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Ridgecrest, California
Automotive Repair Facility - 30+ Years
$ 875,000
This excellent automotive repair facility in Ridgecrest, CA is the perfect opportunity for the right buyer to take advantage of a business where the groundwork for success has already been built over many years. The business has been operating since with the current owners for over 30 years and has experienced consistent sales for many years of $1,500,000 in sales and cash flow typically over $350,000, this business will serve as an excellent investment for the right acquirer. The business is available for $875,000, and the real estate with 3 parcels can be purchased for an additional $525,000, which will likely be seen by an SBA lender very positively. Staffed with a master tech and 2 other techs not including the owner, this is a great opportunity to capitalize on the success and reputation of the business up to this point. Ridgecrest is the town closest to Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, a large military installation in California that supports the research, testing, and evaluation programs of the United States Navy with an annual budget in excess of $1B. The community acts as the shopping and business center for northeastern Kern County and provides shopping and many other services for over 40,000 people throughout the Indian Wells Valley and for the surrounding areas. Along with Southern Sierra Regional Hospital, Ridgecrest is the shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for the region. This repair center is a tremendous opportunity for a buyer that already owns an existing garage and wants to add another, or a skilled mechanic that has always wanted to have the dream of business ownership.
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- Number of Businesses: 1 active listings
- Average Asking Price: $875,000 (based on 1 listings with disclosed pricing)
- Average Revenue: $0
- Average Cash Flow: $0
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