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Posting: 276264 | Available | 9/12/22
Beer and wine market. Sales are $42,000/month. Semi-absentee run. Extra income is $37,500/year from lotto. Rent is $2,500. Current owner has ran for 17 years. Number of parking spots. Business hours are 8:30am - 9:30pm. Located in Los Angeles. Hispanic area. Good for first time buyer.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 269860 | Available | 9/1/22
Rare opportunity. High-volume liquor store with real estate. Store Sales: $120k-$150k monthly sales. $16-$20k a month net profit from lottery alone. $4k-$5k a week in lottery commission alone (rates #6 in the whole of California). Small studio apartment in the back (not permitted).
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$102,000
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Posting: 275855 | Available | 8/19/22
This 98-cent store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue by reorganizing the store and applying for the beer & wine license and adding more new merchandise. This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner-operator to take over this established 98-cent store.
Asking Price
$85,000
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$1,473,000
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Posting: 268537 | Available | 8/19/22
This iconic boutique in the greater Palm Springs area. For over 11 years, they have been the desert resource for colorful and innovative contemporary European sportswear and premium sunglasses for both men and women.
Asking Price
$995,000
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Posting: 275839 | Available | 8/18/22
Bay area, nice and clean. Ample parking lot store size of 2200 sqft. Gross sales $60,000. Rent is $5773 3+5yr lease remaining. 100% help run. Present owner has owned for 22 years. Inventory is approximately $100,000. Good for a new buyer or family run.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$184,440
Revenue
$600,000
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Posting: 275835 | Available | 8/18/22
Beachfront gift shop, well-established. One of the busiest spots in San Diego. Rare opportunity for sale. Year-round successful business. About 75 % margin on sales revenue. Please text or email (do not call) -- I will reply in 30 minutes if text or email.
Asking Price
$399,900
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 272149 | Available | 8/17/22
Liquor store located with huge residential neighborhood, currently 100% employee running, loyal customers, Low rent, rare opportunity to own a well maintained store in North Orange County. Average monthly sale : 65,000. Overall profit margin: 32%.
Asking Price
$380,000
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Posting: 275705 | Available | 8/13/22
Well-managed beer a wine market for sale. Profit $15,000/month. Gross sales 65,000/month lease term 10yr plus 5yr option. Rent $3,500 under current ownership over 20 years. Great neighbors and great parking space. This is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or experienced buyer. Absentee run.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$344,211
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Posting: 274989 | Available | 7/26/22
Two locations! These Northern California turn-key vape stores have quickly become the go-to shops in the area. In business since 2014, this business has built an excellent reputation in the industry providing the highest level of vape expertise and products.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 275322 | Available | 7/24/22
Asian grocery supermarket business for sale in east bay area. The current owner is retiring after 20+ years in business. The sale is only for the business and real estate is not included in the sale. The current yearly net for the seller is $180k. The average yearly sale is very consistent with one
Asking Price
$825,000
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Posting: 275251 | Available | 7/20/22
Branded Gas Station with a Fast Food Restaurant inside the Gas Station. It is a confidential listing. Please don't disturb anyone at the station. Call the Listing Agent for a private showing. Must sign an NDA and show proof of funds before we can get you detailed information. SBA Loan is available..
Asking Price
$3,650,000
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Posting: 274990 | Available | 7/8/22
This well-known and profitable nursery is priced to sell and could be just what you are looking for. This business has been operating in the Central Valley for over 30 years and has become the 'go-to' location for all nursery and landscaping supplies and materials. With a forecast of over $1,000,000
Asking Price
$599,000
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$165,000
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Posting: 275006 | Available | 7/8/22
This pool supply store located in Central California and has become a fixture in the community and enjoys a strong, loyal clientele. With over 20 years of experience and a reputation for providing fair and quality work, this business is in a perfect position for a new owner to capitalize on the fram
Asking Price
$244,000
Cash flow
$4,000,000
Revenue
$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: 273967 | Available | 6/27/22
This store sales liquor store with property for sale in Los Angeles, CA. This building is a free standing with big parking lot. Monthly sales revenue is around $135,000.The Lottery income is over 50,000/year. Asking price is $2.35million. All of this information was given by the seller.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$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
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Posting: 263995 | Available | 6/17/22
This is an opportunity to own one of the largest collections of antique plumbing fixtures and parts in the United States - at a discounted price! The inventory ranges from beautiful, turn-of-the-century clawfoot tubs and rib-cage showers, to beautifully decorated China toilets and sinks!
