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Posting: 271756 | Available | 6/13/24
Price lowered!!! This is the perfect opportunity for those who can do alterations. This is a dry cleaner agency in South Park, San Francisco. The rent is $1,800 and the size is about 900 sq. ft. Bring your skills to the location and it will bring good business!!
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$9,000
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Posting: 286552 | Available | 6/13/24
The Beer and Wine market in the city of Long Beach is for sales The building size is over 3300 square feet with a lot size of over 11,500 square feet. There is ample parking space available. Competition in the area is limited. The surrounded by residential areas and apartments.Big Potential Busines
Asking Price
$1,699,000
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Posting: 285441 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a very clean and nice liquor and wine shop at city of Torrance with nice ample parking space. It is in a safe location and busy street in a mini shopping center. The size is about 2,100 sq ft. for a rent/lease of $6,100 plus NNN ($800).
Asking Price
$550,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 284863 | Available | 6/13/24
This is a mid-size Latino supermarket with meat, produce, a hot-deli, a bakery, and adding check cashing business (big potential). All fixtures and equipments are all most brand new. It is surrounded by many residential and apartment areas. It is in a Hispanic population.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 286016 | Available | 6/13/24
The liquor store and property with the rental income next to the liquor store. It is all employee-run. There are limited liquor stores in the area. It has good margins, and no competition around if adding EBT can increase monthly sales.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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$75,000
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Posting: 276433 | Available | 6/13/24
This optical store and lab - optician - has been in business since 2002, under the same ownership. The store is 850 square feet at a rent of approximately $1,600 per month, the landlord will be open to negotiating a new lease for the buyer. Seller plans on retiring but will provide transition help.
Asking Price
90,000 + Inv
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$960,000
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Posting: 282154 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop with parking space in a good part of West Los Angeles. It must be a cash purchase only. Other information will be provided later. 100% Employees run with 2 full time and 1 part time. Great safe location with the parking lot back of the liquor store.
Asking Price
$750,000
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$1,920,000
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Posting: 284222 | Available | 6/13/24
In the busy shopping center with ample parking space in front of the businesses, this is a meat, produce, and beer & wine market. It is employee-run (7) with 1 manager. The area is in a 100% Hispanic neighborhood. It is a prime location for the Latino market. Business hours are 7am-9pm.
Asking Price
$639,000
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Posting: 285702 | Available | 6/12/24
This is a rare retail or restaurant opportunity for lease in National City right off of the I-5 freeway. It is an excellent location on McKinley Ave surrounded by lots of commercial and industrial businesses bringing in abundant day-time traffic, as well as dense residential neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$5,000
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Posting: 287056 | Available | 6/12/24
The Asian convenience store with type 21 hard liquor license is smacked in the middle of Downtown Davis which is near UC Davis. Great little specialty market hidden away in a strip mall. They have things ranging from instant ramen, drinks, snacks, candy, drinks, mochi, ramen, bowls, and staples.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$459,633
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Posting: 281698 | Available | 6/12/24
For sale is a Metro by T Mobile store. It is one of the top 5 busiest throughout the 84 stores. About 3 years ago, there were 1,500 walk-in payment center customers a month. They get over $2.3 to $2.6 million in revenue including payment center activity. It has very high traffic.
Asking Price
$175,000
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7,595 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 287039 | Available | 6/11/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present 1508 and 1510 Verdugo Ave., a major signalized corner in the heart of Burbank. This portfolio offers an exceptional combination of storefront retail/office spaces and medical offices, perfect for an owner-user.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
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$692,176
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Posting: 283088 | Available | 6/11/24
For sale is a market with commercial kitchen and ABC License in standalone location, in an area of high-end homes, one block from favorite local beaches. High traffic count and full kitchen including hood and grease trap. Premises are 2,098 SF with a great lease in place at $2,800 per month.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 287025 | Available | 6/11/24
For sale is a well-established, profitable gas station located in Oakland, CA, featuring 12 pumps, a kiosk, a mechanic shop, and real estate. The seller can finance up to 65%.
