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Posting: 285682 | Available | 3/15/24
Discover an exciting business opportunity in Palm Springs, California! Our juice bar, strategically located next to a bustling gym and near Palm Springs Airport, offers a prime spot for health-conscious customers. The beautifully decorated 1,200 sq. ft. space boasts impressive sales.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 285678 | Available | 3/15/24
Located in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close freeway access, this brand-name food chain has thrived since 1947. Food critics have often voted it the Best Hamburger in Los Angeles. Never frozen, all food is freshly prepared.
Asking Price
$289,000
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$59,446
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$439,239
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Posting: 285670 | Available | 3/15/24
For sale is an easy-to-operate, fast-casual restaurant featuring dine-in, take-out, and catering. It is a great location in a thriving town in a busy downtown area. They have healthy food selections catering to people on the go and customers who desire meals made from fresh ingredients.
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$124,000
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Posting: 284193 | Available | 3/15/24
Situated in a charming cafe-style setting, this establishment has a long-standing presence, having graced the same location for an extended period. Nestled within a bustling shopping plaza surrounded by diverse businesses, it enjoys a steady stream of foot traffic and ample parking is available.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 284425 | Available | 3/14/24
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.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$113,878
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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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$8,812
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$303,361
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Posting: 285660 | Available | 3/14/24
This venue is famous for their high-quality ice cream with unique flavors and a commitment to using natural and sustainable ingredients. Beyond tasty treats, this venue is recognized for its creative flavors names, making it a popular choice for ice cream lovers.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 285347 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is an absentee-run poke shop in Irvine, near the University of Irvine. The store size is 900 sq ft. It has had the same owners for 7 years. There is no hood with a grease trap. It is at an excellent location. If the owner is operating, net income will be good. It is currently breaking even.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 283933 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a fried fish and chicken/seafood restaurant for sale in East Oakland off International Blvd on a strip mall. The location is convenient if you have to do laundry or buy hair supplies because they're in the same lot as a laundromat and a beauty supply store. It has been a staple.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 283994 | Available | 3/13/24
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: 284006 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo. They do take-out only plus Doordash and Grubhub delivery apps to provide additional income for this restaurant. It has been established for many years in the Vallejo community. It is owner-operated with one staff.
Asking Price
$168,000
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Posting: 283860 | Available | 3/13/24
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
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Posting: 284192 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a branded boba tea and snack shop for sale in the Little Saigon district in Oakland near Clinton park. They serve milk teas, slushies, iced teas, flavored lemonade, Vietnamese sandwiches, popcorn chicken, snacks, fried squid, and ice cream cones. There is a 7-foot type 1 hood.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 283015 | Available | 3/13/24
This is an absentee-run Taiwanese boba shop for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is one of the best boba shops near UC Berkeley campus according to students and Yelpers. There usually is a long line or queue of folks there, students are by passing the line by downloading Snackpass.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 284974 | Available | 3/13/24
New improved price! This is a strategically well-located healthy drink shop with boba between two major roads with double signage as well as a cozy patio. This business has great potential for full-time owners/couples to add breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. It has great 2-way signage.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 284385 | Available | 3/13/24
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.
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$40,000
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Posting: 284771 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a cute restaurant/cafe for sale in San Francisco outer sunset. It is located in Parkside on a commercial corridor of Taraval near Lincoln High School, boba tea shops, cafes and other restaurants. It is approximately 700 sq ft. with 30 seating. The ambiance is quiet with WiFi and nice music
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 284686 | Available | 3/13/24
This is an absentee-run Japanese alley-style food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. It is located half a block on the main street next to campus. This is a small sushi bar/ramen spot and they also have boba drinks. The parking is paid street parking with a garage nearby.
Asking Price
$280,000
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Posting: 282306 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned banh mi shop for sale in downtown Stockton. It is a new addition to downtown Stockton, so this lunch spot is as authentic as it is fresh. Enjoy sandwiches, spring rolls, rice plates, vermicelli, smoothies, and specialty Vietnamese drinks. There is no hood or grease trap.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 284476 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is an absentee-run boba shop in American Canyon near Highway 37, south of Napa. It's located near a high school middle school, and a Safeway gas station. The ambiance is bright and spacious with dope boba artwork and unique fixtures with high chairs and tables.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 285642 | Available | 3/13/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Chevron gas station, drive-thru restaurant, C-store, and additional developable land in the City of Tucson, AZ. The gas station is equipped with 8 Multiple Product Dispensers (MPDs) with 20 fueling positions including Diesel.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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Posting: 285641 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a pizza restaurant for sale in San Fernando Valley in a huge shopping center. It was established in 2007. It is 830 sq ft. and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 9:15pm. The pizza shop serves pizza, chicken wings, salads, and sandwiches.
Asking Price
$129,000
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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.
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$235,000
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Posting: 285616 | Available | 3/12/24
Located in a busy shopping center, food critics have often voted this franchise Best Hamburger in Los Angeles while it has become a familiar presence in Southern California, expanding quickly to other territories, with over 150 locations in the U.S. and internationally.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 274038 | Available | 3/12/24
We are pleased to offer this long-established and profitable branded cafe in an excellent area! The brand is well known and has an exceptional reputation for its quality menu and great customer service. This cafe offers a simple menu & breakfast & lunch hours. It is SBA financing approved.
