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$250,000
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Posting: 286030 | Available | 5/9/24
This Asian Hispanic grocery is a well-established independent store, specializing in Asian-Hispanic products a business known for its resilience even during economic downturns. Presently, it operates under absentee management. It is a strategic location at a bustling intersection.
Asking Price
$900,000
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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
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285117 | Available | 5/3/24
For sale is a great prime location on heavy traffic street. This is a high-volume liquor and grocery store with over $100,000 in sales per month. It has a very low rent with a long-term lease and short hours. There is great potential for more sales with longer hours. It is SBA loan prequalified.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$278,330
Revenue
$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
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Revenue
$3,102,000
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Posting: 284545 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a super high-volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along Stockton Street from Sacramento Street to Columbus Ave. Store conveniently located with S.F. public transit bus stop 10 feet away and 1 block from the new Bart.
Asking Price
$468,000
Cash flow
$390,000
Revenue
$420,000
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Posting: 286345 | Available | 4/30/24
The grocery store, with a high adjusted net income of $33,000 per month, is easy to run. The lottery income is $17,500 per month, water dispensing brings in $7,000 monthly, and sales amount to $35,000 per month, which includes water. The high-profit margin is 60% over.
Asking Price
$650,000
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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
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,150,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 286299 | Available | 4/27/24
The grocery store is well established and organized, with a meat, produce, and beer & wine license. The area includes many apartment residential customers and commercial and business establishments. The restaurant is ready to serve, equipped with a hood and grill inside the store.
Asking Price
1,800,000+ Inv
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,880,000
Down
$560,000
Posting: 285506 | Available | 4/22/24
This shopping center houses an anchor supermarket, boasting ample parking directly in front of the establishment. It has a great parking lot. The seller is the landlord of the business. Staffing typically consists of 7 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$1,499,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285647 | Available | 4/18/24
Situated in the vibrant West Hollywood area, this hot location boasts a 100% absentee-run operation with a high margin of 45%. Previously achieving monthly sales of $120,000 in 2023, which surged to $200,000 per month during the pandemic, this establishment operates from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
Down
$650,000
Posting: 285646 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a hot location that is absentee-run with a high margin of 45%. They used to sell $180,000/month (off sale $90,000 & online sale $90,000). Their open hours are from 9am-2am. It is 3,000+ sq ft. with upstairs. They have a new lease (5+5 years) and rent is $9,200 including NNN.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
Down
$50
Posting: 286173 | Available | 4/17/24
A grocery market located in a Latino neighborhood boasts a 40% profit margin. However, due to a partnership split, the business is being forced to be sold. Situated on a bustling street with excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$550,000
Posting: 286172 | Available | 4/17/24
Attention esteemed grocery store proprietors, we are currently in search of distinguished grocery stores that specialize in natural foods or operate as cross-over stores.
Cash flow
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Revenue
$6,000,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 283096 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an international supermarket for sale. The 8,000 sq. ft market is located in a huge shopping center on a major street that was established over 35 years ago. They sell meat, fish, Sushi, bakery, produce, restaurant, catering and much more. This is a great location.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$978,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
Asking Price
$449,000
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Posting: 285869 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a well-established grocery market in Gardena. The sales are $95K per month (including meat $30K). The net income is $14,000 per month. The gross rent is $5,000 per month with 5 years fixed. The terms are 5 + three 5-year options.
Asking Price
$480,000
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Posting: 285821 | Available | 3/25/24
This grocery and liquor store is located in the County of Alameda, California. The asking price is $400,000 plus inventory. It needs a signed copy of the Non disclosure agreement to disclose more information of the store.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Revenue
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$500,000
Posting: 282884 | Available | 3/25/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 285756 | Available | 3/21/24
Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop safely and conveniently at this grocery store, operating for over 20 years in a stable location. It is approximately 3,000 sq ft. and is open 7 days a week from 8 AM to 7 PM. It is located in a safe area in front of a school. The net income is $10,000/mo.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$66,044
Revenue
$184,000
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Posting: 281568 | Available | 3/11/24
This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of products such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, Beer, and Wine.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$1,123,820
Revenue
$19,230,455
Down
$4,250,000
Posting: 278395 | Available | 3/11/24
This full-service independent grocery store is located in the foothills of the Northern California Gold Country. Well established in the community, this store features full meat, bakery, deli, and floral department. With an average of over $1 Million in EBITDA, this opportunity is perfect.
