.
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Posting: 283197 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a 1,100 sq. ft Korean fried chicken restaurant in a small strip. This is an asset sale. This restaurant is located in an office area. Rent is $6100 including CAM and water and garbage. There's a fully equipped kitchen with a walk-in cooler walk-in freezer and a 7.5-foot hood.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 284801 | Available | 3/29/24
Situated in a bustling shopping center with exceptional visibility from the 10 Freeway, this thriving boba tea shop is an excellent business opportunity. Currently managed by an absentee owner, the shop boasts a fully equipped kitchen featuring a 10-foot hood, ideal for a range of offerings.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284803 | Available | 3/29/24
This bustling boba shop, strategically located in a high-traffic strip center in Los Angeles County, offers an exciting business opportunity. The shop serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, a variety of teas, smoothies, frappes, and juices, catering to diverse customer preferences. ...
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 284811 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a high volume pizza parlor with ABC 41 beer on tap & wine bar. There are lots of flat screen TVs, active arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner working very limited part time. It is in a prime location, upscale neighborhood.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$152,000
Revenue
$816,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 283029 | Available | 3/29/24
This flower shop and cafe venture has firmly established itself as the neighborhood's premier destination for exquisite floral arrangements, as well as a diverse selection of coffee, tea, sandwiches, and more. Operating seamlessly from Mon-Wed (10am - 5pm), Thur-Sat (9am - 5pm).
Asking Price
$250,000
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
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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
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Revenue
$360,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 276708 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a great location in the affluent community of Cypress and a busy office building area. It is good for takeout and has a newly remodeled interior with an open kitchen. The current owner cannot run the store because of a shortage of employees and his health issue.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$128,000
Down
$30,000
Posting: 283689 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is an Italian pizzeria & sandwich shop located in nice shopping center. Rent is $2,600/month, annual sales are $100,000. The owner has a job and works 40 hours/week. established in 1979. The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It currently needs an owner-operator. 29K Down/Owner Carry.
Asking Price
$55,000
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
$120,000
Revenue
$520,000
Down
$215,000
Posting: 285853 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a high-volume deli and sandwich shop. It is employee-run and located in a very busy San Diego area. Gross sales are bout $520,000 annually. Rent is only $3,000 per month for 1,300 sq ft. and a lease of 6 years (+ options). The deli has a 6-foot hood.
Asking Price
$215,000
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
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Posting: 285849 | Available | 3/26/24
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
Cash flow
$91,000
Revenue
$392,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283550 | Available | 3/26/24
This long time community favorite, formerly a fish market, location has been in business since the late 80's. The famous fish and chip store is co-located with national franchise tenants and located close to a major medical center. Has a full kitchen with sizable hood and grease trap.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$367,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 283856 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a coffee and gelato shop in Orange County that offers coffee, teas, ice creams, gelato, and more. It is located in an end unit at a great retail location. It is semi-absentee run with 7 part-time workers. It's a stable business in its 4th year. The lease is until 2029.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/18/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/15/24
This boutique bakery, set on 2 acres with water rights at the front, offers a unique chance to live and thrive on-site as both the property valued at $749,000 and the business valued at $280,000 are included in this price. Boasting established sales and partnerships with local retail stores.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
Cash flow
$89,148
Revenue
$571,000
Down
$315,000
Posting: 281660 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a freestanding drive-through quick service restaurant located in a very busy area next to the college. There is a private parking lot, good visibility, with very little competition. They are serving burgers on the menu & Mexican food, breakfast lunch & dinner.
Asking Price
$315,000
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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
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/13/24
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
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Posting: 282534 | Available | 9/1/23
Nestled in a spacious 1,200 sq ft. unit, this well-established deli has been serving delighted customers and generating impressive monthly profits. With a dedicated team of two employees, this business runs like a well-oiled machine, ensuring a smooth transition for the new owner.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 278029 | Available | 8/21/23
These 8 restaurants have been run by employees. These eight restaurants are located in busy areas in Los Angeles County. Five restaurants are freestanding and two are end-caps. These American-style Vietnamese food restaurants are phenomenal.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 278162 | Available | 2/10/24
A motivated seller offers this well-established charming one-of-a-kind poke restaurant in Sun Valley. This poke restaurant is by far the best poke in Los Angeles and second, to none the food is amazingly delicious and always top quality and fresh.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$340,454
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Posting: 285946 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a great business opportunity to own a well established self serve yogurt franchised location. It is a "Menchie's". The asking price is way below the market value - it is asset sale transaction! Grab it before it is sold. Location! Location! Location!
