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Posting: 280318 | Available | 4/28/24
ASSET sale- pho and banh mi shop for sale in prime SF Chinatown. It is a family-owned business run by parents and extended family members. They are known for their banh mi, small packed lunch plates, and pho. It is located on a bustling street with lots of foot traffic. 2,000 sq. ft.
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$150,000
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Posting: 282018 | Available | 4/28/24
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.
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$499,000
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Posting: 285361 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a well-established and famous Korean restaurant in the busy Asian community shopping center. The current monthly sale is over $50,000. Its size is 1,600 sqft and rent $6,700 including NNN. It is well equipped, clean with long hood, walk-in cooler and grease trap. With beer/wine license.
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$195,000
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Posting: 285006 | Available | 4/28/24
Asset sale- wood oven pizza restaurant for sale in Downtown Palo Alto. The shop is very clean and has a wide open dining space with a high ceiling. It has a nice ambiance with a sophisticated and minimalistic design. The shop is known for high-quality ingredients imported from Italy.
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$250,000
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Posting: 281251 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a 17-year established restaurant/cafe in SOMA in SF near AT&T park, Cal Train station, and Safeway. seller is averaging $800- $1000 a day in sales from Monday -Friday 5:30 am to 3 pm, closed on weekends. The lease amount is subject to change.
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$75,000
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Posting: 272092 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Downtown San Francisco inside a well-known food court. Their food is a blend of Italian and Mediterranean dishes such as pizza, pasta, and wraps. Catering accounts are not included.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 281632 | Available | 4/28/24
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: 285783 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a large Mexican restaurant for sale in Mountain View tucked away from San Antonio shopping center and other busy areas. It is a free standing building serving coastal Mexican food with lots of seafood. The vibes inside are extremely authentic- Spanish spoken everywhere.
Asking Price
$168,000
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Posting: 285726 | Available | 4/28/24
This well designed restaurant and bar is located in a very desirable city in Southern Marin County. There is a separate bar area and two dining room areas and an outdoor parklet seating area which seats 40. The second dining room can also be used as a banquet area. The profit is strong at $124,000.
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$249,000
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Posting: 279813 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a high-grossing restaurant & banquet facility along with outside catering for sale. The restaurant and real estate will sell together. It is appropriate for experienced restaurateurs/event planners. This is a full-service restaurant with a type 47 liquor license and banquet facilities.
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$8,000,000
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Posting: 268306 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an established high-volume restaurant/bar for sale in Berkeley near the hill. This restaurant has served the Berkeley/East Bay community since 1996 with great Yelp reviews. They have rustic decor with an open kitchen concept. It is approximately 2,800 sq ft.
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$395,000
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Posting: 274508 | Available | 4/28/24
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in upscale Oakland neighborhood. Located in the neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in the North Oakland region of Oakland, California. This commercial street is known for dining and retail. The neighborhood roughly bounded by Temescal and Broad.
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$250,000
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Posting: 269666 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an absentee-run Mexican restaurant for sale in the Portola part of San Francisco. It has good ambience and decor inside the restaurant with an ADA restroom. It is located in the south of the main part of San Bruno Ave in Portola. It is approximately 1,800 sq ft. with less than 49 seats.
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$125,000
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Posting: 275312 | Available | 4/28/24
Established Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. A hidden gem sushi joint close to the Glen Park BART station, cafe, and restaurants. The place has a real neighborhood vibe and parking is free after 6 pm. Approximately 1,000 sq ft with 48 seating capacity.
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$220,000
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Posting: 285573 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great investment opportunity! Sawa Grill restaurant is strategically located in a busy shopping center with a popular supermarket. The restaurant is located in the high-traffic intersection of Indian Hill Blvd and Holt Blvd. Don't miss this chance and the business will go fast.
Asking Price
$135,000
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Posting: 282205 | Available | 4/28/24
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.
