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Posting: 280052 | Available | 3/7/24
For sale is a Zaxby's franchise with sales above brand AUV at a freestanding drive-thru location. One of the fastest growing franchises, Zaxby's has -900 locations predominately in the south.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
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Posting: 285550 | Available | 3/6/24
This Mexican restaurant serves all the classics -- quesadillas, burritos, sopes, mulitas, and tortas for lunch and dinner. It's in a very good location: a small strip center (only 5-6 stores) with name-brand franchise tenants, directly facing several recently built apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 285546 | Available | 3/6/24
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully renovated and restored historic supermarket in an iconic North Bay town. This 6,000 sq ft. market features new refrigeration, shelving, an ADA bathroom, a deli, check-out areas, and more. This historic market has been serving the community since 1950s.
Asking Price
$3,600,000
Cash flow
$113,585,400
Revenue
$6,208,099
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Posting: 284934 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale are Papa John's franchise multi-stores. There are 6 very profitable owner absentee locations in Los Angeles County. This confidential sale mandates proof of funds and adherence to Papa John's qualification standards for interested parties.
Asking Price
$3,499,999
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$300,000
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Posting: 283596 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale is a franchise mochi donut shop. The menu has premium boba drinks, lemonade, corndogs, and gourmet donuts. It's easy to run as the owner is semi-absentee. It is also near Long Beach Airport and has 7 employees with nice hours. This a must-see business.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 282814 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a great opportunity to own a franchise juice shop with ice cream and snacks in LA county. It is 100% employee run. It is a visible location on a main street with plenty of parking. This is a very fast growing business and potential to save increases profits by owners manage.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$377,000
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Posting: 278178 | Available | 3/5/24
This is an established take-out & delivery pizzeria at a busy shopping center anchored by a grocery store. It is 1,862 sq ft. and equipped with a hood, a walk-in cooler, and a large kitchen. The fresh pan and deep pizza have an amazing flavor that large takeout pizza competitors don't have.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 285507 | Available | 3/5/24
For sale is a well-established poke restaurant in the community near Fullerton and Buena Park. Currently, the restaurant's monthly sale is about $50,000. It's a good size of 1,035 sq. ft with a rent of $6,650 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces. It has easy management and operation.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$150,164
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Posting: 285504 | Available | 3/5/24
This is an attractive location on a highly visible location on an extremely busy street. The location is near the freeway with many retailers lining the avenue. A school is within walking distance as well as a manufacturing facility and church.
Asking Price
$430,000
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Posting: 285500 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a burger and cheesesteak restaurant for sale in Downtown Oakland. It is located close to a federal building, and civic center. The neighborhood is very nice and right in front of this office building is a walkway area with places to go for lunch, not just Starbucks.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 283217 | Available | 3/5/24
For sale is a high-end convenience store with beer, wine, coffee, and a deli. This is a take-out restaurant business with great net profit/income. The amazing location has no competition. Call for more info. Buyers only please.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$76,140
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$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
$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 3/3/24
For sale is a part-time business (since 2019) that serves American food, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is located in a business building/park area. There is no hood or gas. The owner works 10 hours a week. They do online orders and pickup only (Sat and Sun).
Asking Price
$199,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 285464 | Available | 3/2/24
A motivated seller is offering this well-established and charming one-of-a-kind restaurant with an outdoor patio seating to enjoy meals. This chain created the world's largest root beer floats and there is plenty of parking. The interior decor reminds you of the 1960s.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 285451 | In Contract | 3/2/24
The business has been established for 12 years under the current owner, specializing in retail sales with a focus on food products (non-production, no hood). It operates in a 675 square foot space with essential equipment. The location boasts high foot traffic and is situated in a prime area.
Asking Price
$49,000
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Posting: 285460 | Available | 3/1/24
This fantastic and growing gourmet burger & wine restaurant and concept is now for sale in Sonoma County. The Chef owner has built a fantastic following and received a huge amount of accolades, good media and great reviews in the two years it has been open.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 285459 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a brand new, built beautiful boba & tea shop located in a major shopping center surround by many residential and businesses. The current owner has other business to run and couldn't taking care of this one. It was 100% totally new built last year and has so much potential.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 285458 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a coffee and sandwich inside a city and private building. It is open 5 days a week so it is easy to operate. For 9 years it has been operated by the present owner. No rent.
Asking Price
$35,000
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Posting: 284231 | Available | 3/1/24
This 450 sf coffee shop is ideally located on one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley. The area is vibrant, clean, and safe. The surrounding blocks have the ideal kind of clients and neighboring retail, including a hospital with lots of staff and people craving great coffee and a fresh snack.
