$4,000,000.00
Asking Price
Address: San Francisco, 94158.
Status: Active
Posting ID: 289154
5/6/25
Description
The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have steadily served a loyal and repeat customer base, reaching 129,445 customers.It provides a comprehensive range of state-required smog checks, ensuring vehicles comply with strict emissions regulations. Specializing in regular and STAR-directed smog checks, the business accommodates a variety of vehicles, including hybrids, diesels, RVs, heavy-duty trucks, and out-of-state registrations.
Known for its efficient service, the Company has built a loyal customer base that has steadily increased over the past five years. Its STAR-certified technicians conduct thorough tests in adherence to state standards, typically completing smog checks within 15–20 minutes and providing immediate certification for vehicles that pass. With a focus on fast, reliable service, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the industry and area for vehicle smog testing.
Confidentiality is a concern for the Seller as he seeks just the right buyer, and so the location information provided in the ad is that of the broker, and not of the Business. Business location and name will be shared once a qualified Buyer prospect is vetted.
NDA is required to receive comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) crafted by ProNova Partners.
Detailed Information
Facilities: The Company has operated for 11 years from a strategically located 1,000-square-foot facility, playing a crucial role in its successful business operations. The Real Estate is not included with the operating business in the transaction, but lease terms are available.
Growth & Expansion: Business trends up during economic downturns and summer months. The Company's growth has been robust, driven by strong demand for its services, often reinforced by state regulations and mandates that keep customers engaged year-round.
Financing: TBD if the structure and terms are acceptable.
Support & Training: The owners will share special marketing techniques, which will be provided after the sale is completed.
Reason for Selling: Other business interests.
To get more information about this Smog Test Station - High Net, High Volume business for sale in San Francisco please phone Rick Carlson (Agent - BRE License #:01820673) at 833-776-6682 and -- - if you get voicemail please leave a detailed message - make sure you mention you saw this posting/ad #289154 on BizBen.com. In addition to phoning Rick Carlson, make sure you email Rick Carlson above to get more info about this Smog Test Station - High Net, High Volume, to ask any questions or request an appointment to see this business for sale. Thank you. License # 01820673. ProNova Partners.
Contact
Phone: 833-776-6682 Phone: -- Details
Asking Price: $4,000,000.00
Down: Call/Email
Cash Flow: $918,710.00
Revenue: $1,850,149.00
Area: San Francisco
City: San Francisco
Attributes:
My Notes About This Listing
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$699,000
Posting: 291214 | Available | 5/15/25
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Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$120,187
Revenue
$873,185
Down
$450,000
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Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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$90,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
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Down
$525,000
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Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$135,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$425,000
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Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$469,000
Down
Call / Email
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Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
$1,500,000
Revenue
$2,600,000
Down
$6,500,000
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Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$85,000
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$85,000
Cash flow
$125,917
Revenue
$410,384
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
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Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
$68,500
Cash flow
$367,396
Revenue
$616,812
Down
$73,500
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Cash flow
$95,453
Revenue
$213,890
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$268,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$1,285,000
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Asking Price
$1,285,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$49,800
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
$697,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$45,000
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Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
$111,027
Revenue
$516,626
Down
$125,000
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Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$27,473
Revenue
$5,579,919
Down
Call/Email
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$1,500,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
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Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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Asking Price
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Cash flow
$770,691
Revenue
$5,553,176
Down
$3,388,000
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Asking Price
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Cash flow
$254,000
Revenue
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Down
Call / Email
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Asking Price
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Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
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Total Investment
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Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
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Cash flow
call/email
Revenue
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Down
$250,000
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Total Investment
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Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
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Down
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Down
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