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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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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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$850,000
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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.
Asking Price
$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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$124,000
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$739,354
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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.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$300,000
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$4,554,948
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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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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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$636,000
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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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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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$290,428
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$2,964,244
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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).
Asking Price
$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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$1,440,000
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Posting: 286305 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great and well-established Korean restaurant in the affluent and dynamic Valley community of Los Angeles. It has a great rent of $9,000 including NNN with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $120,000. Its location is in the busy area.
Asking Price
$650,000
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$2,040,000
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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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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.
Asking Price
$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: 285754 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a free standing building restaurant for sale with real estate. This restaurant located in the boarder line of Fremont and Newark (very close to Highway 880). The lot size is 1.66 acres and the building is 9,900 sq ft. The building was built in 1986. This is the price for the property + menu.
Asking Price
$7,699,999
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/1/24
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.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a charming oyster bar, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant ambiance and boasts tasteful improvements. It comes with an active Type 41 ABC license.
Asking Price
$338,000
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$475,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/2/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/1/24
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: 286238 | Available | 5/2/24
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: 286054 | Available | 4/28/24
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.
Asking Price
$439,900
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/3/24
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
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 4/28/24
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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$131,403
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Posting: 286232 | Available | 4/22/24
This restaurant has been in business for over 34 years, with very loyal customer base and steady profit (Except during COVID) This is fully equipped restaurant with A1 hood, grease trap, Wok set line, fryer, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and much more.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$23,234
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$561,616
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Posting: 284154 | Available | 12/4/23
This style restaurant and bar offers a buyer an unbelievable location and at an attractive lease rate from which to launch their own concept, or to build upon its already proven concept.
Asking Price
$295,000
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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.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 284322 | Available | 1/31/24
For sale is a popular Asian restaurant as the owner retiring after 30 years of business. They have a strong community presence with loyal customer base. It is 3,000 square feet, delightful, and comfortable interior with seating for 99 inside and 20 seating outside patio. There is a full bar.
Asking Price
$129,000
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Posting: 285872 | Available | 3/27/24
First time on the market in over 30 years! Rare opportunity to capitalize on a longstanding restaurant on main corner with high visibility. Desirable interior features such as open floorplan, high ceilings, spacious bar and abundant dining space inside and on outdoor patios.
Asking Price
$395,000
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$3,044,212
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Posting: 285235 | Available | 4/2/24
This restaurant, Midgley's, is a totally 'turnkey' business opportunity. With over $3 million in annual sales, easy excitability with nice curb appeal and a welcoming large patio. It is located in the well-established Lincoln Center in Stockton. Surrounded by higher-end shops and national chains.
Asking Price
$549,999
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Posting: 286326 | Available | 4/29/24
A small restaurant in a great location near Beverly Blvd, and La Brea Ave in an upscale area. The sushi restaurant here just closed. The restaurant is fully equipped for you to come in and make money. It is great for sushi, pizza, or your menu. It is a good location for delivery and pick up service.
Asking Price
$45,000
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 281983 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a thriving hookah lounge and cafe, a rare opportunity in Orange County, CA. Conditional Use permits for Hookah, Beer and Wine. Approx 1.6M gross for 2023. Perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and exquisite flavors. Opportunity to expand menu. Excellent net income
Asking Price
$800,000
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Posting: 285294 | Available | 4/25/24
For an asset sale is a well-established Japanese sushi restaurant that's been in the affluent community for a long time. The store size is 2,400 sq. ft with a rent of $5,200 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces. It has a full kitchen hood and a walk-in cooler/freezer with Teppan. BW license.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$158,000
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Posting: 284897 | Available | 3/11/24
This restaurant is a cornerstone in the Milpitas community, preparing family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. With over 23 plus years in town, a local favorite located in a shopping center anchored by National and regional retailers. They have ample parking to accommodate customers.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 257633 | Available | 10/19/21
Well established Mongolian Grill restaurant. Over 15 years with current owner. Easy to run, No Chef needed. Semi absentee run. Over $10K net per month.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 280884 | Available | 2/29/24
Here is a rare and special opportunity to own a Japanese restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley and in the desirable city of Mountain View. Located in a major shopping center, this restaurant is the only Japanese restaurant in this center and has a good reputation with a regular following.
Asking Price
$198,000
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Posting: 283249 | Available | 3/21/24
This grill and deli has been a fixture in the community for over 35 years as a breakfast and lunch restaurant. It is well decorated and consists of approximately 1,500 square feet and a full kitchen including a Type 1 hood and grease trap. All equipment is owned and included in the sale price.
Asking Price
$149,000
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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.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$100,000
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Posting: 277910 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a freestanding attractive restaurant & bar with a type 47 License. It's been in business with the current concept for the past 6 years. Sales are on the upwards with lots of room to grow. There is patio seating and spacious second-floor space not included in the rent.
Asking Price
$488,888
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Posting: 284823 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a popular Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. Located in the beautiful Blossom Hill community of San Jose. It was established and under current ownership since 2021.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 283144 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that has 4.6 stars on Yelp! Currently, the restaurant is open 5.5 days a week with an A La Carte Menu. It is a good size of 1,800 sq ft. with a great rent of $1,800 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces.
Asking Price
$180,000
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$103,363
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$411,355
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Posting: 273673 | Available | 12/2/22
This is Subway sandwich fast food franchise for sale in Antioch, CA. Subway is the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and the buyer must live in the area. Total inventory is $3,000.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 285664 | Available | 3/14/24
This space is on a corner of a busy intersection of the North San Fernando Valley. Ample kitchen and storage space with large grill and hood. The business currently does $442k a year only serving breakfast and lunch. The space is highly visible at a busy intersection with inside and outside dining.
Asking Price
$99,000
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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.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
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!
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.
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 idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
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.