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$225,000
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Posting: 284328 | Available | 4/28/24
Located in a vibrant North Bay Area Community that is thriving with shops, restaurants, music, and outdoor activities, this local pizza & pasta restaurant has been serving up its hand-crafted pizza & pasta dishes for almost 30 years! The loyal customer base enjoys many choices on the menu.
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$130,000
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Posting: 284641 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a well-established business with a strong reputation for excellent food. The restaurant has several separate dining rooms and there is potential for outdoor seating. The dining room has the flexibility to accommodate large private groups. It is well-designed.
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$225,000
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Posting: 286311 | Available | 4/28/24
Bring your own concept to this popular destination located in a busy shopping center with a Tesla Charging Station just steps away. The current owner has another location and is open to a new buyer continuing the current concept for a term. They are currently open 6 days Mon-Sat.
Asking Price
$89,000
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Posting: 286310 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a restaurant with ample parking and high visibility from the busy Main Street at the Gateway to Yosemite National Park. It has 6,900 sq ft of usable space including huge storage. a long lease of 17 years remaining & a low monthly rent of $10,500 (4.2% of revenues).
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$845,000
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Posting: 286308 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a top-rated sushi restaurant with excellent Yelp and Open Table combined ratings over 4.8 (on a 5.0 scale). Fully built out sushi restaurant with Type 1 Hood and 50+ gallon grease trap. Upscale sushi bar with over 35 seats in excellent overall condition.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286304 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great and well-established Shabu restaurant in North Orange County. Its current monthly sale is $170,000. 2,100 sqft with plenty of parking spaces. Rent $11,500 including NNN. The buyer can learn all recipes and cooking methods quickly and run the store smoothly.
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$850,000
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Posting: 286300 | Available | 4/27/24
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. The rent, currently $9,700 including CAM and trash and covers a space of 2,062 sq ft.
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$159,999
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Posting: 286296 | Available | 4/27/24
A profitable sushi restaurant is for sale in a busy shopping center with some other notable tenants. The restaurant boasts ample parking and has been an established eatery known for its great food and existing customer base. Inside, there is a nice dining area with a sushi bar.
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$438,000
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Posting: 286295 | Available | 4/27/24
There is a fully-equipped restaurant located in a busy shopping center, boasting a beer and wine license, a pleasant dining area, and a kitchen equipped with a 15.5 feet hood, a walk-in cooler, and other essential kitchen equipment. Convertible, but not suitable for Chinese, Indian, or Mexican.
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$158,000
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Posting: 286294 | Available | 4/27/24
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.
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$849,000
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Posting: 286293 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Downtown Concord with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is a clean restaurant with an ample setting for large or small parties, and a few seats at the bar, where you can watch them make the orders.
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$179,000
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Posting: 285840 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a globally inspired, locally sourced restaurant serving hand-crafted food in a well-appointed dining area and bar. This popular restaurant is ideally located at minute's drive from Hwy-101, 1, and world-famous Pismo Beach.
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$649,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/16/24
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: 283846 | Available | 5/18/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
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$150,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/16/24
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.
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$199,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/15/24
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.
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
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$439,900
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/17/24
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: 283295 | Available | 5/19/24
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: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
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$825,000
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Posting: 276651 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is a very successful sushi restaurant in Victorville was established in 2008. They are open 6 days a week so new buyers will have more potential to increase sales if you open 7 days a week. They have 16 employees and a type 41 liquor license. It is 2,500 sq ft. for $8,000 rent and seats 83.
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$495,000
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Posting: 284695 | Available | 5/14/24
This is an Asian restaurant. This restaurant is in the shopping center near Highway 4. Walmart is the anchor tenant. The size of the restaurant is 1,440 sq ft. and rent is $4,000 including CAM water and garbage. There's a 9 foot long hood (type 1). Bring your menu.
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$99,999
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Posting: 275083 | Available | 5/7/24
This is a family-owned Thai restaurant for sale in the Fairfield shopping plaza. This Thai spot is a gem in the local community. The place is tucked right behind McDonald's, hidden away in the corner of the shopping center like a little hidden gem. The seller is retiring and looking to sell.
