Cash flow
$276,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$280,000
Posting: 278997 | Available | 8/29/23
For sale is a profitable Japanese sushi and roll restaurant in Orange County with a beer license for sale. There can be an SBA loan approved for qualified, experienced buyers. The monthly average sales are $110k and the monthly net income is $23k. It is in a very busy traffic area.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 270486 | In Escrow | 6/28/23
Here's a 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
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$30
Posting: 276878 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is a sushi restaurant at a great location on a major road with good visibility. It used to gross over 120k per month, but the current owner is sick and must retire. There is huge room to improve the business. It is only open 6 days as it is closed on Sundays.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 280736 | Available | 5/15/23
Brand new built Japanese Ramen restaurant located in a very high demand area on major South Street. The seller has to sell it quickly due to employee shortages and it's an Asset sale. The buyer has to change the DBA without training. Great location!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
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Posting: 280346 | Available | 4/24/23
A well-established business in Los Angeles County. Well-recognized branding. Highly profitable. Great location within a large shopping center with nationally anchored tenants.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$348,000
Revenue
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$520,000
Posting: 280329 | Available | 4/21/23
This is a Japanese Restaurant in a good location and neighborhood. Opening hours are short. The asking price is $1,300,000. It is good for a highly experienced buyer of Japanese Restaurants. Net income is about $29,000.00/Month.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$576,000
Down
$90,000
Posting: 277471 | Available | 3/29/23
This franchise sushi bar is inside a marine base of the Yucca valley area. There is no rent or utility. The buyer needs approval from the franchisor so they charge a franchise fee. $4,500 for 5 years and the 2-week training fee is $1,500 and given to 64% of the monthly receipts every 4 weeks.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$381,451
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Posting: 279413 | Available | 2/28/23
Central Valley of California, is a golden opportunity, for a hands-on owner-operator or a seasoned Restaurant Group to take this business to the next level, with an instant return on investment by implementing modern technology and operations.
Asking Price
$375,000
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Posting: 273334 | Available | 1/26/23
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase a Japanese restaurant in Orange with lots of potential - ideal for any type of restaurant, cafe, bar, or ramen restaurant. The previous owner set up and invested around $500,000 for all-you-can-eat Japanese food. It is open from Mon-Sat, 11 am - 7pm.
Asking Price
$159,000
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$840,000
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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.
Asking Price
$239,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$120,000
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Posting: 276651 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is a very successful sushi restaurant in Victorville was established in 2008. They are open 6 days a week so new buyers will have more potential to increase sales if you open 7 days a week. They have 16 employees and a type 41 liquor license. It is 2,500 sq ft. for $8,000 rent and seats 83.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Revenue
$1,440,000
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Posting: 276444 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is a high-profit sushi restaurant located in San Diego, CA. Currently, the owner opens 6 days a week. The annual gross sales are $1,440,000. Training and support will be included as well.
Asking Price
$470,000
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Revenue
$516,000
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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
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 269845 | Available | 8/1/22
Great 5 days Japanese Teriyaki & Rolls Fast Food restaurant located on very high demand area in Santa Fe Spring with industry park & companies. Current owner runs this restaurant since 2014 and ready for retirement at age almost 70. Business hours: 8:30 am to 7pm. Open 5 days a week Monday-Friday.
Asking Price
$179,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,440,000
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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
Cash flow
$53,019
Revenue
$539,340
Down
$255,000
Posting: 255699 | Available | 10/22/20
This sushi restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. The interior of the sushi restaurant is adorable, super cozy and great modern decor. The owner is ready to move on to different ventures. The food is terrific, always consistent and fresh and absolutely amazing spread and come see for yourself.
Asking Price
$255,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$265,000
Posting: 263020 | Available | 10/19/20
Well established for 11 years and most famous japanese restaurant in the City of Montclair in San Bernardino County. Its running by Employee only. Buyer will be train for ownership how to handle the business. Volume increase every year.Pandemic is not impacted to the business and still running well.
Asking Price
$530,000
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Posting: 205460 | Available | 10/2/20
Great opportunity to own a Japanese restaurant. It is located in Anaheim close to residential area. And also there are many retail stores near by. This restaurant could be converted to different types of restaurant, Korean or Vietnamese etc. Equipment of the restaurant is good condition.
Asking Price
$64,900
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Posting: 283341 | Available | 4/1/24
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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$199,999
Posting: 285226 | Available | 2/17/24
Tangible asset sale! Located on a bustling street in Laguna Beach, this property is within walking distance of the beach. This is a turn-key opportunity for a sushi restaurant. The sale includes good conditions of the Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) and a Type 41 license.
Asking Price
$199,999
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$50
Posting: 286175 | Available | 4/17/24
There is a sushi restaurant in Placentia with low rent, only open 5.5 days a week, closed on Tuesday and open for only half a day on Saturday. The rent is only $1,200 per month, and there is potential to grow this business since the owner only works 3 days a week.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 280884 | Available | 2/29/24
Here is a rare and special opportunity to own a Japanese restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley and in the desirable city of Mountain View. Located in a major shopping center, this restaurant is the only Japanese restaurant in this center and has a good reputation with a regular following.
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
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Posting: 285021 | Available | 2/6/24
This sushi restaurant It is located in a plaza with a lot of traffic. There are many famous restaurants in the same plaza, such as Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, a Thai restaurant, and Jersey Mike's, so there is a lot of floating population. It is currently open only 5 days a week.
