Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 282879 | Available | 9/16/23
For sale is a california roll and udon shop that is easy to run. The current owner has moved to a bigger restaurant for more sales. It is easy to learn how to cook and control the business. The owner can get an SBA loan too.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$223,000
Revenue
$1,753,200
Down
$295,000
Posting: 280671 | Available | 9/16/23
Now for sale is a popular restaurant and bar with a 47 ABC license located in the Costa/Newport Beach area. The asking price is less than the replacement cost of the restaurant. The restaurant is located on a busy street with excellent visibility from the street.
Asking Price
$840,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 282888 | Available | 9/16/23
For an asset sale is a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant with excellent potential. It is located in the upscale community close to beach area. It is easy to convert it to another concept. There is great growth potential to add B&W license to the business. Water & trash is included in the rent.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$60,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 282883 | Available | 9/15/23
The owner wants to sell this business because they are too busy. It is a Korean restaurant that is SBA loan pre-qualified. The price and down is $160,000 and it is located in Garden Grove, CA.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$203,692
Revenue
$1,544,036
Down
$210,000
Posting: 282838 | Available | 9/15/23
This well-established Subway franchise boasts three thriving locations strategically situated in Orange County's high-traffic areas. One of the branches is housed in a bustling strip center with enduring anchor tenants, ensuring a consistent flow of customers over the years.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,560,000
Down
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Posting: 282805 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is an indi sushi restaurant (not all you can eat) that is absentee-run and has a beer+wine license. The 2023 monthly gross sales are over $130,000. There is no SBA loan. But $400,000 downpayment and rest of money will be owner financing. Must see!
Asking Price
$649,000
Cash flow
$449,066
Revenue
$1,909,781
Down
$150,000
Posting: 282799 | Available | 9/13/23
This is an en exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key jewelry store located in a highly sought-after, affluent area of Orange County, CA. This well-established business has been serving the community for 17 years and is a trusted and recognized name in the industry.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$150,000
Posting: 273560 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant in Garden Grove, Orange County for sale. There is a sushi bar with 8 chairs. They have an excellent dining area layout. There are 2 sushi cooler cases. They have very convenient, spacious parking. There is a long term lease for 10 years + 5 years.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
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Posting: 282528 | Available | 9/1/23
This is a long-established Thai restaurant for sale. It has a 25-year history, 9 years under current seller. It has a long lease of 5 + 5 with a rent of $5,500/month (incl. NNN). The 1 owner works full time with 9 P/T employees. There is an ABC type 41 license in place.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$276,000
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$280,000
Posting: 278997 | Available | 8/29/23
For sale is a profitable Japanese sushi and roll restaurant in Orange County with a beer license for sale. There can be an SBA loan approved for qualified, experienced buyers. The monthly average sales are $110k and the monthly net income is $23k. It is in a very busy traffic area.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
$168,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 282296 | Available | 8/21/23
An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers. This Italian restaurant in Orange County is open 5 days, 18 hours per week. It is closed Sun/Mon - closed. Tue-Sat business hours are 5 pm - 8:30 pm (open 3 hours 30 minutes per day) with a beer and wine license. The store size is 1,200 sq ft.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278932 | Available | 8/18/23
For sale is a well-established cafeteria in a high-rise office complex located in Orange County, California. The hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm for breakfast and lunch only.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 267331 | Available | 8/18/23
This is a sandwich shop for sale in Aliso Viejo, Orange County. It is located within a business complex. It has short hours and is easy to operate. It has a low rent. It spent 20 years with the previous owner. The seller wants to relocate. It is open from Monday through Friday.
Asking Price
$15,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 282274 | Available | 8/18/23
The location is central with lots of traffic and foot traffic. The dining room and kitchen are very spacious for a sandwich shop-2200 sq. ft. The kitchen is well equipped including a large storage room. Recently replace the compressor for the freezer.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
$247,502
Revenue
$978,240
Down
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Posting: 276599 | Available | 8/3/23
This award-winning Orange County dance studio offers a wide range of recreational and competitive dance styles for children from 2 years old through high school graduates. Recreational dance options include classics such as jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, tumbling, and more.