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$110,000
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Posting: 286416 | Available | 5/4/24
This fantastic Mexican bar & grill restaurant has a 47 hard liquor license, operates 100% absentee run, experiences heavy traffic in a huge shopping center area, with an annual sale of $1,100,000 and an annual profit of $110,000. Additionally, it features a sport bar and an 800 sqft beautiful patio.
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$250,000
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Posting: 269812 | Available | 12/27/22
This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner-operator to take over this well-established and outstanding burger business and take it to the next level. The burgers here are exceptional and amazingly delicious and they are always consistently fresh and out of this world and second to none.
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$450,000
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Posting: 285239 | Available | 2/18/24
Discover an extraordinary gastro pub & brewery ideally positioned near a BART station, ensuring easy access for both locals and commuters. Tucked along a vibrant thoroughfare, this establishment boasts a coveted location teeming with potential. Step inside to an inviting ambiance.
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$249,000
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Posting: 284607 | Available | 1/10/24
This is a great opportunity to enter the affluent Solana Beach market and join a large and longstanding shopping center. It has a traditional interior design, fully equipped kitchen with wood burning pizza oven and large covered exterior patio with heat lamps.
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$350,000
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Posting: 283945 | Available | 11/20/23
For sale is a ramen, teriyaki, and roll restaurant. They have upgraded equipment and furniture. It is in a cute and good location of Lakewood, Los Angeles County, CA. It si 1,300 sq ft. It is mainly employee-run.
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$188,000
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Posting: 283378 | Available | 10/16/23
The William Tell House is heralded as the oldest bar in Marin County. This historic saloon dates back to 1877 and features a 100-year-old mahogany bar. The restaurant has been recently renovated and is well-equipped with a spacious dining room and a large outdoor dining area.
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$250,000
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Posting: 284985 | Available | 3/13/24
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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$150,000
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Posting: 284887 | Available | 5/1/24
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.
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$345,000
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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.
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$550,000
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Posting: 286247 | Available | 4/24/24
Indulge in an unparalleled opportunity to own a thriving business in one of the most sought-after locations! Presenting a meticulously crafted upscale restaurant and lounge, boasting a Type 47 license, nestled in a prime, high-traffic area.
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$300,000
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Posting: 285293 | Available | 2/22/24
Opportunity awaits in the upscale Bressi Ranch Village Center, which brings in 2.5 million visitors annually. It is an ideal endcap location offering excellent street visibility and prominent signage. No expense spared, this multi-million dollar buildout features an open concept kitchen.
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$495,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 285423 | Available | 2/29/24
A very profitable, well-established Chinese restaurant located in a stripe center of the office, high-tech area with high visibility near freeway in San Diego. The 4,000 sq ft. space has a reasonable monthly rent of $11k (includes NNN) by such a big size. 3 year lease left with options.
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$750,000
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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!
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$649,000
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Posting: 282996 | Available | 11/1/23
For sale is a centrally located bar in an area that is well known for its dining and entertainment options. It's upscale prime location in Glendale entertainment district (no CUP needed) with lots of cars and foot traffic. The atmosphere and vibrant community make it a go-to destination.
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$429,000
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Posting: 258875 | Available | 4/29/24
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: 285165 | Available | 2/15/24
The price has been reduced! This 6.94-acre mixed-use property is home to an iconic restaurant, wowing folks for almost 75 years with 180 degrees of stunning mountain and lake views and you can build your dream home on the residential portion of the property! Beer and wine included!
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$1,299,999
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Posting: 286242 | Available | 4/23/24
ART Business Brokers are pleased to introduce this fully renovated Bar/Restaurant in the Heart of Los Angeles K-town. The seller spent $1.7 million to renovate this 3,800 square foot gorgeous Bar/Restaurant. This opportunity comes with a full kitchen, staff (19 employees, and type 47 liquor license.
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$1,150,000
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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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
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.
