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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
$190,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a leading pizza brand with over 40 years in business, and more than 250 restaurants across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. Built in 2009 and under current ownership since 2013, this absentee-run restaurant is in an open-air shopping mall in Union City.
Asking Price
$349,000
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$468,000
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Posting: 284470 | Available | 3/11/24
Subway is an American multinational restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks. With 20,603 locations in more than 100 countries and territories, Subway is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operation in the world.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 280721 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a popular Filipino restaurant offering fast-food-style traditional Filipino dishes. It has been established under the same ownership since 2008. The restaurant is known for its flavorful, authentic dishes and friendly and attentive service. It is located in an extremely busy retail center.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$178,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 281532 | Available | 3/11/24
This franchise restaurant is a counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades. With over 700 locations in 46 U.S. states and in 17 countries, it can be found in retail shopping centers, airports, strip centers, and Army & Air Force bases worldwide.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$2,300,000
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Posting: 285613 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale are two great locations on a major intersection. One is in Costa Mesa in a great food court and the other is in Huntington Beach at a free-standing on a signalized corner on Beach Blvd.
Asking Price
$425,000
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Posting: 281504 | Available | 3/9/24
A Korean-style corn dog franchise is for sale in the Dublin shopping center. This corn dog franchise is capturing America's taste buds with the Korean-style corn dog that had not been tasted before. The outer coating of the corn dog is unique, offering a satisfying crunch and texture
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$173,400
Revenue
$1,337,000
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Posting: 279680 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale are 2 Jimmy John's sandwich franchises that are located only 20 minutes apart with their 2023 sales growth at 7.3%. Jimmy John's is the largest sandwich chain specializing in delivery and is part of the Inspire Brands Family. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's has grown to ~2,800 in 43 states.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$960,000
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$495,000
Posting: 285585 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a prime location with heavy foot traffic in a food court that has easy access from outside retail businesses. It is open from 11-8pm Mon-Fri., 11-9 Sat. and 11-7 Sun. It has low rent with utilities. They have very steady income and sales. An experienced couple has lots of potential.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$67,976
Revenue
$269,583
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Posting: 285578 | Available | 3/8/24
Established over five years ago, this niche bakery has been innovative and profitable. This business is strategically located in one of the busiest sub-markets in San Diego. The premise is approximately 1,000 SF and the monthly rent is $5,026.52, which includes NNN's.
Asking Price
$175,500
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$259,697
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Posting: 282875 | Available | 3/7/24
The Wrap Shack in Bermuda Dunes is an exciting opportunity for any aspiring restaurateur or entrepreneur looking to enter the food industry. Located in the heart of Bermuda Dunes, this well-established eatery has been serving delicious wraps and Mediterranean eats to locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$1,600,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
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$1,500,000
Posting: 284942 | Available | 3/7/24
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
$1,500,000
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Posting: 285561 | Available | 3/7/24
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
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Posting: 285559 | Available | 3/7/24
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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Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 285558 | Available | 3/7/24
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
$128,000
Cash flow
$419,169
Revenue
$2,769,619
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Posting: 280052 | Available | 3/7/24
For sale is a Zaxby's franchise with sales above brand AUV at a freestanding drive-thru location. One of the fastest growing franchises, Zaxby's has -900 locations predominately in the south.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
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Posting: 285550 | Available | 3/6/24
This Mexican restaurant serves all the classics -- quesadillas, burritos, sopes, mulitas, and tortas for lunch and dinner. It's in a very good location: a small strip center (only 5-6 stores) with name-brand franchise tenants, directly facing several recently built apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 285546 | Available | 3/6/24
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully renovated and restored historic supermarket in an iconic North Bay town. This 6,000 sq ft. market features new refrigeration, shelving, an ADA bathroom, a deli, check-out areas, and more. This historic market has been serving the community since 1950s.
Asking Price
$3,600,000
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Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 283596 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale is a franchise mochi donut shop. The menu has premium boba drinks, lemonade, corndogs, and gourmet donuts. It's easy to run as the owner is semi-absentee. It is also near Long Beach Airport and has 7 employees with nice hours. This a must-see business.
