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Posting: 284504 | Available | 2/26/24
This pizza shop is located on a major thoroughfare with great visibility in an end-cap prime corner. The space is just under 1,400 square feet and the menu offer sandwiches, wings, salad, and baked pastas in addition to great pizzas. The sales are growing at this location year over year.
Asking Price
$79,000
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Posting: 285374 | Available | 2/26/24
This quick service pizzeria in South OC is perfect for established operators who are looking to expand without costly construction expenses. This is turnkey but needs to be rebranded and subject to landlord approval. It is 1,100 sf, the rent is $6,700, and there is 7 years left on the current lease.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$1,200,000
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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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$630,000
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Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 285357 | Available | 2/26/24
This is a semi-absentee run boba tea and dessert shop for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset near Lincoln High school, restaurants, cafe and banh mi shops. This shop sells milk tea, drinks, ice cream, spam musubi, boba waffle and other desserts. The shop is bright, clean and welcoming.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 285341 | Available | 2/24/24
Currently, they only do business for 5 days. They do not do business on the weekends. Since this restaurant has been operating as a poke restaurant for more than 10 years in the same location, there are many regular customers, so sales are expected to increase if it operates on weekends.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$120,000
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$312,000
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Posting: 285317 | Available | 2/22/24
For sale is a 2,200 square foot sandwich shop with a capacity for 40 people, located in a mixed-use area. The shop benefits from high traffic and offers the potential to operate seven days a week. Rent is $3,610 plus $665 for NNN expenses, and the premises include two restrooms.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 285301 | Available | 2/22/24
It is located in a very large plaza, which houses a supermarket, various restaurants, and a fitness center. The entire space has been renovated. Most importantly, it is a store with a full kitchen. So, it can be used to operate the current franchise bubble tea store or convert to other concept.
Asking Price
$60,000
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$438,465
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$3,338,530
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Posting: 282393 | Available | 2/22/24
This is a 3-unit package with solid sales trends and attractive drive-thru locations. Schlotzsky's is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that started in 1971 and is home to the Original oven-baked Sandwich. The brand started in Austin, Texas with made-to-order menu options.
Asking Price
$1,795,000
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Posting: 220751 | Available | 2/21/24
Great Business Opportunity in Roseville! Quiznos Sub on sale prime location, Surrounded by popular businesses & close to Denio's Farmers Market in Roseville; has high visibility, 1700 Sq Ft. LOW RENT, Franchise contract with Quiznos ending, Have the option to convert to Indian or Chinese Restaurant
Asking Price
$89,900
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$60,000
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Posting: 284714 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a north OC donut & ice cream shop that is in a good location within a neighborhood shopping center. It is surrounded by an affluent community and a college. It is 1,300 sq ft. with a monthly rent of $5,680 including NNN. There is a long lease in place 10+10. The seller is burnt out.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$183,000
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$1,203,000
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Posting: 285231 | Available | 2/17/24
For sale is a highly successful wholesale bakery with a tremendous reputation. With $1.2 million in annual revenues and $183,000 in profit in 2023, this long-established business would qualify for an 85% SBA 10-year loan provided the buyer has restaurant experience and good financials.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 285229 | Available | 2/17/24
Located in Brentwood, California, take advantage of this asset sale opportunity to own an established boba milk tea business with all the heavy lifting down for you. Located in a bustling shopping center in Brentwood. It is surrounded by numerous offices and businesses.
Asking Price
$69,000
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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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$450,000
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Posting: 285181 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a fully equipped L&L Hawaiian BBQ franchise restaurant in Fremont, California. This 1,200-square-foot restaurant has 24 seats and is ideal for an owner-operator. The kitchen has a 12-foot type one hood, walk-in cooler, and refrigerator.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 285184 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a profitable and well-established Korean fried chicken restaurant in a busy strip center in San Diego North County. Rent is $8,800 including NNN by 1,400 sq ft. lease 4y + op. There's a fully equipped kitchen type 1 hood, unit cooler/freezer, and a large grease trap outside the kitchen.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 283503 | In Escrow | 2/15/24
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$212,280
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$483,120
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Posting: 285168 | Available | 2/14/24
This sushi bar is in a very big market with high foot traffic everyday Franchise headquarters charges a 38% (variable) fee of the gross sales. 38% includes all utility fees (rent, electricity, etc). You don't have to pay any utility fee. It is easy to operate and has stable income. Must see!
