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Posting: 290199 | Available | 3/22/25
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this Japanese restaurant has been a beloved dining destination for Japanese food enthusiasts since 2016. Its prime location on a high-traffic artery of the city, ensures a steady stream of customers.
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$89,000
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Posting: 290198 | Available | 3/18/25
This Japanese restaurant has been a beloved fixture in this affluent town's dining scene since 2016, captivating locals with its exceptional Japanese cuisine. Absentee-operated, this business offers a unique opportunity for a new owner.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$270,000
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$2,800,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 3/18/25
For sale is a very popular Sushi & Teppan Grill restaurant with a full cocktail license. This trendy and well-established venue is located in the heart of South Orange County. Since 2005, this lively restaurant with a club vibe has been attracting customers and serving drinks on weekends.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 289335 | Available | 3/23/25
For sale is a Japanese restaurant specializing in curry and omurice. The business operates six days a week and is easy to manage. It's in an excellent location, next to a medical building complex and directly across from a college and residential area, approximately 15 minutes from Irvine.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$96,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 272660 | Available | 3/23/25
For sale is a semi-absentee-run izakaya restaurant with a beer & wine license near Irvine. Open 6 days a week. The daily sales are about $2,500 (Friday sales: $4,000). Store size is 1,700 sq ft. with a 13-year lease left. There is a spacious kitchen. Located houses & high-density population areas.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$452,000
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Posting: 290133 | Available | 3/23/25
An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers. A Japanese sushi and rolls restaurant in Dana Point is for sale. The monthly rent is $2,740, including CAM charges, with a remaining lease term of 8 years and 6 months. The approximate monthly net income is $10,000.
Asking Price
$248,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$177,000
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Posting: 290122 | Available | 3/23/25
For sale is a highly profitable Japanese sushi roll kiosk franchise located in Irvine. The monthly net income is approximately $10,000. The asking price is very reasonable. The franchisor will provide training. Monthly rent and all utility expenses are included in the monthly franchise fee.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 288082 | Available | 3/22/25
This franchise ramen restaurant, located in a large shopping center, generates monthly sales of $60,000 to $70,000. The rent is $4,000, which includes water, and the restaurant occupies 1,200 square feet. With an absentee owner, the business nets a profit of $7000 per month.
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$279,999
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Posting: 291217 | Available | 3/20/25
This location has high business potential due to its established reputation, strategic location, and market demand. Strong Local Market Demand, Growing Population, Situated in a Busy Commercial Area, This location is in a retail hub with steady foot traffic.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
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Posting: 290067 | Available | 3/17/25
Price Lowered!!! This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the center in the residential area. Monthly sale is around $60,000 per month. Rent is good (lower than other location) like $4000 per month including water. There's a 10 feet hood in the kitchen.
Asking Price
$269,999
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Posting: 288479 | Available | 3/15/25
For sale is a well-established and famous business in a great location with a current monthly sale of $70,000. The business operates 5.5 days a week and occupies 1,360 square feet. Rent is $5,700, including NNN, and the establishment holds a beer and wine license.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Posting: 289281 | Available | 3/15/25
High volume Sushi Restaurant in the Good Area. Freestanding building with 6 parking spaces. Size is 1400sq and rent $6500. Owner does managing the store. This store has lots of potentials. Net profit is about $400,000.
Asking Price
$919,000
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Posting: 283341 | Available | 3/15/25
This is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant for sale. This restaurant is very clean and well-maintained. The rent is $2,500 and the size of the restaurant is 1,400 sq ft. There's a full kitchen with a walk-in cooler and a 14 ft hood. The kitchen is big, which is good for catering events/opportunities.
Asking Price
$199,999
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$120,000
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Posting: 291072 | Available | 3/12/25
The newly upgraded sushi bar and dining area is now open six days a week, with Mondays closed. The restaurant spans 1,400 square feet. Business and commercial area. This store is a great opportunity for someone who owns a sushi restaurant.
