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Posting: 283570 | Available | 10/27/23
For sale is a quality and healthy snack distribution business with territory in MA, NH, and RI. It is a flexible and simple business model with current cash flow from existing clients. This is a franchise but there are no royalties and low overhead with this model. They have a low client turnover.
Asking Price
$135,000
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$120,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 283568 | In Escrow | 10/27/23
This is a profitable Mediterranean restaurant in a popular commercial area. It is located in a busy center by heavy traffic streets with high visibility and close to residential areas. Previously it was a Chinese restaurant with a well-equipped double kitchen ideal for Asian menu concepts.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 283044 | Available | 10/27/23
Once described as the “Last Stop on Mission Street”, this classic neighborhood bar maintains its original charms with a checkerboard floor, high back booths, and knotty pine paneling. A local favorite dating back to the 1950s, it’s also a Clamper Bar and a regular stop for the E Clampus Vitus...
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$350,000
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Posting: 279788 | Available | 10/27/23
This restaurant is located in the very desirable city of Cupertino, where lots of high-tech companies are situated and lots of young computer engineers are seeking a good restaurant for their meals. The restaurant has been located in Cupertino for 12 years.
Asking Price
$260,000
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Posting: 270209 | Available | 10/27/23
A very well-known and long-established Middle Eastern restaurant in the Richmond district, with a long-time loyal clientele, full entertainment/cabaret license, and a lifelong fixed lease. There is a great bar, a stage for performers, lots of storage, upstairs and downstairs seating, and a kitchen.
Asking Price
$279,000
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Posting: 283538 | Available | 10/25/23
Well-established Cafe for sale in El Cajon.Includes 1.47 acres of land with two rental properties. The profitable cafe has been in business in El Cajon for over 70 years and also has a full type 47 liquor license (valued at over $150,000) as part of the sale.
Asking Price
$2,009,000
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Posting: 283519 | Available | 10/24/23
Restaurant in desirable "Golden Triangle" UTC area with strong demographics. Fully fixurized kitchen to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. High foot traffic shopping center with free parking. Highly motivated sellers will look at all offers. Great E2 Visa opportunity with clean tax returns.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 283505 | Available | 10/23/23
Very nice corner on Busy Saratoga Ave close to Highway 280, centrally located with tons of traffic and residential and businesses, The business has been established recently but has a lot of potential to grow, the concept can be changed, outside patio seating.
Asking Price
$288,000
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$224,000
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Posting: 282902 | Available | 10/22/23
This place makes you feel you are somewhere other than Southern California. If you like small-town atmosphere and outdoor charming patio with phenomenal, scrumptious, incredible and amazingly delicious food, this is the place. This place really makes you feel at home and definitely a hidden gem.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 283485 | Available | 10/21/23
This is a rare opportunity to own a restaurant in a prime location in downtown Willow Glen. Complete with a Type 47 liquor license, this restaurant is near other eateries, numerous retail establishments, law offices, and other small businesses such as consignment stores, salons, and boutiques.
Asking Price
$329,000
Cash flow
$72,000
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$273,000
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Posting: 283470 | Available | 10/20/23
This Carlsbad deli, with a remarkable 15.5-year track record, is a culinary gem offering daily revenues of $1,000. Boasting rave reviews and charming outdoor seating next to a koi pond, it's your chance to own a thriving business for just $199,000. Don't miss out on this delectable opportunity!
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$199,000
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Posting: 279120 | Available | 10/19/23
This is an excellent location for this restaurant in Dublin. It is located near the main commercial and nice residential areas and also near several major streets and freeways. The restaurant has about 900 sq ft of space. There is a beer and wine license at this location.
Asking Price
$98,000
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$684,000
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Posting: 283436 | In Escrow | 10/18/23
Recently renovated and rebranded neighborhood bar with friendly staff and loyal clientele. This classic bar with paid pool tables, a jukebox, and a plethora of new flat-screen TVs, is turn-key with experienced staff in place. The business is profitable with room to grow.
