Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$259,697
Down
$129,000
Posting: 282875 | Available | 3/7/24
The Wrap Shack in Bermuda Dunes is an exciting opportunity for any aspiring restaurateur or entrepreneur looking to enter the food industry. Located in the heart of Bermuda Dunes, this well-established eatery has been serving delicious wraps and Mediterranean eats to locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$99,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$199,000
Posting: 284873 | Available | 3/2/24
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant with a 12' hood on the busiest boulevard in Huntington Beach. It is 1,200 sq ft. inside with some outside seating too. The rent is only $3,060 plus NNN for $550. It has an excellent lease (5+5) and a very nice landlord. There is a full kitchen with everything .
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$345,925
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285277 | Available | 2/20/24
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$113,000
Revenue
$478,399
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285237 | Available | 2/18/24
This opportunity is also pre-qualified for SBA financing, requiring only a ten percent down payment with a ten-year repayment term. So, you can take advantage of favorable financing terms while stepping into this lucrative venture.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$324,000
Down
$124,000
Posting: 283243 | Available | 2/4/24
This is a Mediterranean-style restaurant right next to the Newport Beach and has been run by the current owner for 7 years.Corner location.The owner works 5 days a week.The rent is $3742, which is cheap compared to the surrounding market price. The sellers want to retire. It is in a corner location.
Asking Price
$238,000
Cash flow
$344,455
Revenue
$817,655
Down
$250,000
Posting: 282317 | Available | 2/4/24
For sale is a semi-absentee run Mediterranean restaurant. An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers - 30% down. The monthly average sales are $100K and the monthly net income is $25K. They make stable income. The store size is 1,600 sq. ft plus a spacious patio. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$625,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$582,947
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$300,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284807 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a nice sized restaurant of almost 2,000 sf with a patio, an open kitchen concept, walk-in cooler and freezer, grease trap, and small office with a rent of $7m700 including NNN is available for Key Money. There will be a new lease and must have experience and existing concept to present.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$825,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 269371 | Available | 1/4/24
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase this family-owned and operated Mediterranean market & deli in the Antelope Valley area. The average gross sales are $70K. The rent is about $3,000 per month including NNN. There are 2 years of lease left plus 5+5. It is consistently growing.
Asking Price
239,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$92,000
Revenue
$205,000
Down
$92,000
Posting: 284468 | Available | 1/3/24
This Pasadena quick service restaurant has a versatile layout in a prime location and provides Mediterranean cuisine to its diverse customer base. The venue boasts a stellar corner location with excellent street visibility, provides great customer service & maintains a pristine level of cleanliness.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 283704 | Available | 11/6/23
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant & hookah lounge. It has a high cash flow($240,000) and is an excellent location with a full kitchen with a 41 license. The current owner has been there for 10 years now. The sales tax report is $7,300/month, so a loan is available with about a 30% down payment.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$171,629
Revenue
$601,369
Down
All Cash
Posting: 282418 | Available | 11/3/23
The price has reduced by $200K to $390,000including the type 47 license. It has been family-owned/operated and established 10 years. The 2022 sales were $601,369 and the owner-adjusted cash flow was $171,629. The lease is 3 years with a 5-year option for 1,800 sq ft. It is $,5400 per month for rent.
Asking Price
$390,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$189,000
Posting: 283568 | In Escrow | 10/27/23
This is a profitable Mediterranean restaurant in a popular commercial area. It is located in a busy center by heavy traffic streets with high visibility and close to residential areas. Previously it was a Chinese restaurant with a well-equipped double kitchen ideal for Asian menu concepts.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
$250,000
Posting: 272648 | Available | 10/11/23
For sale is a great Mediterranean fast food restaurant in the South Bay at a great location for over 12 years! It has a total of over 150K in Sellers Discretionary Earning for the new buyer. It is a very manageable business with two employees and one working owner.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 269121 | Available | 7/29/21
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in El Cajon, San Diego County. Absentee owner. Owner lives out of area. Large seating. Great for hosting events. Prep kitchen, kitchen, updated seating area modern rustic look. Business ready for new owner to put in their own ideas and growth.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
Down
$360,000
Posting: 285177 | Available | 3/30/24
A Mediterranean salad, sandwich, and cocktail bar located near Acadia, is currently available for sale. This business presents a rare opportunity, boasting Hard Liquor licenses #47 and #51. It operates under absentee ownership. This is an easy operation. The store size is 2,500 sq ft.