Asking Price
$180,000
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$275,000
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Posting: 290226 | Available | 3/12/25
For sale is a well-upgraded sushi bar located in a beautiful shop and city. The business features a strong team that works well together to serve delicious food at reasonable prices. The store has a very cute interior space that was recently upgraded.
Asking Price
$800,000
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Posting: 283144 | Available | 3/10/25
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that has 4.6 stars on Yelp! Currently, the restaurant is open 5.5 days a week with an A La Carte Menu. It is a good size of 1,800 sq ft. with a great rent of $1,800 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces.
Asking Price
$185,000
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Posting: 289310 | Available | 3/8/25
Sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View shopping center next to Asian supermarket and Nob Hill supermarket. Relaxed suburban sushi spot with artful plating with plenty of parking, and supercharger next door. The general vibe is laid back but still traditional.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 286895 | Available | 3/7/25
There is a Japanese Poke Restaurant located in the small center adjacent to Walgreens. The size of the restaurant is 1000 square feet, and the rent is $6,700 which includes CAM (Common Area Maintenance, including water and garbage). Open style kitchen is equipped with a 14-foot hood.
Asking Price
$99,999
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Posting: 290597 | Available | 3/7/25
Upscale Japanese sushi restaurant in Elk Grove. Modern Japanese eatery known for fresh hand rolls and Hokkaido uni toast. The decor is modern, with open concept kitchen. Tables are spaced out nicely. The wood interior and big open windows give it a warm, airy feeling.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 287647 | Available | 3/5/25
For sale is a well-established Japanese grill restaurant. It is a good size of 1,200 sq ft. with a great rent of $4,460 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces. Its current monthly sale is $25,000. The experienced buyer can convert it to other Asian menu.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 283587 | Available | 3/5/25
For sale is a casual Japanese ramen restaurant in the busy Hollywood shopping mall. Its current monthly sale is about $60,000. The current owner can't pay attention to the business because of family matters. It has just been remodeled in the community shopping center.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 276708 | Available | 3/5/25
For sale is a great location in the affluent community of Cypress and a busy office building area. It is good for takeout and has a newly remodeled interior with an open kitchen. The current owner cannot run the store because of a shortage of employees and his health issue.
Asking Price
$85,000
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Posting: 289035 | Available | 3/5/25
THE BUSINESS IS NOW CLOSED. OWNER LOOKING AT ALL OFFERS! This North Bay Sushi/Izakaya restaurant has been serving the community for over 30 years. It has a loyal following and people have been known to travel from all over the Bay Area to experience the beautiful decor and stunning cuisine.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 290922 | Available | 3/4/25
Big potential Japanese Restaurant for the new owner is For Sale. Open 5 hours a day (Dinner only), 6 days a week, making over $500,000 in sales per years. Really cheap rent $3,400 (Included NNN) per month. Asking price is just $145,000. The owner really wants to retire after 30 years of work.
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$145,000
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Posting: 289485 | Available | 3/3/25
Complemented by high-quality furniture and fixtures, it guarantees a memorable dining experience. With the current Conditional Use Permit (CUP), alcohol can be served daily from 10am to 11pm. Don't miss out on this gastronomic gem!
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$220,000
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Posting: 283994 | Available | 3/2/25
This is a branded poke shop for sale in a San Jose food court inside a major shopping center with plenty of parking. Starbucks is nearby along with other franchise restaurants and major retailers. They are known for how well food is prepared and with a variety of toppings displayed in a cold bar
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 288486 | Available | 3/2/25
Highly rated sushi and ramen restaurant located in downtown Hayward. The restaurant specializes in Japanese ramen, sushi, and sashimi. It offers ample seating for in-house dining, a sushi bar, and a fridge stocked with non-alcoholic beverages.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 290882 | Available | 3/1/25
Japanese style Shabu restaurant For Sale. Manager Run and Absentee Owner. Located on the roadside in busy Japan Town in San Francisco. They specialize in Japanese Shabu personal hotpot with a unique Japanese bar table setting U-shaped counter. Monthly rent is $8,600 all included.