Asking Price
$135,000
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Posting: 284982 | Available | 3/1/24
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
$140,000
Cash flow
$61,233
Revenue
$606,111
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Posting: 285079 | Available | 3/1/24
This popular fast-casual restaurant, Waba Grill Franchise, in Los Angeles County offers delicious and healthy options, attracting a loyal customer base. Prime location with high foot traffic and strong sales performance. Fully equipped and operational, it is ready for a new owner to take the reins.
Asking Price
$224,999
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$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
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$570,000
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Posting: 285431 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a fantastic juice bar and smoothie franchise that is 100% absentee-run in LA county. The annual rate is $600,000 and the annual net is $100,000. There will be training & support and it is SBA loan prequalified.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Posting: 285424 | Available | 2/29/24
This is a delivery-only restaurant with 6 brand offerings from different websites and menus. The business is based in the San Fernando Valley and customers consist of residential, commercial and catering from the surrounding area. The business is absentee owner-run.
Asking Price
$49,950
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Posting: 276670 | Available | 2/28/24
For sale is a popular and well established cafe serving breakfast and lunch just off of Union Square. They have a Type 41 beer and wine license. Kitchen has a type 1 hood and walk-in cooler. The area gets tons of foot traffic. It is 1,700 square feet with a great lease.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 284194 | Available | 2/27/24
This is an absentee-run burger and cheesesteak joint for sale near UC Berkeley. It is a hidden gem near UC Berkeley on the south side. They also sell hot dogs and popular Oreo milkshakes. The store generates lots of sales through its Snackpass self-ordering kiosk along with Doordash, UberEats, etc.
Asking Price
$260,000
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Posting: 282199 | Available | 2/27/24
For sale is a Type 47 ABC license (Alameda County only). It authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on licensed premises such as restaurants.
Asking Price
$50,000
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Posting: 280266 | Available | 2/26/24
Located in Eagle Rock in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close freeway access, this food chain has thrived since 1947. Food critics have often voted it Best Hamburger in Los Angeles. Never frozen, all food is freshly prepared.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$475,000
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$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
Cash flow
$89,148
Revenue
$571,000
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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 | 4/13/24
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 | 4/13/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/18/24
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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$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
Cash flow
$102,804
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$369,775
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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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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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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
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Posting: 275195 | Available | 11/8/22
This is located in a busy food court in downtown San Diego, has very low rent and the seller is motivated. Mexican food has been served at this location since 2017 and is located in a high-traffic area downtown. Indoor and outdoor patio seating of approximately 2,900 SF for up to 250 people.
Asking Price
$88,999
Cash flow
$96,000
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$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
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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
$103,805
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$687,374
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Posting: 283782 | Available | 3/22/24
This franchisee is absentee, creating an excellent turnaround opportunity for an owner-operator! The restaurant is located in a heavy foot traffic area. They sell traditional Greek street-food with a twist! Experience preferred, but not required. First time buyers OK!
Asking Price
$295,000
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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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Posting: 283908 | Available | 11/17/23
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, and baked goods. The coffee house prides itself on providing great service to its customers.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
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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: 285357 | Available | 2/26/24
This is a semi-absentee run boba tea and dessert shop for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset near Lincoln High school, restaurants, cafe and banh mi shops. This shop sells milk tea, drinks, ice cream, spam musubi, boba waffle and other desserts. The shop is bright, clean and welcoming.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 278027 | Available | 12/7/23
This is a well-established, profitable Chevron with a 7/11 for sale with real estate in Stanislaus County. The property has a car wash and fast food tenant. This is a prime property with a food tenant and a car wash included in the property.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
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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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$551,000
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$4,700,000
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Posting: 285090 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a multi-unit opportunity with an AUV above system average. This offering consists of 5 attractive Jamba restaurants in desirable areas. Jamba was founded in 1990 (incorporated as Juice Club, Inc.) in San Luis Obispo, California.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 284194 | Available | 2/27/24
This is an absentee-run burger and cheesesteak joint for sale near UC Berkeley. It is a hidden gem near UC Berkeley on the south side. They also sell hot dogs and popular Oreo milkshakes. The store generates lots of sales through its Snackpass self-ordering kiosk along with Doordash, UberEats, etc.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 255809 | Available | 3/12/21
Chinese Fast Food in Riverside near by UCR. Excellent location. Established Long Years. Steady Income. Close to the 91 and 60 Fwy.
Asking Price
$210,000
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Posting: 285658 | Available | 3/14/24
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
$69,000
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Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
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$190,000
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Posting: 285762 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a fast-food hamburger restaurant in the best location on one of the major streets in OC. This restaurant is surrounded by middle-class residential properties with so many well-known companies. This is a single independent burger restaurant with no delivery sales.
Asking Price
$270,000
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Posting: 280812 | Available | 4/3/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this fast, casual restaurant which is located on a main thoroughfare in close proximity to Highway 12 & Highway 101, bus lines, retail shops, and much more. The Shopping Center features several anchor tenants and has plenty of parking.
Asking Price
$69,000
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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
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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.
