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Posting: 286577 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in 2021, The Salty Seal has swiftly become the go-to spot for locals and tourist alike, offering a unique fusion of sports, entertainment, delicious food, and craft brews. It is surrounded by a hub of shops, attractions, hotels, and residences.
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$795,000
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Posting: 285461 | Available | 5/14/24
This one-of-a-kind establishment, located on a main boulevard, is one of Conejo Valley's most popular gathering spots. Spacious 4,000 square feet and quickly growing revenue. The menu offers only the freshest ingredients for their popular burritos, tacos, salads, tostadas, nachos, and more.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 282097 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a well-established and famous Korean restaurant in the busy Korean community of Buena Park/Fullerton. The current monthly sale is over $58,000. It is an all-day busy location.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 286569 | Available | 5/14/24
The sushi restaurant near the main strip is well established. It boasts sales of over $150,000 per month. It has been under the current owner's management for almost 20 years, and the owner now wishes to retire.
Asking Price
$970,000
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$180,000
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Posting: 284916 | Available | 5/14/24
Situated in a high-traffic plaza, this restaurant holds significant potential, surrounded by renowned eateries and tea cafes that attract a diverse crowd. Originally focused on K-food, the menu has evolved to include new rolls and ramen, expanding our customer base.
Asking Price
$389,000
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$36,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 286562 | Available | 5/14/24
This presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a highly established and well-organized pho restaurant situated in a prime location, all at an incredibly favorable price. It is a hole in the wall but also convertible as well.
Asking Price
$20,000
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$300,000
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$1,170,452
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Posting: 285996 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a high net profit, absentee-run Thai restaurant near Hollywood, Los Feliz. The annual sales are approximately more than $1.4M. Dinner only with a BW license. The store size: 1,700 sq. ft. It has an excellent reputation for live music. SBA loans are possible for qualified buyers.
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$849,000
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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: 282743 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a freestanding building of a Korean restaurant for sale. Rent is $5,800 (no CAM = just rent). There's a 2-year + 5-option lease remaining. The size of the restaurant is 2,800 sq. ft. There's a 10.5-foot type 1 hood in the kitchen. There are 20 parking spots in the parking lot.
Asking Price
$329,999
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Posting: 285884 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a Japanese sushi roll and teriyaki restaurant in city of Orange. It is located near mixed houses and commercial buildings. The store size is 1,050 sf. Rent is $3,420 with CAM charges. The reason for selling is that the seller to move other states soon. Open 6 days a week. AS IS SALE
Asking Price
$62,800
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$180,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 272660 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a semi-absentee-run izakaya restaurant with a beer & wine license near Irvine. Open 6 days a week. The daily sales are about $2,500 (Friday sales: $4,000). Store size is 1,700 sq ft. with a 13-year lease left. There is a spacious kitchen. Located houses & high-density population areas.
Asking Price
$385,000
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$344,455
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$817,655
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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
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Posting: 283195 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Asking Price
$170,000
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Posting: 281652 | Available | 5/13/24
This is your opportunity to own a profitable established restaurant in Rocklin, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to become an owner of a lunch and dinner full generating restaurant and generate cash for yourself.
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Posting: 286551 | Available | 5/13/24
Step into a legacy of flavor and community with Eppies Restaurant a beloved establishment nestled in West Sacramento. It is a well-established American restaurant that is profitable with a great sales price.
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Posting: 286544 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a profitable business owned by absentee owners. This is a hot pot restaurant with all dining area tables equipped with electrical burners and proper overhead kitchen hoods. The seller has spent over $300,000 to upgrade the dining area and the kitchen.
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$590,000
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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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$1,253,297
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Posting: 283485 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a restaurant in a prime location in downtown Willow Glen. Complete with a Type 47 liquor license, this restaurant is near other eateries, numerous retail establishments, law offices, and other small businesses such as consignment stores, salons, and boutiques.
Asking Price
$289,000
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$66,800
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$628,027
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Posting: 286542 | Available | 5/13/24
Nestled in the heart of bustling Morro Bay, this real estate and restaurant presents an enticing opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turn-key establishment in a prime location who are looking to own the real estate where they do business.