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 278656 | Available | 2/13/24
For sale is an amazing restaurant with a huge drive-thru that was recently remodeled. It had over $100k in upgrades which boosted the sales and the look of the place. There is plenty of parking with easy in and out driving. They have good sales with personnel in place to support it.
Asking Price
$329,000
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$1,242,393
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Posting: 285127 | Available | 2/13/24
This niche cafe has placed itself in its own league. Their unique entertainment, group event, and retail niche generate a large portion of their total sales. The Berkeley students, families, and fun-seekers alike love this cafe. Their sales doubled within the past 2 years.
Asking Price
$350,000
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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
Cash flow
$93,666
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$756,655
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Posting: 279892 | Available | 2/12/24
This is an exciting opportunity to own a franchise juice bar offering healthy juices, smoothies, and acai bowls in Napa County! The location is conveniently situated in the heart of a bustling shopping area, surrounded by grocery stores, hotels, and schools.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 285121 | Available | 2/12/24
It is located in Newark, is a delicatessen specializing in Japanese matcha-themed treats. It boasts a blend of traditional and modern flavors, offering a variety of delectable matcha desserts and beverages. The interior is elegantly designed, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 281343 | Available | 2/12/24
Price lowered to half, a great deal! For sale is an absentee-run mochi donut shop for sale in Chula Vista, South San Diego. The rent is $6,500 including NNN for 1200 SF. Monthly sales of $50-60k create stable profit. The lease has 8 and a half years left and there are 6 employees (P/T & F/T)
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 284643 | Available | 2/11/24
For sale is a very spacious, fully equipped kitchen with a hood & gas-operated fryer and grill. It is open only 5 days a week with very short business hours, from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. It is in a prime location situated in a 21-story office building in Prime West LA, Century City, with very low rent. ...
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$295,000
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Posting: 283671 | In Escrow | 2/11/24
For sale is an absentee Mexican restaurant in a Fremont shopping center near FoodMaxx, Panda Express and Mountain Pizza. It's around 1,500 sq ft with 20 seats. The rent price is $4,000 and covers water, garbage and CAM charges. It can convert into other cuisines except for Indian, Chinese and pizza.
Asking Price
$110,000
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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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$475,000
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$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
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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
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$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/23/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$50,000
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$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/25/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
$70,000
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$351,000
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Posting: 272569 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. Great landlord. The next remodel is not due until ~2028. Perfect for an owner-operator who can improve on the business. The store had a cake decorator and other employees whose been working for th
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$168,000
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Posting: 284568 | Available | 1/8/24
This national franchise store is located in a busy intersection and shopping center in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by highly populated areas namely supermarkets, parks, and universities. The business employees are 5 part-time employees and open 7 days a week.
Asking Price
$55,000
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$66,000
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Posting: 270222 | Available | 2/19/23
This fast food sit-down/take-out is located right on Venice Beach, the best foot traffic spot. The beachfront guarantees a consistent customer flow. They are serving Philly steak sandwiches, hamburgers, chips, salads, soda, etc. so it is popular with everybody. It is family-owned and operated.
Asking Price
$49,000
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Posting: 280249 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a fast food restaurant located in a shopping center with lots of foot traffic. There is a brand big grocery store in the same plaza. It is easy to operate. They are open for 5 days ONLY, from Monday to Friday. There's big potential to increase sales by opening Saturday and Sunday.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
$150,000
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Posting: 284643 | Available | 2/11/24
For sale is a very spacious, fully equipped kitchen with a hood & gas-operated fryer and grill. It is open only 5 days a week with very short business hours, from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. It is in a prime location situated in a 21-story office building in Prime West LA, Century City, with very low rent. ...
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$84,000
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Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$181,605
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$917,651
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Posting: 282279 | Available | 3/22/24
This high-volume end-cap location is in a shopping center anchored by a national supermarket. Business hours are from M-Su 10:30 am-9 pm. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in 1990 featuring all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled favorites, with handmade and farm-fresh ingredients.
