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Posting: 277015 | Available | 11/28/22
For sale are 4 units of Long John Silver's franchises. There are new fryers, new exhaust systems, and new HVAC in 2020. There is upgraded security and back-of-house technology in 2021 with parking lot upgrades in 2022. There was a plumbing & HVAC replacement in 2019. $50k each unit.
Asking Price
50,000 Each
Cash flow
$493,000
Revenue
$9,388,743
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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
Cash flow
$72,000
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$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
Cash flow
$173,439
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$808,005
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Posting: 276744 | Available | 10/9/22
The franchisor required the owner to purchase products from approved suppliers and maintain Franchise standards. No Franchise agreement fees, no transfer fees, no advertising or royalty fees.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$74,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 276438 | Available | 9/22/22
An established store is up for sale. Baskin Robbins is a very well-known franchise with plenty of opportunities for growth with a more dedicated operator. The franchise agreement expires on 11/30/2028. It is located in Dublin, CA with an annual estimated sales of $350,000+. The size is 825 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 269845 | Available | 8/1/22
Great 5 days Japanese Teriyaki & Rolls Fast Food restaurant located on very high demand area in Santa Fe Spring with industry park & companies. Current owner runs this restaurant since 2014 and ready for retirement at age almost 70. Business hours: 8:30 am to 7pm. Open 5 days a week Monday-Friday.
Asking Price
$179,000
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Posting: 275347 | Available | 7/28/22
Hamburger shop for sale in Orange County, CA. Free Standing with Drive-Thru. Ample Parking Space with Patio. Open: 7days 6:30-9:30. Good Financial Record. Eligible for SBA Loan depends on Buyer's credit and experience. 3 full-time cook + 3 full +3 part time helper. Current Seller managed business
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$621,000
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Posting: 261456 | Available | 7/27/22
The food is extremely delicious and this is definitely a place to get a quick bite. This place is definitely a hidden gem and a local treasure and a relatively undiscovered gem in Ventura. The food is so flavorful and absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is the top quality.
Asking Price
$169,000
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Posting: 275321 | Available | 7/24/22
National level Sandwich/salad franchisees for sale at 5 multiple locations throughout Noth/east bay Area. This sale include five different location with business only. No real estate is included in this sale. Fifth location is set to open for business in the first week of August 2022.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 275286 | Available | 7/21/22
16 years Running Business. Bigger Restaurant looking. Average gross Sale / month $70.000-$81.000 Net $7000-8000. Rent $8700. Asking $455.000. 7 days open Drive Through And Inside. Sq ft 2400.
Asking Price
$455,000
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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
$180,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 273803 | Available | 5/25/22
This is the world largest hot dog and chili dog chain restaurant with the drive-thru systems and the ambience, atmosphere and environment make customers feel comfortable and relaxed. The food is amazing and scrumptiously delicious and mouth watering and it is always top quality.
Asking Price
$460,000
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Posting: 270781 | Available | 12/3/21
Poke Restaurant with Boba. Started from a new build out 4 years ago. Absentee owner wants to see a new progressive owner take over. Bulk Sale of Assets only. Business was established 3 years ago...Pre Covid. Over $200,000 of equipment and Tenant Improvement.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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Posting: 257633 | Available | 10/19/21
Well established Mongolian Grill restaurant. Over 15 years with current owner. Easy to run, No Chef needed. Semi absentee run. Over $10K net per month.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 269639 | Available | 8/31/21
Cash to SBA Loan. Gross income ; $480,000. Net Income ; $120,000. Low rental.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$450,000
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Posting: 268565 | Available | 6/28/21
Same owner operating 30 years. Very Busy major Street. Open M to F, 9-5 only. If new owner extend working hours earns more. Monthly gross $35,000-40,000, Owner + 3 employees. Well established business & major street plus office building. Owner Retire.
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$200,000
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Posting: 267428 | Available | 4/16/21
Established in 1936. Well known candy/retail shop in Solano County. In community for 80 + years. Offers a variety of sweets, frozen yogurt, specialty food items. Turnkey sale. 1,500 sf. Monthly rent $2,462 (3% annual increase). Lease 2 yrs + 5 yr option. Equipment list available upon request.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$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
Cash flow
$60,000
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Posting: 257261 | Available | 10/19/20
The location is great in Woodland Hills and Open 6 days only. The premiere sandwich shop in Woodland Hills. You can taste the quality difference in their sandwich versus other places. This is the place where you can trust the quality and freshness of sandwiches. Run by owner for 25 year.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$504,000
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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
$80,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 254550 | Available | 10/5/20
Annual Sales: approximately $500,000. Net: approximately $80,000+. Size: approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Rent: $7,200 including NNN. Lease: 5 years plus option.
