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Posting: 278870 | Available | 5/1/24
A newly remodeled restaurant with a turn-key condition and up to code. It is located at a high-foot-traffic shopping center with some nationally known anchor tenants. It has a beautifully designed dining area. The kitchen has a 15' hood, a walk-in cooler, and new equipment. It is 1,417 square feet.
Asking Price
$170,000
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$2,700,000
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Posting: 286363 | Available | 5/1/24
This well-established, profitable supermarket with a liquor department and full kitchen offering food service is turn-key and holds tons of potential. It is situated in a great neighborhood with no competition and boasts excellent parking facilities.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286351 | Available | 4/30/24
A small take-out style Indian restaurant is for sale. The restaurant is located in the bustling center near HARTZ way. It spans 900 square feet (with a kitchen area of 600 square feet, ideal for catering), and the rent is $3700, inclusive of CAM and water. The kitchen features a 10-feet hood.
Asking Price
$139,999
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 285585 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$435,000
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Posting: 283217 | Available | 4/30/24
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
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Posting: 286339 | Available | 4/30/24
A very popular boba franchise, in high demand known for its variety of milk teas and flavored drinks. Sales are growing each month, and now that the weather is finally getting warmer, sales will continue to grow even more. It is located in a popular shopping center.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$45,000
Revenue
$312,000
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Posting: 285833 | Available | 4/30/24
Nestled in the heart of a picturesque beach community, this unique business seamlessly combines two delectable experiences in one prime location. Specializing in gourmet chocolates and self-serve frozen yogurt, it offers the perfect indulgence for both tourists and locals alike.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 280168 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a family-owned coffee shop for sale in the Castro Valley shopping center near Panda Express and other retail shops. This coffee shop has been a staple in the community of Castro Valley for many years. They serve teas, baked goods and sandwiches, bagels, and more. It is run by a couple.
Asking Price
$108,000
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Posting: 282841 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an Asian-inspired dessert shop for sale in Sacramento county. They serve drinks and snacks including authentic Vietnamese Che and coffees, boba milk teas, Pandan waffles and real fruit smoothies. It is located near INTEL, high school, Starbucks and other retailers. Sales are $20,000/month.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 283933 | Available | 4/30/24
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
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Posting: 283994 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a branded poke shop for sale in a San Jose food court inside a major shopping center with plenty of parking. Starbucks is nearby along with other franchise restaurants and major retailers. They are known for how well food is prepared and with a variety of toppings displayed in a cold bar.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 283860 | Available | 4/30/24
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
Cash flow
$61,233
Revenue
$606,111
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$12,500
Posting: 285079 | Available | 4/29/24
This popular fast-casual restaurant, Waba Grill Franchise, in Los Angeles County offers delicious and healthy options, attracting a loyal customer base. Prime location with high foot traffic and strong sales performance. Fully equipped and operational, it is ready for a new owner to take the reins.
Asking Price
$224,999
Cash flow
$314,418
Revenue
$2,477,162
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$35,000
Posting: 284540 | Available | 4/29/24
A very unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising (3) strategically positioned stores in San Gabriel Valley Area. This confidential sale mandates proof of funds and adherence to Papa John's qualification standards.
Asking Price
$1,195,000
Cash flow
$38,650
Revenue
$413,000
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Posting: 284108 | Available | 4/29/24
Well-established and beloved ice cream parlor in a prime location in La Puente. This authentic Mexican-style Ice Cream Business is perfect for an investor, or a family-run operation.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$25,196
Revenue
$321,082
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Posting: 284816 | Available | 4/29/24
Well-established and beloved ice cream parlor located in a prime spot in Duarte. This authentic Michoacan-style business boasts a proven track record of success, a loyal customer base, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Asking Price
$99,999
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Posting: 286327 | Available | 4/29/24
A Korean fried chicken franchise is available for sale. The restaurant is in newer condition, clean, and situated in a busy center in Cupertino. Its size is 1350 square feet, and the rent is $11,500, inclusive of CAM, water, and garbage fees. The restaurant features a fully equipped kitchen.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$390,000
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Posting: 257071 | Available | 4/29/24
The location is a great place for pizza and wings. This is one of the only pizza in the area and by far the best pizza in town. This pizza is definitely a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood. The ingredients are top notch & high quality and delicious.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 276708 | Available | 4/28/24
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
$89,000
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Revenue
$361,000
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Posting: 285806 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a family-owned pizza restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza. This is a clean and well maintained shop near Starbucks, Teaspoon and other restaurants in the area. Their menu is made up of various creative specialty pizzas that you don't really get from your typical pizza chains.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 276012 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in Fairfield shopping centre near Safeway, vacant Sharetea, Wells Fargo, UPS store. The seller will provide combo reports last 5 years to qualified buyers after the NDA is signed. It is approximately 1,200 sq ft with a low rent of $3,700.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 284220 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a chicken BBQ, Franz fast food restaurant located on Main Street in Huntington Beach near the pier with a 41-liquor license, which includes dine-in or out. It has a great beach Hawaiian decor and a beautiful look. This place has a full hot kitchen with lots of foot traffic. Asset sale.
