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Posting: 283157 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is an easy-operation coffee shop in Tustin, CA. It is located next to the city of Irvine, Orange County and near a big church, industrial factories, and houses. There is direct spacious parking. It is open 5 days a week with busy car traffic. This is a good business for E2 visa applicants.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 286020 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a Korean chicken restaurant for an asset sale. This restaurant is located in a busy shopping center. This is the cozy and clean and take-out style restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 1,200 sq ft. and rent is $3,400 including CAM. There's a 9 foot type 1 hood in the kitchen.
Asking Price
$169,999
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Posting: 280188 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a cafe for asset sale. The price is for a quick sale. There is no competition around. This cafe is located between 15th and 16th Street and has lots of offices in an industrial area (some apartments are there). The seller spent over $150,000 to remodel and change equipment. It is up to code.
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$189,061
Revenue
$916,456
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Posting: 282279 | Available | 5/9/24
This high-volume end-cap location is in a shopping center anchored by a national supermarket. Business hours are from M-Su 10:30 am-9 pm. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in 1990 featuring all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled favorites, with handmade and farm-fresh ingredients.
Asking Price
$470,000
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Revenue
$230,679
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Posting: 284425 | Available | 5/9/24
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
$60,000
Cash flow
$67,245
Revenue
$638,380
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Posting: 286493 | Available | 5/9/24
This froyo store was established in 2015 and has since become profitable and successful. It is situated in a prime location within a high-traffic East Bay Upscale City Shopping Mall, with a long-term lease in place. The business is turnkey and can be run absentee, with a team of 9 part-time workers.
Asking Price
$217,200
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Revenue
$200,000
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$50,000
Posting: 281250 | Available | 5/9/24
This is an asset sale. This is a great location on the ground floor in Plaza Mexico of Lynwood. They have a newly remodeled hall and kitchen with ventless electric hood & fryers. Currently, it serves fusion-style hot dogs, Korean finger/street food menu, boba, etc. Its size is 660 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$50,000
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Posting: 285295 | Available | 5/9/24
Opportunities like this in the heart of the hugely popular Riviera Village area of Redondo Beach rarely come up. The existing business is designated as a snack shop, but it could potentially be converted to a restaurant or cafe. Great for delis, juice shops, baked goods and so much more.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$434,342
Revenue
$2,781,964
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Posting: 280052 | Available | 5/9/24
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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Revenue
$276,000
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Posting: 286486 | Available | 5/8/24
In Fountain Valley, there is a boba, tea, coffee, and dessert shop for sale. It has a lot of customers and is located in a busy shopping center, making it a great location. The rent is cheap at $2800 per month. The shop generates an income of $18,000 to $25,000 monthly.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 285546 | Available | 5/8/24
The Hopland Superette opened to the community in 1957. It has been a hub for the town ever since. Located directly on Highway 101 with a peak hourly car count of over 1400 vehicles the building has amazing visibility. The local post office is the sole tenant of the building and brings a steady flow
Asking Price
$3,400,000
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Posting: 286472 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a shop with award-winning food with a loyal customer base and a fun, casual atmosphere in a great mid-county shopping center. There is ample parking for customers in the front lot and a back lot for employees and delivery.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$800,000
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$50,000
Posting: 285362 | Available | 5/8/24
The owner is motivated for a quick sale! This opportunity will not last long. For sale is 2 turn key sandwich franchise restaurants. Located in Dana Point. One location is a new build out less than 5 years ago.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
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$98,000
Posting: 286456 | Available | 5/8/24
A very clean and cozy coffee shop is located on a busy street in San Francisco, there not much competition around. Rent is very low. There are outside seating. Seller claims SDE net is about $9,000 to $10,000 per month with owner operating.
Asking Price
$98,000
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$975,000
Posting: 286467 | Available | 5/8/24
Unlock the door to your future with this unique and profitable creamery/ice cream chain Business, which boasts two prime locations in San Fernando Valley. The sale price encompasses the business name and recipe. They manufacture their own ice cream, specializing in rolled ice-cream.
Asking Price
$975,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 286464 | Available | 5/8/24
A long-established kabob restaurant in the Venice/Marina Del Rey area is currently up for sale. It features a small dining area and a petite patio space. It's important to note that sushi, ramen, and Thai restaurants are prohibited within this shopping center.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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$250,000
Posting: 286243 | Available | 5/8/24
A vibrant pizza restaurant and full bar conveniently located in San Mateo County. Offering delicious handcrafted pizzas made with the finest ingredients alongside a selection of cocktails and spirits in a newly built bar area. The bar and restaurant have separate entrances.
Asking Price
$695,000
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$685,000
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Posting: 285465 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $55,500 and the net profit is $10,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $5,080 including NNN.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$508,750
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Posting: 285466 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $42,395 and the net profit is $6,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $4,825 including NNN.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 285470 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $50,000 and the net profit is $9,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $4,365 including NNN..
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$103,736
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$602,709
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Posting: 285841 | Available | 5/8/24
Is your son or daughter attending UCSB? Offset the cost of their education with the profits from this near campus business! This is a long-established liquor store with repeat customers.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 284193 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$45,000
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$913,980
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Posting: 285460 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$160,000
Cash flow
$93,714
Revenue
$381,490
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Posting: 283733 | Available | 5/8/24
This very popular, healthy food restaurant in Northern New Jersey is available for sale because the seller wants to relocate. The business does significant home delivery and take-out, as well as, in-restaurant business. The restaurant uses only the freshest, ripest, and most flavorful ingredients.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Revenue
$370,000
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$25,000
Posting: 282494 | Available | 5/8/24
A super cute and modern coffee shop with a patio in El Dorado Hills' Serano area is now for sale. This coffee shop has been expanding its client base as more homes are being built in the area. The 1620 sq ft. retail space boasts a great following and reputation.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 286443 | Available | 5/7/24
Looking for the perfect spot to launch your culinary dream? Look no further than Cafe Joy in Pleasanton! Situated in a prime location, the landlord is offering an irresistible deal a generous three months of free rent for qualified operators.