Asking Price
$799,000
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$300,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 286540 | Available | 5/13/24
This place is a hole-in-the-wall downtown and the food is amazing, excellent, tasty, phenomenal and second to none and this place is without question the best BBQ restaurant and the quality of the food is unprecedented, mouthwatering and out of this world.
Asking Price
$999,000
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$224,000
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$2,381,768
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Posting: 282902 | Available | 5/12/24
This place makes you feel you are somewhere other than Southern California. If you like small-town atmosphere and outdoor charming patio with phenomenal, scrumptious, incredible and amazingly delicious food, this is the place. This place really makes you feel at home and definitely a hidden gem.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
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$70,279
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$240,086
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Posting: 286534 | Available | 5/11/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving restaurant with an established reputation and dedicated customer base. Situated in a prime location with ample parking, this culinary gem sits on 1800 sq ft of inviting space and has a proven track record of success.
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$100,000
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Posting: 286524 | Available | 5/10/24
This beautifully appointed restaurant is located in prime downtown Hermosa Beach. Live entertainment is permitted. There is a separate private office, a fully-equipped kitchen, a Type 47 liquor license, and large bar area with 12 tap tower. There is potential to add an outdoor dining deck.
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$425,000
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Posting: 286522 | Available | 5/10/24
Seize the opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant that was fully renovated in 2023. This standalone building is located on a spacious 15,098 square foot lot, featuring a 1,856 square foot facility with ample parking for over 22 cars. The lease terms are attractive, starting at $5,900 per month.
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$5,900
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$150,000
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$925,000
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Posting: 271401 | Available | 5/10/24
This is a well established (over 10 years) Hawaiian BBQ fast food restaurant located in a major busy shopping center in the heart of Brea city. The size is approximately. 2,200 sq. ft. The rent is $8,472 plus NNN (total $12,039 including trash). The lease will expire on Jan. 2025.
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$159,000
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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.
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$340,000
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Posting: 285692 | Available | 5/10/24
For sale is a well-established, 100% absentee run cajun seafood & crawfish restaurant located in busy shopping center in Pomona. Because current owner has other locations and couldn't manage it well, it is being sold. It has a beer & wine license #41.
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$169,000
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Posting: 285364 | Available | 5/10/24
For sale is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in very busy shopping center on major street Chapman Ave. Currently this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is possible for new owner change the menu concept to Chinese fast food, Vietnamese pho, Thai, or other type of food.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 6/15/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 286753 | Available | 6/14/24
The bar and restaurant are beautifully built out and come with a full ABC 47 license. The establishment features a long bar with plenty of tap beers, supported by a separate walk-in cooler dedicated to beer kegs. A second walk-in cooler services the kitchen.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$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.
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$129,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 6/13/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 6/14/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
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$245,000
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Posting: 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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$500,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 275102 | Available | 6/12/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
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$980,000
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Posting: 285556 | Available | 4/10/24
A rare opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with a 47 full bar and the property. The restaurant is almost 4,400 sf and the sales are almost at $1m a year. This business is long established and the property and the liquor license hold a lot of value. SBA requires 10% down for real estate purchase.
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$2,100,000
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Posting: 286128 | Available | 5/16/24
A restaurant is for sale in the industrial and residential area, currently operating as an Indian restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 900 sq ft, and the rent is $3800, including CAM. There is a Type 1 in the kitchen, and it is 10 feet long. The lease term is 2 years, renewable every 2 years.
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$99,999
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Posting: 275463 | Available | 8/3/22
Well established Korean restaurant located in very busy shopping center with Market anchored in Irvine, CA. Semi absentee run operation now and has so much potential if new owner comes in marketing & promotion. Avg. monthly sale $180,000 with monthly net profit approx. $40,000.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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$78,000
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Posting: 256860 | Available | 10/5/20
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine.
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$239,000
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Posting: 274792 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a restaurant cafe in Santa Barbara, CA. It is at a high-traffic downtown Santa Barbara location! It is 883 sq. ft(sidewalk tables possible) and rent is $5,000 per month. The lease ends on 2/28/2025 and it was established in 1994.
