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Posting: 282532 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale are 2 pizza franchise restaurants in Riverside County. They are both about 3-years old. They are anchored by national businesses in busy shopping centers. They both have BW licenses. Both locations are the only franchise pizzas in town. The locations have a lot of potential.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 284597 | Available | 1/10/24
For an asset sale is a Persian & pizza restaurant with a BW license. The owner has been there since 1985 and is ready to retire. It is located on a major street with lots of traffic. You can easily convert to another concept like Mexican cantina, Mongolian, Chinese, Thai, pho, catering, etc.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 284575 | Available | 1/9/24
A well known bar is for sale in a great San Francisco location. The stunning art deco building is eye-catching and it is located on one of SFs major thoroughfares. The business is ideally located on the border of The City's best neighborhoods. This long standing bar has a valuable Type 47 license.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$375,000
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Posting: 283898 | Available | 1/4/24
Are you ready to take the slice of success? An incredible opportunity awaits you at this well-established and thriving pizza business located in the heart of Glendale, CA. Serious inquiries only. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a slice of the pizza business!
Asking Price
$169,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 12/21/23
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
$8,900,000
Cash flow
$46,895
Revenue
$881,274
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Posting: 284343 | Available | 12/18/23
This well-established center features much more than just laser tag. It also includes axe throwing, 29 state-of-the-art arcade games (operated through a modern ticketless system,) a pizza/cafe area, a beer license that enhances the customer experience.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$378,000
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Posting: 284325 | Available | 12/15/23
This pizza chain, established in 1987, boasts a well-known brand with a loyal following. The company was established by industry professionals with a growth mindset for this highly scalable concept. This 1,800 square foot location is on a well-trafficked boulevard and highly visible.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$726,873
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Posting: 278987 | Available | 12/8/23
This is an opportunity to own a pizza franchise with heavy foot traffic in San Jose! It is an opportunity located on the grounds of Silicon Valley's second-largest shopping center and attracts both residents and visitors to the Bay Area who are eager to shop, dine and explore entertainment.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$1,018,730
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Posting: 284130 | Available | 12/2/23
The owners of this highly profitable pizza establishment are prepared to transfer ownership and extend the legacy to a qualified operator. This investment is a self-sustaining return and family income for years to come. The 3,000+ sq ft pizza restaurant comes fully equipped.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 284107 | Available | 12/1/23
For sale is a pizza shop located in a busy shopping center in Chula Vista, CA. It is an easy, turnkey-operation. The shop has double deck conveyor It is also easy to maintain, so one person can run it. It has an ABC license. It opens only 6 days a week.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$271,611
Revenue
$2,839,637
Down
$998,000
Posting: 283805 | Available | 11/12/23
This dominant 2 location Long Beach pizza chain boasts a well-known brand with a loyal following. The company was established by industry professionals with a growth mindset for this highly scalable concept. As a result, the company has an infrastructure that has been designed to be scaled.
Asking Price
$998,000
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$520,000
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Posting: 283696 | Available | 11/5/23
For sale is Papa Murphy's Pizza restaurant in Fresno, CA. Gross sales are $44,000 a month on average. The rent is only $2,000 a month plus CAM charges. Hours are from 11am to 9pm. There is potential for more sales as it is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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Posting: 283304 | Available | 10/11/23
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a long-time, San Francisco staple! This super pizza and Italian restaurant with one-of-a-kind delicious pizza! The owner is a semi-absentee (2 shifts), the business is debt-free, and all equipment is owned outright with no leased items.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$59,000
Posting: 282193 | Available | 8/14/23
For sale is a pizza store in Gardena that has a monthly average of $30,000 and the net is $9,000. It is open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) and there is big potential to increase sales as it already has a stable income. It has been easily operating for 18 years. They do online and pick up orders.
Asking Price
$118,000
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$325,000
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Posting: 281764 | Available | 7/24/23
Located at a major intersection with a lot of walking traffic The owner works less than 25 hrs a wk. Potential to increase business with more marketing. The owner has been at the same location for over 20 years and now is preparing for retirement. Store size 936 SF, Rent $3,000 PM.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$334,164
Revenue
$1,440,000
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Posting: 281551 | Available | 7/8/23
Established Pizzeria, $1.4+ Million Sales; $390,000 Profit; SBA Pre-Approved; $100,000 Down. This institutional pizzeria has been owned for decades and operated through two family generations and is extremely well known.
