Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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Posting: 285719 | Available | 4/24/24
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
$260,000
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Revenue
$123,160
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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
$98,960
Revenue
$582,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 286245 | Available | 4/24/24
Indulge in sweetness! This is a great opportunity for a new owner to own an established ice cream business. The only Baskin Robbins in town! This store is one of the highest sale stores in the Baskin Robbins system. This store has been at this location for 30+ years.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$358,000
Posting: 284910 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a high-volume Juice It Up franchise, established in 2014 and currently operating under an employee-run model with a part-time owner. This presents an excellent opportunity for improvement and growth with a full-time owner-operator. The current owner is selling due to family commitments. ...
Asking Price
$358,000
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$40,000
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
Revenue
$1,632,000
Down
$1,600,000
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
Down
$1,500,000
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
Cash flow
$105,008
Revenue
$762,445
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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
Cash flow
$995,365
Revenue
$6,208,099
Down
$104,999
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
Cash flow
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Revenue
$400,000
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$50,000
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
Cash flow
$138,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
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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
Cash flow
$180,779
Revenue
$1,082,692
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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
Cash flow
$488,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
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Posting: 284980 | Available | 4/22/24
Explore an exciting opportunity in the heart of a bustling community! This well-established fast food, soul food restaurant has thrived for 7 years, offering a simple operation and a prime corner location in a high-traffic strip mall at a busy intersection. Boasting 2,800+/- sq. ft.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 285146 | In Escrow | 4/22/24
For sale is a restaurant that serves dine-in and take-out brick oven pizza, sandwiches, salads, wings, calzones, desserts, and more. Included in the price is the business, beer & wine license, furniture, fixtures, equipment, goodwill, and inventory. The leased space is approximately 2,000 sq ft.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/22/24
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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Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 280123 | Available | 4/21/24
This is in a great location near Buena Park and Anaheim, so this pizza restaurant covers all sports teams and group events for the communities of Fullerton, Buena Park, and Anaheim. Its size is spacious 3,300 sq. ft with a party room, patio, and plenty of parking spots. Its current rent is $8,300.
Asking Price
$219,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 286214 | Available | 4/20/24
The rent is super low at $1,700 per month, which includes CAM and utilities such as power, water, trash, security, and more. It is easy to run and open five days a week, from Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 3 PM. The establishment includes a cafe, lottery, and cigarette license.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$277,100
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$120,000
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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Revenue
$400,000
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Posting: 286213 | Available | 4/20/24
This prime West Hollywood cafe is located on Sunset Blvd and situated in a 13-story office building. Very low rent is offered, with electricity, water, gas, and trash included in the rent. There's also a fully functional gas-operated kitchen with a pizza oven and walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$460,000
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Posting: 286201 | Available | 4/19/24
A long-term, well-established Teriyaki fast food restaurant is located in a very busy, high-demand area with immense potential if a new owner comes in to do the marketing and opens longer hours, including Saturdays. Currently, it operates only five days a week from 11 am to 7 pm.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286198 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a turnkey fast casual restaurant in North San Jose, with ghost kitchen possibilities. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced entrepreneurial restauranteur, where short time to market matters. The location is primarily geared toward take-out with a larger kitchen.
Asking Price
$159,950
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Posting: 286191 | Available | 4/19/24
There is a popular local handmade ice cream shop in the Woodland Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The space was built out with a floor drain and all the equipment needed to run an ice cream shop. It spans approximately 750 square feet and can be converted.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 285658 | Available | 4/19/24
Tangible Asset Sale! This space is ideally designed for a quick-service restaurant! The kitchen area features a 9-foot hood, a grease trap, and other excellent conditions for kitchen equipment. The base rent is very affordable, making this opportunity perfect for first-time buyers seeking lower risk
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
$24,000
Revenue
$120,000
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Posting: 283934 | Available | 4/19/24
Price reduced! This attractive cafe-deli in North County Coastal Area is now available for an asset sale at $40,000 plus inventory. The 1,840 sq ft. space, complete with a patio, offers a great opportunity in a thriving business park. The monthly rent is $3,100.
Asking Price
$40,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/25/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/23/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 284623 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy into the #1 sandwich franchise. These businesses are clean, training is given, and you receive the support expected from a top franchise. This store is particularly unique as it is situated inside Sacramento State University...