Asking Price
$59,000
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Posting: 284231 | Available | 4/28/24
This 450 sf coffee shop is ideally located on one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley. The area is vibrant, clean, and safe. The surrounding blocks have the ideal kind of clients and neighboring retail, including a hospital with lots of staff and people craving great coffee and a fresh snack.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$57,886
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$754,000
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Posting: 280174 | Available | 4/28/24
Price reduced to $198,000 and the SBA may finance this successful Franchise to well-qualified buyers with 15% down ($30,000 only) for this established, highly successful deli franchise located in an extremely enviable Plaza in Sacramento. This is an upscale franchise deli with 40+ locations.
Asking Price
$148,900
Cash flow
$150,000
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$1,018,730
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Posting: 286307 | Available | 4/28/24
Make your own dough with this successful pizza restaurant. The real estate includes approximately 3,000 plus sq ft fully equipped free-standing pizza restaurant plus a 1,200 sq ft rental which pays the owner each month. The attractive dining room creates a friendly atmosphere.
Asking Price
$850,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 286303 | Available | 4/28/24
The location is great, situated on the first floor of a high-rise building complex near OC airport, offering 1,350 sqft of space. The rent is $3,500, which includes utilities. Additionally, they offer coffee, sandwiches, snacks, and more, with operating hours from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.
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$99,000
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Posting: 286302 | Available | 4/28/24
An asset sale of a 1,450 sq ft. space is available. The rent is $3,850, inclusive of NNN. This space comes with a beer/wine license, a long hood, and a grease trap. There is also the possibility of converting it to a Japanese, Thai, or any other fast food establishment with the landlord's approval.
Asking Price
$80,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 286301 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a well-established and famous Frozen Yogurt franchise store in the affluent community of Redondo Beach. Its average monthly sales is about $30,000. Its size is about 1,450 sqft and its rent is $6,950 including NNN. It is very visible from the parking lot.
Asking Price
$145,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/11/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/13/24
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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$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/14/24
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
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/12/24
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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$230,679
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Posting: 284425 | Available | 5/9/24
Step into the thriving pizza scene with this brand-new restaurant build-out! Whether you're eager for a franchise opportunity or craving the creative freedom to craft your own pizza empire, this restaurant delivers. This asset sale comes with the option for a long-term lease.
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$60,000
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Posting: 285088 | Available | 2/9/24
Want to be your own boss? The Sandwich Spot is now looking for owners in the Las Vegas area. A popular California brand we are now looking for highly motivated, energetic individuals to join our team in the greater Las Vegas Area!!
Asking Price
100,000 to 350,000K
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$640,000
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Posting: 276890 | Available | 7/28/23
For sale is a newly built, 100% absentee-operated Togo's Sandwich franchise location in San Jose. It is an established business located in a busy foot-traffic shopping center. The current owner has not increased the product prices recently. They have owned it since March 2014.
Asking Price
$400,000
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$128,000
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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
$180,000
Revenue
$525,220
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$375,000
Posting: 286572 | Available | 5/14/24
This sub shop is located next to Starbucks in a large mall surrounded by national brand tenants such as Starbucks, Wendy's, Robeks Juice, and many more across this shopping center.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$450,000
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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Posting: 283417 | Available | 10/17/23
This business is located in a busy retail center in Pleasanton. The center has a well-known supermarket as its primary tenant. The location is near the junction of Hwy 580 and 680 and in the primary shopping area of the desirable part of Pleasanton.