Asking Price
$4,350,000
Cash flow
$281,185
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$2,365,652
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Posting: 285152 | Available | 6/11/24
This is a profitable, well-established, & diversified business. Founded in 1990, this long-standing business has been a great asset to the community. They are focusing on sales & service of electronics, audio equipment (home & auto), and appliances. Service contracts are in place.
Asking Price
$925,000
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Posting: 287037 | Available | 6/10/24
This huge flex service car wash in a highly desirable location. It has a traffic account of 39K (2019). It is in a large lot, almost one acre, with a very long tunnel at a dense residential and commercial area. It can be converted to a full express wash. There is a nice looking C-store.
Asking Price
$6,195,000
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Posting: 287036 | Available | 6/10/24
This is a great opportunity for a coffee stand in the heart of Barrio Logan. Right on Logan Ave on the same block as Salud Tacos and La Bamaba room. Includes a cafe and parklet permit allowing for seating outside. Lots of pedestrian traffic and auto traffic on Logan Ave.
Asking Price
$1,000
Cash flow
$100,228
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$954,413
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Posting: 287034 | Available | 6/10/24
Are you passionate about sports and seeking a turnkey business opportunity? Look no further! This well-established sports trading card store is now available for acquisition. With a strong presence in both retail and B2B markets, this business has been serving collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 287032 | Available | 6/10/24
This a type 21 ABC license for sale in the county of San Mateo County. Issued to retail stores. Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 287029 | Available | 6/10/24
This business was established in 2021, with the purpose of instilling healthy skincare habits at an earlier age. It is a "clean" skincare brand focused on tweens and beyond. Manufacturer is based out of L.A. and all products have been properly tested and FDA approved.
Asking Price
$20,000
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$120,000
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$480,000
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Posting: 286529 | Available | 6/10/24
A market is for sale due to the owner's health forcing them to sell as they retire. The business boasts a high adjusted net income of $10,000 per month with accurate sales and income records. It is easy to operate, faces no competition, and operates from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm. The rent is only $2,400.
Asking Price
$155,000
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Posting: 284875 | Available | 6/10/24
Chico Sports LTD in Chico, CA. Price drastically dropped to $646,000 which is Cost of Inventory. Seller now retiring. Premier outdoor store selling to those who find their passion in the mountains, on the water, up a trail, or down a snowy slope. Top brands of apparel and gear.
Asking Price
$646,000
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Posting: 287018 | Available | 6/9/24
7-Eleven's top priority has always to give customers the most convenience possible to constantly meet their need and the 7-Eleven is the best store for people who are on the go and looking for one stop shop to buy everyday products.
Asking Price
$650,000
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$2,853
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$127,532
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Posting: 283433 | Available | 6/8/24
This wellness store is derived from the owner's dedication and passion for supplements and CBD. He has a well-researched, deep understanding of the health benefits of natural remedies which has led to products that help support and maintain the body's overall health. With a variety of products.
Asking Price
$110,000
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$540,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 287008 | Available | 6/7/24
An independent gas station with property in Los Angeles County, located in the north west of DTLA is for sale. Building Size is 1,118 SF and Lot Size is 9,182 SF. The business is open 7/24 basis. There are 3 underground storage tanks, each volume size is 10,000 G, and 3 MPD's.
Asking Price
$4,800,000
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Posting: 287001 | Available | 6/7/24
This is a rare business opportunity! This Mountain View convenience store is a breakfast & brunch restaurant/market with so much to offer customers around the community. Many call it the Little Mexican Market because of the culture, products, and variety of food.
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$800,000
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Posting: 286996 | Available | 6/7/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to present for sale the Airport Quick Car Wash in the City of Palm Springs. The 9,043 SF building on a 1.28 acres features a 120' full service car wash tunnel and additional income being generated from the car wash convenience store.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$49,840
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$10,592
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Posting: 286995 | Available | 6/7/24
For sale is a Property Management Software Company that is easy to use and affordable. This software collects all tasks required of property managers into one central dashboard and automates the repetitive aspects including accounting.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$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
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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
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
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
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
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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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$1,200,000
Revenue
$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
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$200,524
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$1,314,394
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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.
