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Posting: 286589 | Available | 5/15/24
The business has a 30+ year legacy of producing a variety of meat-based prepared foods. The business' products are made fresh daily with top quality ingredients. The business is USDA certified with an onsite inspection office, and a clean inspection history.
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Posting: 286588 | Available | 5/15/24
Don't miss out on this steal of a deal to own a cafe near the San Pablo Avenue corridor on the Emeryville/Berkeley border. The DEE SPOT cafe thrived for years servicing the local companies employees and neighborhood locals alike for breakfast and lunch.
Asking Price
$79,000
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Posting: 270994 | Available | 5/15/24
For sale is a great location in the Laguna Niguel area with mostly 75% takeout and delivery. The sales around 500K year. There are 25 seats with no marketing. It is well-equipped, clean, and has nice decor as it was recently remodeled. The size is over 1,000 sq ft. with very low rent at $3,260.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 286578 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an American restaurant and sports bar for sale in Redwood City. They are one of The Peninsula's best restaurants and feature Redwood City's best burger and best ribs. The bar features only local craft beers. They have 16 beer taps and rotate them frequently.
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$450,000
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Posting: 286577 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in 2021, The Salty Seal has swiftly become the go-to spot for locals and tourist alike, offering a unique fusion of sports, entertainment, delicious food, and craft brews. It is surrounded by a hub of shops, attractions, hotels, and residences.
Asking Price
$795,000
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Posting: 286576 | Available | 5/15/24
Here is a beautifully designed bar and restaurant in a nice location in downtown Salinas, California. The owners have created a brilliant foundation for an experienced restaurant/bar operator. A strong well-established catering business is included, operated out of the restaurant's kitchen.
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$349,000
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Posting: 279957 | Available | 5/15/24
This sub sandwich shop is in a great high visibility location in a busy shopping center and is surrounded by other popular businesses. The shop has been in operation for 30 years and has sold over 1.5 million sub sandwiches in that time!
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 285461 | Available | 5/14/24
This one-of-a-kind establishment, located on a main boulevard, is one of Conejo Valley's most popular gathering spots. Spacious 4,000 square feet and quickly growing revenue. The menu offers only the freshest ingredients for their popular burritos, tacos, salads, tostadas, nachos, and more.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 282097 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a well-established and famous Korean restaurant in the busy Korean community of Buena Park/Fullerton. The current monthly sale is over $58,000. It is an all-day busy location.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 286572 | Available | 5/14/24
This sub shop is located next to Starbucks in a large mall surrounded by national brand tenants such as Starbucks, Wendy's, Robeks Juice, and many more across this shopping center.
Asking Price
$375,000
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Posting: 285934 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a restaurant that was remodeled and opened, so everything is new. The kitchen is equipped with all kitchen facilities, including a walking cooler, freezer, and hood. You can run this restaurant (Korean restaurant) as is, or you can change it to another restaurant and run it.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$180,000
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Posting: 284916 | Available | 5/14/24
Situated in a high-traffic plaza, this restaurant holds significant potential, surrounded by renowned eateries and tea cafes that attract a diverse crowd. Originally focused on K-food, the menu has evolved to include new rolls and ramen, expanding our customer base.
Asking Price
$445,000
Cash flow
$190,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 5/14/24
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: 281532 | Available | 5/14/24
This franchise restaurant is a counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades. With over 700 locations in 46 U.S. states and in 17 countries, it can be found in retail shopping centers, airports, strip centers, and Army & Air Force bases worldwide.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 284190 | Available | 5/14/24
This franchise is known for freshly baked bread, served warm, deli-style sandwiches features an array of top-quality meats, artisan cheese, and fresh produce topped with delectable house spread. This restaurant offers the ultimate in casual dining in an old-time style establishment.
Asking Price
$160,000
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Posting: 286564 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a popular and delicious wings & beer restaurant with an ABC license included. It is easy to run as it is absentee. This is a great franchise opportunity with additional territories also available. It is only a 7% royalty.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 286562 | Available | 5/14/24
This presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a highly established and well-organized pho restaurant situated in a prime location, all at an incredibly favorable price. It is a hole in the wall but also convertible as well.
Asking Price
$20,000
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Posting: 286044 | Available | 5/14/24
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. 48K down, owner carry
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
$500,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a very popular sushi & teppan grill restaurant with a full cocktail license. They have loud music, are trendy, and are well-established in the heart of South Orange County. Since 2005, this restaurant with a nightclub vibe has been rocking customers and pouring drinks.
Asking Price
$1,450,000
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$180,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 285354 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an absentee-run pizza franchise store in La Crescenta for sale. The average monthly sales are $70,000 and monthly net income is $15,000. The store size is 1,000 sq ft. They have a good local reputation. The current owner has operated for 5 years. The owners don't work.
Asking Price
$349,000
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$72,000
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$680,000
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Posting: 283376 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an American brunch breakfast restaurant in Gardena for sale. It comes with a beer & wine license. It has spacious parking. It is a fast-food style with fewer servers. Currently, they sell authentic Hawaiian comfort dishes such as omelets, bowls, and more. The store size is 1,708 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$88,000
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Posting: 284710 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an Asian cafe for sale. This cafe is located in busy Chinatown. The size of the cafe is 1,500 sq ft. and rent is $6,600. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 14 feet hood and walk-in cooler. Bring your menu. This is an asset sale since then no financial information will be available.
Asking Price
$149,999
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$300,000
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$1,170,452
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Posting: 285996 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a high net profit, absentee-run Thai restaurant near Hollywood, Los Feliz. The annual sales are approximately more than $1.4M. Dinner only with a BW license. The store size: 1,700 sq. ft. It has an excellent reputation for live music. SBA loans are possible for qualified buyers.
