Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$216,000
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Posting: 276382 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a sushi & roll franchise inside a Ralph supermarket in Fountain Valley, Orange County. This is a fast-growing sushi and rolls franchise that has been in America since November 1986. The business hours are 9 am - 3:30 pm. The rent, electricity, and utility have no expenses. Semi absentee
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$428,233
Revenue
$1,271,811
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Posting: 281817 | Available | 4/16/24
Artisanal French-themed bakery for sale, renowned for diverse specialties, high-end pastries, and exceptional financial success. A paragon of excellence within the pastry community, inspiring others with astute business practices and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 269369 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt franchise. It's been established for over 8 years and the current owner has operated for over 3 years. It's a turnkey business that is help run and the owners work one day a week to drop off some merchandise. This business is a licensee and has no royalty.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
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Posting: 284562 | Available | 4/16/24
This Chinese fast-food restaurant is on the market for sale in an "as-is" condition, as an asset sale. The new owner has the flexibility to either retain the existing menu or introduce a completely new concept. The restaurant boasts a prime location.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$289,000
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
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$550,000
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Posting: 285448 | Available | 4/16/24
Established for 14 years under current ownership, this retail food business offers a diverse range of products without the need for production facilities. The organization operates solely in the retail sector, serving a clientele comprising 100% retail customers.
Asking Price
$25,500
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$779,000
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Posting: 285450 | Available | 4/16/24
The business has been established for 15 years under the current owner, operating in the retail sector. It offers various products including food items, with a focus on retail sales and non-production services (no hood). The facility includes essential equipment.
Asking Price
$49,000
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Posting: 286145 | Available | 4/16/24
This attractively designed bakery & cafe is an excellent location in a very desirable city in Contra Costa County. The retail store portion in front has an open airy feeling with large glass windows and is nicely appointed with attractively designed display units with seating.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 285058 | Available | 4/16/24
This restaurant has sufficient potential, and all equipment is available, so you can start a business right away. It has a lot of to-go orders, so operation is not difficult. You can change the concept to any type of restaurant or keep this concept. There is no alcohol license. Must see!
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$880,000
Down
$360,000
Posting: 285019 | Available | 4/15/24
A profitable fast-food restaurant is situated in a freestanding, signalized corner location with excellent visibility and easy access. It is fully managed and features a full kitchen with walk-in refrigeration and well-maintained equipment. The kitchen is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$360,000
Cash flow
$540,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
Down
$500,000
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
$48,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$180,000
Posting: 285097 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a low-rent, absentee-run boba shop near a high school in Monrovia. This is a great opportunity for a family owner. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall with spacious parkings. ABSENT RUN.Seller goes to the store during open or closing time. Next to famous burgers
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 284335 | Available | 4/15/24
This burger joint is in the neighborhood strip center with a vast open-front parking lot. It has an excellent open kitchen, ideal for concept conversion. There is the possibility of converting into any cuisine except Mexican and Filipino restaurants. It is a perfect location with upside potential.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$197,904
Revenue
$2,137,548
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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
$48,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 285178 | Available | 4/15/24
A taco restaurant, boasting a straightforward menu and effortless operation, is now available for sale. With absentee management in place, the establishment occupies a store space of 1000 square feet, offering a manageable rent $2,300 inclusive of NNN expenses. Excellent location. Direct parkings.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$231,813
Revenue
$833,844
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Posting: 276966 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is an attractive Papa John's unit in a resort area with low rent and a terrific sales trend! Papa John's is recognized as the leader in the pizza segment with 4,700 units operating throughout the world. Financial requirements are a minimum net worth of $750k and $250k liquid.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 4/15/24
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
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Revenue
$384,000
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Posting: 280726 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a well-established and famous sandwich shop surrounded by office buildings and apartment complexes in Irvine. It is located in the small street shopping center. The current owner opens the store for lunch only on weekdays. There is NO HOOD, but it has two restrooms for ABC license.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$1,127,500
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Posting: 286126 | Available | 4/14/24
Located on the main boulevard in the south San Fernando Valley, this spacious 2,800 square feet kosher burger restaurant has proven to be a popular spot to get a variety of freshly cooked burgers, all made with fresh, local ingredients. The menu also includes hot dogs, wraps, salads, and plates.