Asking Price
$995,000
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$75,000
Posting: 281373 | Available | 6/26/23
Pizza Restaurant in Shopping Center Near Big Box Retail Stores | Popular Pizza Varieties, sandwiches, Halal Food, and Gyros | No Franchise, No Royalties | Reasonable Rent | Ownership since 15 Years | Good Family Business.
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 275111 | Available | 6/13/23
For sale is a very popular new franchise pizza restaurant with a different touch creating its own demand among the customers. The buyer can increase by introducing home delivery services which the seller is not doing. As per seller, the delivery may potentially increase the sales.
Asking Price
$210,000
Posting: 276182 | Available | 2/1/23
Wanted to Buy. We are interested in locating a restaurant, pizza shops. Independent or franchised. For Qualified ready buyers throughout northern California. Absolutely confidential review for prospective sellers.
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Posting: 272690 | In Escrow | 11/27/22
For sale is a well-established pizza restaurant for an asset sale in South Orange County. It is located in a shopping center and surrounded by residential homes. It has a motivated seller. The monthly rent is $10,300 for 2,604 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$504,000
Down
$205,000
Posting: 226128 | Available | 10/12/20
Pizza restaurant for sale with a good reputation. Loyal customers and ample parking. A new operator with good business sense would do much better than the current owner. Seller encourages any serious buyer to do an in-store observation to understand the value of outstanding and profitable business.
Asking Price
$205,000
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$75,000
Posting: 258399 | Available | 10/4/20
Chicken Wings & Pizza bites Restaurant in San Joaquin County CA. The restaurant sells a variety of chicken wings, smoothies/shakes, a variety of fries and more. The restaurant is located at the corner of a busy intersection. The store premises size is 1662 sq. ft. approximately.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 4/19/24
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
$110,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 283304 | Available | 10/11/23
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a long-time, San Francisco staple! This super pizza and Italian restaurant with one-of-a-kind delicious pizza! The owner is a semi-absentee (2 shifts), the business is debt-free, and all equipment is owned outright with no leased items.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 282955 | Available | 3/25/24
Are you ready to turn your passion for pizza into a lucrative business venture? Look no further! We're excited to present an exclusive opportunity to own a thriving pizzeria in an upscale area with incredible visibility.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$58,000
Posting: 286044 | Available | 4/8/24
Located in a shopping center on two major streets near a famous high school, this pizza, burgers, fries, and onion ring shop boasts a very upgraded kitchen and has the capability to change its menu to that of an Asian fast-food restaurant. Additionally, it offers ample parking. 58K down, owner carry
Asking Price
$88,000
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Posting: 285254 | Available | 4/9/24
This popular restaurant has been in prime downtown Hermosa Beach for decades. It is located just steps from the world-famous Hermosa Pier Plaza, strand, and beaches. It was recently remodeled with a patio and an outdoor dining deck on the street. There is ample parking.
Asking Price
$279,999
Cash flow
$45,000
Revenue
$100,000
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$139,000
Posting: 284708 | Available | 4/11/24
This NorCal restaurant is a California Sole Proprietorship and has been in operation for only 1 year. Freshly renovated, this eatery is known for their amazing made from scratch pizzas, salads, cakes, and wraps and located next a railroad so they play of the railroad theme in the decor/menu names.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$1,150,000
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Posting: 284502 | Available | 2/9/24
This pizzeria does great volume at almost $1.2m a year and the rent is $14k a month for about 1500 sf of space plus a nice and cozy patio. You can continue as this small franchise and pay 5% royalty and bring your established concept here which will be subject to landlord approval.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$129,000
Posting: 285641 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a pizza restaurant for sale in San Fernando Valley in a huge shopping center. It was established in 2007. It is 830 sq ft. and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 9:15pm. The pizza shop serves pizza, chicken wings, salads, and sandwiches.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$390,000
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Posting: 257071 | Available | 3/23/24
The location is a great place for pizza and wings. This is one of the only pizza in the area and by far the best pizza in town. This pizza is definitely a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood. The ingredients are top notch & high quality and delicious.
