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Posting: 284714 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a north OC donut & ice cream shop that is in a good location within a neighborhood shopping center. It is surrounded by an affluent community and a college. It is 1,300 sq ft. with a monthly rent of $5,680 including NNN. There is a long lease in place 10+10. The seller is burnt out.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$157,000
Revenue
$548,000
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Posting: 285007 | Available | 2/5/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has operated the business for over two decades and is looking to retire. The store will be fully remodeled in 2023. The store has low rent. This is a perfect high-volume store.
Asking Price
$478,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 279059 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a famous franchise ice cream dessert shop that is easy to operate. It is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic. The seller has other businesses requiring full attention. The monthly gross is $24,669 and the monthly net is $5,000.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$25,196
Revenue
$321,082
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Posting: 284816 | Available | 1/23/24
A well-established and beloved ice cream parlor located in a prime spot in Duarte. This authentic Michoacan-style business boasts a proven track record of success, a loyal customer base, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$38,650
Revenue
$413,000
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Posting: 284108 | Available | 1/19/24
A well-established and beloved ice cream parlor in a prime location in La Puente. This authentic Mexican-style Ice Cream Business is perfect for an investor, or a family-run operation.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$400,000
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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
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$35,472,476
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Posting: 280858 | Available | 9/28/23
For sale is a Baskin Robbins ice cream franchise. It is a very visible and busy corner location near the CSU of LA. This has been a long-established brand in the same location for over 45 years and has been with the current owner for 17 years. The price has reduced from $208,000 to $175,000.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 271827 | Available | 9/16/23
This is an ice cream shop for sale in San Francisco, CA. It is a great location with an excellent fan base. It is a turnkey operation with everything ready to go. The business is currently in operation and has made it through the pandemic. They have high cash flow and the size is 900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$497,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$351,000
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Posting: 272569 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. Great landlord. The next remodel is not due until ~2028. Perfect for an owner-operator who can improve on the business. The store had a cake decorator and other employees whose been working for th
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$56,608
Revenue
$283,039
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Posting: 279450 | Available | 7/6/23
Yissy's Ice Cream is an ice cream distributor selling wholesale to businesses and retailing at our warehouse location. We distribute only the highest quality products. All of our products and processes exceed the State of California health and safety Standards. Our warehouse is open to the public.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$283,605
Revenue
$724,000
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Posting: 276373 | Available | 5/30/23
Dairy Queen Franchise available in Bermuda Dunes. Great location in a busy shopping center that is anchored by Stater Brothers Market. This is an established business of 17 and has many regular returning customers. This is a great opportunity to be your own boss!
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 280800 | Available | 5/18/23
Nice looking with consistent clientele serving the public ice cream in San Bernardino mall strip center. Daily foot traffic offered by the popularity of the mall itself will keep the busy flow. If you are looking to quit your job and wanted to start your own business.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$98,000
Revenue
$260,000
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Posting: 279448 | Available | 3/2/23
This long-established and popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop is in the shopping center. The asking price is $140,000, with annual sales of $257,000. The rent is 5,026.73 per month including CAM.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$494,300
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Posting: 276437 | Available | 1/25/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The franchise agreement is signed until 5/31/2025. There is huge potential to grow the business even further with an owner-operator. Currently has increased sales (annual estimated $478,000+).
Asking Price
$350,000
Posting: 275827 | Available | 12/31/22
Sandwich, quick serve franchise or independent wanted to buy. Experienced buyers. Adjusted Net Income-$200,000+. I am looking for a sandwich or quick serve restaurant or multi units to be operated by a family with many years of multi-unit experience and financially qualified that is relocating.