Asking Price
$389,000
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Posting: 285084 | Available | 2/9/24
This absentee run, Japanese restaurant is now for sale. The restaurant has operated for 20(+) years by one owner and is beloved by the community. There is extensive goodwill that would transfer with this sale to a new owner. This Japanese sushi restaurant is located in a shopping center.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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$199,000
Posting: 280066 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is an absentee-run, well-setup, high-quality sushi & Japanese restaurant with bar, located in a shopping mall. They have their own exit so they don't have to follow the mall's open hours. The seller invested a lot of money to setup this beautiful and high quality restaurant.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,523,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285875 | Available | 3/28/24
This is such a successful Japanese restaurant in the town of Gilroy with a gross sales volume of over $1.5 mil. It has been 25 years in the same location. It is 2,529 sq ft. and rent is about $7,800 all inclusive per month. Their 10 year lease just renewed with one 10 year option to renew.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,850,000
Down
$35
Posting: 282194 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a 100% absentee-run Japanese sushi restaurant with a hard liquor license. It is in a heavy-traffic area with all freeway access. The average monthly sales are between $150,000-$160,000. They are open from Monday to Thursday for dinner only. Friday-Sunday is open all day.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$987,000
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Posting: 285539 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a semi-absentee Japanese sushi restaurant that is located in an upscale area with excellent visibility and outdoor seating. The seller only works at the restaurant a few days per week. There is potential to improve the business for owner operating. The seller claims $987,000 in 2023.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 284686 | Available | 3/13/24
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.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$880,000
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Posting: 285312 | Available | 4/25/24
This Japanese sushi restaurant is surrounded by high tech companies. There is outdoor seating. The seller claims revenue around $880,000, operating net income $80,000 on 2023 tax returns.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$360,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 276708 | Available | 4/28/24
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
$95,000
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Posting: 284695 | Available | 4/3/24
This is an Asian restaurant. This restaurant is in the shopping center near Highway 4. Walmart is the anchor tenant. The size of the restaurant is 1,440 sq ft. and rent is $4,000 including CAM water and garbage. There's a 9 foot long hood (type 1). Bring your menu.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$53,019
Revenue
$539,340
Down
$255,000
Posting: 255699 | Available | 10/22/20
This sushi restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. The interior of the sushi restaurant is adorable, super cozy and great modern decor. The owner is ready to move on to different ventures. The food is terrific, always consistent and fresh and absolutely amazing spread and come see for yourself.
Asking Price
$255,000
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N/A
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Posting: 285452 | Available | 3/1/24
This is an absentee-run ramen restaurant for sale in San Francisco Chinatown. It is a hidden gem on the edge of Chinatown close to cable cars, cafes and shops. The ambiance is lovely, pink led lights and floral arrangements. There are booths, regular tables and bar seating.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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$840,000
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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.
Asking Price
$239,000
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N/A
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Posting: 283512 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a cozy and pretty sushi and Japanese restaurant that is located in a very busy area in a rich city. There is a brand grocery store across the street, next to the highway. The restaurant is newly remodeled, so the new owner will not have to do any renovations.
Asking Price
$128,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 275156 | Available | 4/26/24
This restaurant has very big potential as it is located in a high foot traffic area and they are very busy. This restaurant is not an all-you-can-eat. So the profit margin is good. This restaurant's menu is very simple. It is easy to operate, so you don't need many employees.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 282767 | Available | 3/11/24
This is in a great location (large shopping center with foot traffic) and it is almost 5,000 sq. ft. Currently, it serves Teppan and Japanese food. It can be converted into a different type of food restaurant or used as a barbeque place if you want.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
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Posting: 286040 | Available | 4/8/24
The Japanese sushi restaurant has been well established for 7 years and is situated in a highly bustling shopping area with a Starbucks drive-thru. The current owners, a husband and wife duo, do not possess any culinary expertise or involvement in the cooking process.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$636,000
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Posting: 282205 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in Chino Hills. It is well-established and famous in the community shopping center with other national restaurants. The current monthly sale is about $53,000, and is open 6 days a week. Its size and rent are 1,400 sq. ft plus patio.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$550,000
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$188,000
Posting: 283945 | Available | 11/20/23
For sale is a ramen, teriyaki, and roll restaurant. They have upgraded equipment and furniture. It is in a cute and good location of Lakewood, Los Angeles County, CA. It si 1,300 sq ft. It is mainly employee-run.
Asking Price
$188,000
Cash flow
$132,000
Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$485,000
Posting: 286137 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a renowned sushi restaurant located in Los Angeles County. This establishment features a beer and wine license and an inviting enclosed patio with seating for approximately 16 guests. It is situated in a bustling shopping center that enjoys a diverse mix of retail businesses.
Asking Price
$485,000
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$420,000
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Posting: 284789 | Available | 4/27/24
For sale is a restaurant that is currently operating as a ramen shop. You can take over and run this restaurant as is, or you can run it as any other type of restaurant. There is no alcohol license. Must see this asset sale!
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 4/4/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 square feet. The rent is $3,000 including NNN.
Asking Price
$238,000
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Posting: 282560 | Available | 9/3/23
This very desirable restaurant is well-located in a busy commercial area in downtown Hayward. The location has many new condos in the are and ample parking for the customers. This restaurant has approximately 2,241 sq ft. which includes a nice 425 sq ft. upstairs storage room and office.
Asking Price
$178,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
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$1,650,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a very popular sushi & teppan grill restaurant with a full cocktail license. They have loud music, are trendy, and are well-established in the heart of South Orange County. Since 2005, this restaurant with a nightclub vibe has been rocking customers and pouring drinks.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
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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.
