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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
$138,622
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$1,977,339
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Posting: 285276 | Available | 2/20/24
This stylish downtown Santa Monica restaurant with beer and wine boasts a highly versatile layout in a location with stellar foot traffic and street visibility. The restaurant's staff is known for their excellent service, while the facility offers a chic ambiance with a relaxed vibe.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 285275 | Available | 2/20/24
Elevate your business portfolio with this lucrative opportunity to join a small chain of highly successful bar and grill franchises. With annual sales surpassing $6 million and a proven track record of excellence, this multi-unit franchise offers a seamless entry into the world of hospitality.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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Posting: 281586 | In Escrow | 2/20/24
This highly regarded tasting room boasts a rich history and loyal customer base, offering an exquisite and diverse selection of award-winning wines that are carefully curated to cater to different palates and preferences. The tasting room provides an exceptional experience for its visitors.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$250,000
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Posting: 285267 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a great opportunity to start a restaurant business (potentially Asian food). It is in a busy area with a fully equipped kitchen (walk-in freezer and refrigerator, large size burner for wok, and 10+ foot hood).
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 284656 | Available | 2/20/24
Edible Arrangements is a well established brand and franchise. They provide a variety of products for every occasion. They offer fresh handcrafted fruit and treats to celebrate all of life's milestones. It is at a great location.
Asking Price
$115,000
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$60,000
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Posting: 284714 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a north OC donut & ice cream shop that is in a good location within a neighborhood shopping center. It is surrounded by an affluent community and a college. It is 1,300 sq ft. with a monthly rent of $5,680 including NNN. There is a long lease in place 10+10. The seller is burnt out.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 285251 | In Contract | 2/19/24
For sale is a very profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a very busy strip center with high visibility serving North County San Diego. The space is 2,100 sq ft. with rent of $7,600 a month including NNN. It has a 1-year lease left with options. It has a fully equipped kitchen.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$113,000
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$478,399
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Posting: 285237 | Available | 2/18/24
This opportunity is also pre-qualified for SBA financing, requiring only a ten percent down payment with a ten-year repayment term. So, you can take advantage of favorable financing terms while stepping into this lucrative venture.
Asking Price
$259,000
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Posting: 285239 | Available | 2/18/24
Discover an extraordinary gastro pub & brewery ideally positioned near a BART station, ensuring easy access for both locals and commuters. Tucked along a vibrant thoroughfare, this establishment boasts a coveted location teeming with potential. Step inside to an inviting ambiance.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$1,188,395
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Posting: 285246 | Available | 2/18/24
You cannot beat this high-visibility corner location in this popular East Bay community. The 1,800+/- sf space exudes a small-town vibe but has the population to support high volume. Located on the central thoroughfare for this city this popular eatery pumped out nearly $1.2million in sales in 2023.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$340,000
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$2,980,000
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Posting: 285247 | Available | 2/18/24
Step into the realm of highly successful steakhouse franchise ownership with this incredible opportunity. They are passing on years of goodwill to a qualified operator. This is your chance to stake your claim and lock in a great deal. The business is pre-qualified for an SBA (10-year) loan.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 285243 | Available | 2/18/24
This is a sushi restaurant with great potential located in a busy area. The restaurant has an alcohol license. This is an asset sale. They are open every day with differing hours.
Asking Price
$380,000
Cash flow
$314,812
Revenue
$1,232,808
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Posting: 280396 | Available | 2/18/24
For sale is this popular historic (circa 1859) boutique hotel, restaurant & bar with patio dining and including the owner's entirely separate detached 2-bedroom apartment. This is a hotel & restaurant business and a home all in one. The lot size is over 11,500 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
$183,000
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$1,203,000
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Posting: 285231 | Available | 2/17/24
For sale is a highly successful wholesale bakery with a tremendous reputation. With $1.2 million in annual revenues and $183,000 in profit in 2023, this long-established business would qualify for an 85% SBA 10-year loan provided the buyer has restaurant experience and good financials.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$250,000
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$800,000
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Posting: 285230 | Available | 2/17/24
After satisfying customers with great food and friendly service, the owners of this highly successful Thai restaurant are ready to pass on years of goodwill to a well-qualified operator. They have good books & records and a great location ready to go. They have many repeat customers.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$47,589
Revenue
$139,879
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Posting: 285228 | Available | 2/17/24
A vibrant gastropub located in the heart of downtown San Jose, offering a hip and fun atmosphere. This dynamic establishment is known for its lively ambiance, and easy and delicious food that can be enjoyed with a tasty adult beverage.
Asking Price
$165,000
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Posting: 285226 | Available | 2/17/24
Tangible asset sale! Located on a bustling street in Laguna Beach, this property is within walking distance of the beach. This is a turn-key opportunity for a sushi restaurant. The sale includes good conditions of the Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E) and a Type 41 license.
Asking Price
$199,999
Cash flow
$114,500
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$500,000
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Posting: 285232 | Available | 2/17/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this long-established branded boba store with great potential in San Ramon. The owner-operator will be able to increase sales and net income. The new owner may de-brand and operate as a private boba store.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 284661 | Available | 2/17/24
This is a well-established, fully equipped, and turn key Italian restaurant for sale. This restaurant is well known for their recipes, real authentic Italian Pizza, pasta made with the freshest ingredients, and excellent customer service with amazing reviews.