Asking Price
$948,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$825,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 269371 | Available | 1/4/24
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase this family-owned and operated Mediterranean market & deli in the Antelope Valley area. The average gross sales are $70K. The rent is about $3,000 per month including NNN. There are 2 years of lease left plus 5+5. It is consistently growing.
Asking Price
239,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$324,000
Down
$124,000
Posting: 283243 | Available | 2/4/24
This is a Mediterranean-style restaurant right next to the Newport Beach and has been run by the current owner for 7 years.Corner location.The owner works 5 days a week.The rent is $3742, which is cheap compared to the surrounding market price. The sellers want to retire. It is in a corner location.
Asking Price
$238,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$235,000
Posting: 283315 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a falafel Mediterranean restaurant with a size of 1,800 sq. ft. There is a pizza oven, freezer, walk-in cooler, 12 ft type hood, and a three-compartment sink. There is a charbroiled for kabobs and a flat grill for burgers and gyro. Monthly gross sales are $30,000.
Asking Price
$235,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$582,947
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284835 | Available | 1/24/24
This Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant is located off a major street in a crowded commercial and residential area. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and very clean. The franchisor is well-known and established with a strong brand name.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$189,000
Posting: 283568 | In Escrow | 10/27/23
This is a profitable Mediterranean restaurant in a popular commercial area. It is located in a busy center by heavy traffic streets with high visibility and close to residential areas. Previously it was a Chinese restaurant with a well-equipped double kitchen ideal for Asian menu concepts.
Asking Price
$189,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
$250,000
Posting: 272648 | Available | 10/11/23
For sale is a great Mediterranean fast food restaurant in the South Bay at a great location for over 12 years! It has a total of over 150K in Sellers Discretionary Earning for the new buyer. It is a very manageable business with two employees and one working owner.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$92,000
Revenue
$205,000
Down
$92,000
Posting: 284468 | Available | 1/3/24
This Pasadena quick service restaurant has a versatile layout in a prime location and provides Mediterranean cuisine to its diverse customer base. The venue boasts a stellar corner location with excellent street visibility, provides great customer service & maintains a pristine level of cleanliness.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$68,075
Revenue
$183,600
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286270 | Available | 4/26/24
A great location on the most traveled Blvd in Sunland surrounds the building, which spans over 1,000+ SF. The rent, amounting to $2,530/Mo NNN included, accompanies a mix of commercial, residential, and retail stores. Gross sales range from $15,000 to $16,000 per month.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283924 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a Mediterranean healthy food restaurant with vegetarian options. It is best known for its yummy dishes, homemade like daily fresh pita bread, superb customer service, and cleanness. This business recently obtained a beer & wine permit. It is conveniently located in a large plaza.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285755 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a Mediterranean restaurant for an asset sale. It was remodeled and built out 1 year ago. This restaurant is located in the strip center on busy Travis Blvd. The size is 1,900 sq ft and rent is $3,700 including NNN, water and garbage. There's a fully equipped kitchen with a 10-foot hood.
