Cash flow
$639,000
Revenue
$1,160,000
Down
$20
Posting: 240277 | Available | 10/10/20
Coin laundry was designated as an essential business during Pandemic. And government supports 6 months SBA loan payments if the escrow is closed before 9/27/2020. The amount would be about $130,000. benefit for the buyer.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$599,000
Posting: 256413 | Available | 10/10/20
This fantastic bakery is the best in the area. This bakery is definitely a hidden gem. The unique pasties and bagels are a must to try. This bakery is located in the upscale community and cozy, peaceful place to kill in the area.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
$900,000
Down
25% to 30%
Posting: 245344 | Available | 10/7/20
Exclusive listing for full service and its property at good location of Valley Area in Los Angeles county. Exclusive listing for full service car wash and its property at excellent location, that produces $85,000. monthly gross.
Asking Price
$3,400,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
20%+ SBA
Posting: 261493 | Available | 10/6/20
Great Opportunity to Own a Coin Laundry + Property in LA.The coin laundry is an anchor tenant and there is a market as another tenant in the building. This is one of the best coin-operated laundromats in the area. The profit margin is better because of the LOWER sewer charges in this area.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
50% Max
Posting: 254550 | Available | 10/5/20
Annual Sales: approximately $500,000. Net: approximately $80,000+. Size: approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Rent: $7,200 including NNN. Lease: 5 years plus option.
Asking Price
$270,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
$25
Posting: 261457 | Available | 10/5/20
Great Opportunity to Own a Coin Laundry + Property in LA. This is one of the best coin-operated laundromats. In the free-standing building with a huge parking lot in a great location. This laundry is located in an area with a high population of coin laundry customers with great visibility.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$840,000
Down
Ask
Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
Asking Price
$239,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$40
Posting: 261469 | Available | 10/5/20
This store is Nashville style hot chicken restaurant. Open hours M- S. 11:30 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday Closed. Located at big shopping center. The store has beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$614,400
Revenue
$1,152,000
Down
$25
Posting: 256080 | Available | 10/1/20
Monthly Operating Net Profit: $54,300. Property Tax & Insurance : $3,100. Monthly Net Profit: $51,200. SBA loan: 25% down payment to obtain the SBA loan. 25 years amortization. About prime + 1%. 1031 Exchange is possible. 6 month loan payments are waived by government supports if the buyer get SBA.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
$266,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 234945 | Available | 9/27/20
Extremely Healthy, Reinvigorating and Nutritionally Tasting Smoothies. Current owner spent over $ 200,000 for remodeling this business. Seller encourages any serious buyer to do in-store observation to Understand the value of this fresh juice and smoothie business. Constant flow of customers.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 241859 | Available | 9/27/20
Coin Laundry for sale. Always busy. 3,000 sq.ft. Monthly gross income $44,500. Monthly net Income $13,000. Stable income and regular customers due to its excellent location. Located in a strip mall in a prime location. Ample front and side parking with easy in/out access. 46 washers/ 60 dryers. ...
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 237148 | Available | 6/19/19
High sales volume Indian Restaurant. $1.2M yearly sale average. Monthly net income $20,000. Many order thru Uber/Yes24/GrubHub. Many clients accounts with Hollywood Movie staffs, apartments tenants. Thur.- Sat. super busy restaurant. Easy operation. Help run Biz. Good parkings in Hollywood area.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
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
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 5/22/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
Down
$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/22/24
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
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/22/24
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
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/22/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286685 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is a Valero branded gas station on a corner lot on busy street in Tracy CA. The owner is looking to sell with property. There are three upgraded Wayne dispensers and six fueling positions. The property features a brand new, upgraded Verifone POS system.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$3,830,730
Revenue
$26,912,323
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284824 | Available | 5/23/24
This well-established freight company provides drayage services from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to warehouses in Southern California. The company was established over 37 years ago and has over 130 customers in diverse industries.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$384,000
Revenue
$732,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 286371 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is a high-volume location in a beautiful vacation destination city. It is 8 years old and is already one of the highest volume locations in Northern Ca. With ample parking, loyal customers, and is the only laundromat in town! Serious inquiries only.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/22/24
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
$174,802
Revenue
$759,686
Down
$300,000
Posting: 278351 | Available | 5/21/24
This iconic 40 acre property produces award winning Pinot Noir and Gris for sale through the onsite tasting room or online through their 1000+ member wine club. The main building, patio and surrounding gardens may be rented. The best escape for birders, hikers, city folk or anyone who loves wine!
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$196,800
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$520,000
Posting: 286461 | Available | 5/20/24
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
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
Down
$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
Cash flow
$379,511
Revenue
$1,556,447
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 280303 | Available | 5/21/24
This company is one of the largest non-surgical hair restoration providers for women, men, and children who experience any type of hair loss. Wigs are a small part of revenue the large majority of revenue is hair restoration with jobs starting at $1,500 up to $7,000 or higher plus revenues.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/19/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
$336,271
Revenue
$603,248
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/23/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$69,751
Revenue
$114,905
Down
$150,000
Posting: 280975 | Available | 5/21/24
This family business started in 1985, provides residential, commercial, and window cleaning in the area of Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, and beyond. Their works cover from basic vacuuming and dusting to full range deep cleaning, tenant move-out cleaning, and building exterior wash.
Asking Price
$150,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/21/24
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.
Franchise Fee
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/23/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/22/24
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
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/21/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
Down
$1,200,222
Posting: 278295 | Available | 5/21/24
New lower price! This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Bldg Size
Call / Email
Space Being Rented
Call / Email
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/22/24
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).
Lease Amount
$0
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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