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 274009 | Available | 6/6/22
Major Brand Gas Station and Franchise C-Store with property. Semi-Absentee Operation. Gas:100K Gallons/Mth @ .30, Market $68K/Mth, Lotto $37K/Mth, Hours of Operation 24/7.
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$3,500,000
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Posting: 274320 | Available | 5/30/22
Excellent neighborhood market with beer and wine license. Store is right in the middle of residential neighborhood. Huge upside potential with more inventory, adding deli, money services, check cashing, ext. Price includes the commercial property and the business. Inventory will be plus.
Asking Price
$595,000
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Posting: 273038 | Available | 5/13/22
Profitable Major Brand Gas Station and with Real Estate for sale in Santa Clara County. 4 New MPD with EMV compliant, New LED Pricing sign and New Canopy installed in October 2021. Purchase price includes 4 new fuel dispensers and canopy. REMODELED. Property is Clean
Asking Price
$5,350,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 274030 | Available | 5/13/22
Rare opportunity to buy a high volume liquor store with real estate in Concord area. Beautiful corner lot on a very busy intersection. The lot is approx 11,000 sq. ft and building is 2400 sq. ft. The store has its own parking. Store does about 100k/m at 28%. Buyer must have at least 600k.
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$2,350,000
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Posting: 273972 | Available | 5/11/22
Absentee run, excellent Branded Gas Station with 2 Bays, 4 nozzles. It has only less then 2 years of fuel contract left with the jobber. Seller just spend over $250,000 in remodeling this gas station and the convenience store, he added brand new deli/full kitchen area, walk in cooler, new pos system
Asking Price
$2,490,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 273180 | Available | 5/8/22
Liquor store for sale Compton, CA. It has been established for over 20 years and over 10 years for the current owner. 1 full time, 1 part time. Semi abstentee. 2+5 years plus 3yrs extension available, 1900 sq. ft. Can increase sale by adding more inventory and owner's direct management.
Asking Price
$330,000
Cash flow
$489,000
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$1,700,000
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Posting: 269706 | Sold | 5/7/22
Priced to sell! $489K+/ adjusted net earnings. High-end audio visual automation and integration systems service company. Well respected, top notch operation with great books and records AND $1M+/ in pipeline scheduled work on the books! There is a C-7 low voltage contractors license in place.
Asking Price
$830,000
Cash flow
$216,000
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Posting: 261638 | Available | 4/26/22
If you need any kind of gardening service and machinery, this is the place to go and they carry all the highest quality brands and have an excellent selection of lawn mower equipment and they provide great repair service. They repair on all your gardening equipment, full service including parts,
Asking Price
$259,000
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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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$250,000
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$2,000,000
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Posting: 273626 | Available | 4/22/22
This store sales beer & wine with meat and produce market. Free standing building and ample parking lot. This store located at South bay area. Reason for selling is the owners wants to retire. same owner for 20 years. Sales volume average 160,000. Margin will be over 50% except beer and cigarett
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$2,177,912
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$15,009,000
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Posting: 268139 | Available | 4/14/22
This upscale supermarket is customer-focused, offering products and services to reward their customers with weekly deals, loyalty programs, and a higher level of customer service. Family-owned and operated for many decades, This is a rare opportunity to purchase a legacy store.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
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Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
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
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
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Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/17/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$2,853
Revenue
$127,532
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Posting: 283433 | Available | 5/18/24
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
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
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$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
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
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
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Posting: 284079 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$180,000
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$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
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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$351,239
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Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/14/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
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Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/15/24
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
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/15/24
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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
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 $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
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$0
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
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Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$856,324
Revenue
$4,312,122
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Posting: 283337 | Available | 5/19/24
This pet supply and feed store has been a cherished staple in the community for 41 years. Founded with a vision to provide unmatched service and products, the business thrives on a well-structured model and a dedicated team. The business prides itself on customer service and wide product selection.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 275977 | Available | 6/12/23
This is a liquor store business located on the busy street of the town in San Joaquin County, CA. It recently added Type 21 off sale, with general included. The store sales are up to $25,000 per month. It has good margins and reasonable rent. It is a good size store.