Asking Price
$259,000
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$2,493,775
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Posting: 286125 | Available | 4/14/24
A fantastic free-standing building with plenty of parking is located in the best area, on a busy street, with the same owner for 50 years. All help is run by 40 employees, and it features a full bar. The space is approximately 4500 sq ft and operates 7 days a week.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$225,000
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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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Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 284410 | Available | 4/13/24
This is an absentee-run, cute ice cream/frozen yogurt shop for sale in Los Angeles. It is located about 1 1/2 blocks south of Melrose, on the east side of the street on La Brea Blvd. Their ice cream and drinks are under RCC Kosher for Chalav Yisrael. They make also hand-rolled waffles.
Asking Price
$38,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 286115 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a fast-casual breakfast, lunch and dinner, hamburger shop netting on average $10k/mo fully absentee. The restaurant was around for over 30 years with legacy customers and long-time employees (i.e. lifers) making this a very easy business to operate.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$370,208
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Posting: 285597 | Available | 4/12/24
Established ice cream and dessert parlor with a loyal clientele for sale now. Great location in an accredited commercial center at the heart of the vibrant Orange County. High traffic of 45,000 VPD in this busy corner with great neighbors. This is an asset sale. Motivated Seller.
Asking Price
$275,000
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Posting: 285607 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a new store that opened in September 2022, so all the equipment inside is new. It doesn't matter which restaurant you open as long as it doesn't overlap with other restaurants in the same plaza. Since the restaurant has two restrooms, an alcohol license is available. MUST SEE!!!
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 284731 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a market sushi kiosk located in a major supermarket in North OC. It is a franchise with over 4,000 locations worldwide and over 35 years of history. There is no rent or utilities to pay. All sales are verifiable on statement. Sales are $20,000 and net is $8,000/month.
Asking Price
$56,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 286113 | Available | 4/12/24
An outstanding opportunity to own a well-established pizza franchise that has been a staple in the community for over 34 years. This beloved location is renowned for its repeat customers and strong local presence. The restaurant is designed like a sports bar, complete with multiple TVs.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/16/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 285739 | Available | 4/19/24
This pizza franchise uses the freshest ingredients with their dough made daily, in a make it yourself format (with a stone oven). The dining rooms, and the equipment are well taken care of, and very inviting. There are two locations with a combined gross sales of over $1.7 million.
Asking Price
$499,999
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/19/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/15/24
This boutique bakery, set on 2 acres with water rights at the front, offers a unique chance to live and thrive on-site as both the property valued at $749,000 and the business valued at $280,000 are included in this price. Boasting established sales and partnerships with local retail stores.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
Cash flow
$89,148
Revenue
$571,000
Down
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Posting: 281660 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a freestanding drive-through quick service restaurant located in a very busy area next to the college. There is a private parking lot, good visibility, with very little competition. They are serving burgers on the menu & Mexican food, breakfast lunch & dinner.
Asking Price
$315,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/19/24
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
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
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$340,454
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Posting: 285946 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a great business opportunity to own a well established self serve yogurt franchised location. It is a "Menchie's". The asking price is way below the market value - it is asset sale transaction! Grab it before it is sold. Location! Location! Location!
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$64,430
Revenue
$786,684
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Posting: 281436 | Available | 3/26/24
This poke franchise specializes in exceptionally great demand for healthy and fresh food. It is located in a high foot traffic area along with a major grocery store, other businesses, parks, and trails. It is absentee run and if the buyer is involved, it may further enhance the business production.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$159,471
Revenue
$783,922
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Posting: 282742 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a profitable Nekter juice bar franchise with training and support! Offering unique juices, handmade smoothies, and fresh fruit acai bowls. Situated in a high-traffic area near parks, schools, and various businesses. An excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, featuring low rent.
