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Posting: 282985 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that's been around for a long time. Currently, the restaurant's monthly sale is about $77,000 with an a la carte menu. Its a good size of 1,600+ sq. ft with a great rent of $7,650 including NNN. It has a beer and wine license.
Asking Price
$185,000
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$240,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 281800 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in the affluent community. It has just been well-established and famous in the community shopping center with other national restaurants. The current monthly sale is about $100,000 with short business days. Its rent is about $9,150 including NNN.
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$400,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 5/7/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 square feet. The rent is $3,000 including NNN. Lease has 5 year
Asking Price
$238,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284376 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a franchise sushi kiosk that is easy to run and manage. It averages 30K in sales monthly. The partnership is dissolving. It is semi-absentee-run but a great business for couples or families.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$30,000
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$160,000
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Posting: 286364 | Available | 5/1/24
Our business, founded 1.5 years ago by two Brazilian friends, specializes in Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine and has been profitable since day one. We sell cone-shaped sushi hand rolls and poke bowls and have reached a substantial clientele, earning the highest Google rating in the neighborhood.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 278019 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a high cash flow, well-established Japanese restaurant with excellent reviews. The owner has owned it for 8 years but they want to relocate/retire. It is 800 sq. ft with a small backyard. The seller's lease is valid for the next 2 years with one 5-year option.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 286340 | Available | 4/30/24
A well-established Japanese bentos and sushi restaurant is available for sale in Downtown Mateo. This delightful casual sit-down Japanese spot, located in downtown San Mateo, boasts positive reviews and satisfied clientele. It is renowned for its generous portions, welcoming staff, etc.
Asking Price
$299,000
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$1,700,000
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Posting: 286334 | Available | 4/30/24
This high-end restaurant, located in a prime location within a very high-traffic shopping center, has been situated in the same spot for 20 years. The present owner has successfully operated it for 7 years.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 279437 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a family-owned sushi restaurant for sale in San Francisco Polk Street. This small little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is nestled among several dining options on Polk Street. This central commercial strip, featuring mom and pop shops, all kinds of restaurants, bars, and cafes
Asking Price
$168,000
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Posting: 276967 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a family-owned Japanese restaurant for sale in the unique Morgan Hill community. Established in 2002, they specialize in custom rolls that you can't find anywhere else. They also have a wide variety of items for people who don't eat raw fish. The outdoor dining is very romantic
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 286325 | Available | 4/29/24
A teriyaki & wings restaurant is for sale, boasting a great location with huge potential. The menu features rolls and ramen. The store size is approximately 1200 square feet. This opportunity is a must-see!
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$156,000
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$420,000
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Posting: 285342 | Available | 4/29/24
This sushi and teriyaki restaurant has sufficient potential, and all equipment is available, so you can start business right away. You can change it to any concept restaurant or keep this concept. There is no alcohol license. Must see!
Asking Price
$99,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 276708 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great location in the affluent community of Cypress and a busy office building area. It is good for takeout and has a newly remodeled interior with an open kitchen. The current owner cannot run the store because of a shortage of employees and his health issue.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$850,000
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$145,000
Posting: 281632 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant with 4.5 stars on Yelp! Currently, the store opens for 5 days a week because of a shortage of employees and its monthly sale is currently around $70,000. Its size is about just 1,200 sq ft. with a great rent of $3,620 including NNN.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Posting: 275312 | Available | 4/28/24
Established Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. A hidden gem sushi joint close to the Glen Park BART station, cafe, and restaurants. The place has a real neighborhood vibe and parking is free after 6 pm. Approximately 1,000 sq ft with 48 seating capacity.
Asking Price
$220,000
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$100,000
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$636,000
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Posting: 282205 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant in Chino Hills. It is well-established and famous in the community shopping center with other national restaurants. The current monthly sale is about $53,000, and is open 6 days a week. Its size and rent are 1,400 sq. ft plus patio.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 286308 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a top-rated sushi restaurant with excellent Yelp and Open Table combined ratings over 4.8 (on a 5.0 scale). Fully built out sushi restaurant with Type 1 Hood and 50+ gallon grease trap. Upscale sushi bar with over 35 seats in excellent overall condition.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286293 | Available | 4/27/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Downtown Concord with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is a clean restaurant with an ample setting for large or small parties, and a few seats at the bar, where you can watch them make the orders.
Asking Price
$179,000
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Posting: 286281 | Available | 4/26/24
A spacious sushi restaurant is available for sale in Fair Oaks of Sacramento County. This restaurant features a clean, spacious interior with a sushi bar. The lease amount is $3662.00, covering water, garbage, CAM, and SEWER. With approximately 1,500 square feet and seating for 49 patrons
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286279 | Available | 4/26/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale on the north side of Berkeley. This is a simple and casual spot go-to for Japanese casual comfort food. The restaurant shares about a block long with other dining places. Located on Shattuck Avenue is a major city street
Asking Price
$180,000
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Posting: 286272 | Available | 4/26/24
A Korean BBQ & sushi restaurant with the property is for sale, ideal for an owner-user. It is possible to obtain financing through SBA. The restaurant has huge potential and operates only 4 days a week. The current owner wants to retire.
