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Posting: 286122 | Available | 9/6/24
This is a perfect opportunity for an owner-operator! The business's revenue and profit have been increasing every year since it opened in 2020 under the same owner. Unfortunately, the seller has decided to put the business on the market due to unforeseen family issues.
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$160,000
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Posting: 283511 | Available | 9/6/24
For sale is a restaurant located on El Cajon Boulevard, North Park's main thoroughfare currently undergoing massive redevelopment. The restaurant is centrally located within San Diego County with a growing population of over 266,000 residents, all within a 3-mile radius.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 286511 | Available | 9/6/24
We are offering this profitable Japanese restaurant or conversion opportunity in a great location. The space is 3000 square feet with seating for approximately 125. It features a full kitchen with a 24-foot hood, four gas woks, and more. The current concept is profitable.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 285158 | Available | 9/6/24
Popular, family-owned and operated pizza restaurant featuring organic, fresh ingredients and innovative recipes. Located in downtown Sebastopol, next to other shops, retailers, and restaurants. The shop has both indoor and outdoor dining. This well-priced restaurant will not last long on the market.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$380,000
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Posting: 288309 | Available | 9/5/24
Are you ready to step into a successful, vibrant restaurant business with a reputation for excellence? This Mediterranean Bistro, a highly-regarded dining destination offering authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now available for sale. Located in a prime area and beloved by locals.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$300,000
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$225,000
Posting: 288304 | Available | 9/5/24
Located in the heart of Old Town Monrovia on vibrant Myrtle Avenue, this established restaurant has been run for 14 years by a husband-and-wife team with three employees. The city of Monrovia actively supports the Old Town business district by hosting numerous seasonal community events.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 285254 | Available | 9/5/24
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
$260,000
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Posting: 285754 | Available | 9/5/24
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
$6,888,888
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Posting: 283341 | Available | 9/5/24
This is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant for sale. This restaurant is very clean and well-maintained. The rent is $2,500 and the size of the restaurant is 1,400 sq ft. There's a full kitchen with a walk-in cooler and a 14 ft hood. The kitchen is big, which is good for catering events/opportunities.
Asking Price
$199,999
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$528,000
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$300,000
Posting: 286123 | Available | 9/5/24
A well-established Korean-style teriyaki restaurant is located in Riverside's newer area, boasting 13 years of ownership under the same proprietor. With a low food cost of only 24%, it offers high margins and is professionally set up akin to a franchise. Good Income .
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$872,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 9/4/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present a highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurant, nestled in prime location, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 288287 | Available | 9/4/24
Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country, The Mirabelle Inn and its on-property restaurant, First & Oak, have developed a loyal following through their romance, elegance and charm.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$66,739
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Posting: 287273 | Available | 9/4/24
This popular franchised eatery occupies a high-profile location in one of Central California's premiere regional shopping centers, with some of the highest foot traffic counts, with upward trending year-over-year sales.
Asking Price
$199,900
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$840,000
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$335,000
Posting: 282386 | Available | 9/4/24
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
$335,000
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Posting: 288277 | Available | 9/4/24
This Korean BBQ restaurant is for sale and is located in a shopping center near Freeway 880 and Cedar Blvd. The restaurant is 2,285 square feet, with a rent of $7,800 per month, which includes CAM, water, and garbage. The remaining lease term is 5 years.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$93,600
Revenue
$420,000
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Posting: 288275 | Available | 9/4/24
For sale is a well-established hamburger restaurant in East LA with gross sales of $35,000 per month and a net income of $7,800 per month. short hours, from 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM.potential!!! extend hour and sunday . The asking price is $140,000, any serious offer seller will consider
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$514,307
Revenue
$3,411,391
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$1,500,000
Posting: 288106 | Available | 9/4/24
A Thai dining experience in San Diego County. Known for its authentic flavors, the restaurant carefully crafts each dish using the finest ingredients, both locally sourced and imported from Thailand. Signature offerings like honey-roasted duck and lobster seafood platters showcase the restaurant.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$1,160,000
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Posting: 288269 | Available | 9/3/24
A long term 25-year SBA loan has been pre-approved for this 2,400 sq. ft building with a 3,000 sq. ft rear patio with its own bar, games area and ample seating & storage. Owners have completely renovated this circa 1893 historic building with a large dose of character, style and comfort.
Asking Price
$1,395,000
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Posting: 288267 | Available | 9/3/24
Totally rebuilt and remodeled in 2021-22, this modern and vibrant counter service restaurant space is prime for many concepts who could thrive in this busy North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. It is located on the coveted, high-traffic Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 285294 | Available | 9/3/24
For an asset sale is a well-established Japanese sushi restaurant that's been in the affluent community for a long time. The store size is 2,400 sq. ft with a rent of $5,200 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces. It has a full kitchen hood and a walk-in cooler/freezer with Teppan. BW license.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 273277 | Available | 9/3/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent and dynamic beach community of Hermosa Beach. It has a great rent of $5,500 including NNN for 1,100+ sq ft. with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $45,000 open for dinner only due to the employee shortage.
