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Posting: 286410 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a 24-unit apartment in Los Angeles, California. It is in a great location, as the capital rate is just 5.5%, so this is a very good opportunity.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
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Posting: 285906 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a DHS hospice license. It is brand new, has never been operated,can transfer 100% shares to new owner. It can be relocated. There will be assistance available for CHOW, CHOL, accreditation and/or operation if needed.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$125,000
Revenue
$332,626
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Posting: 285221 | Available | 5/2/24
The business at this location, established by the seller in 1986, operates with the collaboration of one employee and two brothers, making it ideally suited for a husband-and-wife team. The dry cleaner plant is open for only five days a week, from Monday to Friday. It is near Park La Brea.
Asking Price
$179,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 284584 | Available | 5/2/24
This store specializes in retail/wholesale and imports for store display equipments. There is not much competition. All items never go out of style and sell consistently. The store owner has rented a 7,000 sq ft. warehouse. The sales price includes inventory of $250,000.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$155,000
Revenue
$780,000
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$299,000
Posting: 285879 | Available | 5/1/24
This discount store represents an exceptional opportunity for ownership, featuring minimal active involvement and straightforward operations. Situated in Koreatown, Los Angeles, the store benefits from its location in an area that blends residential and commercial spaces.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 282541 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an established plumbing contractor business located in the West Los Angeles Area is offered for sale after serving their clients for the past 27 years. The business has annual gross sales running approximately 1,000,000
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$363,336
Revenue
$690,000
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Posting: 285077 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a rare chance to buy a coin laundromat business with the property! It is a free-standing corner location with great visibility, serving a dense residential zone. They have kind staff and loyal customers in place. It has everything needed to please the customers.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$390,000
Revenue
$420,000
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Posting: 286345 | Available | 4/30/24
The grocery store, with a high adjusted net income of $33,000 per month, is easy to run. The lottery income is $17,500 per month, water dispensing brings in $7,000 monthly, and sales amount to $35,000 per month, which includes water. The high-profit margin is 60% over.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 286330 | Available | 4/29/24
This is a convenience store in a busy office building for sale located in Los Angeles. It is open only on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. It has very low rent.
Asking Price
$80,000
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$45,000
Posting: 286326 | Available | 4/29/24
A small restaurant in a great location near Beverly Blvd, and La Brea Ave in an upscale area. The sushi restaurant here just closed. The restaurant is fully equipped for you to come in and make money. It is great for sushi, pizza, or your menu. It is a great location for delivery and pick up service
Asking Price
$45,000
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Revenue
$960,000
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$750,000
Posting: 282154 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop with parking space in a good part of West Los Angeles. It must be a cash purchase only. Other information will be provided later. 100% Employees run with 2 full time and 1 part time. Great safe location with the parking lot back of the liquor store.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$4,900,000
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$500,000
Posting: 284775 | Available | 4/28/24
For the business only is a market and Mobil station with 6 pumps and 4 tanks. It has a beer and wine license (the only business in that corner with BW). The master lease belongs to Circle K and Circle K is subleasing to a dealer. The owner is retiring after 29 years. It is open 24/7.
Asking Price
$795,000
Cash flow
$336,000
Revenue
$11,400,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285765 | Available | 4/22/24
The liquor store with extra income and very low rent at $2,805 gross lease with new 5years plus (1) five year option. The rent increase 3% each year on it. No competition near by it. Mostly all Hispanic customers and great net income after all expenses $25,000 to $30,000 per month.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
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Revenue
$1,150,000
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$600,000
Posting: 285148 | Available | 4/22/24
A fantastic opportunity awaits with this well-appointed liquor store, complete with the property for sale. Situated in a prime, highly visible location at a bustling intersection teeming with traffic, this store boasts excellent exposure. It was recently remodeled at 3,000 sq ft.
Asking Price
$2,250,000
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Revenue
$1,920,000
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$300,000
Posting: 284222 | Available | 4/22/24
In the busy shopping center with ample parking space in front of the businesses, this is a meat, produce, and beer & wine market. It is employee-run (7) with 1 manager. The area is in a 100% Hispanic neighborhood. It is a prime location for the Latino market. Business hours are 7am-9pm.
Asking Price
$639,000
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Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 286214 | Available | 4/20/24
The rent is super low at $1,700 per month, which includes CAM and utilities such as power, water, trash, security, and more. It is easy to run and open five days a week, from Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 3 PM. The establishment includes a cafe, lottery, and cigarette license.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$100,000
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$195,000
Posting: 286181 | Available | 4/18/24
This retail pharmacy is located in the USC Hospital area [90033] of Los Angeles County. All major PBMs except Medical. Buyer to apply for their own Medi-Cal contract. It is located near the 10 highway and was established in 2020. All patients' files are to be relocated to another pharmacy.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 286153 | Available | 4/16/24
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and profitable bar and restaurant in a prime location. This venue boasts a loyal customer base and includes a spacious kitchen, beautiful bar, outdoor patio, DJ booth, and dance floor. Fully operational with a Type 47 liquor license.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$197,904
Revenue
$2,137,548
Down
$70,000
Posting: 280186 | Available | 4/15/24
SBA approved! Don't miss this fantastic, urban, coastal restaurant and sports bar, a well-established destination for locals and visitors alike. Located in a bustling, walkable area of the city, the restaurant boasts multiple attractive patios in a beautiful setting and lively atmosphere.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 285183 | Available | 4/15/24
Located in a predominantly Latino neighborhood characterized by high foot traffic, this store boasts a substantial volume of business. With a remarkably low monthly rent of $2,800, the opportunity for profit is substantial. The potential to accept EBT could further increase revenue streams.
