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Posting: 286909 | In Escrow | 6/3/24
This is a Greek Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Sacramento. Located in a supermarket shopping strip not more than 5 minutes away from Sac City College and close to freeway. The shopping center has other restaurants, Peet's Coffee, and a boba tea shop.
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Posting: 277905 | Available | 6/3/24
The price has been lowered! This is a closed restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in Tenderloin Area. It is huge. The address is 177 Eddy St. San Francisco. The size of the restaurant is 4,000 sq. ft and rent is $8,500+ $1,000 (CAM). The hood is over 35 feet. There's a walk-in cooler.
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$169,999
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Posting: 284681 | Available | 6/3/24
This is a closed restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the commercial and residential area. The size of the restaurant is 2,000 sq ft. and there's big patio. There is a fully equipped, open kitchen with 20 feet long hood and walk-in cooler. The new rent will be $10,500 and 3+3 options.
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$99,999
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Posting: 278756 | Available | 6/3/24
For sale is an Indian restaurant. The restaurant is located in the shopping center on Clayton Road and is waiting for experienced buyers to bring any menu (except Japanese cuisine). It has a size of 2,500 sq. ft and rent is $7,400/m including CAM. (Rent is lower than market value).
Asking Price
$90,000
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Posting: 283121 | Available | 6/3/24
Price lowered! For sale is a live dinner show entertainment restaurant located in Russian Hill. The rent is $29,000 for 6,000 sq. ft - rent can be negotiable. It was nicely renovated in 2017 with a budget of $1.5M. This restaurant is very modern and beautiful. There is a full kitchen.
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286352 | Available | 6/3/24
A Chinese restaurant in the lower Nob Hill area is up for asset sale. The restaurant is currently closed. It occupies 1,200 square feet, with a rent of $4,500. The kitchen features a 7-foot-long hood. Potential buyers are encouraged to bring their own concept.
Asking Price
$88,888
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Posting: 275368 | Available | 6/3/24
This is an Asian fusion restaurant for an asset sale. The restaurant has a big patio area. The restaurant is in a busy foot traffic area. The size of the restaurant is 1,500 sq. ft, and rent is $5,600 including CAM (1.5 years + 5 options remaining). There is a 10 feet hood.
Asking Price
$188,888
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Posting: 258875 | Available | 6/3/24
For sale is an American restaurant with long-time loyal customers for sale with the property available. The restaurant is 4,000 sq. ft and business hours are from 7 am to 9 pm. The owner is not working, and the net profit is about $250,000 a year. The 3-unit residential areas can bring extra income.
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$2,899,999
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Posting: 285754 | Available | 6/3/24
This is a free standing building restaurant for sale with real estate. This restaurant located in the boarder line of Fremont and Newark (very close to Highway 880). The lot size is 1.66 acres and the building is 9,900 sq ft. The building was built in 1986. This is the price for the property + menu.
Asking Price
$7,699,999
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Posting: 285563 | Available | 6/3/24
For sale is a high-quality bar with Hard Liquor 47 and a ramen restaurant that is located in the heart of the town. There is no competition around. It can be extended as a bar or converted into a nightclub or Vietnamese noodles or other concepts of food. The restaurant has a good reputation.
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$150,000
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Posting: 286211 | Available | 6/3/24
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: 285188 | Available | 6/3/24
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
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Posting: 284887 | Available | 6/1/24
This restaurant has been operating in the same location for 35 years. Because it has been around for a long time, there are many regular customers and the income is stable. The current owner took over and was selling over $70,000 before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286901 | Available | 6/1/24
For sale is a well-installed restaurant with a boba shop in Orange. The restaurant can be converted into any type of restaurant, such as Chinese, ramen, or Indian. It features a 12-foot hood, walk-in freezer, ice maker, and refrigerator. It is well-established and nicely installed in the hall.
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$150,000
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Posting: 286898 | Available | 6/1/24
The cafe and restaurant, which has been open for six days a week, is available for $2.9 million, including the property. The restaurant is 2,790 square feet and has a large patio. There are 15 full-time and part-time employees.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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$208,000
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$1,140,000
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Posting: 286897 | Available | 6/1/24
It is a high-volume cafe and building, open 6 days a week, with gross revenue over $1,140,000. The restaurant is located at a busy four-way intersection in an industrial area and has been established for 41 years.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 285277 | Available | 6/1/24
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
$195,000
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Posting: 286893 | Available | 5/31/24
K-Food and Latino Food are sold here. They offer a variety of dishes including Kimbap, Ramen, Fried Rice, Empanadas, Stir-fried Noodles, Sandwiches, Beef Bowls, and Fried Chicken. The parking area accommodates up to 13 cars. The owner of the establishment works five days a week.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 286889 | Available | 5/31/24
The food court is located in a shopping center. It is easy to run and generates good sales with high profits. Most employees manage this business. It is open seven days a week, from 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 12 PM to 6 PM on Sunday.
