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Posting: 287727 | Available | 3/15/25
This long-time established taqueria has a reputation for fresh and delicious food, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! It is looking for a new owner to carry on the tradition of quality food crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Asking Price
$139,000
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$7,382
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$855,864
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Posting: 291101 | Available | 3/13/25
Lots of potential for Owner Operator. Another unit is for sale nearby. Franchisor requires $500K in liquidity and $1M in net worth.
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$99,000
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Posting: 291098 | Available | 3/13/25
Here is a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR to acquire a newly built-out quick service restaurant (QSR) in a great Roseville location! Continue the Roll Em' Up Taquitos franchise or consider for cost-effective Conversion space. 2000sf newly built out with open concept Full Kitchen.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 288634 | Available | 3/12/25
This freestanding Mexican restaurant, equipped with a Beer & Wine license and ample parking, features an 18-foot HOOD Type #1, an 8-foot HOOD Type #2, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer, and a grease interceptor. The property includes a banquet room for private parties and spans 5,620 sq.ft
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 286180 | Available | 3/7/25
This restaurant is known for serving a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine and offer a full bar with a wide selection of tequilas, margaritas, and other cocktails. The restaurant has a casual and lively atmosphere, with colorful decor and friendly service. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
Asking Price
$699,000
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$30,061
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$472,664
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Posting: 290841 | Available | 2/26/25
An incredible opportunity to own a well-established, full-service Mexican restaurant with a Type 41 beer & wine license at an unbeatable asset value price! This restaurant has been successfully operated for nearly 10 years under absentee ownership and is ideally positioned in a high-traffic area.
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$99,000
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Posting: 290795 | Available | 2/26/25
For sale is a full service restaurant with full bar and private room, great location next to lake Merritt. It is over 4,000 sf.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$110,000
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$875,000
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Posting: 290809 | Available | 2/24/25
1/2" 1/2 Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale Seal Beach, CA 1/2" 1/2 Turnkey Opportunity | High Sales | Absentee-Owned | Growth Potential Asking Price: $149,000 (Includes ~$3,000 in inventory) Additional Franchise & Training Fee: $30,000 (Local Training in Los Angeles) Gross Sales: ~$75,000/month
Asking Price
$149,000
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$80,604
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$864,000
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Posting: 287996 | Available | 2/22/25
This restaurant has been operating under the same name and location since 1952, attracting both tourists and locals. The current owner has no experience with Mexican cuisine, so the restaurant is fully managed by employees. It's an excellent investment opportunity.
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$179,000
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Posting: 280262 | Available | 2/20/25
Price lowered! This is a Mexican restaurant with good rent for sale. The rent is fixed for every 10 years. The monthly gross is $55,000. The owner works 5 days and has 4 employees. The rent is $3,600 and the size of the restaurant is 1,800 sq. ft. There's a fully equipped kitchen w/a 10 feet hood.
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$149,999
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Posting: 289790 | Available | 2/19/25
A small but efficient modern Mexican restaurant with a full bar, patio and a very low rent. The space is under 1400 sf and the rent is under $4k incl. NNN. The new owners can expand the hours of operation and grow this business by taking advantage of this newly remodeled restaurant. Cash offers only
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$199,000
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Posting: 290186 | Available | 2/18/25
Long time established Mexican restaurant. Owners have owner this for a long time and have decided to obtain a much bigger location in a different location. Can be converted to a different concept of restaurant. Lease is $2900 per month for 1600 sq ft.
Asking Price
$130,000
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$328,023
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$1,879,949
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Posting: 290626 | Available | 2/13/25
Well-established carniceria and deli has been serving the community for decades. The business has demonstrated consistent year-over-year revenue and positive cashflow. They have strong ties to the community and a very loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$560,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,910,800
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$449,000
Posting: 290615 | Available | 2/12/25
Great location. Established 20 years with same owner. Has a 47 type liquor license and a nice bar. Bldg is 3,090 SF, rent is $10,300/Mo gross annual sales $1,910,800 and the net income is $160,000. Nicely decorated and seats 160 patrons inside and 40+ in the covered patio outside. Fully equipped.
Asking Price
$449,000
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$725,000
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$339,500
Posting: 288682 | Available | 2/10/25
Second To None Opportunity. Over 40 years semi-absentee Mexican Restaurant with a Type 47 liquor license under the same ownership became available for sale due to the owner's health issue. This Restaurant has been operating in the current location for almost 30 years.
Asking Price
$339,500
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 286987 | Available | 1/29/25
For sale is a Mexican taco shop with Beer and wine license in Center of Hollywood blvd. It is in an excellent location of a super busy traffic area in the front of Hollywood travel bus stop station. It is more than 45 years old and the owner works 20 hours per week. It is semi-absentee run.