Asking Price
$185,000
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Posting: 284742 | Available | 1/19/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a convenience store with gas and land in the City of Highland. The 3,100 SF C-Store is situated on approximately 0.46 AC of land. The gas station is equipped with 4 multiple product dispensers with 8 fueling positions.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
Cash flow
$450,000
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$7,000,000
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Posting: 284690 | Available | 1/16/24
Here is your chance to own a well-established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/main highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant volume of online shoppers. The 200-car capacity lot is leased by the current owner.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$100,000
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$49,900
Posting: 285345 | Available | 5/11/24
Currently housing a mini Italian food & wine market,this business operates solely on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, generating an average of $2,000 in sales each Saturday. The market predominantly offers prepackaged food, constituting 75% of its offerings, alongside 25% wine selections.Last Sat $4,928.
Asking Price
$49,900
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 286158 | Available | 4/17/24
A 1,000 sq ft. smoke shop located in a shopping center was opened last year. It sells smoke pipes, tobacco, cigarettes, and much more. The rent is extremely low at $2100 a month, including NNN. The owner is semi-absentee.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$1,425,000
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Posting: 286000 | Available | 4/5/24
High-volume liquor store with a great location. Located on a busy street. It has a wide selection of products, from fresh produce to beer and wine. The store also has a great income, making it a great investment for anyone looking to start their own business.
Asking Price
$1,245,000
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Posting: 286387 | Available | 5/2/24
An excellent high volume branded gas station with property and a beer and wine license is available for sale. The seller reports high gross profit margins for both inside sales and outside gas sales. Before we can provide more information, interested parties must sign an NDA.
Asking Price
$4,390,000
Cash flow
$84,600
Revenue
$530,000
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Posting: 264820 | Available | 3/3/23
This 44-year-old custom upholstery and furniture repair complete all work in-house. All furniture and fabric remain in a secure, smoke-free environment. The customer can design his/her own piece or get a custom piece created from a picture found in a magazine. The seller will carry $51,058 & train.
Asking Price
$139,899
Cash flow
$102,665
Revenue
$803,250
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$25,900
Posting: 284351 | Available | 4/16/24
Love pets? Like wine country? This is an immediate acquisition opportunity for a local, independently owned pet store and grooming business in the beautiful California Central Coast. The retail pet industry is thriving, especially in San Luis Obispo County.
Asking Price
$255,900
Cash flow
$269,000
Revenue
$1,310,000
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$400,000
Posting: 283074 | Available | 9/27/23
Discover an exceptional chance to own a highly profitable liquor store along with the property it's situated on. This expansive 6,100 sq ft establishment is ideally positioned in close proximity to the picturesque Lake Mendocino, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$250,000
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Posting: 252045 | Available | 10/18/20
Major Brand Gas Station with a Franchise C-Store, Gas 60K Gal/Mth @ .55, Market $65K-$70K/Mth plus Lotto/Lottery, Rent $10K/Mth NNN, Absentee Operation. 4 MPDs, Good Neighborhood.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
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Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$250,000
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$75,000
Posting: 283672 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is One Stop Liquidations, located in Chico, California. This is a business with inventory included, an enormous opportunity for success! Established vendors supply this store with inventory returns that are sold by the pallet and discounted, and they sell these items as brand new.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 280233 | Available | 3/11/24
The owner has been running the business for over 18 years and is ready to retire. The business is open 6 days a week from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The total asking price is 599,000 and the price includes the business, all inventory, and the real property.
Asking Price
$599,000
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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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The 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.