Asking Price
$555,000
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Posting: 286888 | Available | 5/31/24
For sale: Corner Grille restaurant in a prime location. Open six days a week, with a full kitchen and eating area, including a patio. Outstanding interior and kitchen equipment. Closed on Sundays. Located on Ventura Blvd with heavy traffic. You can convert it to a different type of business as well.
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$195,000
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Posting: 286882 | Available | 5/31/24
The owner-absentee Chinese restaurant is located in a thriving shopping center with lots of foot traffic and plenty of parking. It will generate more revenue for an owner who operates it.
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$180,000
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Posting: 286881 | Available | 5/31/24
The owner-absentee Hot Pot Restaurant is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic and plenty of parking. The restaurant can be converted into another concept by the new owner.
Asking Price
$138,000
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Posting: 286880 | Available | 5/31/24
A Korean and Chinese noodle restaurant is located in Lower Pacific Heights on the busy Geary Boulevard, which ensures good foot traffic. The restaurant features a full kitchen and holds an ABC Beer & Wine License, making it ideal for a family-operated business.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 286876 | Available | 5/31/24
Founded in 1995, Black Bear Diner has grown to approximately 150 restaurants across 14 states in the West. There is a consistent sales trend. The diner is located right off the main thoroughfare in a busy area, surrounded by national shopping and dining options.
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$1,950,000
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Posting: 285755 | Available | 5/31/24
This is a Mediterranean restaurant for an asset sale. It was remodeled and built out 1 year ago. This restaurant is located in the strip center on busy Travis Blvd. The size is 1,900 sq ft and rent is $3,700 including NNN, water and garbage. There's a fully equipped kitchen with a 10-foot hood.
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$149,999
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Posting: 286874 | Available | 5/31/24
Rare opportunity! Located in beautiful family-friendly Winnetka on a busy street, this establishment serves delicious food and offers take-out to a loyal customer base. A cornerstone of the community, this 2,8000 spacious square foot site would make an excellent commercial kitchen as well.
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$149,000
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Posting: 286873 | Available | 5/31/24
This upgraded restaurant is now for sale in one of San Francisco's best and busiest restaurant corridors within the Mission District. Located on the cleanest and best side of Valencia Street, nearing Noe Valley, this stylish and turnkey restaurant space with secure parklet is now for sale.
Asking Price
$159,000
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Posting: 286161 | Available | 5/31/24
An asset sale is available for an El Pollo style restaurant with an open kitchen and a seating capacity for 30 or more. The restaurant features a walk-in cooler and a fountain drink station. The owner, who has another job, is unable to continue with this business.
Asking Price
$95,000
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Posting: 286232 | Available | 6/13/24
This restaurant has been in business for over 34 years, with a very loyal customer base and steady profit (Except during COVID) This is a fully equipped restaurant with an A1 hood, grease trap, Wok set line, fryer, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and much more.
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$129,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 6/14/24
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.
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$245,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 6/13/24
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.
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 6/12/24
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: 283295 | Available | 6/15/24
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!
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$2,900,000
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Posting: 286753 | Available | 6/14/24
The bar and restaurant are beautifully built out and come with a full ABC 47 license. The establishment features a long bar with plenty of tap beers, supported by a separate walk-in cooler dedicated to beer kegs. A second walk-in cooler services the kitchen.
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$300,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 6/12/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
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$1,450,000
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Posting: 284618 | In Escrow | 1/10/24
Bright and sunny restaurant located in the Santa Rosa Downtown offers everything needed for a successful restaurant: a large dining room accordion doors that open to the outside, a wrap-around bar, a large outside patio. The restaurant holds a conditional use permit for late night operations.
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$399,000
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Posting: 286622 | Available | 5/17/24
This is amazing potential to own the land, property, bar & restaurant currently generating $1.4 million in sales revenues with 5,830 sq ft of usable space. In addition, there is 1,124 sq ft of office/storage plus a 1,150 sq ft prior rented commercial unit bringing in an annual rental income of $45K.