Asking Price
810,000 (Reduced)
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 286135 | Available | 4/15/24
This well-established liquor store is ideally situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Koreatown. It boasts a loyal customer base from the surrounding community. After 12 years of successful operation and hands-on management alongside dedicated employees, the current owner has decided to retire.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286127 | Available | 4/15/24
A well-established coin laundry is available at a low price in LA. This coin laundry boasts a prime location in a large strip mall with ample parking, situated near Koreatown. It enjoys great demographics and a loyal customer base in a desirable neighborhood, surrounded by houses/apartments.
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$240,000
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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
Cash flow
$264,000
Revenue
$624,000
Down
$35
Posting: 283271 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a newly built coin laundromat that is just 1 year old. This is a great location in a heavy residential and business in LA. It was totally reconstructed with all plans & new equipment. The current rev. is an average of $46,000 & is increasing fast! They have loyal staff running the business. ...
Asking Price
$1,800,000
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Posting: 283280 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a 5-day-open sandwich shop with a hood and grill on Wilshire Blvd in the city of Los Angeles. It is a ground-floor location with high visibility from the street. It was professionally built, as their full kitchen has a hood, grill, and beautiful patio. It is surrounded by many offices.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$405,699
Revenue
$1,489,881
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$350,000
Posting: 286086 | Available | 4/10/24
This is one of the top in-home (non-medical) senior care franchises in the nation! The business model (not difficult) sends caregivers to individual's homes to keep them from having to go to an assisted living facility. Personal care, food preparation, light cleaning, falling mitigation/monitoring.
Asking Price
$1,480,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$140,000
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Posting: 282426 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an established, 29+-year-old property and casualty insurance agency. The majority of the clients are Russian and Ukraine have been with the agency for many years. The dedicated office manager, who has been an integral part of the company for 19 years.
Asking Price
$119,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 286056 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an outpatient surgical center near Koreatown In Los Angeles, California fully accredited by the Joint Commission. There is no Medicare. Rent is only $6,490 per month. One operating room is fully equipped and there is one recovery room for 2 patients to recover at the same time.
Asking Price
$94,900
Cash flow
$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/14/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$10,000
Posting: 286567 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is an upscale full-service modern hair salon with in the heart of Downtown Alhambra. This salon has 10 stations and 3 shampoo bowls. The salon offers precision haircuts, custom coloring, re-texturizing straight and curly hair, and updos. Individual room for lash extensions, massage& waxing
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 286166 | Available | 5/17/24
A brand new home health agency is available for sale. The sale includes the initial state license approved by CDPH. The license is fully transferable and is approved for the following counties: LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, and San Diego.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/18/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$351,239
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$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/14/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$82,216
Revenue
$731,213
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$150,000
Posting: 283846 | Available | 5/18/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
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Posting: 285867 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a hospice agency for sale in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, with first license only. It must pass the second survey. The price is $175K.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/19/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
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Revenue
$907,962
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$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 5/18/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
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
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
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$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/19/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$52,612
Revenue
$268,777
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$125,000
Posting: 283393 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is a boutique facial spa located in Contra Costa County. Centrally located in town and a staple of the community, the spa is renowned for its service & dedication to customer care. Owners are looking to retire & pass the baton to an owner who will put as much dedication into the business.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
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$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
Down
$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/19/24
This is a successfully established dry-cleaning business for sale in Alameda County, CA. The business was established more than 35 years. It has a great reputation and it's next to Safeway, so it has very steady foot traffic. The motivated sellers are looking to retire.
Asking Price
$530,000
Cash flow
$249,243
Revenue
$413,345
Down
$669,000
Posting: 286455 | Available | 5/15/24
Civil engineering firms or individuals with PEs who are looking to establish their own firm will find this rare opportunity very attractive. It offers the chance to acquire an established, profitable civil engineering firm with a stellar portfolio of completed projects.
Asking Price
$669,000
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Posting: 285746 | Available | 5/17/24
A dog grooming shop, established in 1968 with the same owner, is located in an upscale neighborhood with a lot of foot traffic and Mountain View. This fully remodeled salon offers full-service grooming for dogs and cats. The shop spans 1,250 sq ft.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$196,800
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$520,000
Posting: 286461 | Available | 5/14/24
GB Laundry Brokers is currently offering a spacious laundromat spanning 4,063 sq ft in Sacramento CA. The laundromat is on a very busy street with ample parking, and a loyal customer base. This location has a lot of potential for growth with the right operator.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/15/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/14/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/15/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/15/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker explores: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing deposits & opening escrow, Return of deposit to buyer, Why do we take a deposit from buyers when preparing & executing a purchase agreement contract?
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
Don't confuse a business opportunity with a going business for sale. In the broadest sense, an existing business being offered on the market is sometimes called a business opportunity. But for a buyer's purposes, seeking to invest in a business to own and operate, there are important differences.
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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
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.
Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Changing hands of business ownership can seem both exciting and daunting to all parties involved, but it's important that a smooth transition occurs to maintain or achieve success of the business. Here are some tips I recommend ensuring things go smoothly when buying a California small business.
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.
Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Overpricing is the number one mistake sellers and their brokers make when putting businesses on the market. Even profitable, well-managed businesses can get buried under a bad number. Brian Loring (Los Angeles County Business Broker) discusses "the tangible trap" and how to avoid it when selling.
A huge part of any exit strategy is properly planning for that moment in time when employees find out the business is for sale or, preferably, has been sold. Your workers have been kept in the dark for as long as possible. Some won't be a bit surprised. Others may be devastated.
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.