Asking Price
$549,000
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Posting: 283432 | Available | 10/17/23
Incredible restaurant locations in the heart of Little Italy, a top San Diego destination for locals and travelers. Fairly new contemporary build with major potential. Full liquor license. The massive investment was made in larger restaurant kitchen with multiple hoods and large walk-ins.
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 283417 | Available | 10/17/23
This business is located in a busy retail center in Pleasanton. The center has a well-known supermarket as its primary tenant. The location is near the junction of Hwy 580 and 680 and in the primary shopping area of the desirable part of Pleasanton.
Asking Price
$105,000
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Posting: 283390 | Available | 10/17/23
San Diego County ABC On Sale liquor license for sale. Currently, type 48, can be converted to a on-sale 47. Submit offer.
Asking Price
$135,000
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Posting: 283378 | Available | 10/16/23
The William Tell House is heralded as the oldest bar in Marin County. This historic saloon dates back to 1877 and features a 100-year-old mahogany bar. The restaurant has been recently renovated and is well-equipped with a spacious dining room and a large outdoor dining area.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 283372 | Available | 10/16/23
This restaurant is a comfortable place for customers to relax and socialize while enjoying the phenomenal, exceptional, amazingly delicious food. This restaurant has an ambiance that makes customers comfortable and pleases them enough to make them want to return to this restaurant
Asking Price
$630,000
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Posting: 281872 | Available | 10/14/23
This is a spacious 4,500 sq ft. restaurant located on a busy commercial street in the city of Alameda. This location has high foot traffic with free public parking spaces in the back of the building. The restaurant includes a hard liquor license and there is a private party room with the facility.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 283356 | Available | 10/13/23
This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator who wants to make a very high net profit. This 1,800 sq ft restaurant in the heart of Contra Costa County has two kitchens. The owner claims the rent is $2,800/m + $600 NNN. It is open from 10 AM to 1 AM. Store does $60,000/month in sales.
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$450,000
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Posting: 283312 | Available | 10/12/23
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Chula Vista-Asset Sale. Turnkey 1,200 SF restaurant in Chula Vista. Located in a small neighborhood shopping center in Chula Vista. There could be a variety of food types and type 41 liquor licenses included in the asset sale.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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Posting: 281521 | Available | 10/11/23
This listing is for 2 freestanding drive-thru fast food locations. They have the same name, menu, and ownership and are within a few miles of each other. They are both fully help run with long-time employees running the businesses.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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Posting: 272648 | Available | 10/11/23
For sale is a great Mediterranean fast food restaurant in the South Bay at a great location for over 12 years! It has a total of over 150K in Sellers Discretionary Earning for the new buyer. It is a very manageable business with two employees and one working owner.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$110,000
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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
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Posting: 283303 | Available | 10/11/23
Fully Equipped Restaurant in San Francisco's Fillmore District - Ready for Your Concept. This space is located in an area of town that has become a destination zone for successful, highly regarded restaurants such as State Bird Provisions, The Progress, and Anchovy Bar.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 274927 | Available | 10/10/23
This is a well-equipped restaurant in the downtown core that features 2 Type-1 exhaust hoods for a total of 15’-0” linear feet, a large dining room, and outside seating. The current owner has enjoyed almost 30 yrs of successful operation as a Thai restaurant and the premises can support any...
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$91,000
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$1,190,000
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Posting: 283277 | Available | 10/9/23
We are pleased to offer this popular restaurant and bar in one of Roseville’s most prestigious retail areas. This casually elegant restaurant offers patrons the perfect place for a date night or celebration. Still, its relaxed atmosphere and moderate price point make it a nice choice to eat at.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 279669 | Available | 10/8/23
For sale is a sandwich shop that is open 5 days a week. There is a hood and grill with a grease trap. The monthly average is $35,000. Rent is $2,370 including NNN. There is one owner plus 3 helpers. Payroll is$8,000. It was remodeled and invested around $100,000. There are all new FF&E.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$40,450
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Posting: 286130 | Available | 4/23/24
Asset Sale Opportunity: Unlock the door to your culinary dreams with this enticing opportunity! Nestled in the heart of Sacramento this charming restaurant is now available for acquisition. Boasting a warm ambiance and a reputation for exquisite cuisine.