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$285,000
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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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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
Cash flow
$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
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
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Posting: 286458 | Available | 5/8/24
We are delighted to offer this car wash business opportunity in Los Angeles County. This opportunity includes a 100-foot tunnel, making it a rare chance to purchase an operating express car wash. Additionally, it features an additional C-store/waiting area, detail shop, and lube facility.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$4,000,000
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$4,950,000
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Posting: 260179 | Available | 7/7/22
The Company is a direct, high end, national provider of planning solutions that uses proprietary high-speed data technology, service, and integrity to simplify the complex world of business, financial, and risk management planning. The technology is designed to pinpoint optimal plan design results.
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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
Cash flow
$120,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 214866 | Available | 4/9/21
Price reduced. High Volume Women/Kids/Sports/Mens Clothing. Established 2002. Great Income, Hispanic area in Escondido, No Competition. 10 years left on favorable Lease term. Average Annual Gross is $1,200,000. Average Annual Cash Flow is $120,000. 11,000 sf. Monthly rent $12,000 Includes NNN.
Asking Price
$799,900
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$60,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 285261 | Available | 6/7/24
For sale is a corner location with great exposure in a Latino neighborhood. There is no lottery. It is 2,500 SF. The monthly gross is $30,000. They have low rent at $2,700/month. There is 1 owner and 1 part-time employee. They have a good profit margin of 40%. You can add lottery to increase sales.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 279992 | Available | 4/3/23
This kiosk smoke shop is the best place to get your smoke needs. This smoke shop is located on a very busy street at the corner of the shopping center and they have a wide selection and variety of smoke products.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$200,000
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$690,000
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Posting: 264173 | Available | 6/27/22
This store sales beer & wine license with property and 4 bed 2 bath house (different parcel). This store's margin is 40-45%. The store located a densely populated area. The store size is 2,600 sq.Lottery and scratches incomes $2,600 and house rental income is $2,100. SBA is available.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$780,000
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Posting: 285983 | Available | 5/31/24
Here is a wonderful drive-thru beer market that has great potential and is at a good location in Los Angeles County. If any prospective buyer has experience or owns the same kind of business, this would be much better for them. Monthly gross sales are about $65,000.
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$269,000
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Posting: 285836 | Available | 5/2/24
This business is in the Crocker Amazon area in Daly City. It is well-stocked with many different drinks and snacks including beer, wine, liquor and tobacco. Vira Market & Liquor is very spacious and there is transportation nearby as well.
Asking Price
$179,000
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$8,300,000
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$23,000,000
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Posting: 273648 | Available | 4/24/22
Very Profitable 340B Pharmacy Specializing in Oncology, Hematology and Rheumatology Medications. High margin medications. Growing revenue year after year. For sale in Los Angeles County. Revenue ~ $23,000,000. SDE ~ $8,200,000.
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Posting: 284031 | Available | 11/27/23
Are you looking for an exciting business opportunity? Look no further! We have a charming mini-mart for sale in a prime location that's perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs. This mini-mart is well-established and offers a wide range of smoke products, food and beverages, and clothing.
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$89,000
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Posting: 283410 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established smoke shop in a good area. This smoke shop does not rely on Tobacco product sales, sales are mostly accessories that make good money. Gross sales are $60,000 to $70,000 a month.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$300,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 284163 | Available | 2/24/24
This is a huge opportunity to increase sales by adding lotto, increasing hours, and checking cashing. There will be more business coming with hundreds of new condos/townhomes (Brooklyn Basin) being built a mile away. It is in Oakland, CA and there is not much competition nearby.
Asking Price
$699,000
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$12,000
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$660,000
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Posting: 278160 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a great beer & wine market for sale in a good neighborhood near the city of La Mirada. The asking price is $259,000. The gross sales are $55,000 per month and the rent is $2,600 per month.
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$259,000
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Posting: 286397 | Available | 5/3/24
Since the first location opened in Oakland in 2014, Bay Grape has been recognized as one of the most forward-thinking, thoughtful, approachable and community-oriented hybrid wine retail concepts in the country, featuring a global selection of small-production, sustainability-focused wines.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 258408 | Available | 10/27/23
A long-time, highly profitable retail and esthetician services business. 800 SF with two skin service rooms and room for a third, and a large client list for both retail and services. Includes the Shiseido distributorship, a rare opportunity. This business is very successful and has room to grow.
Asking Price
$79,000
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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.