Asking Price
$649,000
Cash flow
$92,400
Revenue
$228,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 278076 | Available | 8/2/23
This is a dry cleaner plant that has equipment like a hydrocarbon dry cleaning machine, washer, dryer, press machine & POS system. The owners have two locations and want to concentrate on one site. This business has been here for 30 years and the owners have been here for 3 years.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278397 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established award-winning $4.6M Allstate agency. It is located in the metropolitan area bordering the Hudson River. This turnkey agency is highly regarded in the community and consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$985,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278680 | Available | 7/27/23
Established a 30-year-old turnkey agency located in Orlando, Florida. The area is primed for great growth opportunities. This $3.7M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with the ability for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$795,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 281808 | Available | 7/26/23
This is a profitable Franchise Boba Shop in Orange County near Cypress, Anaheim area. Well-established and maintained near a local high school and surrounded by residential area.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$162,000
Revenue
$373,000
Down
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Posting: 281657 | Available | 7/14/23
Seize this rare opportunity to own an established massage business with a 12-year history and a 4-star rating. Situated near downtown Napa and wineries, this thriving business has weathered the pandemic without a hitch and even boasts one of the least expensive rents in Napa.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
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Posting: 281550 | Available | 7/8/23
Established for decades and under current ownership since the early 2000s the Cafe serving an All American food in a cozy and comfortable setting. The space is over 3200 sf including the patio and the rent is only $14000 including the NNN charges. There are 10 years left on the lease.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$147,534
Revenue
$737,672
Down
$600,000
Posting: 279603 | Available | 7/6/23
Pacific Chrome Plating Services is located in Santa Ana, CA. We chrome plate and polish for auto and plumbing industries. We also chrome plate, and polish wheels for Harley Davidson motorcycles. We also sell Harley Davidson chrome-plated wheels on eBay.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$3,030,000
Revenue
$19,500,000
Down
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Posting: 280367 | In Escrow | 7/2/23
This is a stocking distributor of communications products & equipment used in voice, data, and security installations. Caters to commercial, industrial, communication, government, and OEM industries. Headquartered in Southern California. The seller will exit gradually or might stay on indefinitely.
Asking Price
$13,000,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
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Posting: 280169 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is an auto repair and maintenance with free drop-off/pick-up services. Why pay more? We beat any written estimates by 10% or more. They do tune-up specials, brakes, transmission services, oil changes, and filters. They do fully synthetic oil change specials.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$156,000
Down
$90,000
Posting: 276488 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is an absentee-run donut shop in Dana Point. It is near the pacific coast highway. It is 1,000 sq ft. It would be excellent to convert it into a teriyaki, boba, or waffle sandwich shop. Currently, there are five employees that work 5 hours (business hours: 7 am-2 pm). This is an as-is sale.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$30
Posting: 276878 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is a sushi restaurant at a great location on a major road with good visibility. It used to gross over 120k per month, but the current owner is sick and must retire. There is huge room to improve the business. It is only open 6 days as it is closed on Sundays.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$264,000
Revenue
$625,000
Down
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Posting: 281288 | Available | 6/20/23
This is a rare opportunity to purchase two well-established and reputable automotive repair businesses, each known for their exceptional workmanship, personalized service, and expertise.