Asking Price
$470,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$90,000
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$650,000
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Posting: 284186 | Available | 12/6/23
For sale is a busy corner location up in front of a supermarket shopping center. It has amazing exposure to the street traffic. There is a great full kitchen and loads of parking. It is a very close distance to a large high school. There is extra potential to cater to the school.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$84,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 284910 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a high-volume Juice It Up franchise, established in 2014 and currently operating under an employee-run model with a part-time owner. This presents an excellent opportunity for improvement and growth with a full-time owner-operator. The current owner is selling due to family commitments. ...
Asking Price
$358,000
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Posting: 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
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Posting: 278656 | Available | 2/13/24
For sale is an amazing restaurant with a huge drive-thru that was recently remodeled. It had over $100k in upgrades which boosted the sales and the look of the place. There is plenty of parking with easy in and out driving. They have good sales with personnel in place to support it.
Asking Price
$329,000
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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
Cash flow
$8,812
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$303,361
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Posting: 285660 | Available | 3/14/24
This venue is famous for their high-quality ice cream with unique flavors and a commitment to using natural and sustainable ingredients. Beyond tasty treats, this venue is recognized for its creative flavors names, making it a popular choice for ice cream lovers.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$72,000
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Posting: 285535 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a profitable Korean fried chicken and boba restaurant located in a busy strip center in Carlsbad, CA. A beer & wine license is included. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a type 1 hood, unit cooler/freezer, and grease trap outside the kitchen. It is currently absentee-run.
Asking Price
$348,000
Cash flow
$540,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
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Posting: 272494 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a 35-year-old, 6-day hamburger restaurant with a drive-thru. It is located near an industrial zone with many houses and several schools. The monthly average sale is more than $190,000 and the monthly net income is around $45,000 (based on seller's disclosure).
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$100,000
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$450,000
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Posting: 285181 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a fully equipped L&L Hawaiian BBQ franchise restaurant in Fremont, California. This 1,200-square-foot restaurant has 24 seats and is ideal for an owner-operator. The kitchen has a 12-foot type one hood, walk-in cooler, and refrigerator.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 283598 | Available | 10/30/23
For sale is an easy-to-tun poke shop in a busy shopping location. It is open 6 days a week. The rent is $4,080 for 1,300 sq ft. The net is $15,000 a month. There can be a possible SBA loan. It is simple and easy to run/operate and there will be complete training for managing the store.
Asking Price
$360,000
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$90,000
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$700,000
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Posting: 283765 | Available | 4/8/24
For sale is a very well-established Waba Grill franchise located in a very busy shopping center. It is 100% absentee run with a very easy operation. The size is approximately 1,800 sq ft. and the rent is $6,580 including NNN. There are three employees plus one part-time employee.
Asking Price
$315,000
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Posting: 276670 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a popular and well established cafe serving breakfast and lunch just off of Union Square. They have a Type 41 beer and wine license. Kitchen has a type 1 hood and walk-in cooler. The area gets tons of foot traffic. It is 1,700 square feet with a great lease.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286117 | Available | 4/13/24
This is a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant for sale. In the heart of Poway, this restaurant has great food and online reviews. It is super easy to manage and the owner will give all the recipes and train. Rent is $6,000 including CAM charges. It is a great location with lots of street traffic.
Asking Price
$99,999
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$85,000
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$375,000
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Posting: 283898 | Available | 1/4/24
Are you ready to take the slice of success? An incredible opportunity awaits you at this well-established and thriving pizza business located in the heart of Glendale, CA. Serious inquiries only. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a slice of the pizza business!
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$98,960
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$582,000
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Posting: 286245 | Available | 4/24/24
Indulge in sweetness! This is a great opportunity for a new owner to own an established ice cream business. The only Baskin Robbins in town! This store is one of the highest sale stores in the Baskin Robbins system. This store has been at this location for 30+ years.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286184 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a Nashville hot chicken burger and Korean hot dog shop franchise located in San Francisco County, CA. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall, a high-foot traffic area. The brand new shop opened in 2023, and it is easy to operate with the owner not working.
Asking Price
$450,000
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The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
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.