Asking Price
$449,000
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Posting: 284218 | Available | 3/12/24
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
$79,000
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Posting: 282898 | Available | 3/12/24
This profitable cookie store franchise is located in an upscale affluent area on the northern side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is semi-absentee-owned and fully staffed. The cookies are baked fresh every day and come in luxuriously high-end flavors with a delectable selection.
Asking Price
$689,000
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$190,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a leading pizza brand with over 40 years in business, and more than 250 restaurants across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. Built in 2009 and under current ownership since 2013, this absentee-run restaurant is in an open-air shopping mall in Union City.
Asking Price
$349,000
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$475,000
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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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$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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$89,148
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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
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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
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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
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$50,000
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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
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Posting: 286073 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a nice location with a full hot kitchen in Huntington Beach "Surf City". It has easy hours and is perfect for someone who also wants to do catering on the weekends. It has had the same owner for 20 years. It is open 8am-3pm Mon-Fri (closed on weekends). Rent is $1,643 per month.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 285595 | Available | 4/11/24
Gross sales are $660,000 per year. Net income $100,000 per year. Rent is $5,800 per month for 1,300 square feet currently, an absentee owner.
Asking Price
$285,000
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$208,022
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Posting: 285850 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a Popeyes franchise located off the highway in a busy shopping center. Neighbors include mix of commercial and residential properties nearby. It has a good sales trend and real estate will be available (but not included in the sales price).
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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$240,000
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$800,000
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Posting: 285432 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a famous 40-year-old hamburger restaurant on the beach by one owner. It is in a heavy tourist, rich area on the Pacific coast in LA. The annual sales are $800,000 and the annual net is $240,000. There will be training & support and it is SBA loan prequalified.
Asking Price
$430,000
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Posting: 284512 | Available | 4/8/24
For sale is a well-established Hawaiian poke restaurant in the busy shopping center of Anaheim. Its current monthly sale is about $40,000. Its size is great 700 sq. ft with rent of $3,650 including NNN. It is in a high traffic area with offices and residential buildings.
Asking Price
$145,000
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$120,000
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$276,000
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Posting: 282922 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a famous brand boba & tea in front of Disneyland in Anaheim. It is an excellent location with good rent conditions. The store size is 1,025 sq. ft and is currently absentee-run, but needs an operating owner. The seller wants to expend the brand and shops. Seller has exclusive contract.
Asking Price
$245,000
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$365,402
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$2,728,987
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Posting: 286187 | Available | 4/18/24
Located in a busy shopping mall with neighbors including nationally recognized retailers. Super Chix prides itself on being a premium counter-casual, cooked-to-order, never-frozen crispy and grilled chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fresh hand-cut and seasoned fries.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 282542 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale is a Round Table pizza franchise restaurant with beer & wine license in San Bernardino County. The location has a lot of potential as it's fully absentee-run & surrounded by commercial and residential areas. It is remodeled and well-established. Gross sales are 70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$212,280
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Posting: 285168 | Available | 2/14/24
This sushi bar is in a very big market with high foot traffic everyday Franchise headquarters charges a 38% (variable) fee of the gross sales. 38% includes all utility fees (rent, electricity, etc). You don't have to pay any utility fee. It is easy to operate and has stable income. Must see!
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 285694 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a recently updated, modern coffee shop strategically located in a bustling business complex with tenants including a collection of diverse tenants. Positioned on a prominent main road, this location offers unparalleled visibility and foot traffic.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 278656 | Available | 2/13/24
For sale is an amazing restaurant with a huge drive-thru that was recently remodeled. It had over $100k in upgrades which boosted the sales and the look of the place. There is plenty of parking with easy in and out driving. They have good sales with personnel in place to support it.
Asking Price
$329,000
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$132,000
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Posting: 272331 | Available | 12/18/23
The donuts are amazingly fresh and absolutely delicious and melt in your mouth. This is without question the best donuts made from high-quality ingredients as the donuts are surprisingly fresh and always consistent and you can taste the quality difference in their donuts versus other places.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
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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
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$25,196
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Posting: 284816 | Available | 1/23/24
A 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.
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$99,999
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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: 284565 | Available | 3/26/24
This is real estate including a milk tea business for sale. It is located in the center of Silicon Valley. Easy access to Highway 280, Interstate 101, and Highway 680. It is surrounded by all high tech companies, Downtown San Jose, San Jose State University and San Jose Airport.
Asking Price
$820,000
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Posting: 285347 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is an absentee-run poke shop in Irvine, near the University of Irvine. The store size is 900 sq ft. It has had the same owners for 7 years. There is no hood with a grease trap. It is at an excellent location. If the owner is operating, net income will be good. It is currently breaking even.
Asking Price
$95,000
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$200,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 285585 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a prime location with heavy foot traffic in a food court that has easy access from outside retail businesses. It is open from 11-8pm Mon-Fri., 11-9 Sat. and 11-7 Sun. It has low rent with utilities. They have very steady income and sales. An experienced couple has lots of potential.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 276889 | Available | 3/27/24
This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator. Currently, it is absentee owner operated. This established business is located in downtown San Jose with busy foot traffic. The store is recovering very nicely after its closure during the pandemic. There is plenty of room for growth.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 282534 | Available | 9/1/23
Nestled in a spacious 1,200 sq ft. unit, this well-established deli has been serving delighted customers and generating impressive monthly profits. With a dedicated team of two employees, this business runs like a well-oiled machine, ensuring a smooth transition for the new owner.
Asking Price
$180,000
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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.
