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Posting: 286765 | Available | 5/24/24
A liquor store in Fremont with $125,000 gross sales per month, with a margin estimated of 35%. There is a Lotto + ATM+ Bitcoin for additional income (approx $6,700) and it is 5,000 square feet. An inventory of $300,000 is not included in the purchase price. Rent of $7,000 including CAM per month.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
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$1,692,000
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Posting: 286764 | Available | 5/24/24
The asking price includes 4 trucks and 8 containers. The owners currently lease a 9,600 sq ft office/warehouse for $9,700 per month, with an assignable lease pending credit approval. Additionally, there is an antique and thrift shop for recycling and reselling items.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 286740 | Available | 5/24/24
For sale is a Shell gas station and property for sale. Shell fuel contract valid until 2028. It is in a prime spot with significant traffic, there is high potential.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$230,099
Revenue
$699,000
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$650,000
Posting: 282898 | Available | 5/23/24
This profitable cookie store franchise is located in an upscale affluent area on the northern side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is semi-absentee-owned and fully staffed. The cookies are baked fresh every day and come in luxuriously high-end flavors with a delectable selection.
Asking Price
$689,000
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$500,000
Posting: 282884 | Available | 5/23/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
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$595,000
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Posting: 282784 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a five-star liquor store and a fantastic opportunity to own this clean store with internet access with Uber or delivery. The seller claims average store and internet (online) sales which were recently established is $900,000 at a 40% average margin.
Asking Price
325,000+ Inv
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 281541 | Available | 5/23/24
This unbranded gas station is located in a very good and busy area and can be changed to another brand. The seller claims the average annual gross income is $1,800,000. The asking price is $12,000,000. The buyer has to have good credit with proof of funds.
Asking Price
$13,500,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 5/23/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
Cash flow
$218,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
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$399,000
Posting: 285882 | Available | 5/23/24
While numerous internet online stores are short-lived, this one has been around for more than 20 years. This online hobby craft store is enjoying a dedicated, loyal hobbyist customer base with stable profits - now, the owner would like to retire and spend more time with family.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 273657 | Available | 5/23/24
11 year established beer and wine market store for sale in Los Angeles. They sell all kinds of snacks, wine, beer, tobacco products, and other household items. The lease amount is $2,500 with a long-term lease in place. There is no hard liquor license, just a Type 20 license.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 280751 | Available | 5/23/24
For Sale Liquor Store in San Jose, California - $220,000 - Solid sales, Customer base established over several years. Its floor plan covers 2,500 sq. ft. and it is a great opportunity for a savvy investor. Its monthly rent is $7,500 including triple net. The landlord signed a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 280990 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is an absentee-run and locally owned independent pet store for sale in upscale Downtown Los Altos. The owner focuses on healthy, holistic foods, small companies, and locally made products and carries products you can't find anywhere else
Asking Price
$75,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 5/23/24
This Fair Trade certified and certified Organic coffee wholesale roaster business is generating $1,800,000 a year in revenue. It delivers to 300 + restaurants and cafes in the Bay Area. The name, menu, recipe, trademark, website, and logo are included in the sale
Asking Price
$4,000,000
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$3,102,000
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Posting: 284545 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a super high-volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along Stockton Street from Sacramento Street to Columbus Ave. Store conveniently located with S.F. public transit bus stop 10 feet away and 1 block from the new Bart
Asking Price
$468,000
Cash flow
$840,000
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$252,000
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Posting: 286714 | Available | 5/22/24
This beer and wine market is nearby Marina Del Rey. The owner wants to retire after more than 20 years. It has high margins at 45%. There is a new lease available for 10 years at $2,000/month including 3net. The store size is 900sf. Open 10am-7pm. Sundays are closed including major holidays.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$98,800
Revenue
$325,305
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$299,000
Posting: 286697 | Available | 5/22/24
Introducing a long-established premier patches, hats, and clothing business that proudly represents a long-time customer base of souvenir designs on hats, beanies, and shirts. This is an embroidery hats and patches business.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$2,673,000
Revenue
$11,079,000
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Posting: 286694 | Available | 5/22/24
The Company is in search of an opportunity to sell to an organization that has the ability to fully commercialize its revolutionary FDA Cleared and CE Marked and patented, single use needle biopsy closure device. The device efficiently seals biopsy channels, enhancing safety for high-risk patients.
Asking Price
$25,000,000
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$396,000
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$109,000
Posting: 285741 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a newly established Korean snack shop in the busy Northridge area. The current monthly sale is over $33,000. Its size is 1,100 sq. ft and its rent is $4,000 including NNN. It currently serves Korean drinks and street food.