Asking Price
$240,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$2,800,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 3/18/25
For sale is a very popular Sushi & Teppan Grill restaurant with a full cocktail license. This trendy and well-established venue is located in the heart of South Orange County. Since 2005, this lively restaurant with a club vibe has been attracting customers and serving drinks on weekends.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$50,649
Revenue
$499,381
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Posting: 290199 | Available | 3/22/25
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this Japanese restaurant has been a beloved dining destination for Japanese food enthusiasts since 2016. Its prime location on a high-traffic artery of the city, ensures a steady stream of customers.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$199,204
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$864,002
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Posting: 290198 | Available | 3/18/25
This Japanese restaurant has been a beloved fixture in this affluent town's dining scene since 2016, captivating locals with its exceptional Japanese cuisine. Absentee-operated, this business offers a unique opportunity for a new owner.
Asking Price
$475,000
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Posting: 269260 | Available | 11/7/21
Japanese style To Go only restaurant for sale in Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, CA. Over $120,000 sales per month. 100% absentee run business. Asking for $950,000.
Asking Price
$950,000
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$480,000
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$1,700,000
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Posting: 286569 | Available | 11/1/24
The sushi restaurant near the main strip is well established. It boasts sales of over $150,000 per month. It has been under the current owner's management for almost 20 years, and the owner now wishes to retire.
Asking Price
$890,000
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Posting: 280280 | Available | 2/25/25
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent and still-growing community of Thousand Oaks. It has a great rent of $4,950 including NNN for 1,200 sq ft with a spacious outside patio. its current monthly sale is $80,000 with Sundays closed.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$72,000
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Posting: 288149 | Available | 10/29/24
Poke and sushi restaurant in City of Commece. Only open 5 days a week. Mon-Fri. Take the weekend off. Current owner is not doing any 3rd party deliveries. Same owner since 2018. 50% down 50% loan. Seller will train. Potential to grow business with catering and 3rd party deliveries.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 287701 | Available | 7/24/24
This business was established over 20 years and the owner has been very successful. Currently the owner is only open each day for 1/2 of the day and still the owners claim that on a good day they can gross $60,000 per month.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 290439 | Available | 1/31/25
Sushi and Japanese restaurant is surrounded by high tech company. Plenty of outdoor seating available. No competition around that area.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 286010 | Available | 4/5/24
Japanese restaurant with Beer & Wine license in Torrance for Asset Sale. Price: $450,000 Size: 2,600sf plus 400sf patio. Seating: 48+ inside & 18+ outside Rent: $10,557 included NNN/mo. Lease: 3 years plus 5 years option or new long term Lease License: Beer & Wine 2 Kitchen hoods & grease trap
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 273569 | Available | 2/22/25
Price lowered! For sale is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in a big shopping center. It is 1,500 sq. ft and rent is $4,400 including water. It's only open for 6 days and the next owner can open for longer hours and bring more profit. The monthly sale is $80,000 and an SBA loan will be available.
Asking Price
$429,999
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Posting: 290922 | Available | 3/4/25
Big potential Japanese Restaurant for the new owner is For Sale. Open 5 hours a day (Dinner only), 6 days a week, making over $500,000 in sales per years. Really cheap rent $3,400 (Included NNN) per month. Asking price is just $145,000. The owner really wants to retire after 30 years of work.
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$145,000
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Posting: 288044 | Available | 8/16/24
This Japanese restaurant, located in a shopping center in a newly developed area of Orange County, is for sale and includes a Beer and Wine license. The owner has been operating the business in the same location for 17 years.
Asking Price
$890,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 290072 | Available | 1/7/25
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant whose owner plans to retire. The business operates five days a week and has been running successfully for 12 years. It is located in a prime area with a strong customer base. The rent is very reasonable.
