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Posting: 276376 | Available | 1/24/23
This is an excellent opportunity to own a sushi restaurant in Azusa, Los Angeles County, CA. The yearly gross sales are $516,000. The yearly net income is $264,000. Training and support will be provided to the new owner.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 276236 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is an absentee-run Korean-style fried chicken restaurant with craft beer in the southwest of Los Angeles County. This is a 1,800 sq ft. restaurant in 2017. It is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm. The annual gross is $660,000.
Asking Price
$270,000
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Posting: 278500 | Available | 1/23/23
Very popular and growing franchise food restaurant. 5 months young, current sales 60K per month and increasing.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$600,299
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Posting: 278498 | Available | 1/23/23
Very popular fast growing around the country franchise food restaurant, one year young with sales increasing.
Asking Price
$400,000
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$1,084,000
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Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$504,000
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Posting: 278334 | Available | 1/17/23
If you like the authentic, awesome, quiet, and great neighborhood sushi restaurant, this is the place to go. The restaurant is a very nice place to enjoy authentic Japanese sushi with family and friends and the ambiance and atmosphere of this restaurant are very clean, cozy, and quiet.
Asking Price
$145,000
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$609,236
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Posting: 278166 | Available | 1/9/23
Fast growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, 2022 sales were $609,236. Cash flowing. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$205,000
Revenue
$910,109
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Posting: 278159 | Available | 1/7/23
Fast-growing Franchise Food Restaurant. Very busy in a prime location, sales up to 11/30/22 were $841,879. with NOI $188,813 (Actual). Cash cow. Decent hours of operation.
Asking Price
$499,999
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Posting: 278115 | Available | 1/4/23
Moneymaker very busy, a liquor store with bear bar and restaurant. Multiple operations. Sales 80k plus. Very high margin. Great location in a shopping center. 100k inventory included in the price.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Posting: 274846 | Available | 1/4/23
For sale is an Indian grocery store owned by the same owner for approximately 8 years in Contra Costa County, CA. It has very reasonable rent. It is 4,500 sq ft. for $2,300 + NNN until Feb. 2023. The lease ends on February 28, 2023. From March 2023 onward, the lease will be under negotiation.
Asking Price
$695,000
Posting: 275827 | Available | 12/31/22
Sandwich, quick serve franchise or independent wanted to buy. Experienced buyers. Adjusted Net Income-$200,000+. I am looking for a sandwich or quick serve restaurant or multi units to be operated by a family with many years of multi-unit experience and financially qualified that is relocating.
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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
Cash flow
$120,000
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$288,000
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Posting: 277702 | Available | 12/6/22
Very busy franchise fast food operation at a prime location on a main road.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$103,363
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$411,355
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Posting: 273673 | Available | 12/2/22
This is Subway sandwich fast food franchise for sale in Antioch, CA. Subway is the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and the buyer must live in the area. Total inventory is $3,000.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 277015 | Available | 11/28/22
For sale are 4 units of Long John Silver's franchises. There are new fryers, new exhaust systems, and new HVAC in 2020. There is upgraded security and back-of-house technology in 2021 with parking lot upgrades in 2022. There was a plumbing & HVAC replacement in 2019. $50k each unit.
Asking Price
50,000 Each
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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
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Posting: 274070 | Available | 11/17/22
For sale is a famous Indian restaurant with a banquet hall in a stand-alone building. The banquet hall with a capacity of 250 people can be opened and booked to exploit the great potential of increasing the sale substantially. It is located in a shopping center. It has a liquor license.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$493,000
Revenue
$9,388,743
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Posting: 276985 | Available | 11/15/22
Founded in 1969, Long John Silver's pioneered the seafood quick service restaurant industry, making great tasting, sustainably sourced, and affordable seafood accessible to consumers across the country. This offering is for an entire package of ten franchises.
Asking Price
$1,875,000
Cash flow
$330,386
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$3,769,115
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Posting: 275114 | Available | 11/15/22
An iconic brand, Denny's began franchising in 1963 and has grown to over 1,700 restaurants worldwide. Franchisor requires at least $1M net worth and $500K liquid, and at least 5 years of Restaurant management experience required. Total Price: $1,650,000. Total Sales: $3,769,118.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
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$72,000
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$456,000
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Posting: 277179 | Available | 10/30/22
For sale is a Subway Sandwich franchise location. This is a great opportunity to own this world-famous sub sandwiches at this great location. This is the place where you can trust the quality and freshness of sandwiches. The quality and taste of the food are always consistently delicious.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 277153 | Available | 10/29/22
Full kitchen (brunch) cafe with catering in Colusa, CA. Real estate included and SBA pre-approved for a long-term loan. 3,000 sq ft of brunch cafe with patio, catering & real estate in Colusa. Serious illness forces the sale so offers are welcome to well-qualified buyers. In business for 8 years.
Asking Price
$459,000
Cash flow
$198,906
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$478,349
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Posting: 277102 | Available | 10/28/22
New business opportunity. Home-based semi-absentee and profitable food delivery service open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The concept was proven in Las Vegas and was so quick to profit, making over $200,000 in profit within 2 years, the sellers are now offering the same opportunity in other cities.
