Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 286612 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale: an excellent beef soup and bossam restaurant, including the property. This location is suitable for a Korean, Vietnamese, or Chinese restaurant. It comes with a beer and wine license. SBA loan possible for qualified buyers. The property features a large parking lot.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Posting: 286033 | Available | 4/8/24
The newly constructed building, which has undergone interior renovations, has been in operation for about 7 years, maintaining a clean and well-decorated atmosphere. The surrounding area consists entirely of apartment complexes with 1,900 units, making it advantageous to operate on.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
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Posting: 278934 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a well-established Korean-style pub with a beer and wine license that's located in Fullerton, California.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 279011 | Available | 1/10/24
For sale is a Korean BBQ restaurant with a beer & wine license & property in Orange County. It is located on the main street in orange county with spacious parking. Excellent location & business opportunity for buyers wanting property and business together. Monthly sales around $110K(tax return).
Asking Price
$3,600,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$60,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 282883 | Available | 9/15/23
The owner wants to sell this business because they are too busy. It is a Korean restaurant that is SBA loan pre-qualified. The price and down is $160,000 and it is located in Garden Grove, CA.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$250,000
Down
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Posting: 281155 | Available | 6/15/23
Well-established Korean restaurant/catering. Located in Fullerton, Orange County, California. The seller wants to retire. 4 years with the current owner. 900 SF, $2400 Rent.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$50
Posting: 275463 | Available | 8/3/22
Well established Korean restaurant located in very busy shopping center with Market anchored in Irvine, CA. Semi absentee run operation now and has so much potential if new owner comes in marketing & promotion. Avg. monthly sale $180,000 with monthly net profit approx. $40,000.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$2,853
Revenue
$127,532
Down
$110,000
Posting: 283433 | Available | 5/11/24
This wellness store is derived from the owner's dedication and passion for supplements and CBD. He has a well-researched, deep understanding of the health benefits of natural remedies which has led to products that help support and maintain the body's overall health. With a variety of products.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 283210 | Available | 12/20/23
Re-seller of used Restaurant Equipment for the last 22 years. All sales are done in the online marketplace. Great Markups running from 300 - 600%. Very profitable business. Open Monday-Friday. Closed Weekends. Price includes $400-$500,000 of merchandise priced at the seller's cost!
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$128,000
Revenue
$560,000
Down
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Posting: 282825 | Available | 2/14/24
For sale is a premium retail dog boutique (SBA-pre-approved) with an upscale feel and high-end products. It has full grooming services plus self-wash and other unique services. This is the perfect opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for pets.
Asking Price
$298,000
Cash flow
$22,654
Revenue
$68,956
Down
$195,000
Posting: 284534 | Available | 1/6/24
For sale is a retail pharmacy in Northern Orange County - Anaheim/Orange/Santa Ana area. It is a medical building with multiple dental offices. Most of major insurances are accepted. PSAO is elevated. They have a clean license with no board violations.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$32,550
Revenue
$1,203,560
Down
$265,880
Posting: 283155 | Available | 10/1/23
Welcome to the Orange County, California! This is a great opportunity to invest in a retail pharmacy located in a large medical building located in Laguna Hills/Aliso Viejo, surrounded by many medical buildings, including Regional Medical Center. This is a well-established retail pharmacy.
Asking Price
$265,880
Cash flow
$191,000
Revenue
$641,586
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286487 | Available | 5/8/24
Looking to own a slice of chocolate paradise in a vibrant coastal community in the heart of Orange County? Established in 2006 and under ownership since 2012 this chocolate store is famous for its gourmet chocolate and handmade caramel apples, fudge, and dipped strawberries.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 285053 | Available | 2/7/24
This a type 21 ABC license for sale in Orange County. Asking price is $25,000 plus fees.
Asking Price
$25,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Posting: 286033 | Available | 4/8/24
The newly constructed building, which has undergone interior renovations, has been in operation for about 7 years, maintaining a clean and well-decorated atmosphere. The surrounding area consists entirely of apartment complexes with 1,900 units, making it advantageous to operate on.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$192,000
Down
$35,000
Posting: 283097 | Available | 5/6/24
For sale is a fully equipped dry cleaner (plant) in a heavy-traffic shopping center. It is next to a national chain grocery supermarket and bank. They have a Hydro Carbon 60lb, Sankosha shirts machine. The current owners have owned this business for 13 years.
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
$449,066
Revenue
$1,909,781
Down
$150,000
Posting: 282799 | Available | 9/13/23
This is an en exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key jewelry store located in a highly sought-after, affluent area of Orange County, CA. This well-established business has been serving the community for 17 years and is a trusted and recognized name in the industry.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$540,000
Down
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Posting: 275370 | Available | 10/14/23
This is the best place to go for all your smoke and tobacco needs. They have a wide selection and variety of smoke and tobacco products. The asking price is $ 275,000 including all inventories. We've just reduced the price for quick sale. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$330,000
Revenue
$1,310,000
Down
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Posting: 285751 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a 20 years established Flower shop that services weddings, funerals and events at major hotels, Queen Mary, banquet halls, and mansions. They have hundreds of awesome Yelp and Google reviews. They have over 12,000 followers on social media, so it holds a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$799,900
Cash flow
$148,000
Revenue
$2,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284329 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a super Asian grocery store in a nice shopping center in Orange County with a full hot kitchen and a full line of groceries and bulk food items. It is a turnkey business. This Asian market sales are over $2.6M approximately. There is a full kitchen, 20 employees, and a buffet kitchen.
