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Posting: 292605 | Available | 5/2/25
Gas Station and C-store available with a new supply agreement from Gulf 4 x New MPD's served by 3 x double walled UST, New POS Upgraded store with type 20 ABC
Asking Price
$4,295,000
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$1,080,000
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Posting: 291407 | Available | 5/2/25
Major Gas station in prime Simi Valley with market
Asking Price
$2,599,000
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$240,000
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$830,000
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Posting: 288019 | Available | 5/2/25
This is one of the most profitable beauty supply stores in K-Town in L. A. This well established outstanding and charming beauty supply store has a large quantity of items and this beauty supply store has been successfully established for almost 4 decades. All inventories are included.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 292585 | Available | 5/1/25
DYNAMIC, ADAPTABLE, EXPERT. This enterprise leverages their global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team to deliver comprehensive AI camera and optical assembly solutions.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$73,493
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$994,685
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Posting: 292539 | Available | 5/1/25
Exceptional wine bar featuring rare gems that evoke a sense of place and time with a menu that features freshest seasonal ingredients. Open kitchen concept creates a fun dynamic between staff and guests.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 264132 | Available | 5/1/25
For sale is a branded gas station with property included, located in a prime area with heavy traffic. The store generates monthly sales of $140,000, and gas sales total 170,000 gallons per month with a profit margin of $0.50 per gallon. The asking price is $14,100,000.
Asking Price
$14,100,000
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$36,874
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$162,000
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Posting: 292528 | Available | 5/1/25
In beautiful Rancho Mirage, Ca 'Luxury Consignment' awaits fashion enthusiasts with a treasure trove of beautiful designer, vintage, and casual clothing and accessories.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$142,000
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$250,000
Posting: 290510 | Available | 5/1/25
This business seamlessly blends in-person beauty services with a thriving e-commerce store, generating the majority of its revenue and profit online. Strategically located in a high-traffic area near Costco, the studio enjoys excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 290419 | In Contract | 5/1/25
A high-volume independent gas station is for sale, pumping 150,000 to 175,000 gallons monthly. The property includes a 2,500-square-foot mini-mart with beer and wine sales. The owner is retiring after 30 years at the same location.
Asking Price
$6,400,000
Cash flow
$211,520
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$610,590
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Posting: 291291 | Available | 5/1/25
Centrally located in Ventura County with convenient access to coastal and urban destinations, this well-established retail operation offers a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade rugs, home decor items, and antiques.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$150,000
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$900,000
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Posting: 290921 | Available | 5/1/25
The owner wants to retire after 20 years of operation. Hot location , Open hour 9:00am-10:30pm , 9:00am-11:30pm. Average gross sale $ 75,000/mo, Lottery income $ 29,000 / year, PO system. High-margin groceries also sell well. Owner work 4:00 pm-closed. The employee open the store.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
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$500,000
Posting: 284360 | Available | 5/1/25
For sale is a liquor store and property that can get potential rental income from the back side of the liquor. It has a great parking lot on the side and back of the store and it is usually run by employees with 1 manager. It is located inside the neighborhood with limited competition.Extend hours!
Asking Price
$2,350,000
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$150,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 290215 | Available | 5/1/25
This is an excellent opportunity to own and operate a well-established market. The seller, who is retiring due to health reasons, reports a net income of $12,000 per month. With this level of profitability, you can recover your investment in less than a year.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$66,316
Revenue
$131,366
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Posting: 292408 | Available | 5/1/25
Step into ownership of a stylish, well-established women's boutique in a prime location, offering both in-store and growing online sales. This profitable, turnkey business features a loyal customer base, a strong local presence, and a beautiful, curated inventory. With a low overhead structure.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$321,074
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$819,528
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Posting: 292522 | Available | 4/30/25
The Company is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand focused on offering distinctive makeup products such as glitter lip kits and glosses, primarily targeting millennial and Gen Z women. It generates sales through multiple digital channels, including its own website, major online marketplaces, social pl
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 284862 | Available | 4/30/25
This is a liquor store with a size of 5,800 sq ft., including upstairs and a big storage room in the back of the property. The upstairs is a 2 bed 1 bath (potential to rent out). There is great front parking space and easy to get in and out. There is a big back storage room for stocking inventory.!!
Asking Price
$3,499,000
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$1,920,000
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Posting: 287497 | Available | 4/30/25
A high-volume liquor store with property is for sale in Los Angeles County. The average gross sales are $160,000 per month. Business hours are 7 AM to 12 AM, extending to 1 AM on weekends, with no ABC conditions. The store features a large storage area at the back and a spacious retail area.!!
