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Posting: 283852 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a cozy coffee shop with inviting and comfortable atmosphere that encourages patrons to linger, relax, and enjoy their coffee, excellent pastries, sandwiches, salads & more. It is a beautiful, established neighborhood cafe with lots of future potential.
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$198,000
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Posting: 271874 | Available | 4/10/24
This is a restaurant for sale in an excellent location with a great long-term lease plus a patio. There is a full kitchen with a type 1 Hood and all equipment, furniture & fixtures are practically new, only 2 years old. It is turnkey, so you can change the concept if you wish or continue.
Asking Price
$218,000
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Posting: 282512 | Available | 4/10/24
The Moo gelato ice cream shop stands as a delightful haven for ice cream enthusiasts and dessert aficionados. It is absentee-owned. The asset sale is $75,000 firm and nonnegotiable. The name is not for sale. Want seller training to make ice cream paid $20,000.
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$75,000
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Posting: 283506 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is an open kitchen restaurant in an excellent neighborhood, location, and exposure in a busy center with patio seating. Currently, it serves Mexican/Latin American cuisine but can convert to other concepts. It is absentee-owned, so it's perfect for your new idea or have the same concept.
Asking Price
$198,888
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Posting: 285588 | Available | 4/10/24
This is an amazing casual Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Emeryville. It is located near a high-tech office, Starbucks Coffee, and has easy access to highways 580, 80, and 880 plus the Emeryville Amtrak station. The decor is a mix of traditional woods with Japanese items.
Asking Price
$145,000
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Posting: 285556 | Available | 4/10/24
A rare opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with a 47 full bar and the property. The restaurant is almost 4,400 sf and the sales are almost at $1m a year. This business is long established and the property and the liquor license hold a lot of value. SBA requires 10% down for real estate purchase.
Asking Price
$210,000,000
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Posting: 285557 | Available | 4/10/24
This restaurant consists of 2 separate dining areas and a cozy cantina. The dining area can accommodate up to 125 patrons, while the cantina can accommodate 18 patrons. The semi-private dining area is perfect for parties and can hold up to 35 patrons. The space is 3400 sf and there is also a patio.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 277910 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a freestanding attractive restaurant & bar with a type 47 License. It's been in business with the current concept for the past 6 years. Sales are on the upwards with lots of room to grow. There is patio seating and spacious second-floor space not included in the rent.
Asking Price
$488,888
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Posting: 284685 | Available | 4/10/24
This is an absentee-run Asian comfort restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is located in an Asian ghetto food court in a bustling environment full of mainly students. It has a cute interior, narrow but cozy with bar tables with tall chairs. It has been established for 17 years.
Asking Price
$165,000
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Posting: 284719 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a newly established restaurant in the vibrant South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Experience the unique opportunity to own a freshly constructed 1,196-square-foot restaurant specializing in pizza and pasta with house-made pasta.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 284203 | Available | 4/9/24
Located on a bustling street in the heart of Orange County, this chicken wing restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity to own a thriving business in a prime location. Situated in a high-traffic strip mall, this establishment is renowned for its delectable chicken wings.
Asking Price
$70,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 281939 | Available | 4/9/24
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
$279,000
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$200,000
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$650,000
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Posting: 278101 | Available | 4/9/24
A high-volume Edible Arrangements franchise is currently available for sale in the vibrant market of Los Angeles, bordering the North Orange County areas. This well-established business, operating for many years, is supported by seven dedicated employees who manage its operations.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$120,000
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$72,000
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Posting: 285535 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a profitable Korean fried chicken and boba restaurant located in a busy strip center in Carlsbad, CA. A beer & wine license is included. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a type 1 hood, unit cooler/freezer, and grease trap outside the kitchen. It is currently absentee-run.
Asking Price
$348,000
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$90,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 285537 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a profitable Korean fried chicken restaurant located in a busy strip center in San Diego County, CA. It has a beer & wine license / Type 41. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a type 1 hood, unit cooler/freezer., and a large 500-gallon grease trap outside the kitchen.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 284819 | Available | 4/9/24
This beautifully renovated, free-standing restaurant, completed in 2023, is located on a spacious 15,098 square foot lot. The building itself encompasses 1,856 square feet and boasts a generous parking area capable of accommodating over 22 cars.