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$173,439
Revenue
$808,005
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Posting: 276744 | Available | 10/9/22
The franchisor required the owner to purchase products from approved suppliers and maintain Franchise standards. No Franchise agreement fees, no transfer fees, no advertising or royalty fees.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$74,000
Revenue
$350,000
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Posting: 276438 | Available | 9/22/22
An established store is up for sale. Baskin Robbins is a very well-known franchise with plenty of opportunities for growth with a more dedicated operator. The franchise agreement expires on 11/30/2028. It is located in Dublin, CA with an annual estimated sales of $350,000+. The size is 825 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$490,000
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Posting: 270083 | Available | 9/29/21
Established for nearly 25 years by one owner, this popular Montebello, CA Ice Cream Store is in a very busy location with lots of foot traffic. It is a well run business with low overhead cost. Business offers popular tasty Ice Cream, Smoothies, Acai Bowl, Juice Bar. Large Latino neighborhood.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/19/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
$283,605
Revenue
$724,000
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Posting: 276373 | Available | 5/30/23
Dairy Queen Franchise available in Bermuda Dunes. Great location in a busy shopping center that is anchored by Stater Brothers Market. This is an established business of 17 and has many regular returning customers. This is a great opportunity to be your own boss!
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 285357 | Available | 2/26/24
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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N/A
Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 286026 | Available | 4/6/24
This is an ice cream franchise for sale in LA. The timing couldn't be better! Summer is coming to a near and this is the time to thrive in sales! Make this profitable business yours! Here's an opportunity to become a franchise owner.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 271827 | Available | 9/16/23
This is an ice cream shop for sale in San Francisco, CA. It is a great location with an excellent fan base. It is a turnkey operation with everything ready to go. The business is currently in operation and has made it through the pandemic. They have high cash flow and the size is 900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$497,000
Cash flow
$60,000
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Posting: 284714 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a north OC donut & ice cream shop that is in a good location within a neighborhood shopping center. It is surrounded by an affluent community and a college. It is 1,300 sq ft. with a monthly rent of $5,680 including NNN. There is a long lease in place 10+10. The seller is burnt out.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$56,608
Revenue
$283,039
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Posting: 279450 | Available | 7/6/23
Yissy's Ice Cream is an ice cream distributor selling wholesale to businesses and retailing at our warehouse location. We distribute only the highest quality products. All of our products and processes exceed the State of California health and safety Standards. Our warehouse is open to the public.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 279059 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a famous franchise ice cream dessert shop that is easy to operate. It is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic. The seller has other businesses requiring full attention. The monthly gross is $24,669 and the monthly net is $5,000.
Asking Price
$119,000
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Posting: 285049 | Available | 4/3/24
Located in the San Carlos hills and steeped in local history, Devonshire little store is now available for purchase. This market has been in business since 1935. With its classic architecture and location (Devonshire Little store is located, a mile away from the next closest business).
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$113,878
Revenue
$645,259
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Posting: 285661 | Available | 3/14/24
This is a unique opportunity with real estate available (not included in the list price). Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and food since 1940. Liquidity requirement, $240K and net $400K.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$370,208
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Posting: 285597 | Available | 4/12/24
Established ice cream and dessert parlor with a loyal clientele for sale now. Great location in an accredited commercial center at the heart of the vibrant Orange County. High traffic of 45,000 VPD in this busy corner with great neighbors. This is an asset sale. Motivated Seller.
