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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 284843 | Available | 1/24/24
Become a partner and run your own solar sales franchise opportunity with one of the nation's leading solar companies. This opportunity comes with 10 fully trained work-staff salesmen, minimal startup fees, and a full book of business with over 20,000 warm leads.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
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Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
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Posting: 284795 | Available | 1/23/24
An absentee owner is now selling a turn-key Subway Franchise restaurant for sale, boasting impressive rounded sales of $400,000 plus. Strategically located, in a busy retail shopping center with high foot traffic. The 1,200 SQ FT premises offer stability and room for growth.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$159,471
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Posting: 282742 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a profitable Nekter juice bar franchise with training and support! Offering unique juices, handmade smoothies, and fresh fruit acai bowls. Situated in a high-traffic area near parks, schools, and various businesses. An excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, featuring low rent.
Asking Price
$549,000
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$463,026
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$2,567,611
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Posting: 284356 | In Contract | 1/22/24
Available for sale is this well-established and profitable Master Franchise business in the commercial cleaning industry that links commercial facilities with janitorial service providers.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
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Posting: 282542 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale is a Round Table pizza franchise restaurant with beer & wine license in San Bernardino County. The location has a lot of potential as it's fully absentee-run & surrounded by commercial and residential areas. It is remodeled and well-established. Gross sales are 70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 282532 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale are 2 pizza franchise restaurants in Riverside County. They are both about 3-years old. They are anchored by national businesses in busy shopping centers. They both have BW licenses. Both locations are the only franchise pizzas in town. The locations have a lot of potential.
Asking Price
$700,000
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$582,669
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Posting: 284707 | Available | 1/16/24
This is a highly profitable in-home senior care business (franchise resale) with a solid client base and a track record of solid earnings and sales. Location Selling for Only 3.28x Earnings! Lender Ready - Appraised Price.
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$1,910,000
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Posting: 284568 | Available | 1/8/24
This national franchise store is located in a busy intersection and shopping center in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by highly populated areas namely supermarkets, parks, and universities. The business employees are 5 part-time employees and open 7 days a week.
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$55,000
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Posting: 284552 | Available | 1/8/24
This is an Arco AMPM gas station business opportunity for sale in Solano County area. It has a big convenience Store, 6 MPDs, and a 1.3-acre lot. It's a business opportunity only for sale and no property is included. The express automatic car wash is also available but not operating at the moment.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
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Posting: 280490 | Available | 1/1/24
For sale is the business only for a major brand gas station and franchised convenience store. The oil company is the landlord and is responsible for all major maintenance and upgrades. The gas store is 30-40K gallons per month, the market is $32K per month. The station rent is $16,000 per month.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 282304 | In Escrow | 12/31/23
For sale is a 76 gas station with less than 5 years on contract. This is a prime property next to the 405 freeway. The land size is about 30,000 sq. ft and the building is about 2,760 sq. ft. There are 6 MPDs and 4 tanks (12k, 12k, 10k, & 6k). One tank may be converted to e-85.
Asking Price
$8,250,000
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$62,040
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Posting: 284345 | Available | 12/18/23
Don't miss this incredible opportunity! We are thrilled to present a thriving, franchised barre studio for sale in the heart of Cherry Hill, NJ. This business is primed for success with strong brand awareness, a dedicated team of experienced instructors and very little competition.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 280227 | Available | 12/17/23
This portable storage and moving franchise was established in 2005 and covers most of the San Francisco Bay Area where there is high demand for portable storage services. It is part of a network of 113 franchises across the US and Canada. The seller owns another successful franchise in SoCal.
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$799,000
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Posting: 284330 | Available | 12/15/23
Pita Pit has created an entire culture and a proven franchising system one that has undergone twenty years of fine-tuning to meet this growing demand. The unique combination of fresh, healthy food, mainstream music, and a lot of fun. Today, there are more than 210 Pita Pit locations in the US.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 284325 | Available | 12/15/23
This pizza chain, established in 1987, boasts a well-known brand with a loyal following. The company was established by industry professionals with a growth mindset for this highly scalable concept. This 1,800 square foot location is on a well-trafficked boulevard and highly visible.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 284211 | Available | 12/7/23
Indulge in the potential for success as you discover an exclusive franchise restaurant for sale, perfectly crafted and awaiting its new visionary owner. This fully built, beautiful, and modern 1,800 sq ft. culinary haven is strategically situated in a bustling locale.