Asking Price
$175,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 280280 | Available | 9/3/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent and still-growing community of Thousand Oaks. It has a great rent of $4,950 including NNN for 1,200 sq ft with a spacious outside patio. its current monthly sale is $80,000 with Sundays closed.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 287083 | Available | 9/3/24
A profitable Chinese restaurant is in S. San Jose on Camden Ave. It is in a high-traffic shopping center with ample parking. A good atmosphere dining area. A fully equipped kitchen has a 16.5' hood, walk-in cooler, and other kitchen equipment. It has an ADA restroom. It can be converted.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 287111 | Available | 9/3/24
An Asian restaurant is in a prime corner location with excellent visibility. It is a well established restaurant with great food and has a good clientele. It was built from scratch in 2018. A fully equipped kitchen has a 17.5 feet hood, a walk-in cooler and freezer. It is 1406 sq.ft.
Asking Price
$210,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 9/3/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 sq.ft. The rent is $3,000 including NNN. Lease has 5 years.
Asking Price
$238,000
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Posting: 285990 | Available | 9/3/24
This breakfast restaurant is situated at an ideal location in a mixed upscale residential and commercial area. A new establishment is nearby that will soon open. That would bring many people to this location. It is a stand-alone building with ample parking, a good size patio, and bright dining area.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$118,652
Revenue
$620,210
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$199,000
Posting: 281000 | Available | 9/3/24
For sale is an iconic, ethnic, all-you-can-eat, stir fry/grill concept restaurant with full staff, recipes, & recent expansion. If you're interested, this is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur wanting their own space but are facing the build/buy dilemma. Buy this fully built out restaurant.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$960,000
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$288,888
Posting: 285182 | Available | 9/3/24
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
Cash flow
$131,403
Revenue
$871,818
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Posting: 286232 | Available | 9/19/24
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.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 288483 | Available | 9/15/24
For sale is a long-established, well-known bar, grill, and entertainment venue located in an area currently being upgraded by the city. It is situated close to a high-traffic sports venue and is surrounded by businesses, residential areas, and commercial establishments.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 286913 | Available | 9/14/24
A unique combination of Chinese Hot Pot and Japanese Shabu-Shabu, opened in mid-July 2023. Serving the finest food and beverages, with sales continuing to grow since opening. The restaurant is located in a community shopping center, near a busy bowling alley.
Asking Price
$108,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
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$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 9/14/24
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: 287757 | Available | 9/14/24
JavAmore Cafe is a local family-owned restaurant & cafe, which is welcoming to customers of all ages. This place has what every business wants & that is location, location, location, as it located right in down Penngrove, where there they enjoy little to no competition in their business.
Asking Price
$99,500
Cash flow
$40,450
Revenue
$506,249
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$70,000
Posting: 286130 | Available | 9/18/24
Asset Sale Opportunity - PRICE REDUCED: Unlock the door to your culinary dreams with this enticing opportunity! Nestled in the heart of Sacramento this charming restaurant is now available for acquisition. Boasting a warm ambiance and a reputation for exquisite cuisine.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 9/18/24
For sale is a very popular Sushi & Teppan Grill restaurant with a full cocktail license. This trendy and well-established venue is located in the heart of South Orange County. Since 2005, this lively restaurant with a club vibe has been attracting customers and serving drinks on weekends.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,750,000
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$100,000
Posting: 285404 | Available | 9/17/24
This Northern California based full-service restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 7 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. Open 7 days a week, this restaurant's menu offers inspirational breakfast/brunch, lunch, and dinner cuisine.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 287818 | Available | 9/15/24
This restaurant is located in a large commercial shopping center and residential area, and it is the only American restaurant in the vicinity. The restaurant covers 4,000 square feet and has a seating capacity of 150, including a banquet area for parties.
Asking Price
$700,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 281240 | Available | 9/17/24
This beautiful South OC Beach City Restaurant is open less than Bankers hours. Price includes ABC type 47 license. Buyers can open for lunch, brunch or whatever hours they wish. This restaurant has a very desirable outdoor patio. Full staff is in place. It is only open 22 hours per week.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$30,000
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$350,000
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$249,000
Posting: 285411 | Available | 9/18/24
They offer seasonal, responsibly sourced ingredients, used to create their unique menu where hand crafted meets quality ingredients. With a menu designed by an award-winning chef and owner, they offer dinners only five days a week (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Asking Price
$249,000
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$210,000
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Posting: 288012 | Available | 9/20/24
For sale is a newly remodeled and fully equipped with an 18' A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, grill, reach-in freezer, reach-in refrigerator, 3-compartment sink, prep sink, and more. The kitchen has all the equipment you need to start or expand your culinary business.