Asking Price
$105,000
Cash flow
$305,492
Revenue
$1,761,352
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$392,000
Posting: 285738 | In Contract | 3/20/24
This is a historical and profitable Japanese restaurant in Irvine that has been owned by the same Japanese owner since 2001. They offer authentic Japanese food such as Japanese noodles, bowls, traditional appetizers, and more. Since Covid, they have been operating takeout only.
Asking Price
$392,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 273803 | Available | 5/25/22
This is the world largest hot dog and chili dog chain restaurant with the drive-thru systems and the ambience, atmosphere and environment make customers feel comfortable and relaxed. The food is amazing and scrumptiously delicious and mouth watering and it is always top quality.
Asking Price
$460,000
Cash flow
$649,759
Revenue
$4,775,071
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Posting: 285090 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a multi-unit opportunity with an AUV above system average. This offering consists of 5 attractive Jamba restaurants in desirable areas. Jamba was founded in 1990 (incorporated as Juice Club, Inc.) in San Luis Obispo, California.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 284124 | Available | 12/1/23
Excellent restaurant with a beer & wine license is for sale. It does about $50,000 a month in gross sales per seller. Although it's a franchised wing restaurant, the seller states that there won't be any franchise fees. All the new buyer has to do is buy the supplies from them.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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$750,000
Posting: 281521 | Available | 10/11/23
This listing is for 2 freestanding drive-thru fast food locations. They have the same name, menu, and ownership and are within a few miles of each other. They are both fully help run with long-time employees running the businesses.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$66,000
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$168,000
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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
Cash flow
$125,838
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$767,861
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Posting: 282281 | Available | 4/23/24
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
Cash flow
$120,000
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$450,000
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Posting: 268565 | Available | 6/28/21
Same owner operating 30 years. Very Busy major Street. Open M to F, 9-5 only. If new owner extend working hours earns more. Monthly gross $35,000-40,000, Owner + 3 employees. Well established business & major street plus office building. Owner Retire.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$150,000
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$1,018,730
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Posting: 286307 | Available | 4/28/24
Make your own dough with this successful pizza restaurant. The real estate includes approximately 3,000 plus sq ft fully equipped free-standing pizza restaurant plus a 1,200 sq ft rental which pays the owner each month. The attractive dining room creates a friendly atmosphere.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$530,462
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Posting: 285632 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a great location on Sunset Blvd as it has plenty of working people and walking traffic. The husband and wife owners have been there since 2015. It is 700 sq ft. + a patio for a monthly rent of $5,999 with lease terms of 6 years. The monthly gross is $44,205 and there are 20 seats.
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
$197,904
Revenue
$2,137,548
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$70,000
Posting: 280186 | Available | 4/15/24
SBA approved! Don't miss this fantastic, urban, coastal restaurant and sports bar, a well-established destination for locals and visitors alike. Located in a bustling, walkable area of the city, the restaurant boasts multiple attractive patios in a beautiful setting and lively atmosphere.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$37,500
Revenue
$370,000
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Posting: 284507 | Available | 1/4/24
This shop presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well branded, independent coffee house that includes their own hand selected coffee beans offering an excellent coffee menu, light food, coffee beans freshly roasted (ground if you prefer) and sold by the bag (size(s).
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$89,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 286183 | Available | 4/18/24
Owners have decided to retire and sell the locally iconic "Cactus Corner Business" and rent to store to the new buyers. This local deli, market, and store has a long-term loyal local following with a proven formula for a profitable business "as is" and a new owner can add their special touches.
Asking Price
$139,500
Cash flow
$77,459
Revenue
$419,845
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Posting: 283472 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a cafe for sale on Polk Street in San Francisco's bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood. This stretch of Polk Street is packed with a diverse array of businesses that bring steady foot and vehicle traffic to the area seven days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$113,878
Revenue
$645,259
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Posting: 285661 | Available | 3/14/24
This is a unique opportunity with real estate available (not included in the list price). Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and food since 1940. Liquidity requirement, $240K and net $400K.
Asking Price
$375,000
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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.
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.
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.
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!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