Asking Price
$580,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$139,000
Posting: 285773 | Available | 5/2/24
This hospice (first license only) is located in Long Beach, CA, away from the saturated valley. It is ready to call for the final survey, read for the 'ready letter'. It has an amazing office space with three private rooms and incredibly low rent! It has a secure office building complex.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/5/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
Down
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/1/24
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
$15,866
Revenue
$310,426
Down
$129,000
Posting: 278358 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a cool, popular downtown Eugene bar and grill with great bartenders, strong cocktails, bar food, and games. It is in a welcoming, PNW-style environment in the center of town. It is walking distance to all hotels and public venues makes this location ideal for attracting local regulars.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$336,271
Revenue
$603,248
Down
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/2/24
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
$799,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285418 | Available | 4/29/24
With a fully executed Triwest Contract, this is a mental health, PHP, IOP rehab center located in Los Angeles. Credentialed with most major insurance companies. It has a 2,500 sq ft. office, good for 35 clients in office. VA contract can support online clients as well as in person.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/1/24
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
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Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/3/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/1/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$1,900,000
Revenue
$9,500,000
Down
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Posting: 271089 | Available | 5/3/24
Profitable commercial construction general engineering contractor, with recurring Fortune 500 customers, over 50 employees, and extensive equipment and vehicles. In San Francisco Bay Area. Customers consist of major telecommunications and other Fortune 500 companies throughout Northern California.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/1/24
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/4/24
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
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Revenue
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Down
$79,000
Posting: 286297 | Available | 5/4/24
A fully built-out (ADA compliant) limited-service restaurant is available for asset sale. The FF&E and location make it ideal for a salad, sandwich, drink, dessert, or prepared food concept. Situated in the Richmond District of San Francisco, it boasts high foot traffic and street visibility.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/2/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/5/24
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
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/5/24
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
N/A
Revenue
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/4/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 4/29/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$379,511
Revenue
$1,556,447
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 280303 | Available | 4/29/24
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
N/A
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/1/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$127,190
Revenue
$1,345,673
Down
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Posting: 281442 | Available | 4/29/24
Enter the highly profitable outdoor recreational product space for hunters and anglers with an acquisition of this leading product importer/distributor. Included in the sale are strong transferable supply chain relationships with overseas manufacturers; loyal transferable wholesale accounts.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
Down
$330,000
Posting: 278359 | Available | 5/4/24
This business has $1.48m in sales and $233k SDE. Plus, the year-over-year net income is up 83% for this 30+year-old Landscape Contractor Board licensed design, installation, and maintenance business. It has organized routed monthly maintenance contracts and a crew of 12 FTE and 6 PTE.
Asking Price
$1,649,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 285062 | Available | 5/2/24
A hospice located in Dallas, Texas, is available for sale. This hospice has zero census and is Medicare and Medicaid certified. It covers Region 3 and has been licensed since 2017, surpassing the 36-month rule. The asking price for this opportunity is $350,000.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
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Posting: 276160 | Available | 3/12/24
This profitable water purification supplies and services business serves the technical, hospital, medical, and dialysis industries of north/central California and western Nevada, including companies like Tesla. Established in 1997. Annual sales are projected to well exceed $600,000 in 2022.
Asking Price
$899,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$1,000,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Down
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Posting: 278933 | Available | 5/3/24
Earthwork construction company - grading, asphalt paving for renovation & new construction projects, plus asphalt & concrete repairs and maintenance for recurring commercial & public customers. 30 skilled employees with capable non-owner management. Extensive equipment & vehicles. 37-year history.
Asking Price
$4,995,000
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Today, we see more growth in the white-collar sector than we do in blue-collar entering the laundry business. We are also happy to see a rapidly growing representation of Black and Hispanic investors; women entrepreneurs are possibly one of the fastest growing segments.
Laundry buyers and investors should expect both challenging times and opportunities for success in 2022 and 2023. Chuck Post, Laundry Industry Advisor explores growth opportunities, equipment advances, industry challenges and trends all laundromat buyers and investors should know about.
Utility rates are on the rise. I am getting calls from laundry owners complaining of the costs, asking for ideas. So what is the answer? What is the best approach in combating these costs? Chuck Post, laundry consultant discusses strategies for keeping coin laundry utility costs under control.
The answer is that success lies in the control of the Laundry Operator who is willing to address the questions and make the modifications to better service today's service conscious customers. For those that pay attention and take action the future looks better than ever.
The laundry business offers all of those rewards of business ownership, with much fewer headaches than with most other businesses. However buyer beware - Chuck Post, laundry broker and consultant covers several mistakes many first time laundry buyers commit when buying a California laundromat.
Many Californians want to buy a coin laundry because it's a business that doesn't require full time owner attention and because, as an all cash business, the owner is always paid before the service is provided. But there are a few misconceptions about the business and a buyer should have the facts.
