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Posting: 286400 | Available | 6/6/24
A unique Japanese restaurant serving traditional, home-style cuisine that a lady owner operated for 40 years in Japan. It has a full kitchen, Rent for 1,400 sq ft is less than $3,000 including NNN. There is lots potential as the single lady owner opens for 4 days, dinner only per week
Asking Price
$175,000
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$97,563
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$1,069,811
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Posting: 286077 | Available | 6/6/24
This restaurant a 'turn key' business opportunity in Sacramento with over a $1million annual sale, easy excitability with nice curb appeal. Keep it as a Mexican restaurant or bring your own concept. With minimal future investment it could be turned into many different concepts.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$354,000
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Posting: 284985 | Available | 6/6/24
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.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 278415 | Available | 6/6/24
This is a true Hillcrest bar and eatery for sale with an expansive floorplan and unique upscale design located on Hillcrest's main thoroughfare, University Ave. It has a long-term lease remaining with options to extend, secured at an unbelievably below-market-rate rent. Type ABC license.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 281976 | Available | 6/5/24
This is an American breakfast and lunch restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the little behind of busy shopping center. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and the rent is $6,000 including CAM (water and garbage are included). The next owner could keep the menu or bring your menu.
Asking Price
$189,999
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Posting: 283341 | Available | 6/5/24
This is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant for sale. This restaurant is very clean and well-maintained. The rent is $2,500 and the size of the restaurant is 1,400 sq ft. There's a full kitchen with a walk-in cooler and a 14 ft hood. The kitchen is big, which is good for catering events/opportunities.
Asking Price
$199,999
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Posting: 280883 | Available | 6/5/24
For sale is a beautiful turn-key bar/lounge in upscale Castro Valley Marketplace. It is perfect for a speakeasy, jazz bar, etc. It has its own dedicated entry and ventless kitchen. No key money!
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Posting: 280670 | Available | 6/5/24
Discover the historic Cannery at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, a vibrant waterfront destination that combines heritage with a modern shopping, dining, and entertainment experience within a stunning red-brick building complex right on the San Francisco Bay.
Asking Price
$160,000
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Posting: 285891 | Available | 6/5/24
Beautiful restaurant bar & lounge with Full Liquor in popular, affluent area of San Francisco surrounded by other bars & restaurants. In addition to a large bar and a full kitchen, there is a sizable-heated patio for dining, events, private parties and cozy dates.
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$203,104
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$2,031,196
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Posting: 286961 | Available | 6/5/24
This is a well-established restaurant with high visibility located off a bustling boulevard, this location is surrounded by a variety of businesses, including a pizza place, a sushi restaurant, and a pet supply store, among many others.
Asking Price
$1,065,000
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Posting: 286956 | Available | 6/5/24
The former Shabu Restaurant is for sale. The restaurant is located in a busy commercial district. The size of the restaurant is 1,400 square feet, and the rent is $5,500. The lease term will be 5 years with a 5-year option. There is a 14-foot hood in the kitchen and one ADA bathroom.
Asking Price
$199,999
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$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 6/5/24
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
$333,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
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$400,000
Posting: 286954 | Available | 6/4/24
A popular and easy-to-operate American diner in the heart of Los Angeles. The space is 3,700 sf and the rent is $18k with a long-term lease available for qualified buyers. The patio is over 1,200 sf and there is a full bar (47 lic.) as an added value. 2023 sales were at $2.4m.
Asking Price
$999,000
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Posting: 286342 | Available | 6/4/24
The industrial land extends through the city limits of Lancaster. The "specific plan" denotes the actual zoning, permitting multiple uses via conditional use permits, including light and heavy industrial use. There is a steakhouse already established on the premises.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
Cash flow
$201,722
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$1,957,700
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Posting: 286941 | Available | 6/4/24
For sale is an attractive unit located off a major freeway. Neighbors include mix of retail, dining and residential. It has good rent. Comprehensive training will be provided by the Franchisor. Trade hours are from 6AM - 9PM daily.
Asking Price
$1,445,000
Cash flow
$291,301
Revenue
$2,117,845
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Posting: 286940 | Available | 6/4/24
For sale is an attractive unit in a busy shopping center. Neighbors include a mix of commercial and residential real estate nearby. Founded in 1995, Black Bear Diner has grown to ~150 restaurants across 14 states in the west.
Asking Price
$1,730,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$8,500,000
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Posting: 286939 | Available | 6/4/24
For sale is a 4-unit package of Denny's franchise. All locations enjoy long-term property control. There is one fee property available (but not included in list price). These businesses are established franchises and comprehensive training will be provided by Franchisor.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
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Posting: 285021 | Available | 6/4/24
This sushi restaurant It is located in a plaza with a lot of traffic. There are many famous restaurants in the same plaza, such as Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, a Thai restaurant, and Jersey Mike's, so there is a lot of floating population. It is currently open only 5 days a week.