Asking Price
$195,000
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$60,000
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$230,000
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Posting: 290227 | Available | 1/17/25
For sale is a 1,000 SF upgraded YUBU food and boba drinks establishment. It features easy, homemade-style Japanese and Korean-style rice balls. The monthly rent is $2,500.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 276376 | Available | 1/24/23
This is an excellent opportunity to own a sushi restaurant in Azusa, Los Angeles County, CA. The yearly gross sales are $516,000. The yearly net income is $264,000. Training and support will be provided to the new owner.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 288631 | Available | 12/16/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take-over a prime neighborhood location with great potential. Large space to bring your concept alive: private group area available. Perfect for Fine Dining, Korean Barbeque, Seafood, etc.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 290652 | Available | 2/16/25
This Japanese sushi restaurant is located in a great shopping center of Dublin. The restaurant was remodeled before two years ago, so has very good condition. The Seller claims the gross sales is $1.2M +/-. The restaurant has sushi bar, 41- beer & wine license and 2 ADA restrooms.
Asking Price
$340,000
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Posting: 270486 | Available | 2/3/25
High-volume sushi restaurant for sale in Forest Hills in San Francisco. This restaurant has a unique menu that's a mixture of traditional Japanese sushi and tapas with many specials that are only served here. It is located in a wonderful, quiet, oasis in the City.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 279756 | Available | 2/16/25
This classically designed, well-established Japanese restaurant is located in a highly visible business park with easy access to just about everything. The interior finishes of wood, slate, and stone transport you to a classic Japanese village. There is a Type 41 beer and wine license.
Asking Price
$175,000
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$120,564
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Posting: 289266 | Available | 11/5/24
This Sushi restaurant boasts a 22-year history in its current location, a loyal customer base, and an excellent community reputation. While recent sales have dipped slightly, it previously generated over $100,000 monthly. The current owner, mainly assisting as a server, isn't a sushi chef.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 290395 | Available | 1/29/25
This is a Rare Opportunity to own a Franchise Sushi Bar business. It is located in a well known big supermarket in Peninsula. This is a simple operating business with regular open hours. It requires two people to operate.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$275,000
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Posting: 290226 | Available | 3/12/25
For sale is a well-upgraded sushi bar located in a beautiful shop and city. The business features a strong team that works well together to serve delicious food at reasonable prices. The store has a very cute interior space that was recently upgraded.
Asking Price
$800,000
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Posting: 276649 | Available | 1/24/23
This is an excellent opportunity to own a sushi restaurant in Simi Valley. Training and support will be provided to the new owner. The asking price is $239,000. The average gross sales is around $70,000 per month.
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$239,000
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Posting: 284686 | Available | 10/27/24
This is an absentee-run Japanese alley-style food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. It is located half a block on the main street next to campus. This is a small sushi bar/ramen spot and they also have boba drinks. The parking is paid street parking with a garage nearby.
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$88,000
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Posting: 284009 | In Escrow | 11/24/23
For sale is a well established and remodeled Japanese restaurant. This is a restaurant located in an area with a high population flow, very busy for tourists, events, shops etc. It has a beautiful patio area. Size is estimated to be 1,200 ~ 1,500 sq. ft (40 seating) / patio outside (36 seating)
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 288780 | Available | 11/29/24
This gorgeous sushi restaurant is available as an asset sale. If you're looking for a savory and authentic Japanese sushi experience, this is the place to go. The sushi and other dishes are made with top-quality ingredients, and the restaurant itself has a classy, inviting atmosphere.
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$210,000
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Posting: 288486 | Available | 3/2/25
Highly rated sushi and ramen restaurant located in downtown Hayward. The restaurant specializes in Japanese ramen, sushi, and sashimi. It offers ample seating for in-house dining, a sushi bar, and a fridge stocked with non-alcoholic beverages.
Asking Price
$150,000
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First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
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.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore 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.
