Status: Off The Market
Posting ID: 286474
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NOTE: This BizBen Posting #286474 FedEx Ground Routes - 16 Routes in Oak Park is currently INACTIVE Today (Either: It's In Escrow, It's Sold, or Is Off The Market Temporarily) - Please See Today's ACTIVE Postings below that match this posting's attributes. For your convenience there are also helpful links below to assist you in your search to buy or sell a small to mid-sized business that matches your criteria. Thank you for using BizBen.com.
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Cash flow
$279,043
Revenue
$1,006,918
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Posting: 285624 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$382,462
Revenue
$1,297,272
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Posting: 284798 | Available | 3/14/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
Cash flow
$489,256
Revenue
$1,670,143
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Posting: 286512 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$99,000
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Posting: 269110 | Available | 1/10/24
This is a top location with very seasoned accounts for pool service routes. Top great paying accounts are all guaranteed 90 days through escrow. 50 accounts are $7,000 recurring plus extra income from filter cleans and other maintenance items. This is a home-based business that has a lot to offer.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$303,618
Revenue
$921,744
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Posting: 281503 | Available | 3/27/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$386,537
Revenue
$1,497,299
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Posting: 284093 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$975,000
Cash flow
$154,408
Revenue
$606,337
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Posting: 277924 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$449,157
Revenue
$1,509,739
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Posting: 283105 | Available | 2/8/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$260,612
Revenue
$831,552
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Posting: 280924 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$333,568
Revenue
$1,212,159
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Posting: 286321 | Available | 4/29/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$238,657
Revenue
$936,323
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Posting: 276962 | Available | 4/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$202,705
Revenue
$1,464,414
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Posting: 285675 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$225,000
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Posting: 286185 | Available | 4/18/24
A trucking company was established in 2015, equipped with Amazon Relay access and a solid relationship with brokerage houses. It holds a two-year-old MC number, boasting clean inspections and low insurance rates. Furthermore, it has a history of Amazon access and established partnerships.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$631,374
Revenue
$2,206,144
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Posting: 283806 | Available | 4/25/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$353,129
Revenue
$1,417,865
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Posting: 280333 | Available | 2/29/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$687,632
Revenue
$2,802,106
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Posting: 280070 | Available | 2/29/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$435,274
Revenue
$1,571,730
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Posting: 286515 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$136,484
Revenue
$515,903
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Posting: 286376 | Available | 5/2/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$267,486
Revenue
$1,051,158
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Posting: 285325 | Available | 2/23/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$297,243
Revenue
$1,069,210
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Posting: 279401 | Available | 4/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$620,547
Revenue
$2,478,731
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Posting: 284404 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$464,382
Revenue
$1,670,434
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Posting: 286476 | Available | 5/8/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$676,705
Revenue
$2,438,589
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Posting: 283460 | Available | 11/23/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$328,325
Revenue
$1,221,883
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Posting: 279655 | Available | 1/30/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
$297,904
Revenue
$1,231,756
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Posting: 284164 | Available | 4/30/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
$222,197
Revenue
$782,624
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Posting: 278240 | Available | 2/7/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$625,000
Cash flow
$284,127
Revenue
$1,076,366
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Posting: 284479 | Available | 3/14/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$368,196
Revenue
$1,296,070
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Posting: 283977 | Available | 1/30/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$975,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
Down
$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/19/24
This is a successfully established dry-cleaning business for sale in Alameda County, CA. The business was established more than 35 years. It has a great reputation and it's next to Safeway, so it has very steady foot traffic. The motivated sellers are looking to retire.
Asking Price
$530,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$46,623
Revenue
$381,554
Down
$35,000
Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a rare full-service salon in the heart of a bustling neighborhood an inviting full-service salon located in a prime area close to multiple apartment buildings and hotels, in a historic location. Offering a range of luxurious services including haircuts, balayage, highlights, nails, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
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N/A
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
Down
$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/18/24
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: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
Lease Amount
$0
Total Investment
$100,000
Min Liquid Cash
$80,000
Net Worth
$100,000
Posting: 284068 | Available | 5/15/24
S.A.M offers individuals and companies of all sizes the opportunity to fulfill a passion for nurturing young minds while running a profitable and rewarding business. Our program uses the two-pillared approach of Classroom Engagement and Worksheet Reinforcement.
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$336,271
Revenue
$603,248
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/16/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$749,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
Franchise Fee
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Cash flow
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
Cal//Email
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$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
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N/A
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 285867 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a hospice agency for sale in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, with first license only. It must pass the second survey. The price is $175K.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$856,324
Revenue
$4,312,122
Down
$290,000
Posting: 283337 | Available | 5/19/24
This pet supply and feed store has been a cherished staple in the community for 41 years. Founded with a vision to provide unmatched service and products, the business thrives on a well-structured model and a dedicated team. The business prides itself on customer service and wide product selection.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,051,340
Down
$160,000
Posting: 282462 | Available | 5/13/24
A full-service electric contractor 65 years of experience serving Bay Area Customers. With projects ranging from ground-up to design-build, tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, historic renovations, remodeling & more.$30M approx projects pending 2023.12 Vehicles Included
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$52,612
Revenue
$268,777
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283393 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is a boutique facial spa located in Contra Costa County. Centrally located in town and a staple of the community, the spa is renowned for its service & dedication to customer care. Owners are looking to retire & pass the baton to an owner who will put as much dedication into the business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$139,000
Posting: 285773 | Available | 5/14/24
This hospice (first license only) is located in Long Beach, CA, away from the saturated valley. It is ready to call for the final survey, read for the 'ready letter'. It has an amazing office space with three private rooms and incredibly low rent! It has a secure office building complex.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/18/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/19/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/15/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$351,239
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/14/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
ServingCity Of San Francisco
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingSouthern California
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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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.
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.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
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.
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.
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.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