Asking Price
$109,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 286689 | Available | 5/21/24
We have a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established QuikStop franchise convenience store in the beautiful East Bay community of Castro Valley. This location boasts high traffic counts in a busy area with many commercial, industrial, and retail businesses.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$69,673
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$247,079
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Posting: 286688 | Available | 5/21/24
This opportunity is ideal for a stylist seeking to establish their own salon or for an existing owner aiming to expand their number of locations. The Company is a well-established Salon and Spa with 17 years of experience at its current location and 30 years in the industry. Known for its prime loca
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$144,195
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$1,209,390
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Posting: 283115 | Available | 5/21/24
This is an established market with beer and wine in Oxnard for sale. There is parking on the street and in the back. It has been established for 33 years, but the owner is leaving to pursue other interests, It is open everyday from 7am-9pm. If it was run buy the buyer it would net more.
Asking Price
$575,000
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Posting: 286679 | Available | 5/21/24
Are you seeking a unique franchise business venture that combines art, real estate, and immense growth potential, all while allowing for absentee ownership? Look no further! This opportunity is designed to infuse business expertise and professionalism into an untapped, fragmented market.
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$99,000
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Posting: 286674 | Available | 5/21/24
We specialize in used Bose speakers and video game accessories. We buy, sell, trade, repair and recycle used electronics. These include Bose Speakers, video game systems and games.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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$110,000
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$252,000
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Posting: 286673 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is an online and retail location for selling equipment and apparel for coaches, players, and athletic directors worldwide. Our extensive catalog of socks, shorts, jerseys, tracksuits, bags, balls, and other soccer-related items has been carefully curated by our team of experts.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 283066 | Available | 5/21/24
This is an amazing business opportunity with real estate. This Chevron gas station with an Extra Mile store has 4 dispensers (diesel). The station has an impressive gross income of $850,000. The store sales are $50,000/m and gas is 70,000 gallons/m @ 0.50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
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$449,066
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$1,909,781
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$150,000
Posting: 282799 | Available | 5/21/24
This is an en exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key jewelry store located in a highly sought-after, affluent area of Orange County, CA. This well-established business has been serving the community for 17 years and is a trusted and recognized name in the industry.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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$208,141
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$3,197,394
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$990,000
Posting: 283380 | Available | 5/21/24
This residential appliance retailer sells high quality home appliances including various options of cooking appliances, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, outdoor appliances, and washers and dryers.
Asking Price
$990,000
Cash flow
$217,527
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$1,201,596
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$1,599,000
Posting: 284953 | Available | 5/21/24
Ready to grow something special? This nursery, a landmark in Grass Valley for over 50 years, is seeking a passionate new owner to nurture its legacy. The listing price includes the business as well as the Nursery's building and the 1.069 acres of land the Nursery's resides on.
Asking Price
$1,599,000
Cash flow
$200,524
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$1,314,394
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$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 6/13/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$50,000
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$380,000
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$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 6/11/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 286741 | Available | 6/11/24
Aggressive Price and Inventory Credit. A true turnkey, established 7-Eleven franchise opp. In San Mateo County CA. This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving 7-Eleven franchise in a growing San Bruno CA neighborhood. Price terms plus a 25% franchise discount if in contract by September 2024.
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$74,842
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$142,544
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$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 6/12/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 6/15/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
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$88,076
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$1,323,691
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Posting: 285666 | Available | 6/14/24
Well-established, successful mattress business with two retail stores (3,100SF and 3,500SF) located in Oregon, both located in high-traffic shopping zones. Sells a full line of popular mattresses including Awara, Coaster, Corsicana, King Koil, Malouf, Nectar Sleep, Sealy, Sealy- Crown Jewel.
Asking Price
$550,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 6/15/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $199,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $199K.
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$0
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$180,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 6/15/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$1,200,000
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$1,140,000
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$55,000
Posting: 286780 | Available | 6/12/24
It is located between downtown LA and Koreatown, the biggest advantage is that there is no competition, so profits and net income are very high. The cost of rent is $2,805 for 2,600 sq ft. + basement. (additional reason why profits are high). It is a relatively safe place.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$235,715
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$1,320,000
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$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 6/16/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$34,499
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$220,599
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Posting: 286095 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is an award winning e-commerce brand with over 1,000 real 5-star reviews on Amazon. Their established account has a proven sales track record. They also have a fully functional website, an active presence on social media platforms, comprehensive marketing materials, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 6/12/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
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$480,000
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Posting: 285479 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a profitable smoke shop. It has good books and must sell. Located in a busy shopping center in Chula Vista in San Diego County. It nets about $8,000-$10,000 per month. Price is $175,000 plus inventory. Buyers must close within 7 days to get this price.
