Posting: 245792 | Available | 4/22/24
We are working with an experienced, qualified, multi-station buyer who is looking to purchase profitable gas stations in Orange and San Diego Counties in the $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 price range, preferably with the land. The station should have either a convenience store/market and/or a car wash.
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Posting: 270024 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a must-see Arco AM/PM gas station with a market and detached carwash. It is a beautiful station doing strong numbers at all three profit centers: fuel, market, and carwash. It has a huge 40,000 sq. ft lot and is located just off the freeway in the beautiful San Diego County.
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$9,950,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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Posting: 286193 | Available | 4/19/24
Are you searching for a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Lancaster, CA? Look no further! We present to you an incredible chance to own the renowned Shell Gas Station located in Antelope Valley.
Asking Price
$4,999,000
Cash flow
$89,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 286183 | Available | 4/18/24
Owners have decided to retire and sell the locally iconic "Cactus Corner Business" and rent to store to the new buyers. This local deli, market, and store has a long-term loyal local following with a proven formula for a profitable business "as is" and a new owner can add their special touches.
Asking Price
$139,500
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Posting: 284900 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a Mexican meat market with a beer & wine license for sale. The store averages $110,000 a month in gross sales per seller. The seller already put in a full size kitchen with a hood system in the back. There is huge upside potential by utilizing the kitchen and creating a fast food restaurant.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286179 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a gas station business & property with a car wash with high volume gas. The market is located in a great location. It is open 24/7. The property is 25k sq ft. and the building is 1,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
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Posting: 286173 | Available | 4/17/24
A grocery market located in a Latino neighborhood boasts a 40% profit margin. However, due to a partnership split, the business is being forced to be sold. Situated on a bustling street with excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
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$696,000
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Posting: 285065 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a gas station is for sale (business only). The station is pumping 60kg a month at 60 cents a gallon. The beer & wine market sales are $60k a month. Lotto sales are $1,700 a month. You can get additional income from ATM & Bitcoin. They have very low rent $5,100 a month.
Asking Price
$2,999,000
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$120,000
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Posting: 283365 | Available | 4/14/24
Price lowered from $250k. A well established and good opportunity of Thai mini market in the east San Diego area is for sale with a reasonable price. The store has the potential to increase revenue by adding Thai food and Boba drinks service or liquor business with approval.
Asking Price
$195,000
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$120,000
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Posting: 283115 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an established market with beer and wine in Oxnard for sale. There is parking on the street and in the back. It has been established for 33 years, but the owner is leaving to pursue other interests, It is open everyday from 7am-9pm. If it was run buy the buyer it would net more.
Asking Price
$575,000
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$6,000,000
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Posting: 283096 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an international supermarket for sale. The 8,000 sq. ft market is located in a huge shopping center on a major street that was established over 35 years ago. They sell meat, fish, Sushi, bakery, produce, restaurant, catering and much more. This is a great location.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 277866 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a long-time established liquor store for sale. It has very clean wooden shelves including a camera system, including metal gates from the outside for safety. It is in a nice and safe neighborhood area with heavy traffic. There are two bar locations in the same block.
Asking Price
$299,999
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 284863 | Available | 4/5/24
This is a mid-size Latino supermarket with meat, produce, a hot-deli, a bakery, and adding check cashing business (big potential). All fixtures and equipments are all most brand new. It is surrounded by many residential and apartment areas. It is in a Hispanic population.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 285983 | Available | 4/4/24
Here is a wonderful drive-thru beer market that has great potential and is at a good location in Los Angeles County. If any prospective buyer has experience or owns the same kind of business, this would be much better for them. Monthly sales are about $65,000.