Asking Price
$79,900
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Posting: 284229 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an established, profitable sushi restaurant in the greater Modesto area. With over $1,000,000 in annual sales, it comes with strong cash flow. The 3500 SF restaurant is conveniently located off a busy street, in a shopping center, near an upscale residential area.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 285254 | Available | 4/9/24
This popular restaurant has been in prime downtown Hermosa Beach for decades. It is located just steps from the world-famous Hermosa Pier Plaza, strand, and beaches. It was recently remodeled with a patio and an outdoor dining deck on the street. There is ample parking.
Asking Price
$279,999
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Posting: 280394 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a downtown Santa Barbara restaurant with beer and wine for sale in an ideal location. It is absentee-run and is a turnkey restaurant. A local can easily increase sales to past levels and more. It has new bathrooms and kitchen flooring and additional dining room upgrades have been completed.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 274792 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a restaurant cafe in Santa Barbara, CA. It is at a high-traffic downtown Santa Barbara location! It is 883 sq. ft(sidewalk tables possible) and rent is $5,000 per month. The lease ends on 2/28/2025 and it was established in 1994.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 283112 | Available | 4/9/24
This turnkey restaurant is ready to open now! It can take any concept. It has a fully equipped commercial kitchen including a commercial oven, walk-in freezer, walk-in fridge, and ample storage space. There is a public parking garage behind the restaurant with the first 75 minutes free.
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$3.45 + $0.97 (NNN)
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Posting: 285093 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a thriving turnkey operation providing an enticing entry into California's esteemed wine community. With a $150,000 build-out completed in 2020, this establishment boasts a welcoming ambiance and top-notch amenities, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
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$249,000
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Posting: 284265 | Available | 4/9/24
Bring your own concept to this beautiful fully equipped brewery and tasting room in Long Beach. It is located in a bustling retail plaza with ample parking surrounded by a well-established residential neighborhood. The business holds a type 23 liquor license. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 278477 | Available | 4/9/24
A solid reputation with a consistent year-round revenue stream from a diverse customer base. 87-seat indoor dining with elevated patio seating for a further 38 makes this premier, full-service restaurant a much sought-after Hollywood location. Additionally, the online presence has grown.
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$1,195,000
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Posting: 284635 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a fun and desirable, Type 47 ABC upgraded bar that has one full-time owner. It is 2,129 sq ft. with a large patio. The rent is $4,670 with $1,489 CAMs. The lease expires in 2024 with options to renew it. The deposit is $4,500. The seller can stay as a partner or sell.
Asking Price
$209,000
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Posting: 286077 | Available | 4/9/24
This restaurant a 'turn key' business opportunity in Sacramento with over a $1million annual sale, easy excitability with nice curb appeal. Keep it as a Mexican restaurant or bring your own concept. With minimal future investment it could be turned into many different concepts.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 286076 | Available | 4/9/24
Discover this charming neighborhood gem nestled between the vibrant Russian Hill and sophisticated Nob Hill neighborhoods. An inviting opportunity awaits you with this fully equipped restaurant, boasting both indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
Asking Price
$199,900
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Posting: 286075 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a versatile restaurant and bar venue, equipped with a coveted type 47 liquor license and full entertainment license. This dynamic space offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to seamlessly operate as a unified entity or as two distinct businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 286297 | Available | 4/27/24
A fully built-out (ADA compliant) limited-service restaurant is available for asset sale. The FF&E and location make it ideal for a salad, sandwich, drink, dessert, or prepared food concept. Situated in the Richmond District of San Francisco, it boasts high foot traffic and street visibility.
Asking Price
$79,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/30/24
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: 285056 | Available | 5/2/24
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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$475,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/30/24
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.
