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Posting: 285575 | Available | 5/31/24
For sale is a well-established and famous seafood restaurant in downtown Fullerton. The current monthly sale is over $100,000. Its size is 7,500+ sq. ft with a spacious patio and party room and its rent is only $16,000 including NNN. The buyer can add more menu options to the current menu.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$545,700
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$2,086,700
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Posting: 277227 | Available | 5/31/24
For sale is a state-of-the-art beer garden/tap room, "The Armory" is located in the historic Gold Rush town of Sonora, CA, and is surrounded by hotels, eclectic shops, boutiques, dining, and social venues. It is perfectly situated on the Yosemite tourist corridor.
Asking Price
$4,250,000
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$1,100,000
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Posting: 284282 | Available | 5/31/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that has great responses on Yelp! Currently, the restaurant is open 6 days a week with an A La Carte Menu. It is a good size of 1,500 sq ft. with a great rent of $8,800 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 285958 | Available | 5/31/24
For an asset sale is a great casual restaurant location on Lincoln Blvd for a high-end Japanese menu. It is 1,270 sq ft. with a patio. Rent is $12,000 including NNN. There is a beer/wine License. The buyer can convert it into other restaurants with the landlord's approval.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282719 | Available | 5/31/24
For sale is an LA County type 47 liquor license at $130,000 plus fees.
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 285316 | Available | 5/30/24
For sale is a hot pot shabu restaurant opportunity with the commercial building + land. It is very profitable and is located in Mission Viejo. It has reasonable leases and landlords. But, you can be your own landlord and business owner. The recipes, training, and business model will be included.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$135,613
Revenue
$615,051
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Posting: 280394 | Available | 5/30/24
This is a downtown Santa Barbara restaurant with beer and wine for sale in an ideal location. It is absentee-run and is a turnkey restaurant. A local can easily increase sales to past levels and more. It has new bathrooms and kitchen flooring and additional dining room upgrades have been completed.
Asking Price
$389,000
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Posting: 285315 | Available | 5/30/24
This is a commercial building/land for sale in Huntington beach. The location is fully managed and the owner is retiring. It is a street front location with parking and is near major highways. Be your own landlord and business owner! It is easy to further expand this franchise.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 285319 | Available | 5/30/24
For sale is a restaurant and commercial building land in Huntington Beach. The location is fully managed but the owner is retiring. It is a street-front location with parking and is near major freeways. You can be your own landlord and business owner. It is easy to further expand this franchise.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
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Posting: 285320 | Available | 5/30/24
For sale is business opportunity for a franchise (hot pot shabu) with the commercial building land in Fullerton. It is very profitable at this corner lot street-front location. There is parking and it is located near major freeways. It has very reasonable leases and landlords.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 286862 | Available | 5/30/24
This is an established American-style restaurant for sale in the Marina of San Francisco California. It is located near hotels, the Chestnut Corridor and a few blocks from the Presidio. They serve a wide variety of different flavors, and wings for every taste bud.
Asking Price
$215,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/30/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 274138 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a pizza restaurant with a catering business. This business is in a great location in SF (SOMA District). Rent is percentage rent (6~8% of gross sale) and that includes water and PG&E. There are two types 1 hood and hoods are 4 feet long. The current monthly sale is about $80,000+.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$187,100
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 286144 | Available | 5/29/24
Currently a highly regarded Turkish restaurant, but the concept could be altered to suit this busy strip mall location. Many families live and are moving into this fast-growing Sacramento suburb city, especially West Roseville. Monthly rent is $4,400 with annual sales revenue of $650,000.