Asking Price
$4,250,000
Bldg Size
2,700 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 285453 | Available | 3/1/24
For lease is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store.
Lease Amount
$7,500
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
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$399,000
Posting: 282124 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a very successful convenience store established in 1990 & the current owner has been running it since 2016. It's on one of the border's busiest avenues near the Emeryville/Oakland border. The owners are doing exceptionally well and would like to sell it to have more time with family.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$2,220,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285110 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a high-volume market that is open 7am-8pm. It is located in a residential neighborhood. They have 10 full-time employees. The business is still growing. There is plenty of parking at the 4,400 sq ft. establishment with a reasonable rent of $7,000 monthly. The net income is $25,000.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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$20
Posting: 284117 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a well-established grocery, meat, and liquor market with gas outside. There is separate laundry & rental income from a retail strip available with the property. The two buildings are roughly 4,000 sq ft. each. It is across a big hospital and residential area.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
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Posting: 277077 | Available | 2/7/24
For sale is a Type 21 Off-Sale General Liquor License in San Mateo County, California. A California Type 21 liquor license is one of the most popular liquor licenses. The California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) describe it as an off-sale general liquor license.
Asking Price
$40,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,970,000
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Posting: 278094 | Available | 1/9/24
This Farmers Market-style neighborhood grocery store is located in the heart of the densely populated South Bay. It is family-run and operated with key staff in place. The sellers started their business with a specialty in providing fresh farm produce.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 5/16/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Revenue
$1,084,000
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Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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$30
Posting: 285117 | Available | 5/3/24
For sale is a great prime location on heavy traffic street. This is a high-volume liquor and grocery store with over $100,000 in sales per month. It has a very low rent with a long-term lease and short hours. There is great potential for more sales with longer hours. It is SBA loan prequalified.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$530,000
Revenue
$2,958,124
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Posting: 273267 | Available | 1/3/24
This highly popular Latin American & Mexican Grocery store is located in a busy neighborhood retail center. Established in 1992, Family owned for the last 30 years. This grocery store is known for a wide variety of Latin American groceries, South & Central American beverages, and premium meat cuts
Asking Price
$1,895,000
Cash flow
$335,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
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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.
Asking Price
$549,900
Cash flow
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Revenue
$3,102,000
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Posting: 284545 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a super high-volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along Stockton Street from Sacramento Street to Columbus Ave. Store conveniently located with S.F. public transit bus stop 10 feet away and 1 block from the new Bart.
Asking Price
$468,000
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Posting: 282210 | Available | 8/15/23
Neighborhood Grocery Store | Located on busy road | Opportunity to bring beer and wine or liquor | Increase sales by including lotto lottery, check cashing or money transfer services | Reasonable rent
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$6,000,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 283096 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an international supermarket for sale. The 8,000 sq. ft market is located in a huge shopping center on a major street that was established over 35 years ago. They sell meat, fish, Sushi, bakery, produce, restaurant, catering and much more. This is a great location.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
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Posting: 285821 | Available | 3/25/24
This grocery and liquor store is located in the County of Alameda, California. The asking price is $400,000 plus inventory. It needs a signed copy of the Non disclosure agreement to disclose more information of the store.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 274317 | Available | 4/23/23
This California Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License gives the licensee privileges to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits, in package form for consumption off the retail establishments premises. Minors are allowed to be on the premises; however, the purchaser must be of legal age to purchase alcohol.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,080,000
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$200,000
Posting: 284863 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a mid-size Latino supermarket with meat, produce, a hot-deli, a bakery, and adding check cashing business (big potential). All fixtures and equipments are all most brand new. It is surrounded by many residential and apartment areas. It is in a Hispanic population.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$300,000
Posting: 278115 | Available | 1/4/23
Moneymaker very busy, a liquor store with bear bar and restaurant. Multiple operations. Sales 80k plus. Very high margin. Great location in a shopping center. 100k inventory included in the price.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$480,000
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$110,000
Posting: 282551 | Available | 9/2/23
This is a well established liquor/grocery store since 2014. It is next to the major street in one of the well populated city of San Joaquin County. The store is surrender by other businesses and eaters. The hours of operation are from 9am-10pm, seven days a week. The lease expires 2025.