Asking Price
$135,000
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
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Posting: 279669 | Available | 10/8/23
For sale is a sandwich shop that is open 5 days a week. There is a hood and grill with a grease trap. The monthly average is $35,000. Rent is $2,370 including NNN. There is one owner plus 3 helpers. Payroll is$8,000. It was remodeled and invested around $100,000. There are all new FF&E.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$129,000
Posting: 285641 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a pizza restaurant for sale in San Fernando Valley in a huge shopping center. It was established in 2007. It is 830 sq ft. and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 9:15pm. The pizza shop serves pizza, chicken wings, salads, and sandwiches.
Asking Price
$129,000
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$20
Posting: 285096 | Available | 2/9/24
The owner wants to sell this hamburger shop with real estate. The asking price (business + real estate) is $2.4M. Only the hamburger shop is $145,000. The down would be 20%~30% of the purchase price. It is located on the border between Oakland and San Leandro, Alameda County, CA.
Asking Price
$2,340,000
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
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Posting: 281310 | Available | 6/21/23
This approximate 1,200 sq ft. sushi & chicken restaurant is located in an Eastbay shopping mall. This restaurant has its own seating and restroom. The restaurant has its own kitchen which is well-equipped and includes a walk-in freezer and kitchen hood. The total rent is a reasonable $5,092.
Asking Price
$66,000
Cash flow
$348,000
Revenue
$1,260,000
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Posting: 281088 | Available | 12/28/23
For sale is a stand-alone diner located in North Orange County. It is a great location within an industrial area. It is open 6 days a week. It is a semi-absentee operation. The monthly gross is $105,000+ and the SDE is $29,000/month. This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$3,090,000
Cash flow
$231,813
Revenue
$833,844
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Posting: 276966 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is an attractive Papa John's unit in a resort area with low rent and a terrific sales trend! Papa John's is recognized as the leader in the pizza segment with 4,700 units operating throughout the world. Financial requirements are a minimum net worth of $750k and $250k liquid.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 276784 | Available | 7/10/23
For sale is a deli and cafe in San Diego County. It is a small but cozy cafe to come by for a deli and drink. It is easy to operate, and great location for breakfast and lunch for nearby businesses. It is 320 square feet for $1,450/month (including water and CAM).
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 285126 | Available | 3/17/24
This sushi bar is in a very big market. There is high foot traffic every day. Franchise headquarters charges a 36% (variable) fee of the gross sales. 36% includes all utility fees (rent, electricity, etc). You don't have to pay any utility fee. It is easy to operate and has a stable income.
Asking Price
$55,000
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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: 283860 | Available | 3/13/24
This is an absentee-run Asian comfort food restaurant for sale in Old Oakland. Their signature menu items are either chicken katsu or chicken, rice, and veggies. It is located near a Ratto's and Swan's Market in Old Oakland and not far from the Downtown Marriott hotel. It is only open 3 hours a day.
Asking Price
$85,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 284190 | Available | 2/12/24
This franchise is known for freshly baked bread, served warm, deli-style sandwiches features an array of top-quality meats, artisan cheese, and fresh produce topped with delectable house spread. This restaurant offers the ultimate in casual dining in an old-time style establishment.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 283795 | Available | 11/12/23
Gas Station for sale. prime location!! in San Joaquin County off of Highway 99. This Site also includes a carwash and a QSR. It is SBA approved. Call for more info.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$609,236
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$25
Posting: 278166 | Available | 1/9/23
Fast growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, 2022 sales were $609,236. Cash flowing. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 286014 | Available | 4/6/24
This Venice Beach quick service food venue is centrally located on Abbot Kinney, one of the city and nation's most popular retail streets in one of its hippest neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$62,000
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Posting: 282256 | Available | 1/26/24
Earn profits in paradise at this turn-key semi-absentee-run boba shop Voted Best in Santa Cruz County in its first year in operation! It is a profitable business model with a low cost of goods under 11% of sales, and an opportunity to expand the brand across Santa Cruz County.
Asking Price
$250,000
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One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
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.