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$150,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/23/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
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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
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 4/25/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 4/22/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/21/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$475,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$200,524
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$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 4/25/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
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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
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 4/24/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$50,000
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$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/25/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 4/24/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a charming oyster bar, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant ambiance and boasts tasteful improvements. It comes with an active Type 41 ABC license.
Asking Price
$338,000
Cash flow
$160,000
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$408,000
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Posting: 282466 | Available | 4/15/24
This is a 5-day open, high-income Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach for sale. It is closed Sunday and Monday and does dinner only (5 days, 5pm-8:30 pm). The store size is 1,200 sq ft. For 13 years it has had the same owner. It has spacious parkings.Walk-in cooler & pizza oven. Upgraded recently
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 284736 | Available | 1/18/24
Fast food restaurant in an excellent location in the Downtown area of a popular city in Orange County. The daily traffic count passing by the restaurant is 45,700 cars per day. Established in January 2021, it is open and operating. The food use can be expanded or changed to another food use.
Asking Price
$44,000
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Posting: 284682 | Available | 1/15/24
For sale is a fully-equipped brewery, kitchen, and bar in the Old Town Torrance area. Type 23 ABC license. You can brew your own beer here to sell wholesale nationwide or sell it on-site in the restaurant and bar. There's a stage in the bar and dining area for live music & patio dining is included.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$78,000
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Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
Asking Price
$239,000
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Posting: 285060 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a restaurant for lease that is currently vacant. The landlord is looking for a new high-end concept to occupy this space. The restaurant is located in a prime spot in of downtown Palo Alto surrounded by upscale restaurants, Starbucks, Apple Store, and many shops.
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$28,000
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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
Cash flow
$126,000
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$672,000
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Posting: 285306 | Available | 4/20/24
Established in 1995, this well-known Chinese restaurant situated on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills offers a fantastic opportunity for a full-time owner-operator or owner-chef operator. With a prime location and ample parking in the rear, the restaurant boasts great potential for expansion.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$122,262
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$631,735
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Posting: 283230 | Available | 3/11/24
This Long Beach area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near-nightly events that include karaoke, shows, and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility, parking, an outdoor patio and dance, the coveted entertainment, dance, and cabaret entitlements.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$72,000
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$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 3/3/24
For sale is a part-time business (since 2019) that serves American food, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is located in a business building/park area. There is no hood or gas. The owner works 10 hours a week. They do online orders and pickup only (Sat and Sun).
Asking Price
$199,000
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$150,000
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$925,000
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Posting: 271401 | Available | 4/8/24
This is a well established (over 10 years) Hawaiian BBQ fast food restaurant located in a major busy shopping center in the heart of Brea city. The size is approximately. 2,200 sq. ft. The rent is $8,472 plus NNN (total $12,039 including trash). The lease will expire on Jan. 2025.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$750,000
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Posting: 283530 | Available | 4/11/24
This gluten-free vegan restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company that was formed 12 years ago and has been under the same ownership since its inception. Their all-natural plant-based (Vegan) menu is prepared with mostly organic ingredients and is naturally gluten-free.
Asking Price
$275,000
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Posting: 284647 | Available | 3/25/24
This is a ready-to-use restaurant with three hoods (10, 6, and 4 feet), a grease trap, and modern kitchen gear. It even has a walk-in cooler and freezer. The sale includes a Type 41 license. But remember: No Indian, Mexican, Taiwanese Tea, Vietnamese, Poke, Yogurt, BBQ, or Chinese food allowed.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 285366 | Available | 4/8/24
Well-established for over 26 years is this Vietnamese & French restaurant located in a busy shopping center on Euclid Street. They current husband & wife owners have many restaurants & bars, but unfortunately the wife has serious health issues and has to sell this restaurant to reduce her stress.
Asking Price
$415,000
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$700,000
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Posting: 276967 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is a family-owned Japanese restaurant for sale in the unique Morgan Hill community. Established in 2002, they specialize in custom rolls that you can't find anywhere else. They also have a wide variety of items for people who don't eat raw fish. The outdoor dining is very romantic.
Asking Price
$180,000
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To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
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!
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.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
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.
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.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