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$249,000
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Posting: 273560 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant in Garden Grove, Orange County for sale. There is a sushi bar with 8 chairs. They have an excellent dining area layout. There are 2 sushi cooler cases. They have very convenient, spacious parking. There is a long term lease for 10 years + 5 years.
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$300,000
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Posting: 286629 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is a newly remodeled, dumpling restaurant. It has great potential, low rent, and unlimited potential. Due to medical reasons, the owner wants to sell the establishment.
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$150,000
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Posting: 286551 | Available | 5/13/24
Step into a legacy of flavor and community with Eppies Restaurant a beloved establishment nestled in West Sacramento. It is a well-established American restaurant that is profitable with a great sales price.
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$202,268
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$1,177,000
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Posting: 287134 | Available | 6/14/24
For sale is a pizza restaurant with over 1 million dollars in gross sales. The restaurant has had the same owner since 1992, who is now retiring, making it a great opportunity for a new buyer. It offers reasonable rent and a low royalty fee, with seating for 160 and a beer and wine license.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$113,000
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$478,399
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Posting: 285237 | Available | 2/18/24
This opportunity is also pre-qualified for SBA financing, requiring only a ten percent down payment with a ten-year repayment term. So, you can take advantage of favorable financing terms while stepping into this lucrative venture.
Asking Price
$259,000
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$330,386
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$3,769,115
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Posting: 275114 | Available | 11/15/22
An iconic brand, Denny's began franchising in 1963 and has grown to over 1,700 restaurants worldwide. Franchisor requires at least $1M net worth and $500K liquid, and at least 5 years of Restaurant management experience required. Total Price: $1,650,000. Total Sales: $3,769,118.
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$1,650,000
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$80,000
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Posting: 284748 | Available | 3/11/24
This Mediterranean restaurant serves traditional dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. This popular restaurant is ideally located on extremely busy street and is a minute's drive from Hwy-101, 85, and 237.
Asking Price
$375,000
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$243,000
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$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.
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$1,695,000
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Posting: 284597 | Available | 1/10/24
For an asset sale is a Persian & pizza restaurant with a BW license. The owner has been there since 1985 and is ready to retire. It is located on a major street with lots of traffic. You can easily convert to another concept like Mexican cantina, Mongolian, Chinese, Thai, pho, catering, etc.
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$325,000
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Posting: 274070 | Available | 11/17/22
For sale is a famous Indian restaurant with a banquet hall in a stand-alone building. The banquet hall with a capacity of 250 people can be opened and booked to exploit the great potential of increasing the sale substantially. It is located in a shopping center. It has a liquor license.
Asking Price
$650,000
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$180,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 272660 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a semi-absentee-run izakaya restaurant with a beer & wine license near Irvine. Open 6 days a week. The daily sales are about $2,500 (Friday sales: $4,000). Store size is 1,700 sq ft. with a 13-year lease left. There is a spacious kitchen. Located houses & high-density population areas.
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$385,000
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Posting: 283356 | Available | 10/13/23
This is a great opportunity for an owner-operator who wants to make a very high net profit. This 1,800 sq ft restaurant in the heart of Contra Costa County has two kitchens. The owner claims the rent is $2,800/m + $600 NNN. It is open from 10 AM to 1 AM. Store does $60,000/month in sales.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 282955 | Available | 3/25/24
Are you ready to turn your passion for pizza into a lucrative business venture? Look no further! We're excited to present an exclusive opportunity to own a thriving pizzeria in an upscale area with incredible visibility.
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$99,000
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Posting: 283595 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a bar and grill with a 47 license. It is a casual, friendly spot with outdoor and indoor seating. Semi-absentee-run and established 30 years ago. There are 3 full-time employees and 8 part-time. The owner does not work at the bar and grill. It is located in a downtown main street.
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$660,000
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Posting: 279120 | Available | 10/19/23
This is an excellent location for this restaurant in Dublin. It is located near the main commercial and nice residential areas and also near several major streets and freeways. The restaurant has about 900 sq ft of space. There is a beer and wine license at this location.
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$98,000
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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
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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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.