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$1,675,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/2/24
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: 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: 285309 | Available | 5/1/24
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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$50,000
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$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/30/24
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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$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/28/24
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
$120,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 5/2/24
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
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/1/24
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: 286054 | Available | 4/28/24
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
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$15,866
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$310,426
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Posting: 278358 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a cool, popular downtown Eugene bar and grill with great bartenders, strong cocktails, bar food, and games. It is in a welcoming, PNW-style environment in the center of town. It is walking distance to all hotels and public venues makes this location ideal for attracting local regulars.
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$129,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/1/24
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.
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$99,999
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$200,524
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$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/2/24
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.
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$285,000
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Posting: 286128 | Available | 4/15/24
A restaurant is for sale in the industrial and residential area, currently operating as an Indian restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 900 sq ft, and the rent is $3800, including CAM. There is a Type 1 in the kitchen, and it is 10 feet long. The lease term is 2 years, renewable every 2 years.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 283045 | Available | 4/6/24
A Pacifica household name! This long-time full-service bar and restaurant has been serving delicious food and drinks for decades! This fantastic location is coupled with a Type 47 liquor license, Type 1 hood, extra large walk-in cooler, plenty of storage, bar/dining room seating, outdoor seating!!
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 275322 | Available | 7/24/22
Asian grocery supermarket business for sale in east bay area. The current owner is retiring after 20+ years in business. The sale is only for the business and real estate is not included in the sale. The current yearly net for the seller is $180k. The average yearly sale is very consistent with one
Asking Price
$825,000
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$120,000
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$480,524
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Posting: 279057 | Available | 8/4/23
This is a well-known hamburgers restaurant for sale. It has a full kitchen and a freestanding building for sale with lots of parking and big potential to increase income. The rent is $5,500 + NNN $1,550 and the lease is 5 + 5 years. It has one full-time employee and 4 part-time employees.
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$129,000
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Posting: 284328 | Available | 4/28/24
Located in a vibrant North Bay Area Community that is thriving with shops, restaurants, music, and outdoor activities, this local pizza & pasta restaurant has been serving up its hand-crafted pizza & pasta dishes for almost 30 years! The loyal customer base enjoys many choices on the menu.
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$130,000
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Posting: 284974 | Available | 3/13/24
New improved price! This is a strategically well-located healthy drink shop with boba between two major roads with double signage as well as a cozy patio. This business has great potential for full-time owners/couples to add breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. It has great 2-way signage.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 246661 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is an asset sale Taiwanese boba tea, shaved ice, and dessert restaurant. It is well-known to the young crowd and locals. The owner has another business venture that requires his full attention. The store size is 2,237 sq ft. and the rent is $6,800/month. The lease terms are 5+5.
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$119,000
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Posting: 286211 | Available | 4/20/24
The restaurant is in Downtown Long Beach near the Convention Center, Aquarium, many hotels, office buildings, and apartments. The restaurant has two levels. The ground floor is 1,723 sq ft. and the basement is 694 sq ft. The total monthly rent is $9,133 and the lease expires on 12/31/2027.
Asking Price
$320,000
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Posting: 268953 | Available | 6/29/23
This catering service company provides set catering services to major Hollywood, movie, and TV, studios, and productions at ABC, NBC, and CBS. The company is based in Van Nuys. The current seller is willing to stay on for 3-6 months, to assist new buyers to establish and maintain relationships.
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$1,950,000
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Posting: 276422 | Available | 3/4/23
This is a well-established, high-volume seafood & Asian fusion restaurant for sale located in a very busy shopping center in San Fernando, Los Angeles County, CA. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential to increase the current sales volume. The annual sales are over $6,000,000.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
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$108,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 282193 | Available | 8/14/23
For sale is a pizza store in Gardena that has a monthly average of $30,000 and the net is $9,000. It is open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) and there is big potential to increase sales as it already has a stable income. It has been easily operating for 18 years. They do online and pick up orders.
Asking Price
$118,000
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Posting: 283595 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a bar and grill with a 47 license. It is a casual, friendly spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Semi-absentee-run and established 30 years ago. There are 3 full-time employees and 8 part-time. The owner does not work at the bar and grill. It is located in a downtown main street.
Asking Price
$660,000
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This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
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.
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.
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!
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
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 idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