Asking Price
$240,000
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Posting: 288587 | Available | 1/28/25
For sale is a well-established Mexican Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Pittsburg, California. The potential for growth and increased customer engagement is significant, whether through maintaining the current food concept or introducing a new culinary flair.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$108,000
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$816,000
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Posting: 289305 | Available | 1/28/25
Easy to operate with good profit Mexican Restaurant in Buena Park established with many years operating in the same location, good rent and good sales together with long time employees makes the transition easy to a new owner.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 288125 | Available | 1/25/25
With a unique menu featuring a fusion of poke and Mexican food, this establishment has gained a loyal customer base who enjoy the selection of platters, bowls, sushi, specialty rolls and more. Nearly 100 top-notch Yelp reviews attest to its popularity and quality.
Asking Price
$49,999
Cash flow
$120,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 289636 | Available | 1/12/25
Mexican grill, Party designers and cathering services in Santa Fe Springs for sale. Mexican grill sales $180,000 plus Cathering services sales $180,000 per year. Mexican grill opens 5 days (Mon.-Fri) with 10 burners full kitchen. Monthly rent $2,323 w/NNN. Net income $120,000 per year.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286809 | Available | 1/10/25
This restaurant chain has been a family-owned business since 1954, starting as a small trailer appearing at resorts in Northern California. Their 70-year history is proof that this chain has what it takes to stay relevant.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$415,000
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Posting: 286810 | Available | 1/6/25
This is an absentee owned business. Specializing in amazing tacos and burritos, there are several other Mexican, Tex-Mex and Southwest treats on ever expanding menu.
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$125,000
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Posting: 288174 | Available | 12/21/24
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with an established customer base that caters to the thriving technology sector in San Jose. Priced at $275,000 this business includes a full Liquor License 47, which allows the serving of popular drinks.
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$275,000
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Posting: 256544 | Available | 12/16/24
This is a Del Taco famous franchise business opportunity with property for sale. The free-standing building with a drive facility is doing over $1.3 million plus business annually. The lot size is approximately 30,000 sq ft. It is the second leading brand in the fast-growing Mexican QSR category.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 12/16/24
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
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$234,000
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Posting: 284887 | Available | 12/14/24
This restaurant has been operating in the same location for 35 years. Because it has been around for a long time, there are many regular customers and the income is stable. The current owner took over and was selling over $70,000 before the COVID-19 outbreak.
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$279,000
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Posting: 289811 | Available | 12/12/24
Popular Mexican Restaurant with Liquor License - Dining inside and out
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$425,000
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Posting: 289791 | Available | 12/11/24
Located in the heart of the city of Downey is this family restaurant with a space of almost 2000 sf and very low rent of $2500 a month. You can also bring your own concept here subject to landlord approval.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$375,000
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Posting: 287727 | Available | 3/15/25
This long-time established taqueria has a reputation for fresh and delicious food, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! It is looking for a new owner to carry on the tradition of quality food crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 266744 | Available | 7/7/21
Mexican Restaurant dine in or take out location in business shopping center corner location good serves Mexican food tacos etc. full hot kitchen, hood system nice equipment nice decor. located on busy street next to burger king.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$110,000
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$875,000
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Posting: 290809 | Available | 2/24/25
1/2" 1/2 Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale Seal Beach, CA 1/2" 1/2 Turnkey Opportunity | High Sales | Absentee-Owned | Growth Potential Asking Price: $149,000 (Includes ~$3,000 in inventory) Additional Franchise & Training Fee: $30,000 (Local Training in Los Angeles) Gross Sales: ~$75,000/month
Asking Price
$149,000
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$725,000
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Posting: 288682 | Available | 2/10/25
Second To None Opportunity. Over 40 years semi-absentee Mexican Restaurant with a Type 47 liquor license under the same ownership became available for sale due to the owner's health issue. This Restaurant has been operating in the current location for almost 30 years.
Asking Price
$339,500
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$1,275,932
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Posting: 289811 | Available | 12/12/24
Popular Mexican Restaurant with Liquor License - Dining inside and out
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$425,000
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Posting: 287061 | Available | 8/30/24
This Venice Beach cafe is the gourmet fusion of premium seafood, prime cuts of choice meat, and the most creative vegan/vegetarian/low-carb combinations, all made fresh to order with in-house fresh-made ingredients. Located directly on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
Asking Price
$109,000
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$97,563
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$1,069,811
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Posting: 286077 | Available | 9/14/24
This restaurant a 'turn key' business opportunity in Sacramento with over a $1million annual sale, easy excitability with nice curb appeal. Keep it as a Mexican restaurant or bring your own concept. With minimal future investment it could be turned into many different concepts.
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$120,000
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Posting: 285461 | Available | 6/20/24
This one-of-a-kind establishment, located on a main boulevard, is one of Conejo Valley's most popular gathering spots. Spacious 4,000 square feet and quickly growing revenue. The menu offers only the freshest ingredients for their popular burritos, tacos, salads, tostadas, nachos, and more.
Asking Price
$329,000
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Posting: 287363 | Available | 6/29/24
This new and high volume Mexican concept with a strong bar aspect is for sale. The current owner has decided to focus on other ventures and is selling this newly built and designed restaurant for a bargain price given the initial investment into the space was over $1.3 million dollars.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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$125,000
Posting: 289636 | Available | 1/12/25
Mexican grill, Party designers and cathering services in Santa Fe Springs for sale. Mexican grill sales $180,000 plus Cathering services sales $180,000 per year. Mexican grill opens 5 days (Mon.-Fri) with 10 burners full kitchen. Monthly rent $2,323 w/NNN. Net income $120,000 per year.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 288587 | Available | 1/28/25
For sale is a well-established Mexican Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Pittsburg, California. The potential for growth and increased customer engagement is significant, whether through maintaining the current food concept or introducing a new culinary flair.