Asking Price
$110,000
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Posting: 272526 | Available | 2/22/22
Grocery mart for sale in Claremont, CA. Yearly Gross approximately $900,000; Yearly Net Income approximately $216,000; SBA Loan Possible; Selling price $1.19M plus inventory (approximate $70,000); 100% operated by employees. 1031 exchange ok.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$2,177,912
Revenue
$15,009,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 268139 | Available | 4/14/22
This upscale supermarket is customer-focused, offering products and services to reward their customers with weekly deals, loyalty programs, and a higher level of customer service. Family-owned and operated for many decades, This is a rare opportunity to purchase a legacy store.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
Down
$650,000
Posting: 285646 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a hot location that is absentee-run with a high margin of 45%. They used to sell $180,000/month (off sale $90,000 & online sale $90,000). Their open hours are from 9am-2am. It is 3,000+ sq ft. with upstairs. They have a new lease (5+5 years) and rent is $9,200 including NNN.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$500,000
Posting: 277051 | Available | 10/24/22
For sale is a liquor and grocery store doing about $150k/month in store sales plus about 10k gallon/m at almost a $1/gallon margin. The profit from gas pays the rent. There is a laundromat on the premises that if remodeled can bring in additional income. This business has almost no competition.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285647 | Available | 4/18/24
Situated in the vibrant West Hollywood area, this hot location boasts a 100% absentee-run operation with a high margin of 45%. Previously achieving monthly sales of $120,000 in 2023, which surged to $200,000 per month during the pandemic, this establishment operates from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$978,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,880,000
Down
$560,000
Posting: 285506 | Available | 4/22/24
This shopping center houses an anchor supermarket, boasting ample parking directly in front of the establishment. It has a great parking lot. The seller is the landlord of the business. Staffing typically consists of 7 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$1,499,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 277077 | Available | 2/7/24
For sale is a Type 21 Off-Sale General Liquor License in San Mateo County, California. A California Type 21 liquor license is one of the most popular liquor licenses. The California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) describe it as an off-sale general liquor license.
Asking Price
$40,000
Cash flow
N/A
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$300,000
Posting: 282209 | Available | 8/15/23
Grocery Store with Beer & Wine license | Located on Shopping center corner | Good street view | Ample parking area | Opportunity to bring liquor license | Reasonable rent amount | Brand new setup
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
Down
$50
Posting: 286173 | Available | 4/17/24
A grocery market located in a Latino neighborhood boasts a 40% profit margin. However, due to a partnership split, the business is being forced to be sold. Situated on a bustling street with excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$504,000
Down
$30
Posting: 270544 | Available | 1/28/22
East LA located, Well managed Beer & Wine Market for sale! 100 % Hispanic area in most densely populated in LA, easy operation and good margin. Low rent ! Perfect store for the first time market owner!
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$278,330
Revenue
$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
$36,000
Revenue
$102,000
Down
$115,000
Posting: 273800 | Available | 12/18/23
This is a 98-cent store with a wide variety of great merchandise and if you like a small-town atmosphere, this is the place for you. This market carries all kinds of supplies for the kitchen, party, bathroom, laundry, school, office, etc. This 98-cent store has great potential to increase revenue.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 275322 | Available | 7/24/22
Asian grocery supermarket business for sale in east bay area. The current owner is retiring after 20+ years in business. The sale is only for the business and real estate is not included in the sale. The current yearly net for the seller is $180k. The average yearly sale is very consistent with one
Asking Price
$825,000
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Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
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.
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!
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
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.