Asking Price
$270,000
Cash flow
$78,000
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Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
Asking Price
$239,000
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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
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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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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$1,400,000
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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
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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
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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
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
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Posting: 284174 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a well-established and famous boba & grill in Whittier. The current owner opened just two years ago from scratch. It has a long hood, a walk-in cooler & freezer, a grease trap, and two restrooms for a dining restaurant. It is great for a cafe or dining restaurant.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 284858 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a delightful boba tea shop in the Berryessa area of San Jose. Strategically positioned geographically, the shop covers an area of 1,000 sq. ft and features an ADA-compliant restroom. This thriving local business comes with favorable lease terms, approximately $4,000/month.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 285585 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a prime location with heavy foot traffic in a food court that has easy access from outside retail businesses. It is open from 11-8pm Mon-Fri., 11-9 Sat. and 11-7 Sun. It has low rent with utilities. They have very steady income and sales. An experienced couple has lots of potential.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
$59,446
Revenue
$439,239
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Posting: 285670 | Available | 3/15/24
For sale is an easy-to-operate, fast-casual restaurant featuring dine-in, take-out, and catering. It is a great location in a thriving town in a busy downtown area. They have healthy food selections catering to people on the go and customers who desire meals made from fresh ingredients.
Asking Price
$124,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$494,300
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Posting: 276437 | Available | 1/25/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The franchise agreement is signed until 5/31/2025. There is huge potential to grow the business even further with an owner-operator. Currently has increased sales (annual estimated $478,000+).
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$320,000
Revenue
$4,239,536
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Posting: 285120 | Available | 3/22/24
This is a 3 multi-unit DQ franchise opportunity with great sales and an above-system AUV. Management is in place and all units are free-standing drive-thru locations. Dairy Queen is an all-American fast-food brand that was founded in Joliet, Illinois in 1940.
Asking Price
$1,625,000
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Posting: 275121 | Available | 5/3/24
A grocery store with a restaurant and bakery is for sale. The destination also includes a Halal meat market and specializes in Middle Eastern, North African, Afghan, and Iranian Cuisine. This is a well-established market in a populated area of Sacramento. Gross sales are $175,000 per month.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
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Posting: 283860 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an absentee-run Asian comfort food restaurant for sale in Old Oakland. Their signature menu items are either chicken katsu or chicken, rice, and veggies. It is located near a Ratto's and Swan's Market in Old Oakland and not far from the Downtown Marriott hotel. It is only open 3 hours a day.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 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
$200,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 279686 | Available | 5/4/24
Price is lowered. For sale is a semi-absentee-run Mexican restaurant. It's located in the Design District with new development in the area (commercial, residential, and industrial area-mixed area). The size of the restaurant is 2,400 sq. ft and rent is $8,000 including CAM (5 years remaining).
Asking Price
$269,999
Cash flow
$480,611
Revenue
$2,931,700
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Posting: 284997 | Available | 2/3/24
Established several years ago, this multi-unit chain has had increasing revenues and profits. Gross sales for 2023 were $2,931,700 with $480,611 in EBITDA, up from 2022. There are approximately 35 employees. The business has very good social media reviews and modern marketing collateral.
Asking Price
$1,399,000
Cash flow
$93,926
Revenue
$525,988
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Posting: 275612 | Available | 3/21/24
Established restaurant franchise on the UCSB Campus for sale. UCSB provides a cashier, a dining facility, utilities, cleaning, plastic utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. UCSB gives you a bi-monthly financial report! The owner purchases 'to-go' packaging, hood filters and a clean kitchen.
Asking Price
$100,000
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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: 284654 | Available | 1/12/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this prime location with great potential in the Davis Commons Shopping Center. This fully built-out kitchen is immediately ready for any fast-casual restaurant concept!
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 286184 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a Nashville hot chicken burger and Korean hot dog shop franchise located in San Francisco County, CA. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall, a high-foot traffic area. The brand new shop opened in 2023, and it is easy to operate with the owner not working.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 284952 | Available | 5/13/24
This bubble tea shop is situated in the picturesque Los Gatos downtown area. The scenery is beautiful, there is a high level of pedestrian activity, and it exudes a highly romantic ambiance. Nearby, there are high schools, elementary schools, and other establishments.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 281383 | Available | 6/26/23
Famous Korean Chicken Franchise Business. This is a great opportunity to own a profitable business. Santa Barbara residential and college area. Selling is including major franchise brand names and training provided.
Asking Price
$169,000
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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
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Posting: 285914 | Available | 4/1/24
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a corner lot fast-food restaurant and real estate located on the busy Bay Area thoroughfare of San Pablo Avenue, in Richmond. The sellers ran their successful fast food concept H Salt Fish & Chips for over 20 years here.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
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Posting: 283503 | In Escrow | 2/15/24
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$177,008
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$1,522,050
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Posting: 286049 | Available | 4/8/24
This is located off highway with lots of drive thru traffic. Neighbors include national retail. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and foods since 1940. Liquidity requirements are $150k and net worth $290k.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$216,000
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Posting: 276382 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a sushi & roll franchise inside a Ralph supermarket in Fountain Valley, Orange County. This is a fast-growing sushi and rolls franchise that has been in America since November 1986. The business hours are 9 am - 3:30 pm. The rent, electricity, and utility have no expenses. Semi absentee
Asking Price
$58,500
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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.
