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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
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Posting: 277832 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a cafe in an office building with a very attractive rent, way lower than the market rate. Rent is only $1,600 including water, garbage, and utilities. It has been there almost 7 years with very little increase. There is no hood. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-1:30pm.
Asking Price
$129,999
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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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$500,000
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Posting: 285374 | Available | 5/3/24
This quick service pizzeria in South OC is perfect for established operators who are looking to expand without costly construction expenses. This is turnkey but needs to be rebranded and subject to landlord approval. It is 1,100 sf, the rent is $6,700, and there is 7 years left on the current lease.
Asking Price
$99,000
Posting: 282011 | Available | 5/3/24
Many qualified buyers are looking to purchase existing Asian restaurants to convert to their restaurant, on the East side of Interstate 80, around the Vallejo Costco. There should be a full kitchen and the size of the restaurant shall be around 2,000~2,500 sq ft.
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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
$278,330
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$5,442,834
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Posting: 286394 | Available | 5/2/24
A premier natural health food, grocery & supplement store complete with an in-house cafe, bakery, juice, smoothie, coffee bar, and more! Selling natural, organic & vegan groceries, produce, meat, nuts, dairy, in-house prepared foods, plus supplements.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
Cash flow
$649,759
Revenue
$4,775,071
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Posting: 285090 | Available | 5/2/24
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
Cash flow
$219,076
Revenue
$1,601,184
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Posting: 286384 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a Del Taco with attractive cash flow. It is a well-established drive-thru unit with a long lease. At more than 580 restaurants and growing, Del Taco is the 2nd largest American-style Mexican food chain in the US.
Asking Price
$775,000
Cash flow
$265,081
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$1,279,614
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Posting: 286380 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is an attractive unit located off freeway with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include national retail and dining and many more. Mix of commercial and residential real estate nearby. It has a strong sales trend and was remodeled in 2022.
Asking Price
$725,000
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$53,771
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Posting: 286375 | Available | 5/2/24
Unlock the door to your dream of business ownership with a thriving Deli/Cafe business nestled in San Anselmo. Beyond its quaint facade lies a bustling hub where every cup of coffee tells a story and each dish served is made with fresh local ingredients.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 286367 | Available | 5/2/24
A well-established sandwich shop is located in a busy center, surrounded by offices and retail stores. It has been under the same ownership for 20 years and operates for five days a week with short business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 277590 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a restaurant, newly built. It has a full kitchen with new equipment. Seller's build-out cost was $700K+. There is a Beer & Wine (Type 41) license. This is an asset sale. New menu conversion is possible with the landlord's consent.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 284686 | Available | 5/2/24
This is an absentee-run Japanese alley-style food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. It is located half a block on the main street next to campus. This is a small sushi bar/ramen spot and they also have boba drinks. The parking is paid street parking with a garage nearby
Asking Price
$280,000
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Posting: 284476 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is an absentee-run boba shop in American Canyon near Highway 37, south of Napa. It's located near a high school middle school, and a Safeway gas station. The ambiance is bright and spacious with dope boba artwork and unique fixtures with high chairs and tables.
Asking Price
$190,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284376 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a franchise sushi kiosk that is easy to run and manage. It averages 30K in sales monthly. The partnership is dissolving. It is semi-absentee-run but a great business for couples or families.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 284194 | Available | 5/2/24
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: 285357 | Available | 5/2/24
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
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$168,000
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Posting: 281366 | Available | 5/2/24
This is by far the nicest cafe you will ever see in a multiple-building office complex on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has plenty of room with 2,566 sq. ft. with seating for 90+ customers or catering parties. It has a full kitchen with a 15-foot hood. There is a large patio outside.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 282842 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a 30-year established Chinese fast food restaurant and donut shop for sale in the heart of Mission. It is located in the bustling mission area near Bart station, McDonald's and many Mexican restaurants. This location has long been the richest sector of business by and for Latino families.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282818 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a great store located in a high-traffic plaza with excellent potential. The store opened last year, so all the equipment is brand new. The store is also very clean and beautifully decorated. It is a franchise store, so a 6% royalty fee is required. The store is so nicely decorated.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 279435 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a bakery and cafe shop for sale in Outer Sunset of San Francisco. It is located near restaurants, supermarkets, Chinese bakeries, banks, and other retail shops. It is a cute little bakery with pink decor all around. They offer a selection of delicious cakes, mini cakes, beverages, and more.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
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Posting: 284803 | Available | 5/1/24
This bustling boba shop, strategically located in a high-traffic strip center in Los Angeles County, offers an exciting business opportunity. The shop serves a wide range of beverages, including coffee, a variety of teas, smoothies, frappes, and juices, catering to diverse customer preferences. ...