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$499,000
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Posting: 281516 | Available | 12/7/23
This is an Arco AM/PM for sale in Sacramento County with a long history of operations. This is a branded fuel facility with six MPDs serving regular, plus, and premium Gasoline. There are four 10,000 doubled-walled underground storage tanks installed with a 2,722 sqft branded C-store.
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Posting: 281523 | Available | 12/7/23
For sale is an Arco AM/PM with a car wash in Stanislaus County with a long history of operations. This is an Arco AM/PM branded fuel facility with four MPDs serving regular, plus, and premium gasoline. Hours of operation are 24 hours and it was built in 1999.
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Posting: 284166 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a gas station that is high-volume in gas. They also have a Circle K convenience store. They do additional rental income. It is located near 2 highways and the real estate is available. There is also a carwash.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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Posting: 284160 | Available | 12/5/23
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has other responsibilities and would love to transfer the business to someone eager to grow the business. This location still has enormous potential to grow with more hands-on operators.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 284149 | Available | 12/4/23
This is a profitable, 30 Year old Screenmobile franchise. The innovative truck-and-trailer model allows them to keep overhead expenses low and profit margins high. The company specializes in mobile screen sales, installation and repairs. This business opportunity is SBA Pre-Approved.
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$350,000
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Posting: 284124 | Available | 12/1/23
Excellent restaurant with a beer & wine license is for sale. It does about $50,000 a month in gross sales per seller. Although it's a franchised wing restaurant, the seller states that there won't be any franchise fees. All the new buyer has to do is buy the supplies from them.
Asking Price
$295,000
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$200,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 284053 | Available | 11/28/23
This is a well-established, top brand full-service automotive repair franchise (not a start-up) with an incredibly good reputation and unprecedented national recognition. The business provides a great lifestyle with family-friendly operating hours. The company specializes in complete car care.
Asking Price
$650,000
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$335,000
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Posting: 284005 | Available | 11/23/23
This is a well-established franchise C-store located on a busy intersection with excellent visibility in Contra Costa County, California. The seller has decided to sell due to family time management. This business is doing exceptionally well in sales, with an enormous upside.
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$549,900
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Posting: 283969 | Available | 11/21/23
For sale is a lucrative opportunity for a restaurant with a very high profit margin. There are 15 part-time employees. It is strategically located in a high-traffic area, ensuring a steady flow of customers and high visibility. It is a well-established franchise with over 1,100 locations.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 282975 | Available | 11/20/23
Opportunity to build an existing meal prep business or bring your own concept. Perfect for ice cream, tea, and other dessert concepts. Located in a great location. This location is in an affluent part of the South Bay Area, California.
Asking Price
$50,000
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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).
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$200,000
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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.
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Posting: 285185 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a Korean restaurant for sale in the Tenderloin area. This restaurant has been there for over 15 years. It has under the market rent including utilities and water ($4,500) and the size of the restaurant is about 2,500 sq ft.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$223,000
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Posting: 285380 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale are assets worth $266,000 including staging essentials, inventory, a moving truck, and an established online presence. The company boasts an efficient operational model with skilled staff, advanced inventory management, and a positive culture.
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$650,000
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Posting: 283303 | Available | 10/11/23
Fully Equipped Restaurant in San Francisco's Fillmore District - Ready for Your Concept. This space is located in an area of town that has become a destination zone for successful, highly regarded restaurants such as State Bird Provisions, The Progress, and Anchovy Bar.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 278721 | Available | 10/27/23
This is a super long time gift basket business! They have been serving the Bay Area in addition to national and international sales for over 20 years! It is a great location brick-and-mortar storefront with a super lease and terms, an additional storage room on the top floor, fantastic baskets, etc.
Asking Price
$335,000
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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: 277040 | Available | 9/7/23
The owners are very motivated to sell this San Francisco restaurant. The food inventory is included in the purchase price. The restaurant is currently serving Japanese/Chinese food, but it can be converted into a popular Thai or other types of cuisine.
Asking Price
$78,000
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Posting: 284755 | Available | 4/1/24
Indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of San Francisco with this fast-casual gem nestled in the heart of the city's dynamic SOMA and Design District. Located amidst a harmonious blend of residential and office spaces, the bustling neighborhood is enhanced by recently constructed condos.
Asking Price
$115,000
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Posting: 286348 | Available | 4/30/24
An established wine and cheese business, renowned for its exquisite selection and loyal clientele, is now available for acquisition. The business was able to build a strong customer base and reputation through the pandemic. This opportunity presents a turnkey operation with growth potential.