Asking Price
$310,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$200,000
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Posting: 284309 | In Contract | 12/15/23
This is a cute boba shop for sale in Placerville near El Dorado High School, Union Mine High School and Ponderosa High School. They have a super cute ambiance inside. It is approximately 1,100 square ft with 20 seats. Placerville is one of the best destinations in Northern California for outdoors.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$367,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 283856 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a coffee and gelato shop in Orange County that offers coffee, teas, ice creams, gelato, and more. It is located in an end unit at a great retail location. It is semi-absentee run with 7 part-time workers. It's a stable business in its 4th year. The lease is until 2029.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$504,000
Down
$205,000
Posting: 226128 | Available | 10/12/20
Pizza restaurant for sale with a good reputation. Loyal customers and ample parking. A new operator with good business sense would do much better than the current owner. Seller encourages any serious buyer to do an in-store observation to understand the value of outstanding and profitable business.
Asking Price
$205,000
Cash flow
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$726,873
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Posting: 278987 | Available | 12/8/23
This is an opportunity to own a pizza franchise with heavy foot traffic in San Jose! It is an opportunity located on the grounds of Silicon Valley's second-largest shopping center and attracts both residents and visitors to the Bay Area who are eager to shop, dine and explore entertainment.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$60,000
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
$43,115
Revenue
$467,512
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Posting: 285271 | Available | 3/26/24
This franchise is located in a high-traffic shopping center and has been around since 2016 with approximately 8 years left on the franchise agreement. The sale of the business includes $50,000 in furniture fixtures and equipment and currently has 7 part-time employees working and seller managing.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$168,000
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
$168,000
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$250,000
Posting: 280835 | Available | 11/14/23
This Long Beach venue is ideally located in a heavy foot traffic location with high visibility and a tremendous amount of potential to do a significant volume of business. The venue with a 60-person occupancy boasts a prominent corner location and outdoor patio.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$400,000
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$50,000
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
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$570,000
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Posting: 279358 | Available | 12/5/23
This is a coffee shop for sale. It has a very attractive trendy look. It is semi-absentee run. The seller invested $200k to remodel 2 years ago. There are 6 full-time/1 part-time employees. Monthly gross: $55,000, with a monthly net income of $10,000 and rent of $5,740 a month.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$440,000
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Posting: 282297 | Available | 11/1/23
This well-established restaurant is a simple operation with a traditional grill menu including burgers, french fries, milk shakes and soft serve. It is set up for takeaway but has a nice area for those that choose to dine in. The restaurant benefits from a very visible location near offices.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$2,107,000
Down
$35
Posting: 282646 | Available | 11/21/23
For sale is a well-established long-term Mexican fast food restaurant with a drive-thru. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential if the new owner gets involved and does all kinds of promotion & marketing. The current owner needs to retire ASAP due to health reasons.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$98,960
Revenue
$582,000
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$399,000
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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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: 284846 | Available | 4/3/24
Current UAB enrollment is over 21,000. Meal plan revenue for freshmen only was over $10 million including both meal plan and dollars that can be used in retail. There are opportunities to provide catering service to a variety of campus organizations, clubs and meetings.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$24,000
Revenue
$120,000
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Posting: 283934 | Available | 4/19/24
Price reduced! This attractive cafe-deli in North County Coastal Area is now available for an asset sale at $40,000 plus inventory. The 1,840 sq ft. space, complete with a patio, offers a great opportunity in a thriving business park. The monthly rent is $3,100.
Asking Price
$40,000
Cash flow
$44,756
Revenue
$246,904
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Posting: 285966 | Available | 4/3/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. Positioned in a prime location with high visibility and easy freeway access.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$67,976
Revenue
$269,583
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Posting: 285578 | Available | 3/8/24
Established over five years ago, this niche bakery has been innovative and profitable. This business is strategically located in one of the busiest sub-markets in San Diego. The premise is approximately 1,000 SF and the monthly rent is $5,026.52, which includes NNN's.
Asking Price
$175,500
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Posting: 273397 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a cafe for sale in Emeryville surrounded by office buildings, warehouses, and apartments. This shop has a community vibe to it with a relaxed ambiance. Their famous bagels are in the top five of the Bay Area's best bagels according to the SF Chronicle years back.
Asking Price
$80,000
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$609,236
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Posting: 278166 | Available | 1/9/23
Fast growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, 2022 sales were $609,236. Cash flowing. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$350,000
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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
Cash flow
$76,140
Revenue
$622,773
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Posting: 285487 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is a national franchise in the prime location of South West San Diego! This store boasts reasonable rent and has been remodeled to meet the latest brand requirements, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for customers. Ideal for an entrepreneur looking to run their own business.
Asking Price
$157,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$456,000
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Posting: 277179 | Available | 10/30/22
For sale is a Subway Sandwich franchise location. This is a great opportunity to own this world-famous sub sandwiches at this great location. This is the place where you can trust the quality and freshness of sandwiches. The quality and taste of the food are always consistently delicious.
Asking Price
$299,000
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This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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!
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
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.