A laundromat needs to be thoroughly looked over before a buyer should complete an acquisition. The income is important of course but, the path forward is even more important. Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor, Due Diligence Consultant offers laundry buyers valuable advice on this BizBen blog post.
When investing in a laundry business, there are two methods. One is preferred, but the other is far more common. If you are considering entering into a new industry, like most now entering the laundry industry, you want to have a good understanding of both opportunities. Chuck Post explores both.
Buying a coin laundry like other types of small business purchases has its nuances. Chuck Post a laundry specialist specializing in assisting those selling and buying coin laundries shares his knowledge with coin laundry buyers and what to watch out for when searching for and buying laundromats.
The coin laundry industry is nearly 50 years old and most laundries are operated by individual owners. Mike Hurrell with Golden State Laundry Systems discusses how to buy a coin laundry. Topics include financing a coin laundry, what to look for, what types of laundries are available in Southern CA.
I've been selling small businesses a long time and I get many call from business buyers who are open to buying something but aren't sure what would be a good investment. I'll get asked what I would buy if I was them and my answer is always the same, "a service-based business". I explain why here.
How does the laundromat business look as we enter this changing environment? Is it still as easy to operate a laundry and be profitable? Is it still the American Dream Business that it has been known to be? Yes, but… Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor & Consultant initiates this BizBen Discussion post.
We are finding that many laundry buyers and investors are not being given true light to selected elements of value or there are inconsistencies in the interpretation of these elements of value. This common error needs to be addressed. In this BizBen Discussion we address many of those factors.
Are laundries good investments for buyers? Chuck Post, (at 619-227-5711 - California laundry consultant, due diligence services, and laundry buyer representation) discusses this topic with other advisors & brokers in this BizBen Discussion about laundry investments and if they are good investments.
Chuck Post a laundry consultant, specialty broker, buyer representative & due diligence advisor starts this discussion on why it's important to have an exit strategy in mind while buying a laundromat! He & others explain why this concept is so important for buyers especially in the laundry business.
However all the laundry listings are asking 4X to 5X multiple for an asking price! Is this reasonable, standard? We are are looking buy either a coin or a card laundry and want to pay a "fair" price. What factors go into valuing a laundry business these days? Multiple Advisors answer this question.
When buying an Elderly Care Home what should potential buyers always ask the broker or owner before proceeding? Find out in this Discussion on BizBen. Items buyers of elderly care homes will want to know more about why the seller is moving on, average length of stay, placement fees paid, etc.
What should you look out for when buying a beauty salon business? Buyers kept asking us so I decided to go over the basics plus a bit more and discuss items like: independent contractors vs employees, inventory considerations, licensing issues, escrow considerations, and of course valuation ranges.
Does the location of an elderly care facility matter when buying this type of business? Joel Miller (an Elderly Care Facility Specialist Intermediary & Consultant) feels it's very important for many reasons - many which you probably hadn't thought of. Before buying a care facility - read this post.
A business buyer asks about the viability and purchase of a home health care service and about the future of this industry - Peter Siegel, MBA takes on this question with other ProIntermediaries & Advisors on BizBen regarding the home health care industry and it's future for potential buyers.
Are you thinking of buying into one of the fastest growing industries in California? Joel Miller a Senior Care Specialist covers this topic in his latest Discussion on BizBen. This Discussion covers: What to look for when touring a Care Home, how to proceed with pre and post due diligence issues.
I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
Is a dog grooming business for you? Business broker Joe Ranieri ponders this question with BizBen viewers and answers this question along with other intermediaries and advisors. Some replies cover: brick and mortar vs. mobile, licenses & certifications, maintaining and growing a clientel, etc.
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.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
The restaurant business is a tough business to be in, no one can dispute that, and so it's imperative that an owner's equipment is in good working condition. A new owner should make sure that the restaurant's equipment is in good working order before they close escrow. We discuss this topic.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
Are restaurants (deli's, sandwich shops, food services) in Industrial Parks good investments for business buyers? I get this question many times a year from potential restaurant buyers so I though I would answer this with my thoughts and get feedback from other Advisors & Professionals on BizBen.