Asking Price
$4,695,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 282154 | Available | 4/30/25
For sale for the liquor and wine shop with parking space back, 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
$725,000
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Posting: 290657 | Available | 4/30/25
This property is located near Downtown Los Angeles in a high-traffic area, with parking available in the back. The surrounding area is primarily a Latino residential community. "Asset Sales"(Beer and wine license type 20-off sale) As IS!!!
Asking Price
$65,000
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$5,760,000
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Posting: 291188 | Available | 4/30/25
Asian Supermarket for sale with the beer and wine license, This Asian supermarket presents a great investment opportunity with several attractive features High net monthly net income, great location with Ample parking space, busy Corner location easy to in and out. Potential to increase sales.H-INCO
Asking Price
$1,150,000
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$35,000
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Posting: 289211 | Available | 4/30/25
For sale is a well-located market with 9 years of established business history. The current owner has operated it for 9 years, and it maintains a steady average gross income of $35,000 per month.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 286016 | Available | 4/30/25
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.The Mixed area with latino customers.(street Parking only)!!!
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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$433,909
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$1,269,467
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Posting: 290436 | Available | 4/30/25
Two established smoke shops in high-traffic areas with a loyal customer base. Specializing in vape devices, hookah, and tobacco products. Generating $1.27 million in annual sales. Includes all fixtures, equipment, $60,000 in inventory, and trained staff, making it a turnkey business.
Asking Price
$395,000
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$120,000
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$400,000
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Posting: 291128 | Available | 4/29/25
Great business !! Great location inside of major Department Store. ( Very safe business ) Pretty much absentee run business with so much potential for new owner to do . Bran new opened last year 2024.
Asking Price
$329,000
Cash flow
$70,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 291308 | Available | 4/29/25
This easy-to-operate nail and beauty supply business offers both retail and wholesale sales with low operating costsand strong growth potential for a full-time owner-operator.
Asking Price
$129,000
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$1,400,000
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Posting: 287969 | Available | 4/29/25
A great and prestigious grocery and liquor store located in the safest area with national franchise hotel, office buildings and residences very nearby this market.
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$550,000
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Posting: 292492 | Available | 4/29/25
Major Brand Business Only Gas Station with Franchised C-Store. Gas 80K Gal/Mth @ .80, Market $35K/Mth, Rent $8,000/Mth. No immediate competition. Close to Freeway exit (Hwy 580).
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 292491 | Available | 4/29/25
This is a 1,700 sq. ft. building located in a prime area of Placerville, CA. According to the seller, the smoke shop has the potential to generate over $1,000,000 in gross annual sales. The rent is very reasonable at $2,731 per month, including NNN, with a 10-year lease in place.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$50,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 290126 | Available | 5/7/25
This Northern California based Gaming Products and Services is a California Sole Proprietorship and was established in 2016 and has been under current ownership since inception. They offer an extensive collection of gaming hardware, software and accessories.
Asking Price
$1,699,000
Cash flow
$4,332
Revenue
$97,117
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Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/12/25
Step into ownership of a thoughtfully built, premium women's athleisure brand designed for today's market and tomorrow's growth.
Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
$734,000
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$734,000
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Posting: 290690 | Available | 5/7/25
Acquire a proven, 2019-established baby niche business offering recession-proof sales year-round. Turnkey, fully automated via factory-to-Amazon shipping, with 2 employees. Enjoy a $95K profit and expand easily by adding products or marketplaces. Priced at $134,999 for a quick sale.
Asking Price
$134,000
Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
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Posting: 286863 | Available | 5/12/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$650,000
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Posting: 288542 | Available | 5/8/25
Semi-Absentee Owned Mattress & Furniture Store - Real Estate Included - SC2201 Retail Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Furniture & Furnishings Stores for Sale
Asking Price
$1,990,000
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$110,000
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Posting: 292099 | Available | 5/12/25
Step into the thriving world of retail with this successful ethnic clothing and apparel business. Located in a prime area, this business boasts a spacious 1,350 square foot showroom, perfectly designed to display an extensive range of high-quality clothing.
Asking Price
$139,500
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$500,000
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Posting: 290273 | Available | 5/9/25
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.
Asking Price
Franchise Fee 49,500
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Posting: 289666 | Available | 5/10/25
This Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) business is a great fit for someone looking to build a business with high returns. It is a simple business with no employees. The buyer can add additional ATMs and additional employees. This route makes around $23,000 annually. It is generated from 145 ATMs.
