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Posting: 283970 | Available | 4/16/24
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a distinguished Indian restaurant nestled in the affluent region of Orange County, renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine and dedicated clientele. This family-operated gem stands out for its fidelity to traditional flavors.
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$99,900
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Posting: 286128 | Available | 4/15/24
A restaurant is for sale in the industrial and residential area, currently operating as an Indian restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 900 sq ft, and the rent is $3800, including CAM. There is a Type 1 in the kitchen, and it is 10 feet long. The lease term is 2 years, renewable every 2 years.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282291 | Available | 4/3/24
Anya's Deli is located in the North Berkeley area. It is a great and clean establishment that serves different authentic Indian food bars and ice cream. Sitting area outside the shop. This unique place has food, snacks, and different beverages including alcohol. It is newly remodeled.
Asking Price
$99,000
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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
$100,000
Revenue
$850,000
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Posting: 277729 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a South Indian cuisine restaurant that can be converted. Rent is $4,000 per month with water and garbage included. It is 1,800 sq. ft with 2 restrooms and 50 seats. The lease is a 5+5 year option. It has a 5-star rating on Google Plate. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$210,000
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Posting: 278756 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is an Indian restaurant. The restaurant is located in the shopping center on Clayton Road and is waiting for experienced buyers to bring any menu (except Japanese cuisine). It has a size of 2,500 sq. ft and rent is $7,400/m including CAM.(Rent is lower than market value).
Asking Price
$90,000
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Posting: 279507 | Available | 3/11/24
This Indian restaurant offers authentic North Indian cuisine. Established under the same ownership since 2017. The restaurant is situated in the North San Jose neighborhood, an area known for its tech industry, with many tech companies and research institutions located nearby.
Asking Price
$279,000
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Posting: 275928 | Available | 3/11/24
This is an authentic Indian-Pakistani Restaurant, known for its delicious food, lavish decor, and fantastic ambiance. Located three blocks from Union Square, this restaurant has been under the same ownership since 1999. Very high foot traffic area. Convertible to any cuisine. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 285331 | Available | 2/23/24
Introducing a unique opportunity in the market! The first to make a swift move will secure a winning deal. Discover the go-to destination for delectable, locally sourced Indian cuisine, proudly serving in greater Southbay area since 2005 by the same owner.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$520,000
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$140,000
Posting: 276231 | Available | 2/10/24
This is absentee-run Indian restaurant in Hollywood for sale in an excellent location, with spacious direct parkings. Excellent location in Hollywood area. Next to Panda Express. The owner does not cook. It is an easy operation. They do mostly pick up and deliver orders. It is 1,250 sq ft.
Asking Price
$350,000
Posting: 282011 | Available | 1/3/24
The owners of these restaurant chain stores are expanding, So they are looking to buy 2 more Asian restaurants to convert to their restaurant, on the East side of Interstate 80, around the Vallejo Costco. There should be a full kitchen and the size of the restaurant shall be around 2,500 sq ft.
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5,000 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 12/21/23
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
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Posting: 282422 | Available | 8/25/23
An Indian restaurant is for sale at $140,000. This is a great opportunity to own your business. They have established customers and they cater to technology businesses. This Indian restaurant is surrounded by busy shops and has ample parking. It is the perfect location for the restaurant.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$165,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282175 | Available | 8/14/23
This well-established Indian wholesale & retail cafe bakery, operating since 2006, presents a lucrative opportunity for an entrepreneur to step into a thriving business with a strong track record. With a consistent SDE of $165,000 plus, the bakery supplies freshly baked goods to a network of 30+.
Asking Price
$465,000
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Posting: 281982 | Available | 8/3/23
Established and very popular Indian and Nepalese Food Restaurant with its own parking for customers near Berkeley University. It used to do sales of 80k-90k per month in the past.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$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
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$25
Posting: 274846 | Available | 1/4/23
For sale is an Indian grocery store owned by the same owner for approximately 8 years in Contra Costa County, CA. It has very reasonable rent. It is 4,500 sq ft. for $2,300 + NNN until Feb. 2023. The lease ends on February 28, 2023. From March 2023 onward, the lease will be under negotiation.
Asking Price
$695,000
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Posting: 274070 | Available | 11/17/22
For sale is a famous Indian restaurant with a banquet hall in a stand-alone building. The banquet hall with a capacity of 250 people can be opened and booked to exploit the great potential of increasing the sale substantially. It is located in a shopping center. It has a liquor license.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
Asking Price
$239,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 237148 | Available | 6/19/19
High sales volume Indian Restaurant. $1.2M yearly sale average. Monthly net income $20,000. Many order thru Uber/Yes24/GrubHub. Many clients accounts with Hollywood Movie staffs, apartments tenants. Thur.- Sat. super busy restaurant. Easy operation. Help run Biz. Good parkings in Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 285331 | Available | 2/23/24
Introducing a unique opportunity in the market! The first to make a swift move will secure a winning deal. Discover the go-to destination for delectable, locally sourced Indian cuisine, proudly serving in greater Southbay area since 2005 by the same owner.
