$398,000.00
Asking Price
Address: 95125.
Status: In Escrow
Posting ID: 283503
2/15/24
Description
Great Opportunity!
For sale is a beautifully designed restaurant in a downtown location. All equipment is top-notch. It's a chef's dream Kitchen, with everything you need in a kitchen, Inside is a designated hood only for charcoal/wood cooking, a tastefully designed bar & dining room. You can open the grand rollup doors & let the clients enjoy the sunny California days even in fall.
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
Top-Notch Equipment: High-quality kitchen equipment is essential for maintaining consistency and efficiency in food preparation. It also reflects a commitment to quality in the eyes of both customers and chefs.
Chef's Dream Kitchen: A well-designed kitchen is crucial for the efficiency and productivity of the culinary team. It should have ample space, top-quality appliances, and a well-organized layout to support the chef's creativity and skill.
Designated Hood for Charcoal/Wood Cooking: This suggests that the restaurant specializes in live-fire cooking, which can be a unique selling point. It adds a distinct flavor to dishes and can be a visual focal point for diners.
Tastefully Designed Bar & Dining Room: The interior design of the restaurant is essential for creating a welcoming and appealing atmosphere. A tasteful and well-thought-out design can enhance the overall dining experience.
Grand Roll-Up Doors: Opening up the restaurant to the outdoors with roll-up doors is a great feature, especially in a sunny California location. It allows diners to enjoy the pleasant weather and adds a sense of spaciousness to the dining area.
Year-Round Enjoyment: Mentioning the ability to enjoy sunny California days even in the fall suggests that the restaurant is designed for year-round operation, making it more versatile and potentially appealing to a wider range of customers.
Financials: Originally spent over $1.6mm in 2016 to build, it equals $2.5mm currently to build such a beauty, you gotta see it to believe it, needs a little new blood to get the heart pumping, it has done over $2.6mm in the past, currently around $1.9-$2mm in sales
Key Details:
To get more information about this Restaurant and Bar - Downtown Location business for sale in South Bay Area please phone Nick Arabian (Intermediary, Agent - BRE License #:01464830) at 650-722-0952 Cell - if you get voicemail please leave a detailed message - make sure you mention you saw this posting/ad #283503 on BizBen.com. In addition to phoning Nick Arabian, make sure you email Nick Arabian above to get more info about this Restaurant and Bar - Downtown Location, to ask any questions or request an appointment to see this business for sale. Thank you. License # 01464830. Realty One Group Infinity.
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 4/24/24
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Asking Price
$399,999
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 4/24/24
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$825,000
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$1,000
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Posting: 286097 | Available | 4/23/24
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 4/21/24
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$833,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
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Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/21/24
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Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
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$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/21/24
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Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 4/25/24
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Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$40,450
Revenue
$506,249
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$150,000
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Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$360,663
Revenue
$450,798
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$105,000
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Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
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$200,000
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Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$403,371
Revenue
$1,264,609
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Asking Price
$1,500,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 4/22/24
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Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$24,090
Revenue
$346,943
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$149,000
Posting: 285852 | Available | 4/23/24
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$149,000
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Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
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Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,012,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 284802 | Available | 4/23/24
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Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
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Posting: 272547 | Available | 4/26/24
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Asking Price
$1,495,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/24/24
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
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 4/25/24
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Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 4/25/24
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Asking Price
$338,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
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Posting: 285555 | Available | 4/25/24
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Asking Price
$530,000
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$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 4/26/24
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Asking Price
$245,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 4/24/24
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
Total Investment
$200,000
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Posting: 284296 | Available | 4/23/24
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.
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Posting: 285062 | Available | 4/26/24
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Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$1,900,000
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$9,500,000
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Posting: 271089 | Available | 4/26/24
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Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$464,879
Revenue
$2,899,885
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Posting: 278295 | Available | 4/24/24
This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety of residential design/build
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