Asking Price
$375,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286847 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a beautifully built-out restaurant. The previous owner spent thousands of dollars on the remodel. The upgrades are impressive, showcasing high-quality workmanship. There is ample seating, offering an inviting feel upon entering the restaurant.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$992,800
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Posting: 286835 | Available | 5/29/24
A big potential sushi restaurant is for sale in Downtown Alameda. It features a full kitchen and seating for 45-50 patrons, with ample street parking always available nearby. However, it currently lacks an ABC License. The addition of an ABC License may lead to increased income.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$318,000
Revenue
$1,833,400
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$45,000
Posting: 286829 | Available | 5/29/24
Discover a culinary gem in the heart of Indio! This thriving sushi restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience with its fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative menu. Located in a prime area with high foot traffic, the restaurant boasts a loyal customer base and stellar reviews.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$850,000
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$145,000
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.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$636,000
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Posting: 282205 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in Chino Hills. It is well-established and famous in the community shopping center with other national restaurants. The current monthly sale is about $53,000, and is open 6 days a week. Its size and rent are 1,400 sq. ft plus patio.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 282018 | Available | 5/29/24
Price reduced! For sale is a well-established and famous seafood restaurant in Garden Grove. The current monthly sale is over $150,000. It's open 3:00 pm weekday. Its size is 5,000+ sq ft and Its rent is $17,000 including NNN. It has ABC-47 license and is newly remodeled.
Asking Price
$499,000
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$718,000
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Posting: 283591 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is an established American brunch dine-in restaurant in Fresno, CA. Gross sales are $90,000 a month. It is a 3,357 SF building with plenty of parking spaces. The location has been established for 30 plus years and is in a shopping center but the building is a stand alone building.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$555,000
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$2,658,500
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Posting: 286813 | Available | 5/29/24
This is a great opportunity to acquire two profitable, turn-key restaurants in two ideal locations. Quick and casual diner-cafes that offer guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner from open to close in a cute local community atmosphere. Established locations near a major college campus.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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$428,000
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$69,750
Posting: 286809 | Available | 5/29/24
This restaurant chain has been a family-owned business since 1954, starting as a small trailer appearing at resorts in Northern California. Their 70-year history is proof that this chain has what it takes to stay relevant.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$169,766
Revenue
$769,645
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$150,000
Posting: 282090 | Available | 5/29/24
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
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Posting: 286803 | Available | 5/28/24
Owner-operators will find this an ideal opportunity: a well-established, easy-to-operate 47-licensed bar and grill. Located just a short stroll from the beach in one of the best neighborhoods in South Orange County, it offers a full bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and fresh food.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 286802 | Available | 5/28/24
A super high-volume Asian restaurant is for sale in the heavily trafficked Fremont Plaza. The restaurant features a very large parking lot and offers a clean environment with a good atmosphere. The establishment is approximately 3,300 square feet with a seating capacity of 140.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$280,000
Posting: 286799 | Available | 5/28/24
This former hot pot restaurant can be converted into any type of restaurant. It is located in a very busy area with lots of foot traffic in the Sunset District. It is waiting for the right buyer to recognize this prime location. It is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$791,400
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Posting: 286791 | Available | 5/28/24
We serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, including popular authentic curries, a special blend of rice, famous dosas, parottas, uthappams, a variety of appetizers, desserts, and many other options for food lovers.
Asking Price
$245,000
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$525,000
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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.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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$1,450,000
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
Asking Price
$1,450,000
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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.
Asking Price
$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: 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.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$219,950
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$219,950
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$2,900,000
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!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$131,403
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$871,818
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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.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 284116 | Available | 12/1/23
This is a breakfast & lunch cafe for sale. They sell American and Korean sandwiches and breakfast food. They are open 5 days a week (closed on weekends) from 6am-3:30pm. They have excellent Yelp reviews. The owner has owned it for 10 years but wants to retire.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$420,000
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$80,000
Posting: 285716 | Available | 6/7/24
This is a 6 day open Asian noodle shop in Alhambra for sale. It has very busy traffic & is a crowded client location. This would be a good space for Japanese ramen. The store size is 1,250 sf. It is located next to Wendy's & Lee's Sandwiches. It was recently remodeled and now has new interior.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$925,000
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$450,000
Posting: 282858 | Available | 9/15/23
This remarkable business is hatching a unique blend of success, combining tradition with innovation. With a legacy that spans years, it has cracked the secret to delighting customers and achieving financial prosperity. And now, this golden egg is up for grabs!