Asking Price
$205,000
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Posting: 275111 | Available | 6/13/23
For sale is a very popular new franchise pizza restaurant with a different touch creating its own demand among the customers. The buyer can increase by introducing home delivery services which the seller is not doing. As per seller, the delivery may potentially increase the sales.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$190,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a leading pizza brand with over 40 years in business, and more than 250 restaurants across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. Built in 2009 and under current ownership since 2013, this absentee-run restaurant is in an open-air shopping mall in Union City.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 285006 | Available | 3/25/24
Asset sale- wood oven pizza restaurant for sale in Downtown Palo Alto. The shop is very clean and has a wide open dining space with a high ceiling. It has a nice ambiance with a sophisticated and minimalistic design. The shop is known for high-quality ingredients imported from Italy.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$90,621
Revenue
$811,000
Down
$11,850
Posting: 284787 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an exciting opportunity to own your slice of success with this thriving Pieology Pizzeria franchise for sale in Monrovia, CA! Located in a prime high-traffic plaza, right on the corner of a major freeway exit, this turnkey business is a pizza lover's dream. Enjoy excelent visibility.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 285992 | Available | 4/4/24
This is a popular and well-equipped restaurant located on a busy thoroughfare with a lot of street visibility is SBA pre-qualified. This gastropub offers a mix of indoor and outdoor seating with a large, covered beer garden that features a wood-fired pizza oven.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$361,000
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Posting: 285806 | Available | 3/23/24
This is a family-owned pizza restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza. This is a clean and well maintained shop near Starbucks, Teaspoon and other restaurants in the area. Their menu is made up of various creative specialty pizzas that you don't really get from your typical pizza chains.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$500,000
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Posting: 285374 | Available | 2/26/24
This quick service pizzeria in South OC is perfect for established operators who are looking to expand without costly construction expenses. This is turnkey but needs to be rebranded and subject to landlord approval. It is 1,100 sf, the rent is $6,700, and there is 7 years left on the current lease.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$128,000
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$30,000
Posting: 283689 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is an Italian pizzeria & sandwich shop located in nice shopping center. Rent is $2,600/month, annual sales are $100,000. The owner has a job and works 40 hours/week. established in 1979. The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It currently needs an owner-operator. 29K Down/Owner Carry.
Asking Price
$55,000
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Posting: 285429 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a well-established pizzeria located in the Heart of Wine Country. Historic Templeton is known for prize winning wines and a tourist destination. It is a main street location with a wine and beer license. It has spacious dining for your enjoyment and a cozy fireplace.
Asking Price
$140,000
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Posting: 276817 | Available | 4/3/24
Modena Pizza is now available for sale. They have an extensive menu that sells pizza, burgers, fries, salads, pasta, and more. The store has been in business for the last 12 years serving the community and loyal customers. It is now available for the right buyer to take over and continue.
Asking Price
$139,000
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$336,000
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Posting: 281046 | Available | 3/11/24
This pizza restaurant is located in a plaza right off one of the busiest roads in Livermore. Ample parking to accommodate customers, & provides an opportunity for heavy foot traffic to this restaurant.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$60,000
Posting: 284719 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a newly established restaurant in the vibrant South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Experience the unique opportunity to own a freshly constructed 1,196-square-foot restaurant specializing in pizza and pasta with house-made pasta.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$169,766
Revenue
$769,645
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$150,000
Posting: 281968 | Available | 3/19/24
This is a long-established franchise pizza restaurant with over $700K in Sales and Over $160K Net is located in a busy San Francisco Area. They have many loyal dine-in customers in addition to their corporate and school catering. They also serve pasta, salad, and wings. Motivated Seller.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$600,000
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$170,000
Posting: 286113 | Available | 4/12/24
An outstanding opportunity to own a well-established pizza franchise that has been a staple in the community for over 34 years. This beloved location is renowned for its repeat customers and strong local presence. The restaurant is designed like a sports bar, complete with multiple TVs.
Asking Price
$170,000
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$377,000
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$69,000
Posting: 278178 | Available | 3/5/24
This is an established take-out & delivery pizzeria at a busy shopping center anchored by a grocery store. It is 1,862 sq ft. and equipped with a hood, a walk-in cooler, and a large kitchen. The fresh pan and deep pizza have an amazing flavor that large takeout pizza competitors don't have.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 277107 | Available | 4/18/24
Exclusive licensing opportunity for the only "Walk Around" Handmade Pizza product in the food service industry! Sold in well-known venues like Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Sports stadiums, Grand Prix, Breweries, Fairs, specific territories, and much more. Let us set up a meeting with the Licensor!
Asking Price
$29,500
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$835,000
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Posting: 286162 | Available | 4/17/24
Priced low to sell fast - hurry, it won't last long! For sale is a pizza franchise located in a great prime corner location in Red Bluff. It is a large size store with ample dining area. It's in a major plaza on a very heavy-traffic street. The store has a great reputation.
Asking Price
$695,000
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Posting: 282542 | Available | 1/17/24
For sale is a Round Table pizza franchise restaurant with beer & wine license in San Bernardino County. The location has a lot of potential as it's fully absentee-run & surrounded by commercial and residential areas. It is remodeled and well-established. Gross sales are 70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$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
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Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
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.
