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Posting: 286268 | Available | 4/26/24
For sal his a beautiful 50's diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. It is not a full service, table order restaurant. The business is manager run. Owner spends little to no time at the business as the owner lives far.
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$695,000
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 4/26/24
For sale is a franchise sushi roll business located within a well-known market. It is a simple operation and brings in stable income. The seller has been operating the business for the last 12 years. The buyer shall pay for the franchise transfer fees and training fees from the franchise.
Asking Price
$90,000
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Posting: 285238 | Available | 4/26/24
Asset sale- neighborhood Korean deli/market with a kitchen in the back. The interior of this place is long and narrow and super casual but also modern and has the perfect vibe for a casual lunch, catch-up with a friend.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 284218 | Available | 4/26/24
This is a well-established and famous cafe in the medical buildings in the affluent Newport Beach. It is open 5 days a week, Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, and closed on all Holidays. Its current monthly sales are about $27-30,000. Its size is about 1,200 sq ft with a storage room.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 285849 | Available | 4/25/24
This is a Subway sandwich shop. The buyer has to convert it into another concept. It is located at a busy shopping center, facing a busy street. It has easy access with plenty of parking. There is a Type 2 hood (can be upgraded Type 1) and grease trap inside. All equipment is included in the sale.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 280249 | Available | 4/25/24
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
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Posting: 285558 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$118,000
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Posting: 285559 | Available | 4/25/24
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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Posting: 286263 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a freestanding drive through quick service restaurant. It is located in a very busy area next to Santa Ana college (I am not putting the name of the college in our ads). It has a private parking lot and good visibility with very little competition. 14 years left on the lease!
Asking Price
$315,000
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Posting: 286254 | Available | 4/25/24
Burger shop in a popular and large neighborhood shopping center with several national chain anchor tenants, including Safeway, Starbucks, Exchange Bank, Dollar Tree & more. This burger shop occupies a great corner unit with wrap-around windows and is adjacent a bustling outside patio.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 285803 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a great location on Pioneer Blvd in Artesia/Cerritos area. It is 1,165 sq ft. with a rent of $5,425 including NNN. It has a long hood & grease interceptor. They are great for to-go menus such as seafood, Thai, Korean, Japanese teriyaki/roll, or Indian.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 281305 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant franchise that is located in the busy food court with plenty of seating and parking. There is a large business office building nearby. This is a great location with lots of foot traffic. This great business opportunity will not last! The owner has owned since 2018.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 284845 | Available | 4/24/24
If you are looking for an easy-to-operate Mexican fast-food restaurant, look no further. The space is 2300 sf and the rent is just under $10k inc. NNN and it is fully absentee-run. This high-volume Mexican restaurant serves mouth-watering tacos, loaded fries, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286249 | Available | 4/24/24
Do not miss this unique opportunity to own a grab-n-go or stay-n-sit cafe and sandwich shop. Owned and operated by the seller this North County San Diego business resides in affluent business park that has a captive audience, loyal customer base and great reviews. The cafe/shop is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$122,062
Revenue
$616,000
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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
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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. ...
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$358,000
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Posting: 284385 | Available | 4/23/24
This is a beautifully custom-branded concept that rivals any national self-service frozen yogurt franchise store. This long-established and popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop is located in a strip center on one of the major boulevards in the affluent Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$40,000
Cash flow
$264,000
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$1,632,000
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Posting: 286237 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a distinguished French Pastry Franchise that has quickly established itself as a leader within its market. The franchise's growth is a testament to the franchisor's expertise in creating a varied menu of specialties that reflect the changing seasons and a variety of holidays.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
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Posting: 286236 | Available | 4/23/24
This bakery for sale is a prestigious French Pastry Franchise, celebrated for its rapid growth and high standing in the market. The franchise has thrived due to its expertly curated array of pastries, which adapt to seasonal changes and various holidays, offering a diverse range of flavors.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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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
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Posting: 285601 | Available | 4/23/24
Located in a quaint tourist town in Central California that attracts over 1.5 million tourists per year, this beautiful cafe is renowned for its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and diverse menu offerings. A private courtyard and shaded tables offer attractive outdoor seating options.
Asking Price
$875,000
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Posting: 284934 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale are Papa John's franchise multi-stores. There are 6 very profitable owner absentee locations in Los Angeles County. This confidential sale mandates proof of funds and adherence to Papa John's qualification standards for interested parties.
Asking Price
$3,499,999
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Posting: 286233 | Available | 4/22/24
The absentee-owned and operated Subway is based on a busy highway with a lot of new development within a 10-mile radius. Very busy due to it being the only fast food restaurant within the 15-minute drive going north or south.
Asking Price
$120,000
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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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Posting: 270117 | Available | 4/22/24
This donut shop has been freshly and entirely renovated recently and most of the fixtures and equipment have been upgraded. This place is definitely a hidden gem and this donut shop has been there for over 3 decades with lots of loyal customers
Asking Price
$245,000
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Posting: 282280 | Available | 4/22/24
For sale is a high-volume end-cap Baja Fresh franchise located conveniently off the freeway! 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
$455,000
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Posting: 283494 | Available | 4/22/24
This is an asset sale and the restaurant has a hood and grill for cooking with a fully equipped kitchen facility in the Torrance area. It is a 100% employee-run business. This is great opportunity for starting new business with different type of menu items.