Asking Price
$49,800
Cash flow
$75,000
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$600,000
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Posting: 290568 | Available | 5/8/25
This Northern California based Snack Shop is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 5 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. Open 7 days a week and located in the heart of a highly affluent part of North America.
Asking Price
$274,900
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$384,000
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Posting: 291176 | Available | 5/12/25
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a well-established, thriving tobacco shop in the heart of Van Nuys' bustling business district. Situated at the high-visibility intersection of Vanowen Street & Kester Avenue, this 1,200 sq. ft. retail space benefits from heavy foot and vehicle traffic daily.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$75,268
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$258,167
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Posting: 289929 | Available | 5/8/25
2024 Award winning flower shop, great location with a great reputation.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$267,133
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Posting: 292098 | Available | 5/12/25
Busy mattress and furniture liquidation store located in a high-traffic area! Minimal effort to operate with built-in revenue and low monthly overhead. Located in a busy strip mall with lots of foot traffic. Rare opportunity with high-end brands!
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
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Posting: 277815 | Available | 5/10/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$360,000
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$250,000
Posting: 291087 | Available | 5/12/25
A well-established pet food business is now up for sale, offering an incredible chance to step into a lucrative market. Established Brand, Loyal Customer Base, Diverse Product Range, Flexible Subscription Plans.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 292112 | Available | 5/12/25
Opportunity to own the only retail pharmacy located in the bustling Hospital, a facility currently expanding to meet the growing needs of its community. This new pharmacy is strategically positioned as the sole provider of outpatient pharmacy services within the hospital.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 287577 | Available | 5/12/25
This dealership is a leading supplier of high-quality and affordable power sports products in Northern California. The dealership offers a wide range of vehicles including ATVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, electric bicycles and scooters.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$80,000
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$130,000
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Posting: 269135 | Available | 1/29/25
This fantastic Pacifica coastal shop has 33 years in business and an outstanding reputation to boot. The fantastic location has busy foot traffic from 3 hotels, coastal tourists, anchor restaurants with longtime clients, and many repeat local shoppers! Ample free parking 24/7.
Asking Price
$98,000
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$200,000
Posting: 288506 | Available | 9/17/24
For sale is a car auto and installation shop that does sales, rentals, and service. This is a cash business but the buyer is to verify. Spanish speaking buyer preferred.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$88,000
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$460,000
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Posting: 291428 | Available | 4/3/25
The owners are retiring and ready to sell this long-established business. The space has a cute little cafe type storefront serving hand crafted confectionaries with a large kitchen for manufacturing and shipping capabilities.
Asking Price
$164,000
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 291523 | Available | 5/9/25
Full-service conventional grocery store in Sylmar. ASSET SALE. Great Opportunity to own a recently built from the scratch with top of the line fixtures and equipment. Full line of beer wine and liquor. Sellers are extremely motivated. Only cash offers will be entertained. NO SBA LOANS.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 282784 | Available | 4/28/25
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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Posting: 279594 | Available | 4/24/25
For sale is a Marin County Type 47 ABC license. It Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises. $130,000 plus fees
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$130,000
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Posting: 292353 | Available | 4/21/25
Turnkey Opportunity: Ideal for an experienced operator or owner-pharmacist
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$143,275
Revenue
$1,121,915
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Posting: 287078 | Available | 6/13/24
An established and profitable floral franchise in North County is now available for sale, presenting a lucrative opportunity to acquire a flourishing business in a thriving community. Gross sales for 2023 were $1,121,915 with Sellers Discretionary Earnings of $143,275.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 275337 | Available | 9/17/22
Meat and Produce Market that sells beer, drinks, food, snacks, and household essentials. Specializes in Hispanic & Latin foods, many brand names. Seller will train and support. Over 6000 sq. ft. store with ample parking.rent $5,000 nnn remains lease term 17yr !!!!. Good opportunity!
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$122,886
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$1,633,021
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Posting: 290335 | Available | 1/27/25
7-Eleven is the world's convenient store and 7-Eleven's top priority has always been to give customers the most convenient experience possible to consistently meet their needs. The primary services provided by the 7-Eleven are various kinds of products.
Asking Price
$210,000
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$242,000
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Posting: 290209 | Available | 2/20/25
This consistently profitable popular restaurant, established in 2008, has been pleasing palates and wetting taste buds with some of Ventura County's best food and wine. The dining part offers 40 wines, Champagnes, dessert wines and non-alcoholic beverages.
Asking Price
$549,000
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$880,000
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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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.