Asking Price
$865,000
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Posting: 285997 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a hookah restaurant near Hollywood, Los Feliz for sale. Before, it was an American food restaurant. The store size is 1,200 sq. ft + 300 sq. ft patio. It's in an excellent location. It's next to a live music bar. The lease is 4+5 year long-term rent with good rent conditions.
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$190,000
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Posting: 260547 | Available | 5/14/24
Price Lowered! This is a neat Japanese restaurant for sale located in the shopping center around the newer building area. (This shopping center has different types of food and looks like a food alley). The size is 2,200 sq. ft and rent is $10,000, including water and garbage.
Asking Price
$379,999
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Posting: 280262 | Available | 5/14/24
Price lowered! This is a Mexican restaurant with good rent for sale. The rent is fixed for every 10 years. The monthly gross is $55,000. The owner works 5 days and has 4 employees. The rent is $3,600 and the size of the restaurant is 1,800 sq. ft. There's a fully equipped kitchen w/a 10 feet hood.
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$149,999
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Posting: 284695 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an Asian restaurant. This restaurant is in the shopping center near Highway 4. Walmart is the anchor tenant. The size of the restaurant is 1,440 sq ft. and rent is $4,000 including CAM water and garbage. There's a 9 foot long hood (type 1). Bring your menu.
Asking Price
$99,999
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Posting: 282743 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a freestanding building of a Korean restaurant for sale. Rent is $5,800 (no CAM = just rent). There's a 2-year + 5-option lease remaining. The size of the restaurant is 2,800 sq. ft. There's a 10.5-foot type 1 hood in the kitchen. There are 20 parking spots in the parking lot.
Asking Price
$329,999
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
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.
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$825,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/18/24
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
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/21/24
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.
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$450,000
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
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$200,524
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$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
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: 285786 | Available | 5/17/24
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
$131,973
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$276,507
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Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/18/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
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: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
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 | 5/19/24
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: 285056 | Available | 5/16/24
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: 286238 | Available | 5/16/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/15/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$118,652
Revenue
$620,210
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Posting: 281000 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is an iconic, ethnic, all-you-can-eat, stir fry/grill concept restaurant with full staff, recipes, & recent expansion. If you're interested, this is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur wanting their own space but are facing the build/buy dilemma. Buy this fully built out restaurant.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/15/24
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: 286508 | Available | 5/9/24
This commercial kitchen space is primed for a new owner. This asset sale encompasses all commercial equipment and small wares, offering a fully equipped environment suitable for baking, catering, ghost kitchen operations, or shared facility arrangements. Strategically located in Los Angeles country.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 285277 | Available | 2/20/24
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$60,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 281939 | Available | 5/20/24
For sale is a boba franchise at a great location near Cerritos, CA.The monthly gross is $25,000 and the monthly rent is $2,700 for 5 years. The store size is around 780 sq ft. The open hours are from 11 pm - 10 pm and there are 8 employees with wages of $5,000/month.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 277746 | Available | 1/3/24
This great restaurant and bar is a relaxed, spacious eatery offering pub grub staples plus breakfast, sports on TV, beers & cocktails. Ideally located on a very busy city street, this location provides exceptionally high exposure to vehicular traffic.
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$499,000
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Posting: 281654 | Available | 10/30/23
This is a rare real estate and business opportunity in the popular tourist town of Guerneville within Sonoma County is now for sale. The nearly half acre lot is over 20,000 sq ft. and includes a separate parking lot with electricity. The ~10,000 sq ft. building has two levels.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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Posting: 257099 | Available | 4/8/24
This is a well established seafood restaurant located on busy shopping center. It has annual sales of approximately $1.1-1.2 million. The size is approximately 4,900 sq. ft. The rent is $11,373 and the lease is 15 years. It has a Type 47 liquor license. This is a one of a kind opportunity!
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$37,500
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$370,000
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Posting: 284507 | Available | 1/4/24
This shop presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well branded, independent coffee house that includes their own hand selected coffee beans offering an excellent coffee menu, light food, coffee beans freshly roasted (ground if you prefer) and sold by the bag (size(s).
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$160,000
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Posting: 285096 | Available | 2/9/24
The owner wants to sell this hamburger shop with real estate. The asking price (business + real estate) is $2.4M. Only the hamburger shop is $145,000. The down would be 20%~30% of the purchase price. It is located on the border between Oakland and San Leandro, Alameda County, CA.
Asking Price
$2,340,000
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$98,000
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Posting: 282021 | Available | 8/7/23
This Bangladeshi cuisine in K-town offers a profitable, unique concept serving a wide variety of delicious options and the food is absolutely incredible, phenomenal, and out of this world. This is hands down the best chicken wings in K-town and this restaurant is a bomb and a diamond in rough.
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$249,000
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Posting: 286561 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a snack shop that sells a variety of popular foods including crepes, egg rolls, rice plates, Boba milk tea, gyoza, and juices. It is located in a busy retail center with many other stores, lots of shoppers, and plenty of free parking. The shop is about 1,500 sq ft. with a big dining area.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$998,000
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Posting: 283781 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is colorful Japanese restaurant & sushi bar with a liquor license, located in a shopping center. The business was established in 1984. The present owner has been there for 9 years as semi-absentee, and it is help-run. There are 10 part-time and 3 full-time employees. It's open 6 days.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 269812 | Available | 12/27/22
This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner-operator to take over this well-established and outstanding burger business and take it to the next level. The burgers here are exceptional and amazingly delicious and they are always consistently fresh and out of this world and second to none.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
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.