Asking Price
$175,000
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$2,700,000
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$500,000
Posting: 286363 | Available | 5/1/24
This well-established, profitable supermarket with a liquor department and full kitchen offering food service is turn-key and holds tons of potential. It is situated in a great neighborhood with no competition and boasts excellent parking facilities.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 264137 | Available | 9/8/21
Cozy, but very profitable liquor in North Orange County, safe neighborhood, highly margin as compare to other area, possible to manage by one person. Must see it. Monthly sale : $50,000. Profit margin 40%. SBA loan still possible.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$100,000
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$650,000
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$80,000
Posting: 285767 | Available | 4/18/24
This convenience market, resembling a 7-11 style, has been owned by the seller for 16 years. With an average gross sales of $55,000 per month, it boasts a 35% margin, making it easy to run. The store, spanning 1,620 square feet, excludes meat and produce. Stable Revenues.
Asking Price
$145,000
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Posting: 191742 | Available | 10/5/20
For sale is a high-volume grocery/liquor store with property in Sacramento. A full beer, wine, and liquor license is included with NO conditions. Store Sales are $140k + @ 33%-35% profit.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$89,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 286183 | Available | 6/6/24
Owners have decided to retire and sell the locally iconic "Cactus Corner Business" and rent to store to the new buyers. This local deli, market, and store have a long-term loyal local following with a proven formula for a profitable business "as is" and a new owner can add their special touches.
Asking Price
$139,500
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Posting: 283274 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a great opportunity for simple business with incredibly low rent rates without cooking any food. The location is in the city of LA downtown area. Price is dropped due to seller's health condition from $119,000 to $69,000. Take this great chance!!
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$69,000
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Posting: 274673 | Available | 11/18/22
This is a smoke shop business for sale in Modesto CA. The store is located on the main road of the town with ample parking area. Gross sales up to $45,000 per month with a good profit margin, as per owner (broker did not verify). Other income opportunities can be brought to the business.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$325,305
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$977,742
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Posting: 284878 | Available | 1/27/24
This company is a licensed, retail pharmacy located in town with a population of 4,200. The town is the county seat, and the county has a population of 16,800. The company is one of three pharmacies located in the town. The company offers a full array of pharmaceutical services to all customers.
Asking Price
$1,379,000
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$72,000
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$720,000
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Posting: 266972 | Available | 3/18/21
Has been there for many decades and this market property is a historic building in San Pedro. Motivated seller is offering this well established business with the food permit, very reasonable rent. Asking price $269,000. Gross sales are $720,000 yr. Net profit is approx $ 72,000 yr. 3,500 sq ft.
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$269,000
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Posting: 270085 | Available | 6/7/24
Here's an outstanding opportunity to own a well-known frozen yogurt franchise business located in a very busy area of Old Town Monrovia surrounded by well-known restaurants, bars & retail stores. The Monrovia Fair (held every Friday night) is nearby and brings large crowds into the area.
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$170,000
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$690,000
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Posting: 254701 | Available | 6/24/21
3,000 sq. ft. Rent: $4,000 (including CAM). Gross Income: $55K to $58K/month. Net: $13K/month. Store located near lots of apartments. Very safe area. Potential: Market with leased meat dept. $900 Mo . Business Hours: 8am to 8pm. Margin over 35%. City has plans to build more apartments near market.
Asking Price
$315,000
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Posting: 285821 | Available | 3/25/24
This grocery and liquor store is located in the County of Alameda, California. The asking price is $400,000 plus inventory. It needs a signed copy of the Non disclosure agreement to disclose more information of the store.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$200,010
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$621,140
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Posting: 273186 | Available | 2/19/24
This business is a high-end dispensing optical eyewear retailer carrying top-of-the-line designer frames and lenses and catering to an affluent customer base in Sacramento, CA. The company offers the latest in European eyewear fashion and has a strong, loyal base of repeat customers.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 283678 | Available | 11/3/23
For sale is a high-volume grocery/liquor store in Sacramento. It has a full beer, wine, and liquor license with no conditions. The store sales are $230k + 33%-35% profit. Rent is $8,500 + NNN ($9,500) and it has a long lease.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 243294 | Available | 5/31/24
This is a highly profitable Liquor store with increasing sales per month ranging 170K-200K/mo. It has approx 40%+ margin and a minimum 35 cents margin on 45,000 gallon/month fuel sales. It has limited competition. It is approx. 4,000 sq ft. The seller replaces the pumps with new ones last year.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
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First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
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.