Asking Price
$269,000
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$2,340,000
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Posting: 285981 | Available | 4/4/24
The independent grocery and beer wine store is well-established. It is currently operating under semi-absentee management. Its location on a major busy street ensures a high volume of vehicle and foot traffic. The store boasts great front parking spaces and features a meat department.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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Posting: 284448 | Available | 4/3/24
This well-established liquor store is strategically located in a high-traffic area, ensuring consistent visibility and foot traffic. The store offers a wide and curated selection of premium liquors, wines, and spirits, catering to a diverse customer base with varying tastes and preferences.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 285049 | Available | 4/3/24
Located in the San Carlos hills and steeped in local history, Devonshire little store is now available for purchase. This market has been in business since 1935. With its classic architecture and location (Devonshire Little store is located, a mile away from the next closest business).
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$170,000
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Posting: 284527 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a beer and wine, drive-in dairy market that has had the same owner for 17 years (wants to retire). They have short business hours from 8am-7pm. It is in a very good, mixed-use neighborhood right next to a motel. This is a very good opportunity to purchase a business with property.
Asking Price
$940,000
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Posting: 283088 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a market with commercial kitchen and ABC License in standalone location, in an area of high-end homes, one block from favorite local beaches. High traffic count and full kitchen including hood and grease trap. Premises are 2,098 SF with a great lease in place at $2,800 per month.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 275121 | Available | 4/2/24
A grocery store with a restaurant and bakery is for sale. The destination also includes a Halal meat market and specializes in Middle Eastern, North African, Afghan, and Iranian Cuisine. This is a well-established market in a populated area of Sacramento. Gross sales are $175,000 per month.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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Posting: 279971 | Available | 4/2/24
Price reduction! This is a well-established grocery market for sale in a nice neighboring area with heavy traffic and good profit. The total sales are about 1.2 million per year approximately. It is 2,210 sq ft. and very easy to operate in the busy strip shopping center. The owner needs to retire.
Asking Price
$469,000
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$96,000
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Posting: 284084 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a profitable restaurant and market in the heart of San Diego with ABC type 41license. Located in a busy area of shopping and offices. You can continue the same concept or create your own concept. You can also earn extra income by using it as a Ghost Kitchen.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$192,000
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$1,032,000
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Posting: 285909 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a busy liquor store in the South Bay area for sale! There is enough room to add up more inventory to increase sales. The rent is reasonable and it makes very good extra income from the lottery and scratcher. The reason to sell are due to the health issues of the retiring owner.
Asking Price
$570,000
Cash flow
$275,000
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$978,000
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Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
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$449,000
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Posting: 285869 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a well-established grocery market in Gardena. The sales are $95K per month (including meat $30K). The net income is $14,000 per month. The gross rent is $5,000 per month with 5 years fixed. The terms are 5 + three 5-year options.
Asking Price
$480,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 4/24/24
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
$200,524
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$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$235,715
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$1,320,000
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$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/28/24
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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
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Posting: 285583 | Available | 4/28/24
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.
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$110,000
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Posting: 281452 | Available | 2/9/24
For sale is a long-established neighborhood Russian market, with an ABC beer and wine license, serving fruits and vegetables as well, established over 15 years, with a present owner since 2014. The net income is over $110,000. The owner will train the buyer.
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$299,000
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Posting: 282884 | Available | 3/25/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
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$595,000
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Posting: 280816 | Off The Market | 8/7/23
For sale is a convenient local market open 5 days/a week! In the heart of the City, & Mission St. has been serving the SOMA area and the financial district for decades and is still a favorite destination for all. The current owner has had it since 2010. It has loyal customers.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 273657 | Available | 12/27/23
This is a 10-year established beer and wine market store for sale in Los Angeles. They sell all kinds of snacks, wine, beer, tobacco products, and other household items. The lease amount is $2,500 with a long-term lease in place. There is no hard liquor license, just a Type 20 license.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$130,000
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$630,000
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Posting: 268564 | Available | 6/28/21
Great Little Family Market. Biz established more than 30 yrs. 2000 SQ, 7days 9 to 9. Rent $2500, Lease 6+5, Gross $630K & Net $130K Annually. Extra Lotto & ATM income $1200 Monthly. Owner is retired. Best store who want a stable income.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$530,000
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$2,958,124
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Posting: 273267 | Available | 1/3/24
This highly popular Latin American & Mexican Grocery store is located in a busy neighborhood retail center. Established in 1992, Family owned for the last 30 years. This grocery store is known for a wide variety of Latin American groceries, South & Central American beverages, and premium meat cuts
Asking Price
$1,895,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 277866 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a long-time established liquor store for sale. It has very clean wooden shelves including a camera system, including metal gates from the outside for safety. It is in a nice and safe neighborhood area with heavy traffic. There are two bar locations in the same block.