Asking Price
$59,000
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Posting: 282529 | Available | 4/22/24
This well-equipped 1,400 sq. ft coffee shop has a cozy interior and an inviting atmosphere. It offers indoor and outdoor seating areas and has a capacity of over 30. The coffee shop creates a welcoming environment for customers to relax, socialize, or work, while enjoying their favorite coffee.
Asking Price
$79,000
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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
Cash flow
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$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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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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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/8/24
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
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/8/24
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: 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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Posting: 284982 | Available | 4/20/24
Menchies is a very popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise with great-tasting frozen yogurt, brand recognition, and franchise support. This business is in a busy shopping center with other busy food service establishments and retail with plenty of parking in a heavily residential area.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 286520 | Available | 5/10/24
An excellent market, complete with a Taqueria, is situated in the heart of a farming area and is currently available for sale. The establishment generates additional income through check cashing services. It enjoys significant popularity among the local farmers for its food offerings.
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 278989 | Available | 1/4/24
This is a coffee shop with property in a growing and desirable area. There is potential to add a drive-through and at least triple the sales. There is no immediate competition around the business. It is a charming and cozy cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The business opened in 2009.
Asking Price
$699,000
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Posting: 285789 | Available | 3/22/24
Motivated seller! Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Presenting a thriving and well-established cafe for sale. This turnkey business has become a beloved local hotspot, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional menu, and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
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5,000 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 12/21/23
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
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Posting: 278787 | Available | 2/1/23
This restaurant in Los Angeles, CA has very big potential and is located in a high foot traffic area. Beer and wine are permitted in the dining area for patrons. Their hours are 5 pm to 11 pm and they are closed on Sunday. The gross sales are $1,036,907. The lease goes until 7/2026 plus 5-year.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 279059 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a famous franchise ice cream dessert shop that is easy to operate. It is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic. The seller has other businesses requiring full attention. The monthly gross is $24,669 and the monthly net is $5,000.
Asking Price
$119,000
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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: 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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Posting: 284654 | Available | 1/12/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this prime location with great potential in the Davis Commons Shopping Center. This fully built-out kitchen is immediately ready for any fast-casual restaurant concept!
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 277590 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a restaurant, newly built. It has a full kitchen with new equipment. Seller's build-out cost was $700K+. There is a Beer & Wine (Type 41) license. This is an asset sale. New menu conversion is possible with the landlord's consent.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 283795 | Available | 11/12/23
Gas Station for sale. prime location!! in San Joaquin County off of Highway 99. This Site also includes a carwash and a QSR. It is SBA approved. Call for more info.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$520,000
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Posting: 285853 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a high-volume deli and sandwich shop. It is employee-run and located in a very busy San Diego area. Gross sales are bout $520,000 annually. Rent is only $3,000 per month for 1,300 sq ft. and a lease of 6 years (+ options). The deli has a 6-foot hood.
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$215,000
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Posting: 284461 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is a family-owned frozen yogurt shop located on a busy intersection, in a great neighborhood. It is an exceptionally clean business with a beautiful high-end design and comfortable seating, equipped with multiple frozen yogurt machine stations. It is in a busy shopping center.....
Asking Price
$140,000
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Posting: 279427 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is Sampler's House, a new pizzeria in a great nightlife area with a lot of other businesses around that will bring many people from the community and a five-star rating. Become a new business owner and continue this awesome reputation. The menu has a lot of options as well as beer.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 284924 | Available | 1/30/24
This is a top pizza concept with ~$250,000 invested in the amazing build-out! In the few years this business has been operating, it has dramatically grown sales each year. This concept has gained a lot of press for its high-quality and tasty pizza.
Asking Price
$380,000
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Posting: 285701 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a halal chicken wing restaurant that is convertible in Concord, California. The restaurant is in a prime location, making it easily accessible for customers in the area. Our menu features a variety of delicious halal chicken wings options.
Asking Price
$149,900
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Posting: 277615 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is an established juice bar. It is clean and colorful with and very inviting appearance. Inside is very vibrant with a great display of different fruits and smoothies being offered. It is displaying popular, tropical, and healthy options such as acai.
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$85,000
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Posting: 285817 | Available | 5/7/24
This Hawaiian BBQ restaurant is on a major street with excellent visibility and easy access. It has a newly remodeled dining area. The fully equipped kitchen has a 18 feet hood, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer, ranges, fryer, ice maker, and more. It has an ADA restroom.
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$50,000
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Posting: 256544 | Available | 3/9/23
This is a Del Taco famous franchise business opportunity with property for sale. The free-standing building with a drive facility is doing over $1.3 million plus business annually. The lot size is approximately 30,000 sq ft. It is the second leading brand in the fast-growing Mexican QSR category.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
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$200,000
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$650,000
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Posting: 278101 | Available | 4/9/24
A high-volume Edible Arrangements franchise is currently available for sale in the vibrant market of Los Angeles, bordering the North Orange County areas. This well-established business, operating for many years, is supported by seven dedicated employees who manage its operations.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 286398 | Available | 5/3/24
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
$375,000
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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.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