Asking Price
$275,000
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Posting: 282512 | Available | 4/10/24
The Moo gelato ice cream shop stands as a delightful haven for ice cream enthusiasts and dessert aficionados. It is absentee-owned. The asset sale is $75,000 firm and nonnegotiable. The name is not for sale. Want seller training to make ice cream paid $20,000.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$98,000
Revenue
$260,000
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Posting: 279448 | Available | 3/2/23
This long-established and popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop is in the shopping center. The asking price is $140,000, with annual sales of $257,000. The rent is 5,026.73 per month including CAM.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$123,664
Revenue
$571,283
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Posting: 281224 | Available | 3/21/24
Grab this opportunity to own yourself a Cold Stone Creamery in Sonoma County. This store is well established since 2001 and operated by 'absentee owners for the past 3 years. The store performance is exceptional as the revenues have been increasing double-digit year over year.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$550,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 286176 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a boba and tanghulu dessert shop franchise located in San Francisco County, CA. This is an excellent location located in a busy shopping mall, a high-foot-traffic area. The brand new shop opened in 2023, and it is easy to operate with the owner not working.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286191 | Available | 4/19/24
There is a popular local handmade ice cream shop in the Woodland Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The space was built out with a floor drain and all the equipment needed to run an ice cream shop. It spans approximately 750 square feet and can be converted.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$38,650
Revenue
$413,000
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Posting: 284108 | Available | 1/19/24
A well-established and beloved ice cream parlor in a prime location in La Puente. This authentic Mexican-style Ice Cream Business is perfect for an investor, or a family-run operation.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$367,000
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Posting: 283856 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a coffee and gelato shop in Orange County that offers coffee, teas, ice creams, gelato, and more. It is located in an end unit at a great retail location. It is semi-absentee run with 7 part-time workers. It's a stable business in its 4th year. The lease is until 2029.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$25,196
Revenue
$321,082
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Posting: 284816 | Available | 1/23/24
A well-established and beloved ice cream parlor located in a prime spot in Duarte. This authentic Michoacan-style business boasts a proven track record of success, a loyal customer base, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$127,136
Revenue
$837,749
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Posting: 277344 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is an established franchise that is an attractive dual-brand location off the interstate. It has good rent and is a great owner-operator opportunity. Togo's is an established, 40-year-old regional quality sandwich brand with nearly 275 locations. Credit must exceed 650 and $105K liquid min.
Asking Price
$345,000
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$847,532
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Posting: 285915 | Available | 4/1/24
Seize the chance to own a thriving ice cream business that has captivated the Bay Area with its unique and healthy approach. Established for six years this company has set itself apart by crafting delectable, all-natural and organic ice cream flavors without compromising on health and quality.
Asking Price
$675,000
Cash flow
$177,008
Revenue
$1,522,050
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Posting: 286049 | Available | 4/8/24
This is located off highway with lots of drive thru traffic. Neighbors include national retail. DQ operators have been providing consumers with crave-satisfying treats and foods since 1940. Liquidity requirements are $150k and net worth $290k.
Asking Price
$575,000
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Posting: 285559 | Available | 3/7/24
For sale is an absentee-owned franchise ice cream and drink store located in a shopping mall. This is good for somebody who would do owner-operating. There is no royalty fee and the owner can order goods from somewhere else.
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$490,000
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Posting: 270083 | Available | 9/29/21
Established for nearly 25 years by one owner, this popular Montebello, CA Ice Cream Store is in a very busy location with lots of foot traffic. It is a well run business with low overhead cost. Business offers popular tasty Ice Cream, Smoothies, Acai Bowl, Juice Bar. Large Latino neighborhood.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$8,812
Revenue
$303,361
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Posting: 285660 | Available | 3/14/24
This venue is famous for their high-quality ice cream with unique flavors and a commitment to using natural and sustainable ingredients. Beyond tasty treats, this venue is recognized for its creative flavors names, making it a popular choice for ice cream lovers.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 280800 | Available | 5/18/23
Nice looking with consistent clientele serving the public ice cream in San Bernardino mall strip center. Daily foot traffic offered by the popularity of the mall itself will keep the busy flow. If you are looking to quit your job and wanted to start your own business.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$351,000
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Posting: 272569 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. Great landlord. The next remodel is not due until ~2028. Perfect for an owner-operator who can improve on the business. The store had a cake decorator and other employees whose been working for th
Asking Price
$168,000
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Posting: 284410 | Available | 4/13/24
This is an absentee-run, cute ice cream/frozen yogurt shop for sale in Los Angeles. It is located about 1 1/2 blocks south of Melrose, on the east side of the street on La Brea Blvd. Their ice cream and drinks are under RCC Kosher for Chalav Yisrael. They make also hand-rolled waffles.
Asking Price
$38,000
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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.