Asking Price
$69,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 282814 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a great opportunity to own a franchise juice shop with ice cream and snacks in LA county. It is 100% employee run. It is a visible location on a main street with plenty of parking. This is a very fast growing business and potential to save increases profits by owners manage.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Revenue
$377,000
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Posting: 278178 | Available | 3/5/24
This is an established take-out & delivery pizzeria at a busy shopping center anchored by a grocery store. It is 1,862 sq ft. and equipped with a hood, a walk-in cooler, and a large kitchen. The fresh pan and deep pizza have an amazing flavor that large takeout pizza competitors don't have.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$150,164
Revenue
$1,037,867
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Posting: 285504 | Available | 3/5/24
This is an attractive location on a highly visible location on an extremely busy street. The location is near the freeway with many retailers lining the avenue. A school is within walking distance as well as a manufacturing facility and church.
Asking Price
$430,000
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Posting: 285500 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a burger and cheesesteak restaurant for sale in Downtown Oakland. It is located close to a federal building, and civic center. The neighborhood is very nice and right in front of this office building is a walkway area with places to go for lunch, not just Starbucks.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 283217 | Available | 3/5/24
For sale is a high-end convenience store with beer, wine, coffee, and a deli. This is a take-out restaurant business with great net profit/income. The amazing location has no competition. Call for more info. Buyers only please.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$76,140
Revenue
$622,773
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Posting: 285487 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is a national franchise in the prime location of South West San Diego! This store boasts reasonable rent and has been remodeled to meet the latest brand requirements, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for customers. Ideal for an entrepreneur looking to run their own business.
Asking Price
$157,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 3/3/24
For sale is a part-time business (since 2019) that serves American food, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is located in a business building/park area. There is no hood or gas. The owner works 10 hours a week. They do online orders and pickup only (Sat and Sun).
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 285464 | Available | 3/2/24
A motivated seller is offering this well-established and charming one-of-a-kind restaurant with an outdoor patio seating to enjoy meals. This chain created the world's largest root beer floats and there is plenty of parking. The interior decor reminds you of the 1960s.
Asking Price
$750,000
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$913,980
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Posting: 285460 | Available | 3/1/24
This fantastic and growing gourmet burger & wine restaurant and concept is now for sale in Sonoma County. The Chef owner has built a fantastic following and received a huge amount of accolades, good media and great reviews in the two years it has been open.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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$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: 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
$120,000
Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 283784 | Available | 11/9/23
For sale is a well-established hamburger restaurant that has been operating for over 70 years, 12 years being with the current owner. It's in an ideal location in the center of a well-mixed commercial & residential area in the restaurant streets of Anaheim. The restaurant is a simple operation.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$24,000
Revenue
$120,000
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Posting: 283934 | Available | 4/19/24
Price reduced! This attractive cafe-deli in North County Coastal Area is now available for an asset sale at $40,000 plus inventory. The 1,840 sq ft. space, complete with a patio, offers a great opportunity in a thriving business park. The monthly rent is $3,100.
Asking Price
$40,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 285802 | Available | 3/23/24
For sale is amazing hard corner location boasting some of the highest traffic counts in the city. The Seller built the building ground up and has operated this drive-thru location since 1990. It has great visibility. The owner is now elderly and ready to retire.
Asking Price
$475,000
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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
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$960,000
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$495,000
Posting: 285585 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a prime location with heavy foot traffic in a food court that has easy access from outside retail businesses. It is open from 11-8pm Mon-Fri., 11-9 Sat. and 11-7 Sun. It has low rent with utilities. They have very steady income and sales. An experienced couple has lots of potential.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 276817 | Available | 4/3/24
Modena Pizza is now available for sale. They have an extensive menu that sells pizza, burgers, fries, salads, pasta, and more. The store has been in business for the last 12 years serving the community and loyal customers. It is now available for the right buyer to take over and continue.