Asking Price
$149,999
Cash flow
$344,455
Revenue
$817,655
Down
$250,000
Posting: 282317 | Available | 2/4/24
For sale is a semi-absentee run Mediterranean restaurant. An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers - 30% down. The monthly average sales are $100K and the monthly net income is $25K. They make stable income. The store size is 1,600 sq. ft plus a spacious patio. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$625,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$345,925
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285277 | Available | 2/20/24
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$300,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284807 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a nice sized restaurant of almost 2,000 sf with a patio, an open kitchen concept, walk-in cooler and freezer, grease trap, and small office with a rent of $7m700 including NNN is available for Key Money. There will be a new lease and must have experience and existing concept to present.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$259,697
Down
$129,000
Posting: 282875 | Available | 3/7/24
The Wrap Shack in Bermuda Dunes is an exciting opportunity for any aspiring restaurateur or entrepreneur looking to enter the food industry. Located in the heart of Bermuda Dunes, this well-established eatery has been serving delicious wraps and Mediterranean eats to locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284748 | Available | 3/11/24
This Mediterranean restaurant serves traditional dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. This popular restaurant is ideally located on extremely busy street and is a minute's drive from Hwy-101, 85, and 237.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 269121 | Available | 7/29/21
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in El Cajon, San Diego County. Absentee owner. Owner lives out of area. Large seating. Great for hosting events. Prep kitchen, kitchen, updated seating area modern rustic look. Business ready for new owner to put in their own ideas and growth.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$392,000
Down
$119,000
Posting: 274682 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant in Ladera Ranch, South Orange County. The store size is 1,600 sq ft. New owners can change the restaurant menu to Thai food or other menu items. It has a good reputation with local neighbors. There is almost no competition. Most of its orders are to-go orders.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$113,000
Revenue
$478,399
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285237 | Available | 2/18/24
This opportunity is also pre-qualified for SBA financing, requiring only a ten percent down payment with a ten-year repayment term. So, you can take advantage of favorable financing terms while stepping into this lucrative venture.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$79,000
Posting: 285721 | Available | 4/22/24
Presenting an exceptional opportunity for a turnkey restaurant asset sale in the heart of Fullerton, California, nestled within the vibrant and growing community of Orange County. This exquisite establishment spans 1,963 square feet and offers a cozy yet elegant dining experience.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$171,629
Revenue
$601,369
Down
All Cash
Posting: 282418 | Available | 11/3/23
The price has reduced by $200K to $390,000including the type 47 license. It has been family-owned/operated and established 10 years. The 2022 sales were $601,369 and the owner-adjusted cash flow was $171,629. The lease is 3 years with a 5-year option for 1,800 sq ft. It is $,5400 per month for rent.
Asking Price
$390,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281291 | Available | 3/17/24
This is an authentic Mediterranean gyros shop for sale tucked away in a food court blocks from the UC Berkeley campus. This place is known for its delicious Mediterranean plates and Gyros. With a remodeled food court and seating. The gross income a month is roughly around $75,000.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285489 | Available | 4/24/24
The is a newly remodeled Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. Don't miss this newly remodeled fantastic hookah lounge bar with a full-bar restaurant. There is an outdoor patio for smoking and dining. outdoor seating capacity is around 70 people.
Asking Price
$389,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 283704 | Available | 11/6/23
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant & hookah lounge. It has a high cash flow($240,000) and is an excellent location with a full kitchen with a 41 license. The current owner has been there for 10 years now. The sales tax report is $7,300/month, so a loan is available with about a 30% down payment.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$99,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$199,000
Posting: 284873 | Available | 3/2/24
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant with a 12' hood on the busiest boulevard in Huntington Beach. It is 1,200 sq ft. inside with some outside seating too. The rent is only $3,060 plus NNN for $550. It has an excellent lease (5+5) and a very nice landlord. There is a full kitchen with everything .
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 272092 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Downtown San Francisco inside a well-known food court. Their food is a blend of Italian and Mediterranean dishes such as pizza, pasta, and wraps. Catering accounts are not included.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$780,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284823 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a popular Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. Located in the beautiful Blossom Hill community of San Jose. It was established and under current ownership since 2021.
Asking Price
$325,000
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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.
