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Santa Cruz County, California
Asking Price
$139,500
Revenue
$300,000
Down
Cash Only
Cash Flow
$89,000
Name: Mark Wise
Phone: Show phone number
Name
Mark Wise
Phone
Show phone number
Posting ID:
286183
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food, Retail
Business Types:
Market, Supermarket, Mart, Food Store
Fast Food, Quick Service Restaurant
Deli
Keywords:
Santa Cruz County, california, market, deli
Attributes:
Broker Cooperation
Training And Support
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