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$30,000
Revenue
$350,000
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$15,000
Posting: 287135 | Available | 6/15/24
For an asset sale is a turnkey Mediterranean restaurant with full equipment! This take-out and dine-in restaurant, newly built in 2023 with over $280,000 invested in build-out costs, is located on one of the busiest streets in Garden Grove, Orange County.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 286358 | Available | 6/14/24
A Chinese restaurant for sale, beautifully designed and built from scratch in 2017, is now on the market. The property is up to code and features ample parking. Inside, there are ten hoods above tables with table stoves, along with a beer and wine license. 3000 sq.ft. Rent is $5300 + 1600 for NNN.
Asking Price
$190,000
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$700,000
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Posting: 280956 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a large Asian restaurant for sale in Natomas of Sacramento County. It is located near two major freeways, the Sacramento International Airport, Walmart, In n Out Burger, and Downtown making this area a prime location for visitors and locals.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$280,000
Posting: 286799 | Available | 5/28/24
This former hot pot restaurant can be converted into any type of restaurant. It is located in a very busy area with lots of foot traffic in the Sunset District. It is waiting for the right buyer to recognize this prime location. It is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$60,000
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$160,000
Posting: 282883 | Available | 9/15/23
The owner wants to sell this business because they are too busy. It is a Korean restaurant that is SBA loan pre-qualified. The price and down is $160,000 and it is located in Garden Grove, CA.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$132,900
Revenue
$730,000
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$325,000
Posting: 282971 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a bustling cafe situated on one of Los Angeles' most high-traffic thoroughfares, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established breakfast and lunch venue that has thrived for over 17 years.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$130,000
Posting: 281800 | Available | 6/10/24
For sale is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in the affluent community. It has just been well-established and famous in the community shopping center with other national restaurants. The current monthly sale is about $100,000 with short business days. Its rent is about $9,150 including NNN.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 284773 | Available | 5/27/24
This is a well-established, high-income Japanese restaurant with low rent for sale. It is located in a high-traffic shopping center with residential & commercial retail areas. It is a single-story building with beautiful patio seats. The sale includes all the excellent equipment conditions.
Asking Price
$750,000
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$960,000
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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.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$192,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 277174 | Available | 3/21/24
A motivated seller is offering this well-established and charming one-of-a-kind American restaurant in Santa Clarita. The location is great and parking is spacious. This restaurant has lots of potential to increase revenue in many ways. It is an excellent family-friendly dining restaurant.
Asking Price
$455,000
Cash flow
$555,000
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$2,658,500
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Posting: 286813 | Available | 5/29/24
This is a great opportunity to acquire two profitable, turn-key restaurants in two ideal locations. Quick and casual diner-cafes that offer guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner from open to close in a cute local community atmosphere. Established locations near a major college campus.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 283851 | Available | 11/14/23
This is a fully-fixtured restaurant asset sale in Carmel Valley in an excellent shopping center near the I-5 and SR-56 highways. They are in a great anchor and co-tenants and lots of parking in front of the restaurant. A Type 41 liquor license is included in the sale.
Asking Price
$79,000
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Posting: 283511 | Available | 5/13/24
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
$195,000
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 287081 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant located in San Francisco's North Beach. The area enjoys excellent foot traffic from both tourists and locals. The restaurant features an open, clean environment with a wine selection at the bar.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$720,000
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$120,000
Posting: 284940 | Available | 5/10/24
Discover the essence of Venezuelan cuisine in this thriving restaurant, boasting a full liquor license (47-on-sale general) for a complete dining experience. Spanning approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the restaurant offers a spacious setting with a reasonable monthly rent of $6,100.
Asking Price
$340,000
Cash flow
$344,455
Revenue
$817,655
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$240,000
Posting: 282317 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a semi-absentee run Mediterranean restaurant. An SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers - 30% down. The monthly average sales are $100K and the monthly net income is $25K. They make stable income. The store size is 1,600 sq. ft plus a spacious patio. This is an excellent location.
Asking Price
$615,000
Cash flow
$243,000
Revenue
$3,475,000
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Posting: 284418 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale are 2 Denny's units that are within close proximity to each other, have excellent demographics, favorable rent, and no remodels are due until 2029. Denny's Inc. has over 1,600 quality full service Denny's restaurants across the United States.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
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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.