Asking Price
$549,000
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 3/21/24
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
$85,000
Cash flow
$66,000
Revenue
$402,000
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Posting: 286031 | Available | 4/8/24
This fresh juice and smoothie place is unquestionably a hidden gem and a relatively undiscovered treasure of Santa Clarita. There is no doubt that it is the best place to indulge in refreshing, extremely healthy, reinvigorating, and energizing juices and smoothies, crafted from quality ingredients.
Asking Price
$210,000
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Posting: 286020 | Available | 4/6/24
This is a Korean chicken restaurant for an asset sale. This restaurant is located in a busy shopping center. This is the cozy and clean and take-out style restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 1,200 sq ft. and rent is $3,400 including CAM. There's a 9 foot type 1 hood in the kitchen.
Asking Price
$169,999
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$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
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$480,524
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Posting: 279057 | Available | 8/4/23
This is a well-known hamburgers restaurant for sale. It has a full kitchen and a freestanding building for sale with lots of parking and big potential to increase income. The rent is $5,500 + NNN $1,550 and the lease is 5 + 5 years. It has one full-time employee and 4 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 281504 | Available | 3/9/24
A Korean-style corn dog franchise is for sale in the Dublin shopping center. This corn dog franchise is capturing America's taste buds with the Korean-style corn dog that had not been tasted before. The outer coating of the corn dog is unique, offering a satisfying crunch and texture
Asking Price
$275,000
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Posting: 285911 | Available | 4/1/24
Don't miss this opportunity to own a turn-key, currently-operating, poke restaurant in a shopping plaza in Vista California. The store is also equipped to be a sandwich/deli shop if the new owner decides to convert the store to a sandwich/deli shop.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,269,000
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$279,000
Posting: 286012 | Available | 4/5/24
Well-established concept with brand recognition, name & concept for this location only. It is located in a very high-income affluent area with a large seating capacity & easy freeway. The parcel is just under 1 acre with a play area & 2 patios. 100% employee run. Recipes & training included.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$8,812
Revenue
$303,361
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$125,000
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
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Posting: 284054 | Available | 11/28/23
For an asset sale is a fast food restaurant that is located in a busy food court with plenty of parking. It is surrounded by offices and residential buildings. It is convertible and you can change it to Chinese, Thai, Indian, etc. The absentee owner currently serves vegan food.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$1,168,252
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Posting: 284958 | Available | 3/22/24
Founded in 2015, Pokeworks is a healthy Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual brand specializing in poke with the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Franchisor requirements are 250k liquidity and 750k net worth. Prior food and restaurant experience required. This is a 2-unit package.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$655,000
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$120,000
Posting: 283475 | Available | 3/19/24
This is a high-quality and fresh Submarine Sandwich franchise in Escondido. This long-established sub-shop is in its current location in a busy strip center with anchor tenants for decades. The shop enjoys great reviews and is considered by many to offer the best-tasting submarine sandwiches.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 283784 | Available | 11/9/23
For sale is a well-established hamburger restaurant that has been operating for over 70 years, 12 years being with the current owner. It's in an ideal location in the center of a well-mixed commercial & residential area in the restaurant streets of Anaheim. The restaurant is a simple operation.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 284910 | Available | 3/18/24
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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$470,000
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Posting: 278080 | Available | 8/3/23
For sale at a great price, 8-year-old location is an established Deli Delicious franchise. The location is one of the busiest shopping centers in the city. The gross total annual sales are approximately $470,000 for 2022. Rent is $4,155 a month including NNN charges. There is a long lease left.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$197,904
Revenue
$2,137,548
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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
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Posting: 285607 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a new store that opened in September 2022, so all the equipment inside is new. It doesn't matter which restaurant you open as long as it doesn't overlap with other restaurants in the same plaza. Since the restaurant has two restrooms, an alcohol license is available. MUST SEE!!!
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$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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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!
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.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
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.