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$100,000
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Posting: 283703 | Available | 4/16/24
This is a dry cleaners for sale on a busy street in San Francisco. This is a plant (not an agency). It has all kind of machines. The owner will retire. They have good lease terms. The gross sales are $30,000 monthly. Please have credit card statement and tax info ready to show for purchase.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$355,012
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$1,246,100
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Posting: 286473 | 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.
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$1,050,000
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Posting: 286288 | Available | 4/26/24
For sale is a bar and restaurant that is located in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District. It has a Type 47 ABC liquor license and a Type 1 Hood. Must see!
Asking Price
$240,000
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Posting: 279329 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset. It is currently owner-operated with 5 kids. It is open everyday with the owner only working 6 hours a day. The place can fit up to 35 kids. It is approximately 1,500 square feet with high ceilings. The lease amount is $3,300.
Asking Price
$150,000
Bldg Size
4,825 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 283073 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a bar space with a type 47 liquor license and a 3-unit apartment upstairs building for sale (mixed-use building). This building is located in a busy commercial and residential area and near freeways 101 and 280. Bar space can be rented out at $5,000 (old and needs to be remodeled).
Asking Price
$1,999,999
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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
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Posting: 284774 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a well-established, traditional smoked BBQ restaurant that was ranked Best BBQ Restaurants with Best Reviews. The restaurant has good cash flow and lots of catering orders daily. The size is 1,450 sq. ft, a new long-term lease is negotiable. Business hours are 6 days/week.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$90,000
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Posting: 285599 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a fantastic opportunity for a long-time successful sushi restaurant! It has been 27 years in business with a very well-known and established name. They have great reviews and ratings with a large customer following. It is a super location with a permitted parklet.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$148,048
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Posting: 285116 | Available | 2/12/24
Unlock the full potential of your entrepreneurial spirit with the acquisition of this cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) technology solution tailored for the healthcare industry. Enjoy the advantage of exceptionally low operating costs with a small, motivated team.
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$550,000
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Posting: 283200 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a locally owned Asian produce market for sale in San Francisco Ingleside neighborhood offering fresh vegetables, fruits, and frozen meats, and other dry goods. The Ingleside neighborhood is located in the southwestern part of San Francisco, near City College.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 284669 | Available | 4/27/24
For sale is a newly remodeled restaurant on a busy 24 Street. It has a beer/wine license, an open kitchen with a 14 feet hood, walk-in cooler, all sinks, other kitchen equipment, and a good size storage. There are two ADA restrooms in the 2,600 sq ft building. Rent is $6,900 including NNN..
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$149,000
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Posting: 280318 | Available | 4/28/24
ASSET sale- pho and banh mi shop for sale in prime SF Chinatown. It is a family-owned business run by parents and extended family members. They are known for their banh mi, small packed lunch plates, and pho. It is located on a bustling street with lots of foot traffic. 2,000 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 281244 | Available | 5/13/24
A rare opportunity awaits in South S.F.! The finest deli cafe in town, the owners are retiring after running over 20 years of Deli business. Now, they are seeking new ownership. Are you ready to take the helm of this well-established restaurant and make it your own?
Asking Price
$150,000
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$30,506
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Posting: 283232 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a top 3 leading pizza brand with over 60 years in business and more than 400+ restaurants in the US + globally. It was built in 1997 and under current ownership since 2014, this establishment is in a busy area of the largest city in Northern California.
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$150,000
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Posting: 285839 | Available | 3/26/24
Great business opportunity! We introduce this new listing in the Van Ness area of San Francisco where it's very active with public transportation right outside the establishment too. This business has many items (food/groceries, snacks, a variety of beverages and alcohol like, beer, wine).
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 275312 | Available | 4/28/24
Established Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. A hidden gem sushi joint close to the Glen Park BART station, cafe, and restaurants. The place has a real neighborhood vibe and parking is free after 6 pm. Approximately 1,000 sq ft with 48 seating capacity.
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$220,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 5/7/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 square feet. The rent is $3,000 including NNN. Lease has 5 year
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$238,000
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Posting: 274098 | Available | 10/27/23
Profitable homewares and furnishings store located in the fabulous Noe Valley neighbourhood of San Francisco! 20-plus years in business with incredible one-of-a-kind items and furniture. Super corner location with heavy foot traffic, great display windows, and a fun cheerful vibe.
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$199,000
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A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
Don't confuse a business opportunity with a going business for sale. In the broadest sense, an existing business being offered on the market is sometimes called a business opportunity. But for a buyer's purposes, seeking to invest in a business to own and operate, there are important differences.
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.
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.