Asking Price
$548,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 281445 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a turnkey retail pharmacy with 2 clean rooms (non-sterile and sterile compounding room). They have a large front end and storage facility. They have 16,000+ RX annual prescriptions and 10,000+ Medical Rx. 50% of the RX Counts are medical prescriptions.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
$84,600
Revenue
$530,000
Down
$88,841
Posting: 264820 | Available | 3/3/23
This 44-year-old custom upholstery and furniture repair complete all work in-house. All furniture and fabric remain in a secure, smoke-free environment. The customer can design his/her own piece or get a custom piece created from a picture found in a magazine. The seller will carry $51,058 & train.
Asking Price
$139,899
Cash flow
$29,918
Revenue
$294,766
Down
$59,000
Posting: 286403 | Available | 5/3/24
Are you passionate about bringing joy and beauty into people's lives? Seize this exceptional opportunity to own a well-loved florist business located in the heart of Huntington Beach, CA, boasting a vibrant history of 20 years!
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$95,000
Posting: 285831 | Available | 4/30/24
Discover the hidden gem of Orange County's shopping scene with this highly trafficked 99 Cent's & Up Store. It offers a diverse range of quality merchandise, including kitchen, party, bathroom, laundry, school, auto, health, beauty, drinks, ice cream, jewelry, fashion, cleaning, and office supplies.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$1,123,820
Revenue
$19,230,455
Down
$4,250,000
Posting: 278395 | Available | 3/11/24
This full-service independent grocery store is located in the foothills of the Northern California Gold Country. Well established in the community, this store features full meat, bakery, deli, and floral department. With an average of over $1 Million in EBITDA, this opportunity is perfect.
Asking Price
$4,250,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$3,000,000
Posting: 286389 | Available | 5/2/24
This business operates with short business hours from 11 am to 7 pm. It operates five days a week, Monday through Friday. The business boasts excellent net income, averaging 85K per month (approximately1 Million per year), with approximately a 50% margin.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 285483 | Available | 3/4/24
A strategically located retail uniform store surrounded by a major hospital and medical buildings is for sale. It is in a high-traffic location with 20,000 DTC an ideal mix of business and residential. This is a great opportunity for hands-on operators or family-oriented owners. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
100,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$49,900
Posting: 285345 | Available | 5/11/24
Currently housing a mini Italian food & wine market,this business operates solely on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, generating an average of $2,000 in sales each Saturday. The market predominantly offers prepackaged food, constituting 75% of its offerings, alongside 25% wine selections.Last Sat $4,928.
Asking Price
$49,900
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278505 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a retail pharmacy that is suitable and ideal for relocation and change of ownership (CHOW), and has all major insurances including Medi-Cal and Medi-Care. CHOW can be 45 to 90 days pending temporary license approval from the Board of Pharmacy, making it a quick acquisition.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$690,000
Down
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Posting: 254701 | Available | 6/24/21
3,000 sq. ft. Rent: $4,000 (including CAM). Gross Income: $55K to $58K/month. Net: $13K/month. Store located near lots of apartments. Very safe area. Potential: Market with leased meat dept. $900 Mo . Business Hours: 8am to 8pm. Margin over 35%. City has plans to build more apartments near market.
Asking Price
$315,000
Cash flow
$207,000
Revenue
$704,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286488 | Available | 5/8/24
A convenience market offering beer & wine along with various products such as bread, sandwiches, sundries, sodas, and tobacco is available. The operating hours are from 8 am to 6 pm daily, with closure on Mondays. This business has been established for 90 years.
Asking Price
$498,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285917 | Available | 4/1/24
This is a space for lease that is currently a hair salon. It is on the Pacific Coast highway and will be available June 16, 2024. It is in an affluent neighborhood of Corona Del Mar, minutes from Fashion Island. The size is approximately 370 sq ft. for a rent of $3,500 per month.
Lease Amount
$3,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 286016 | Available | 5/8/24
The liquor store and property with the rental income next to the liquor store. It is all employee-run. There are limited liquor stores in the area. It has good margins, and no competition around if adding EBT can increase monthly sales.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
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Posting: 272149 | Available | 8/17/22
Liquor store located with huge residential neighborhood, currently 100% employee running, loyal customers, Low rent, rare opportunity to own a well maintained store in North Orange County. Average monthly sale : 65,000. Overall profit margin: 32%.
Asking Price
$380,000
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