Asking Price
$395,000
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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
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Posting: 274070 | Available | 11/17/22
For sale is a famous Indian restaurant with a banquet hall in a stand-alone building. The banquet hall with a capacity of 250 people can be opened and booked to exploit the great potential of increasing the sale substantially. It is located in a shopping center. It has a liquor license.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 282291 | Available | 4/3/24
Anya's Deli is located in the North Berkeley area. It is a great and clean establishment that serves different authentic Indian food bars and ice cream. Sitting area outside the shop. This unique place has food, snacks, and different beverages including alcohol. It is newly remodeled.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 237148 | Available | 6/19/19
High sales volume Indian Restaurant. $1.2M yearly sale average. Monthly net income $20,000. Many order thru Uber/Yes24/GrubHub. Many clients accounts with Hollywood Movie staffs, apartments tenants. Thur.- Sat. super busy restaurant. Easy operation. Help run Biz. Good parkings in Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 278756 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is an Indian restaurant. The restaurant is located in the shopping center on Clayton Road and is waiting for experienced buyers to bring any menu (except Japanese cuisine). It has a size of 2,500 sq. ft and rent is $7,400/m including CAM.(Rent is lower than market value).
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$712,000
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Posting: 279507 | Available | 3/11/24
This Indian restaurant offers authentic North Indian cuisine. Established under the same ownership since 2017. The restaurant is situated in the North San Jose neighborhood, an area known for its tech industry, with many tech companies and research institutions located nearby.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
Asking Price
$239,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$25
Posting: 274846 | Available | 1/4/23
For sale is an Indian grocery store owned by the same owner for approximately 8 years in Contra Costa County, CA. It has very reasonable rent. It is 4,500 sq ft. for $2,300 + NNN until Feb. 2023. The lease ends on February 28, 2023. From March 2023 onward, the lease will be under negotiation.
Asking Price
$695,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 12/21/23
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$520,000
Down
$140,000
Posting: 276231 | Available | 2/10/24
This is absentee-run Indian restaurant in Hollywood for sale in an excellent location, with spacious direct parkings. Excellent location in Hollywood area. Next to Panda Express. The owner does not cook. It is an easy operation. They do mostly pick up and deliver orders. It is 1,250 sq ft.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 282422 | Available | 8/25/23
An Indian restaurant is for sale at $140,000. This is a great opportunity to own your business. They have established customers and they cater to technology businesses. This Indian restaurant is surrounded by busy shops and has ample parking. It is the perfect location for the restaurant.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 281982 | Available | 8/3/23
Established and very popular Indian and Nepalese Food Restaurant with its own parking for customers near Berkeley University. It used to do sales of 80k-90k per month in the past.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 275928 | Available | 3/11/24
This is an authentic Indian-Pakistani Restaurant, known for its delicious food, lavish decor, and fantastic ambiance. Located three blocks from Union Square, this restaurant has been under the same ownership since 1999. Very high foot traffic area. Convertible to any cuisine. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$165,000
Revenue
$840,000
Down
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Posting: 282175 | Available | 8/14/23
This well-established Indian wholesale & retail cafe bakery, operating since 2006, presents a lucrative opportunity for an entrepreneur to step into a thriving business with a strong track record. With a consistent SDE of $165,000 plus, the bakery supplies freshly baked goods to a network of 30+.
Asking Price
$465,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,084,000
Down
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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
$100,000
Revenue
$850,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 277729 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a South Indian cuisine restaurant that can be converted. Rent is $4,000 per month with water and garbage included. It is 1,800 sq. ft with 2 restrooms and 50 seats. The lease is a 5+5 year option. It has a 5-star rating on Google Plate. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$99,900
Posting: 283970 | Available | 4/16/24
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a distinguished Indian restaurant nestled in the affluent region of Orange County, renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine and dedicated clientele. This family-operated gem stands out for its fidelity to traditional flavors.
Asking Price
$99,900
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Posting: 286128 | Available | 4/15/24
A restaurant is for sale in the industrial and residential area, currently operating as an Indian restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 900 sq ft, and the rent is $3800, including CAM. There is a Type 1 in the kitchen, and it is 10 feet long. The lease term is 2 years, renewable every 2 years.
Asking Price
$150,000
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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.