Asking Price
$119,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 289791 | Available | 12/11/24
Located in the heart of the city of Downey is this family restaurant with a space of almost 2000 sf and very low rent of $2500 a month. You can also bring your own concept here subject to landlord approval.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$30,061
Revenue
$472,664
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Posting: 290841 | Available | 2/26/25
An incredible opportunity to own a well-established, full-service Mexican restaurant with a Type 41 beer & wine license at an unbeatable asset value price! This restaurant has been successfully operated for nearly 10 years under absentee ownership and is ideally positioned in a high-traffic area.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,910,800
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$449,000
Posting: 290615 | Available | 2/12/25
Great location. Established 20 years with same owner. Has a 47 type liquor license and a nice bar. Bldg is 3,090 SF, rent is $10,300/Mo gross annual sales $1,910,800 and the net income is $160,000. Nicely decorated and seats 160 patrons inside and 40+ in the covered patio outside. Fully equipped.
Asking Price
$449,000
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Posting: 286083 | Available | 4/10/24
For an asset sale is a Mexican concept restaurant. It has an ABC 47 license. It has a low monthly rent of $7,500/month. The store size is 6,400 sq ft. with a seating capacity of 150. It is located in business plaza with plenty of parking. It would be easy to convert it to another concept.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 256544 | Available | 12/16/24
This is a Del Taco famous franchise business opportunity with property for sale. The free-standing building with a drive facility is doing over $1.3 million plus business annually. The lot size is approximately 30,000 sq ft. It is the second leading brand in the fast-growing Mexican QSR category.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$328,023
Revenue
$1,879,949
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Posting: 290626 | Available | 2/13/25
Well-established carniceria and deli has been serving the community for decades. The business has demonstrated consistent year-over-year revenue and positive cashflow. They have strong ties to the community and a very loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$560,000
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Posting: 288174 | Available | 12/21/24
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with an established customer base that caters to the thriving technology sector in San Jose. Priced at $275,000 this business includes a full Liquor License 47, which allows the serving of popular drinks.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$234,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 284887 | Available | 12/14/24
This restaurant has been operating in the same location for 35 years. Because it has been around for a long time, there are many regular customers and the income is stable. The current owner took over and was selling over $70,000 before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$2,107,000
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Posting: 282646 | Available | 11/21/23
For sale is a well-established long-term Mexican fast food restaurant with a drive-thru. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential if the new owner gets involved and does all kinds of promotion & marketing. The current owner needs to retire ASAP due to health reasons.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$116,535
Revenue
$721,180
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Posting: 288569 | Available | 9/21/24
El Pollo Loco Franchise, attractive, absentee owned and 100% employee run, very short hours, five(5) days per week, College Campus location.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 275195 | Available | 11/8/22
This is located in a busy food court in downtown San Diego, has very low rent and the seller is motivated. Mexican food has been served at this location since 2017 and is located in a high-traffic area downtown. Indoor and outdoor patio seating of approximately 2,900 SF for up to 250 people.
Asking Price
$88,999
Cash flow
$84,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 286987 | Available | 1/29/25
For sale is a Mexican taco shop with Beer and wine license in Center of Hollywood blvd. It is in an excellent location of a super busy traffic area in the front of Hollywood travel bus stop station. It is more than 45 years old and the owner works 20 hours per week. It is semi-absentee run.
Asking Price
$240,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 288062 | Available | 10/14/24
Well-established & well-staffed Mexican restaurant! It has a full bar! The right owner-operator will easily increase profits by working at the store and optimizing employee schedules. Plentiful parking space. The store is beautiful; come see for yourself!
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 275067 | Available | 7/9/22
Free standing burger and Mexican food restaurant in Los Angeles County In California. Owner established For 31 years and currently running. Well-established restaurant with strong local clientele base. High visibility & street exposure, located on a major avenue and within a quick minute to 60 Freew
Asking Price
$495,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 288634 | Available | 3/12/25
This freestanding Mexican restaurant, equipped with a Beer & Wine license and ample parking, features an 18-foot HOOD Type #1, an 8-foot HOOD Type #2, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer, and a grease interceptor. The property includes a banquet room for private parties and spans 5,620 sq.ft
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$7,382
Revenue
$855,864
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Posting: 291101 | Available | 3/13/25
Lots of potential for Owner Operator. Another unit is for sale nearby. Franchisor requires $500K in liquidity and $1M in net worth.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$100,000
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Posting: 281727 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a Korean kimchi, banchan, K-bread, and Mexican food catering with the property included. It is in a mixed commercial zone. Before, it was a Vietnamese restaurant. There are 2 restrooms. This space plus a 5-unit rental income property. Excellent location.
Asking Price
$1,180,000
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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!
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.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore 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.