Asking Price
$299,999
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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$1,920,000
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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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Posting: 274320 | Available | 5/30/22
Excellent neighborhood market with beer and wine license. Store is right in the middle of residential neighborhood. Huge upside potential with more inventory, adding deli, money services, check cashing, ext. Price includes the commercial property and the business. Inventory will be plus.
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 284291 | Available | 3/26/24
This well-established liquor store, operating for over 35 years, is situated in a prime location on a busy boulevard in Los Angeles County. It currently runs as an absentee operation with the assistance of two employees. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$1,084,000
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Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$1,032,000
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Posting: 285909 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a busy liquor store in the South Bay area for sale! There is enough room to add up more inventory to increase sales. The rent is reasonable and it makes very good extra income from the lottery and scratcher. The reason to sell are due to the health issues of the retiring owner.
Asking Price
$570,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 275322 | Available | 7/24/22
Asian grocery supermarket business for sale in east bay area. The current owner is retiring after 20+ years in business. The sale is only for the business and real estate is not included in the sale. The current yearly net for the seller is $180k. The average yearly sale is very consistent with one
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$825,000
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Posting: 270583 | Available | 2/13/23
It is reduced for quick sale. This is a long-established convenience market in the affluent Mid-County region of Santa Cruz County with high traffic counts in areas of nice homes and schools. It is corporate-owned, with a straight percentage lease an off-site liquor license.
Asking Price
250,000 + Inv
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$225,000
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$4,900,000
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$500,000
Posting: 284775 | Available | 3/25/24
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
$150,000
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$600,000
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$100,000
Posting: 283941 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is a market. The seller is sick and wants to retire. High margin 50%, They get $15,000 net income per month, so you can get your investment within a year. No Lottery; If you sell lottery you can also get extra income. Easy to run. They do not sell meat. Open hours : 8am-9pm. 2 employees.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$170,000
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$690,000
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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
$72,000
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$432,000
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Posting: 282165 | Available | 4/22/24
This is hands down the best of the smoke market and their selection is perfectly diverse types of products for all your smoke needs. It is located in a busy area of Hollywood, a rare opportunity. Everything is top-notch and high-class, and definitely an undiscovered gem.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
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Posting: 285713 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a Hispanic market with beer and wine. The buyer can do up to 2 weeks of in-store observations to verify sales and income. It is SBA financing approved with a 35% down payment.
Asking Price
590,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$144,000
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Posting: 285156 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a mini-grocery market for sale as-is in Los Angeles County. The size is about 2,000 sq ft. The amount of rent is $1,300 per month. It is home-based. The asking price is $55,000 plus inventory. There is no beer or wine.
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$59,000
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Posting: 284448 | Available | 4/3/24
This well-established liquor store is strategically located in a high-traffic area, ensuring consistent visibility and foot traffic. The store offers a wide and curated selection of premium liquors, wines, and spirits, catering to a diverse customer base with varying tastes and preferences.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 283115 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an established market with beer and wine in Oxnard for sale. There is parking on the street and in the back. It has been established for 33 years, but the owner is leaving to pursue other interests, It is open everyday from 7am-9pm. If it was run buy the buyer it would net more.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 284943 | Available | 1/31/24
This Korea Town, Los Angeles market is for sale. The market is located in a small shopping center. The opening time is from 8 AM to 10 PM. The lease has 7 years left and the space is about 900 SF plus another storage of 80 SF. The extra income from lotto is about $3,000 per month.
Asking Price
$280,000
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Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
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.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