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$4,400,000
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Posting: 283195 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
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$170,000
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Posting: 205460 | Available | 10/2/20
Great opportunity to own a Japanese restaurant. It is located in Anaheim close to residential area. And also there are many retail stores near by. This restaurant could be converted to different types of restaurant, Korean or Vietnamese etc. Equipment of the restaurant is good condition.
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$64,900
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Posting: 284546 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a Middle Eastern restaurant for sale in Auburn next to Highway 80 with plenty of parking on the side. It is located near a car wash and Tesla chargers. Auburn is an appealing town on the west side of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 minutes from Sacramento.
Asking Price
$80,000
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$250,000
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Posting: 258583 | Available | 11/14/23
This is a semi-absentee coffee shop that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, the coffee shop has a full bar, and the business has been established for a long time. An owner-operator would do much better. It has a revenue of $1.8M annually and nets $250,000 annually.
Asking Price
$699,000
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$171,000
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Posting: 279959 | Available | 5/7/24
This Denny's franchise is absentee-run and has an attractive rent. It currently has limited hours, from 6:30 am to 10 pm. Denny's Inc. has over 1,600 quality full-service Denny's restaurants across the United States. You need a 1 million dollars net worth with at least $500K liquid.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$200,000
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$850,000
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Posting: 281632 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant with 4.5 stars on Yelp! Currently, the store opens for 5 days a week because of a shortage of employees and its monthly sale is currently around $70,000. Its size is about just 1,200 sq ft. with a great rent of $3,620 including NNN.
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$285,000
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Posting: 286873 | Available | 5/31/24
This upgraded restaurant is now for sale in one of San Francisco's best and busiest restaurant corridors within the Mission District. Located on the cleanest and best side of Valencia Street, nearing Noe Valley, this stylish and turnkey restaurant space with secure parklet is now for sale.
Asking Price
$159,000
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Posting: 284807 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a nice sized restaurant of almost 2,000 sf with a patio, an open kitchen concept, walk-in cooler and freezer, grease trap, and small office with a rent of $7m700 including NNN is available for Key Money. There will be a new lease and must have experience and existing concept to present.
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$99,000
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Posting: 286438 | Available | 5/7/24
Nestled within the tranquil embrace of the Trinity mountains lies a culinary marvel awaiting discovery: the meticulously reimagined Restaurant and Bar. Dating back to 1974, this cherished establishment underwent a visionary transformation in 2015, courtesy of its passionate stewards.
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$650,000
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Posting: 284685 | Available | 5/23/24
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: 277954 | Available | 1/29/24
For sale is a sushi restaurant that is in a great location with huge potential. The new owners can change any concept restaurant or keep the sushi restaurant. They have a Type 47 alcohol license. You can sell any alcohol. This restaurant has a hard liquor bar. The store size is 4,800 sq ft.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$140,000
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Posting: 284502 | Available | 2/9/24
This pizzeria does great volume at almost $1.2m a year and the rent is $14k a month for about 1500 sf of space plus a nice and cozy patio. You can continue as this small franchise and pay 5% royalty and bring your established concept here which will be subject to landlord approval.
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$249,000
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Posting: 282805 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is an indi sushi restaurant (not all you can eat) that is absentee-run and has a beer+wine license. The 2023 monthly gross sales are over $130,000. There is no SBA loan. But $400,000 downpayment and rest of money will be owner financing. Must see!
Asking Price
$649,000
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Posting: 280620 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez near restaurants, retail shops, and Starbucks. This place has this open, upbeat, cozy, and Asian flair to the dining scene in Martinez. It is approximately 2,400 sq ft. with 66 seating capacity and dry storage.
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$250,000
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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.
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$218,000
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Posting: 281576 | Available | 11/21/23
This is a high-end Chinese restaurant with a hard liquor #47 license. The size is approximately 7,000 sq. ft and rent is $21,000 including NNN. The lease is a 9-year + 10-year option. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential to increase the current sales volume.
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$750,000
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Posting: 284985 | Available | 6/6/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer to take over the premises, acquire the equipment, ABC beer & wine license, and assume a very favorable lease and rent terms and options. The restaurant has a large dining room with 80 plus chairs and 20 plus tables. The place has 2 banquet rooms and bar.
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$69,000
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Posting: 285188 | Available | 6/3/24
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
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$120,000
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Posting: 286244 | Available | 4/24/24
Don't miss out on the chance to acquire this exceptional 2,200 sq. ft. Japanese sushi restaurant in a prime location. Take the next step towards owning a successful culinary business by contacting me today for more information and to arrange a private tour of the premises.
Asking Price
$170,000
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What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
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!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
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.
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.
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.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