Asking Price
$49,000
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$1,596,000
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Posting: 286294 | Available | 9/19/24
This Brewery and Restaurant offers a variety of craft beers brewed on-site, along with a menu featuring pub-style fare and American cuisine. From classic IPAs and stouts to refreshing lagers and seasonal brews, the rotating menu caters to all beer preferences.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 288017 | Available | 9/20/24
Located in a busy strip mall in City Heights near SDSU, this restaurant is fully equipped with a 13 ft - A1 hood, grease trap, fryer, char broiler, wok, 2 door freezer, 2 door reach-in refrigerator, ice machine and many more pieces of equipment. This restaurant has a health permit.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$600,000
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Posting: 283793 | Available | 9/17/24
This California based two location Cafe 1/2 business is in prominent areas of Southern California and was started 11 years ago with one location. The other location is practically brand new, starting just over one year ago. Specializing in European fare crepes, sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
Asking Price
$1,035,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 281976 | Available | 9/11/24
This is an American breakfast and lunch restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the little behind of busy shopping center. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and the rent is $6,000 including CAM (water and garbage are included). The next owner could keep the menu or bring your menu.
Asking Price
$189,999
Cash flow
$320,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
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$999,000
Posting: 250326 | Available | 5/24/21
This Long Beach bar and restaurant boasts an ideal outdoor patio with an unmatched view, plenty of onsite parking, dance and live entertainment all at a highly attractive lease rate. The venue, which has continuously operated since the mid-1970s, is comprised of several rooms.
Asking Price
$999,000
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Posting: 287595 | Available | 7/18/24
A Japanese restaurant for sale is located in downtown with a constant flow of heavy pedestrian traffic. This is a perfect chance to own a restaurant with an existing customer base and a reasonable rent. There is a patio in the front which can seat 22 people. It is 1280 sf. Rent is $3850.
Asking Price
$239,000
Cash flow
$99,763
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$428,792
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Posting: 287122 | Available | 9/20/24
Turn-key restaurant available in the premier dining and shopping district. This "hot spot" is just waiting for your personalization, boasting highly desirable frontage on the highest traffic section of town. Immaculate furnishings and decor require only inexpensive cosmetic touches.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 283724 | Available | 6/12/24
For sale is a great opportunity to bring a new concept to Carlsbad within a beautifully built modern restaurant. It has a fully-fixturized galley kitchen with large walk-in fridge, multiple hoods, and prominent bar. An ABC 47 license is available to transfer with service until 2am.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$213,000
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Posting: 274977 | Available | 10/13/22
The owner works less than 20 hours a week. Located in the Costco shopping centre surrounded by many offices and warehouses. 16 years with the current owner. Close to 1 M Sales.
Asking Price
$490,000
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Posting: 285274 | Available | 4/16/24
Opening in 2016, this chef driven Latin Bistro has gained much popularity within this fantastic East Bay community drawing clientele from Walnut Creek and other affluent areas. Its town-center location is ideal and the well kept complex where it resides is inviting and has a great product mix.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 286336 | Available | 7/10/24
This restaurant is located in a highly visible location with a lot of traffic. So it has a lot of potential. Any type of restaurant is available except for pizza and Mexican restaurants in the same plaza. This restaurant has alcohol license type-41.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$420,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 284796 | Available | 1/23/24
This is the best Thai restaurant located in Coastal Los Angeles. Established 25 years ago, this 2,500 sq ft restaurant with an additional 1,000 outdoor patio is located just two blocks from the beach. It has a fully equipped kitchen with restaurant seating for 75 indoors and a further 40 on the pati
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 288082 | Available | 9/19/24
This franchise ramen restaurant, located in a large shopping center, generates monthly sales of $60,000 to $70,000. The rent is $4,000, which includes water, and the restaurant occupies 1,200 square feet. With an absentee owner, the business nets a profit of $10,000 per month.
Asking Price
$299,999
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Posting: 286300 | Available | 9/2/24
Price Lowered!!! A Japanese restaurant is for sale on Willow Pass Road, near a park and surrounded by other restaurants and public authorities. This restaurant is situated in the bustling center. Rent will be $7500 including CAM and trash and covers a space of 2,062 sq ft.
Asking Price
$199,999
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Posting: 279336 | Available | 9/2/24
This is an established Thai Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Vallejo tucked away in the golf course/housing community. Parking is easy to find in the small plazas along with other retail shops, delis, and more. The restaurant has a minimalistic white clean aesthetic and an open-airy feeling.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 286596 | Available | 8/24/24
This is a Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Civic Center area in SF. The restaurant opened last year and was remodeled. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and rent is $6,300. There's is upstairs for storage area. This restaurant has open kitchen and there's a 12 feet hood.
Asking Price
$249,999
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Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
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.
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.