Asking Price
$72,000
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Posting: 285817 | Available | 5/7/24
This Hawaiian BBQ restaurant is on a major street with excellent visibility and easy access. It has a newly remodeled dining area. The fully equipped kitchen has a 18 feet hood, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer, ranges, fryer, ice maker, and more. It has an ADA restroom.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$189,000
Revenue
$944,000
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Posting: 282423 | Available | 5/7/24
The groundwork has been laid to step into not one, but two well-established, highly profitable turnkey franchises (Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon). Gain direct access to a proven track record of success, all without starting from scratch. Say goodbye to the hassles of a full franchise acquisition.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/13/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/14/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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$1,400,000
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$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
Down
$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/11/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/12/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 286269 | Available | 4/26/24
This is perfect for quick service restaurants such as poke, sandwich, and teriyaki. Currently, this establishment serves rice bowls and is located close to a major corporate office hub and hotels. The rent rate, including NNN, is very good. The owner, who has another location, wants to focus on it.
Asking Price
$60,000
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$564,000
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Posting: 286398 | Available | 5/3/24
Subway is an American multinational restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks. With 20,603 locations in more than 100 countries and territories, Subway is the largest single-brand restaurant chain, and the largest restaurant operation in the world.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$680,000
Down
$88,000
Posting: 283376 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an American brunch breakfast restaurant in Gardena for sale. It comes with a beer & wine license. It has spacious parking. It is a fast-food style with fewer servers. Currently, they sell authentic Hawaiian comfort dishes such as omelets, bowls, and more. The store size is 1,708 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$88,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 284924 | Available | 1/30/24
This is a top pizza concept with ~$250,000 invested in the amazing build-out! In the few years this business has been operating, it has dramatically grown sales each year. This concept has gained a lot of press for its high-quality and tasty pizza.
Asking Price
$380,000
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Posting: 284335 | Available | 4/15/24
This burger joint is in the neighborhood strip center with a vast open-front parking lot. It has an excellent open kitchen, ideal for concept conversion. There is the possibility of converting into any cuisine except Mexican and Filipino restaurants. It is a perfect location with upside potential.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 284390 | Available | 12/21/23
This profitable bakery/cafe, located in the ever-popular North Hollywood, offers a wide selection of fresh food, including delicious breakfast burritos, croissants, French pizza, giant bagels with fresh toppings, French churros, puffs, and much more. The seller's retirement is a great opportunity.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285938 | Available | 4/2/24
With a total of 86 locations in California and hundreds across the United States, this Franchise is extremely popular for snack foods, catering trays and party platters. Serving snacks by the bucket, they have been serving and delivering snacks since 1988.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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$8,515,215
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Posting: 284263 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a 4-unit Popeyes package. The sales are solid and above brand AUV. The units must be sold as a package. Popeyes requires franchisees to have a net worth of $1M, $500K of which has to be in liquid assets. Must need recent drive-through QSR experience and passion.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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Posting: 285049 | Available | 4/3/24
Located in the San Carlos hills and steeped in local history, Devonshire little store is now available for purchase. This market has been in business since 1935. With its classic architecture and location (Devonshire Little store is located, a mile away from the next closest business).
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$320,000
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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: 285121 | Available | 5/13/24
It is located in Newark, is a delicatessen specializing in Japanese matcha-themed treats. It boasts a blend of traditional and modern flavors, offering a variety of delectable matcha desserts and beverages. The interior is elegantly designed, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Revenue
$630,000
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$190,000
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.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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$658,031
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$650,000
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
Cash flow
$493,000
Revenue
$9,388,743
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$300,000
Posting: 276985 | Available | 11/15/22
Founded in 1969, Long John Silver's pioneered the seafood quick service restaurant industry, making great tasting, sustainably sourced, and affordable seafood accessible to consumers across the country. This offering is for an entire package of ten franchises.
Asking Price
$1,875,000
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Posting: 285789 | Available | 3/22/24
Motivated seller! Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Presenting a thriving and well-established cafe for sale. This turnkey business has become a beloved local hotspot, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional menu, and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
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
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$350,000
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Posting: 286530 | Available | 5/11/24
A turnkey restaurant is available with an absentee owner, and there is some owner financing available. The restaurant is situated in a great location near LAX Airport and Manhattan Beach, as well as Downtown El Segundo. The lease is favorable with a 5-year option.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$434,342
Revenue
$2,781,964
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Posting: 280052 | Available | 5/9/24
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: 261636 | Available | 7/3/22
Best sub sandwiches franchise. Made from high quality ingredients. This is a great place to come grab a quick healthy food and there are lots of options to choose from. This is a well known and one of the fastest growing franchises.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$128,000
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$30,000
Posting: 283689 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is an Italian pizzeria & sandwich shop located in nice shopping center. Rent is $2,600/month, annual sales are $100,000. The owner has a job and works 40 hours/week. established in 1979. The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It currently needs an owner-operator. 29K Down/Owner Carry.
Asking Price
$55,000
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Revenue
$662,200
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Posting: 281173 | Available | 3/26/24
Over 48 years of long-standing deli and cafe franchise with a large presence throughout the Bay Area. Their sandwiches, soups, and salads are made with fresh, quality ingredients.
Asking Price
$185,000
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First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