Asking Price
$139,000
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$1,948,000
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Posting: 281556 | Available | 7/8/23
San Fernando Valley Restaurant Turn-Key Busy Location. Operating in the same prime location since 2015, this high-trafficked, Tarzana eatery with an extensive fish menu, breakfast selection, and salads has been generating a healthy $2 million in annual revenue.
Asking Price
$165,000
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$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
$120,000
Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 286115 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a fast-casual breakfast, lunch and dinner, hamburger shop netting on average $10k/mo fully absentee. The restaurant was around for over 30 years with legacy customers and long-time employees (i.e. lifers) making this a very easy business to operate.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$780,000
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Posting: 283933 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a fried fish and chicken/seafood restaurant for sale in East Oakland off International Blvd on a strip mall. The location is convenient if you have to do laundry or buy hair supplies because they're in the same lot as a laundromat and a beauty supply store. It has been a staple.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$4,572,187
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Posting: 280098 | Available | 3/22/24
This is an opportunity to purchase 5+ Papa Johns franchise units. It has certified managers in place and the locations are in close proximity to each other. It has great opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$55,200
Revenue
$552,000
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$169,000
Posting: 282855 | Available | 4/11/24
Price reduced! For sale is a delicious Papa John's pizza franchise located in the Pomona area. It is fully equipped with everything you need. There is a large walk-in refrigerator too. It has a low rent of only $3,800/month, NNN included, and a lease of 5 years + a 5 year option.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$231,903
Revenue
$1,780,399
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 3/22/24
This high-volume Fatburger/Buffalo Cafe is located on a street with heavy foot traffic near commercial businesses and universities. Fatburger is a quick casual, take-out & sit-down hamburger chain founded in 1952. It features freshly prepared, cooked-to-order food prepared in full view of guests.
Asking Price
$895,000
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Posting: 285724 | Available | 3/20/24
This fantastic ~2,500 sq ft. space and design was heavily invested, and located in one of Marin's most affluent and safe communities called Tiburon. The popular fast casual service concept opened in 2021 after completing a fantastic remodel and upgrades to the equipment and fixtures.
Asking Price
$220,000
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$600,000
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$199,000
Posting: 280008 | Available | 1/25/24
A well-established, fully upgraded in 2023 to a new look, Togo's Sandwiches Franchise is in the most active location in Alameda County, California. The current menu serves sandwiches, salads, chips, and drinks, fully staffed with high-quality employees. The absentee owner is doing exceptionally.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$160,000
Posting: 282923 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a boba tea store located in front of a high school. Monthly sales are going up. Monthly rent is only $2,500 w/ NNN. It is an excellent corner location with a great reputation, specializing in banana Nutella waffles. This is a top brand in Taiwan.
Asking Price
$160,000
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$1,658,371
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Posting: 284918 | Available | 4/9/24
A fantastic opportunity awaits with this entry into the renowned Bojangles brand. Strategically positioned on a bustling street near the university, the location benefits from proximity to various businesses, including quick-service restaurants (QSRs), hotels, residential areas, and retailers.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$367,000
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$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
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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
$114,500
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$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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$582,947
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Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
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Posting: 284795 | Available | 1/23/24
An absentee owner is now selling a turn-key Subway Franchise restaurant for sale, boasting impressive rounded sales of $400,000 plus. Strategically located, in a busy retail shopping center with high foot traffic. The 1,200 SQ FT premises offer stability and room for growth.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$279,066
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Posting: 277999 | Available | 2/12/23
This Whittier quick service venue boasts a versatile layout with solid street visibility and freeway access. The venue, which is located in a corner location on a popular throughfare, can be rebranded as any number of similar or alternate quick service concepts.
Asking Price
$70,000
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Posting: 286220 | Available | 4/22/24
The asset sale pertains to a well-established and maintained store located in a nearby college area. The store, spanning 1,000 sq.ft., is situated near a street with heavy traffic, ensuring easy accessibility, and boasts an ample parking lot.
Asking Price
$79,000
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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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
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.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
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.
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.
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.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
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.