Asking Price
$30,000
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$149,792
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$624,052
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Posting: 270169 | Available | 10/27/22
This award-winning family restaurant has been serving Japanese and Korean cuisine for over thirty years and has a loyal following in the community. It's located on the corner of a major shopping center and has great visibility from the street. The dining area is tastefully decorated with Asian art.
Asking Price
$239,000
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$213,000
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Posting: 274977 | Available | 10/13/22
The owner works less than 20 hours a week. Located in the Costco shopping centre surrounded by many offices and warehouses. 16 years with the current owner. Close to 1 M Sales.
Asking Price
$490,000
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$173,439
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$808,005
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Posting: 276744 | Available | 10/9/22
The franchisor required the owner to purchase products from approved suppliers and maintain Franchise standards. No Franchise agreement fees, no transfer fees, no advertising or royalty fees.
Asking Price
$449,000
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$300,000
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$3,200,000
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Posting: 247457 | In Escrow | 10/6/22
Restaurant offering savour breakfast, lunch, & dinner options to its customers for over 15 years. Running in full swing by 100% absentee owner. Located in a growing metro area in Silicon Valley and has a loyal staff as well as a devoted customer base. 5,800 sq. ft. Monthly rent $18,400 including NN
Asking Price
$999,000
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$74,000
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Posting: 276438 | Available | 9/22/22
An established store is up for sale. Baskin Robbins is a very well-known franchise with plenty of opportunities for growth with a more dedicated operator. The franchise agreement expires on 11/30/2028. It is located in Dublin, CA with an annual estimated sales of $350,000+. The size is 825 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 275435 | Available | 9/17/22
Asset Sale. Premise is vacant. Sale of the Type 47 Restaurant liquor license. Type 47 may be changed to a Type 48 for bars/night clubs for $100. Licenses may be moved anywhere in Santa Clara County.
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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
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$1,000,000
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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
$120,000
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$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
$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
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: 285786 | Available | 4/26/24
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: 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
$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
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$180,000
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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: 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
Cash flow
$40,450
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$506,249
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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.
Asking Price
$150,000
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: 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
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$1,109,710
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Posting: 283119 | Available | 10/1/23
Located in high-traffic Sherman Oaks, this establishment, with a strong dedicated following, has been consistently profitable and includes a beer/wine license with significant growth opportunities. Customers come to enjoy the authentic Mexican flavors without animal products.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$106,000
Revenue
$563,389
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Posting: 285145 | Available | 4/11/24
An exceptional chance presents itself to acquire a flourishing gourmet coffee and sandwich shop situated in a sought-after shopping center. Boasting a remarkable 35 years of operation, the owner is now preparing for retirement. The location is prime, nestled within a highly desirable shopping hub.
Asking Price
$295,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282985 | Available | 4/4/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that's been around for a long time. Currently, the restaurant's monthly sale is about $77,000 with an a la carte menu. Its a good size of 1,600+ sq. ft with a great rent of $7,650 including NNN. It has a beer and wine license.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$1,056,000
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Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
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Posting: 283904 | Available | 11/17/23
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and newly remodeled Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Humboldt County. The turnkey restaurant boasts a prime location, a favorable long-term lease with exceptionally low rent, and two five-year lease options.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 284132 | Available | 3/22/24
This very attractive Italian restaurant offers a striking interior and boasts 4,518 sq.ft. It is located in a charming foothill village area, in the San Gabriel Valley, surrounded by restaurants and shops. Which makes for a very walkable area and city center.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 276684 | Available | 3/18/24
This Togo's Sandwich franchise is for sale, and is located in a busy neighborhood shopping center. This store is located near 3 schools. The monthly rent is $7,800 including CAM and everything else. The size is 2,000 sq. ft. A potential buyer can change it or keep the concept. There is no hood.
Asking Price
$119,999
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Posting: 260547 | Available | 4/5/24
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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$1,242,393
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Posting: 285127 | Available | 2/13/24
This niche cafe has placed itself in its own league. Their unique entertainment, group event, and retail niche generate a large portion of their total sales. The Berkeley students, families, and fun-seekers alike love this cafe. Their sales doubled within the past 2 years.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$120,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 282528 | Available | 9/1/23
This is a long-established Thai restaurant for sale. It has a 25-year history, 9 years under current seller. It has a long lease of 5 + 5 with a rent of $5,500/month (incl. NNN). The 1 owner works full time with 9 P/T employees. There is an ABC type 41 license in place.
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$169,000
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Posting: 280670 | Available | 3/30/24
Discover the historic Cannery at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, a vibrant waterfront destination that combines heritage with a modern shopping, dining, and entertainment experience within a stunning red-brick building complex right on the San Francisco Bay.
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$530,000
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Posting: 253164 | Available | 1/12/24
This is an SBA approved, semi-absentee owned, well-established, turnkey and high-profit upscale restaurant and bar in a unique location are for sale. The restaurant was established in 2006, seller will provide clean books, verifiable financials, and provable cash flow.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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$3,890,645
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Posting: 285887 | Available | 3/28/24
There is a great restaurant for sale in the greater Palm Springs area. This restaurant is located in a prime location, close to many attractions in the area. It is known for its excellent food, impeccable service, and inviting ambiance. The restaurant features a spacious dining area.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 284006 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo. They do take-out only plus Doordash and Grubhub delivery apps to provide additional income for this restaurant. It has been established for many years in the Vallejo community. It is owner-operated with one staff.
Asking Price
$168,000
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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.
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.