Asking Price
$389,000
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$1,468,000
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Posting: 286926 | Available | 6/3/24
This free-standing building is located in a prime area of Glendale. It is well-established and surrounded by offices and retail shops, attracting a lot of car and foot traffic. Its upscale atmosphere and vibrant community make it a go-to destination, ensuring a steady flow of customers all year.
Asking Price
$425,000
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$501,665
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Posting: 286919 | Available | 6/3/24
Discover a stunning bar and restaurant nestled in a charming part of town in an Alameda County city. This unique establishment boasts a French-inspired theme, blending vintage and prohibition-era aesthetics with a delightful indoor and outdoor ambiance.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 286913 | Available | 6/3/24
A unique combination of Chinese Hot Pot and Japanese Shabu-Shabu, opened in mid-July 2023. Serving the finest food and beverages, with sales continuing to grow since opening. The restaurant is located in a community shopping center, near a busy bowling alley.
Asking Price
$128,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 286909 | In Escrow | 6/3/24
This is a Greek Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Sacramento. Located in a supermarket shopping strip not more than 5 minutes away from Sac City College and close to freeway. The shopping center has other restaurants, Peet's Coffee, and a boba tea shop.
Asking Price
$275,000
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Posting: 277905 | Available | 6/3/24
The price has been lowered! This is a closed restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in Tenderloin Area. It is huge. The address is 177 Eddy St. San Francisco. The size of the restaurant is 4,000 sq. ft and rent is $8,500+ $1,000 (CAM). The hood is over 35 feet. There's a walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$169,999
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Posting: 284681 | Available | 6/3/24
This is a closed restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the commercial and residential area. The size of the restaurant is 2,000 sq ft. and there's big patio. There is a fully equipped, open kitchen with 20 feet long hood and walk-in cooler. The new rent will be $10,500 and 3+3 options.
Asking Price
$99,999
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Posting: 278756 | Available | 6/3/24
For sale is an Indian restaurant. The restaurant is located in the shopping center on Clayton Road and is waiting for experienced buyers to bring any menu (except Japanese cuisine). It has a size of 2,500 sq. ft and rent is $7,400/m including CAM. (Rent is lower than market value).
Asking Price
$90,000
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$4,200,000
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Posting: 283121 | Available | 6/3/24
Price lowered! For sale is a live dinner show entertainment restaurant located in Russian Hill. The rent is $29,000 for 6,000 sq. ft - rent can be negotiable. It was nicely renovated in 2017 with a budget of $1.5M. This restaurant is very modern and beautiful. There is a full kitchen.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 286352 | Available | 6/3/24
A Chinese restaurant in the lower Nob Hill area is up for asset sale. The restaurant is currently closed. It occupies 1,200 square feet, with a rent of $4,500. The kitchen features a 7-foot-long hood. Potential buyers are encouraged to bring their own concept.
Asking Price
$88,888
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Posting: 275368 | Available | 6/3/24
This is an Asian fusion restaurant for an asset sale. The restaurant has a big patio area. The restaurant is in a busy foot traffic area. The size of the restaurant is 1,500 sq. ft, and rent is $5,600 including CAM (1.5 years + 5 options remaining). There is a 10 feet hood.
Asking Price
$188,888
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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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$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 6/14/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$131,403
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$871,818
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Posting: 286232 | Available | 6/13/24
This restaurant has been in business for over 34 years, with a very loyal customer base and steady profit (Except during COVID) This is a fully equipped restaurant with an A1 hood, grease trap, Wok set line, fryer, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and much more.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$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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$1,000,000
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Posting: 286753 | Available | 6/14/24
The bar and restaurant are beautifully built out and come with a full ABC 47 license. The establishment features a long bar with plenty of tap beers, supported by a separate walk-in cooler dedicated to beer kegs. A second walk-in cooler services the kitchen.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 6/12/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 6/13/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$138,622
Revenue
$1,977,339
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$325,000
Posting: 285276 | Available | 2/20/24
This stylish downtown Santa Monica restaurant with beer and wine boasts a highly versatile layout in a location with stellar foot traffic and street visibility. The restaurant's staff is known for their excellent service, while the facility offers a chic ambiance with a relaxed vibe.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 280835 | Available | 11/14/23
This Long Beach venue is ideally located in a heavy foot traffic location with high visibility and a tremendous amount of potential to do a significant volume of business. The venue with a 60-person occupancy boasts a prominent corner location and outdoor patio.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$678,000
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Posting: 285557 | Available | 4/10/24
This restaurant consists of 2 separate dining areas and a cozy cantina. The dining area can accommodate up to 125 patrons, while the cantina can accommodate 18 patrons. The semi-private dining area is perfect for parties and can hold up to 35 patrons. The space is 3400 sf and there is also a patio.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$250,000
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$849,207
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Posting: 283609 | Available | 10/31/23
This business is truly prime for new owners to take it into its next era. This establishment is the definition of family legacy, preparing authentic recipes daily from scratch and fresh ingredients, passed down from 30 years of tradition. They are situated in an extremely high traffic location.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$126,000
Revenue
$672,000
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$290,000
Posting: 285306 | Available | 4/20/24
Established in 1995, this well-known Chinese restaurant situated on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills offers a fantastic opportunity for a full-time owner-operator or owner-chef operator. With a prime location and ample parking in the rear, the restaurant boasts great potential for expansion.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
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$30
Posting: 276878 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is a sushi restaurant at a great location on a major road with good visibility. It used to gross over 120k per month, but the current owner is sick and must retire. There is huge room to improve the business. It is only open 6 days as it is closed on Sundays.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$1,694,916
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Posting: 277954 | Available | 1/29/24
For sale is a sushi restaurant that is in a great location with huge potential. The new owners can change any concept restaurant or keep the sushi restaurant. They have a Type 47 alcohol license. You can sell any alcohol. This restaurant has a hard liquor bar. The store size is 4,800 sq ft.