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 285205 | Available | 2/16/24
This hot pot restaurant is situated in a prime location within a plaza in Daly City. It is conveniently located in a plaza with excellent foot traffic. The restaurant has a steady customer base, stable business, and low rent. It is surrounded by residential areas and nearby shops.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 285192 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a restaurant located in the bustling Financial District of San Francisco (open 5 days a week), renowned for its commitment to utilizing locally sourced ingredients. This establishment prides itself on offering a menu crafted with fresh produce and high-quality, ethically raised proteins.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 285188 | Available | 2/15/24
A Japanese sushi restaurant located in Simi Valley is currently on the market. Boasting 14 seats at the sushi bar and an additional 32 seats in the dining room, it offers ample space for patrons to enjoy their dining experience.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 285182 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a well-established Chinese restaurant in San Ramon, California. The seller claims $250k net. It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to convert it to a Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican, or Mediterranean or acquire the current concept of a Chinese restaurant.
Asking Price
$288,888
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$100,000
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$450,000
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Posting: 285181 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a fully equipped L&L Hawaiian BBQ franchise restaurant in Fremont, California. This 1,200-square-foot restaurant has 24 seats and is ideal for an owner-operator. The kitchen has a 12-foot type one hood, walk-in cooler, and refrigerator.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$435,557
Revenue
$1,358,167
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Posting: 285176 | Available | 2/15/24
This greater Brea area restaurant and lounge seamlessly blends 2 extraordinarily popular cuisine into a single fusion experience. The venue, which is comprised of a restaurant, and an entirely separate bar operation each with its own kitchen despite operating under a type 47 liquor license.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 285184 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a profitable and well-established Korean fried chicken restaurant in a busy strip center in San Diego North County. Rent is $8,800 including NNN by 1,400 sq ft. lease 4y + op. There's a fully equipped kitchen type 1 hood, unit cooler/freezer, and a large grease trap outside the kitchen.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$180,000
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/7/24
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
Cash flow
$169,766
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$769,645
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Posting: 282090 | Available | 5/6/24
This is a long established Franchise Pizza Restaurant located in a BUSY San Francisco Area. They have many loyal dine-in customers in addition to their Corporate and School Caterings. They also serve Pasta, Salads, and Wings. Experienced Team in place. Franchise Training and Support available.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$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.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$131,973
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$276,507
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Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/4/24
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
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/7/24
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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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/6/24
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: 285786 | Available | 5/3/24
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
$120,000
Revenue
$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: 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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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/4/24
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
Revenue
$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/5/24
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: 286297 | Available | 5/4/24
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: 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: 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
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/6/24
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: 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
Cash flow
$475,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 5/7/24
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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$76,140
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$622,773
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Posting: 285487 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is a national franchise in the prime location of South West San Diego! This store boasts reasonable rent and has been remodeled to meet the latest brand requirements, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for customers. Ideal for an entrepreneur looking to run their own business.
Asking Price
$157,000
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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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$231,903
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$1,780,399
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Posting: 274272 | Available | 3/22/24
This high-volume Fatburger/Buffalo Cafe is located on a street with heavy foot traffic near commercial businesses and universities. Fatburger is a quick casual, take-out & sit-down hamburger chain founded in 1952. It features freshly prepared, cooked-to-order food prepared in full view of guests.
Asking Price
$895,000
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Posting: 278162 | Available | 2/10/24
A motivated seller offers this well-established charming one-of-a-kind poke restaurant in Sun Valley. This poke restaurant is by far the best poke in Los Angeles and second, to none the food is amazingly delicious and always top quality and fresh.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 277326 | Available | 11/10/23
For sale is a well-established, high-cash-flow Japanese restaurant with great neighborhood reviews. The seller's estimated net cash minimum is $25,000 ~ $30,000 monthly. It has a good lease with options available. A new lease is negotiable with the landlord.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$472,000
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Posting: 285402 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a passive income opportunity! For sale is a semi-absentee poke restaurant on the central coast of California. The owner spends only 10 hours a week. It has been established for 7 years. It is a strategic location, a strip mall near points of interest with a good mix of other eateries.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$72,000
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$264,000
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Posting: 268836 | Available | 4/24/23
This is hands down the best boba the quality is unprecedented, mouthwatering and delicious. This boba store has an outstanding business reputation with a genuinely local customer base. This is a great opportunity to take over this well established and outstanding business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$168,000
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$607,768
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Posting: 285173 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a poke restaurant next to about 6,000 units of apartments & Glendale downtown office buildings. New apartments are coming just 1 minute away from walking distance. It is a super excellent location with a good reputation on Yelp. The owner works 4 hours a day.
Asking Price
$349,000
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$300,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 277833 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a 5-star Asian-inspired restaurant for sale in the Mission District off Valencia street. It was recently listed #14 on Yelp's top 100 restaurants to eat. The place is unassuming but the food is the bomb. It is located just blocks from Dolores Park and the popular Dolores Park Church.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$100,000
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$850,000
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Posting: 277729 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a South Indian cuisine restaurant that can be converted. Rent is $4,000 per month with water and garbage included. It is 1,800 sq. ft with 2 restrooms and 50 seats. The lease is a 5+5 year option. It has a 5-star rating on Google Plate. It is absentee-run.
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$210,000
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Posting: 278804 | Available | 2/1/23
This Teriyaki restaurant in Anaheim, CA has a very big potential. The monthly average is $40,000, Size: is 1,183 SF, Rent: is $6,300 including CAM, Lease: is 5+5, Open: 7 days, and Net income: is $4000-$5000.
Asking Price
$159,000
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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.
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.
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!
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Most everyone who's decided to buy a small business in California knows the importance of due diligence. That involves close examination of a business prior to removing contingencies. But not everyone knows how to uncover problems that are not obvious. Here are five of the most common hidden issues.
After investing years of time and talent into a company, many small business owners want to feel like they are leaving their business in good hands and for that reason, some sellers opt to sell their business to an employee. Let's talk about the pros and cons to taking this route.
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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
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.