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 284811 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a high volume pizza parlor with ABC 41 beer on tap & wine bar. There are lots of flat screen TVs, active arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner working very limited part time. It is in a prime location, upscale neighborhood.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$900,000
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Posting: 284087 | Available | 5/1/24
Welcome to the renowned "Last Great Hamburger Stand" - a free-standing Fat Burger restaurant with a drive-thru, located in the vibrant heart of Las Vegas. The owner is now looking to retire, presenting a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic new owner.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 278870 | Available | 5/1/24
A newly remodeled restaurant with a turn-key condition and up to code. It is located at a high-foot-traffic shopping center with some nationally known anchor tenants. It has a beautifully designed dining area. The kitchen has a 15' hood, a walk-in cooler, and new equipment. It is 1,417 square feet.
Asking Price
$170,000
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$2,700,000
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Posting: 286363 | Available | 5/1/24
This well-established, profitable supermarket with a liquor department and full kitchen offering food service is turn-key and holds tons of potential. It is situated in a great neighborhood with no competition and boasts excellent parking facilities.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286351 | Available | 4/30/24
A small take-out style Indian restaurant is for sale. The restaurant is located in the bustling center near HARTZ way. It spans 900 square feet (with a kitchen area of 600 square feet, ideal for catering), and the rent is $3700, inclusive of CAM and water. The kitchen features a 10-feet hood.
Asking Price
$139,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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$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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$1,400,000
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/8/24
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
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/7/24
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 | 5/7/24
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
$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: 284105 | Available | 5/8/24
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
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Posting: 278458 | Available | 1/20/23
This is a very popular fast-food franchise, and sales have been increasing. It is brand new, just 3 months old. The sales in 2022 October started with $45K/mo and already crossed $60K+/mo. Per seller, it will cross 100K sales/month in the future. The store size is 1,850 sq. ft. Rent is $8,200.
Asking Price
$400,000
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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: 277832 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a cafe in an office building with a very attractive rent, way lower than the market rate. Rent is only $1,600 including water, garbage, and utilities. It has been there almost 7 years with very little increase. There is no hood. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am-1:30pm.
Asking Price
$129,999
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Posting: 282534 | Available | 9/1/23
Nestled in a spacious 1,200 sq ft. unit, this well-established deli has been serving delighted customers and generating impressive monthly profits. With a dedicated team of two employees, this business runs like a well-oiled machine, ensuring a smooth transition for the new owner.
Asking Price
$180,000
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
$110,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 280035 | Available | 4/5/24
This burger shop is for sale in the busy intersection on Monument Blvd. This burger shop has been in the location for over 30 years. The rent is $7,300 including CAM and the size of the restaurant is 1,500 sq ft. The lease terms will be a 4yrs + 2yrs option. There's a fully equipped kitchen.
Asking Price
$249,999
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$324,000
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Posting: 285480 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an employee-run deli shop. It is located in a very busy shopping center in Santee, CA. Wages are $6,500 per month. Gross sales are $27,000 per month.
Asking Price
$50,000
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Posting: 279669 | Available | 10/8/23
For sale is a sandwich shop that is open 5 days a week. There is a hood and grill with a grease trap. The monthly average is $35,000. Rent is $2,370 including NNN. There is one owner plus 3 helpers. Payroll is$8,000. It was remodeled and invested around $100,000. There are all new FF&E.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$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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Posting: 285911 | Available | 4/1/24
Don't miss this opportunity to own a turn-key, currently-operating, poke restaurant in a shopping plaza in Vista California. The store is also equipped to be a sandwich/deli shop if the new owner decides to convert the store to a sandwich/deli shop.
Asking Price
$49,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284376 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a franchise sushi kiosk that is easy to run and manage. It averages 30K in sales monthly. The partnership is dissolving. It is semi-absentee-run but a great business for couples or families.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$450,000
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: 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: 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
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$279,066
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Posting: 277999 | Available | 2/12/23
This Whittier quick service venue boasts a versatile layout with solid street visibility and freeway access. The venue, which is located in a corner location on a popular throughfare, can be rebranded as any number of similar or alternate quick service concepts.
Asking Price
$70,000
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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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$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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$680,000
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Posting: 283376 | Available | 4/6/24
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
$89,000
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Posting: 286254 | Available | 4/25/24
Burger shop in a popular and large neighborhood shopping center with several national chain anchor tenants, including Safeway, Starbucks, Exchange Bank, Dollar Tree & more. This burger shop occupies a great corner unit with wrap-around windows and is adjacent a bustling outside patio.
Asking Price
$69,000
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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
$55,000
Revenue
$155,000
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Posting: 285791 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a great money-making yogurt shop in busy Upper Lake Shore Avenue, located near a Trade Joe's and shopping area. This profitable business is easy to run - one person can operate this shop. Business hours are 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Equipment includes 6 machines with a variety of toppings!
Asking Price
$50,000
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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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In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
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.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
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!
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another.
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.