Asking Price
$450,000
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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.
Asking Price
$590,000
Cash flow
$210,000
Revenue
$960,000
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$215,000
Posting: 281400 | In Escrow | 9/10/23
For sale is a long-established & profitable busy fast-food hamburger/diner located in the center of a well-mixed commercial and residential area in the restaurant street of South Gate/Downey. The free-standing building comes with great parking spaces and an easily accessible drive-thru.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$160,435
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$1,232,233
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Posting: 283656 | In Contract | 5/2/24
Extremely attractive Mexican family restaurant with full liquor and a community favorite for over 40 years! Offering an incredible lease through 2042, with only 2% annual increases every five years. An expansive remodel was completed in 2022 with new equipment, flooring, new lighting & much more!
Asking Price
$299,000
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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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$600,000
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Posting: 283769 | Available | 1/9/24
For an asset sale is a restaurant that is located close to Cal poly Pomona. It is nicely updated and decorated. It is 1,628 sq ft. and has seating for 24. It is currently serving Vietnamese food but the buyer can change the concept. You must see this location. Rent is $4,750 plus $1,487 NNN.
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 285366 | Available | 4/8/24
Well-established for over 26 years is this Vietnamese & French restaurant located in a busy shopping center on Euclid Street. They current husband & wife owners have many restaurants & bars, but unfortunately the wife has serious health issues and has to sell this restaurant to reduce her stress.
Asking Price
$415,000
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$1,468,000
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Posting: 286926 | Available | 6/3/24
This free-standing building is located in a prime area of Glendale. It is well-established and surrounded by offices and retail shops, attracting a lot of car and foot traffic. Its upscale atmosphere and vibrant community make it a go-to destination, ensuring a steady flow of customers all year.
Asking Price
$425,000
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Posting: 286722 | Available | 5/23/24
This is an excellent opportunity to run your own restaurant. Come and view this establishment in East San Jose. It features a large area for private parties and benefits from significant foot traffic. The restaurant boasts a newer industrial kitchen and many upgrades in the dining area.
Asking Price
$240,000
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$300,000
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$2,400,000
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Posting: 281552 | Available | 9/28/23
This 6,600 sq ft. full-service restaurant is outfitted with all the equipment you need to continue generating top-line revenue of over $2.4m and $324k in potential profit for you! All items are included in the purchase price of this turn key restaurant for sale!
Asking Price
$749,000
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Posting: 286390 | Available | 5/2/24
The restaurant is a great Mediterranean establishment renowned for its healthy food, boasting a stellar reputation and a well-established presence in the food industry, additionally, across the street from the major casino and future hotel, with six days and short hours.
Asking Price
$265,000
Cash flow
$816,317
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$8,214,000
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Posting: 283775 | Available | 11/9/23
A group of 3 experienced-based restaurants located in tourism-centric cities (with a fourth opening soon) is available for acquisition by a larger restaurant group. The concept a convergence of an American buffet and hibachi grill creates a personal interactive dining experience
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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$154,000
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Posting: 286874 | Available | 5/31/24
Rare opportunity! Located in beautiful family-friendly Winnetka on a busy street, this establishment serves delicious food and offers take-out to a loyal customer base. A cornerstone of the community, this 2,8000 spacious square foot site would make an excellent commercial kitchen as well.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$1,850,000
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Posting: 282194 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a 100% absentee-run Japanese sushi restaurant with a hard liquor license. It is in a heavy-traffic area with all freeway access. The average monthly sales are between $150,000-$160,000. They are open from Monday to Thursday for dinner only. Friday-Sunday is open all day.
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 6/10/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 square feet. The rent is $3,000 including NNN. Lease has 5 year
Asking Price
$238,000
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What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