Asking Price
$870,000
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 4/26/24
For sale is a franchise sushi roll business located within a well-known market. It is a simple operation and brings in stable income. The seller has been operating the business for the last 12 years. The buyer shall pay for the franchise transfer fees and training fees from the franchise.
Asking Price
$90,000
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$240,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 275156 | Available | 4/26/24
This restaurant has very big potential as it is located in a high foot traffic area and they are very busy. This restaurant is not an all-you-can-eat. So the profit margin is good. This restaurant's menu is very simple. It is easy to operate, so you don't need many employees.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 280066 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is an absentee-run, well-setup, high-quality sushi & Japanese restaurant with bar, located in a shopping mall. They have their own exit so they don't have to follow the mall's open hours. The seller invested a lot of money to setup this beautiful and high quality restaurant.
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$199,000
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Posting: 283512 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a cozy and pretty sushi and Japanese restaurant that is located in a very busy area in a rich city. There is a brand grocery store across the street, next to the highway. The restaurant is newly remodeled, so the new owner will not have to do any renovations.
Asking Price
$128,000
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$80,000
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$880,000
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Posting: 285312 | Available | 4/25/24
This Japanese sushi restaurant is surrounded by high tech companies. There is outdoor seating. The seller claims revenue around $880,000, operating net income $80,000 on 2023 tax returns.
Asking Price
$120,000
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$120,000
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$750,000
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Posting: 285313 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a cozy Japanese sushi restaurant located on the main street in a nice small town without much competitions around. They have very low rent. There is more potential to improve the business. Currently it only opens for dinner. Seller claims revenue is around $750,000.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 285539 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a semi-absentee Japanese sushi restaurant that is located in an upscale area with excellent visibility and outdoor seating. The seller only works at the restaurant a few days per week. There is potential to improve the business for owner operating. The seller claims $987,000 in 2023.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$500,000
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$3,000,000
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$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/22/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$3,480,000
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$520,000
Posting: 286662 | Available | 5/21/24
An absentee-run Izakaya is for sale. The yearly sales exceed $3 million, and the monthly net income is $50,000. The Japanese Izakaya is situated in the best commercial district, which is also a center of tourism and the film industry. Only principals may inquire; broker cooperation is not available.
Asking Price
$1,290,000
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Posting: 285243 | Available | 2/18/24
This is a sushi restaurant with great potential located in a busy area. The restaurant has an alcohol license. This is an asset sale. They are open every day with differing hours.
Asking Price
$380,000
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Posting: 282859 | Available | 4/9/24
Price reduced! This is a turnkey sushi restaurant for sale in the Beverly Grove area! This is a rare opportunity as the premises come with a non-expiring CUP that includes a Type 41 Beer & Wine license. The kitchen features a 10-foot hood and well-maintained kitchen equipment.
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$98,000
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Posting: 275773 | Available | 3/23/24
This contemporary Japanese restaurant is located a very busy and affluent neighborhood commercial center with ample parking and a mix of local and national retail operators. The kitchen is fully equipped with an 11'-0' Type-1 exhaust hood and the dining room has both an elegant and casual feel.
Asking Price
$98,000
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Posting: 273569 | Available | 5/22/24
Price lowered! For sale is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in a big shopping center. It is 1,500 sq. ft and rent is $4,400 including water. It's only open for 6 days and the next owner can open for longer hours and bring more profit. The monthly sale is $80,000 and an SBA loan will be available.
Asking Price
$429,999
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$400,000
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$1,350,000
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Posting: 281643 | Available | 3/6/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a good area of Oakland. It is a small and cozy restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 1,000 sq. ft and the rent is $5,900 including CAM. The monthly sales are $110,000-$120,000 and the seller is working as a sushi chef.
Asking Price
$499,999
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Posting: 286334 | Available | 4/30/24
This high-end restaurant, located in a prime location within a very high-traffic shopping center, has been situated in the same spot for 20 years. The present owner has successfully operated it for 7 years.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 282560 | Available | 9/3/23
This very desirable restaurant is well-located in a busy commercial area in downtown Hayward. The location has many new condos in the are and ample parking for the customers. This restaurant has approximately 2,241 sq ft. which includes a nice 425 sq ft. upstairs storage room and office.
Asking Price
$178,000
Cash flow
$300,000
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$120,000
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Posting: 276651 | Available | 1/24/23
For sale is a very successful sushi restaurant in Victorville was established in 2008. They are open 6 days a week so new buyers will have more potential to increase sales if you open 7 days a week. They have 16 employees and a type 41 liquor license. It is 2,500 sq ft. for $8,000 rent and seats 83.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 276708 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a great location in the affluent community of Cypress and a busy office building area. It is good for takeout and has a newly remodeled interior with an open kitchen. The current owner cannot run the store because of a shortage of employees and his health issue.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$332,174
Revenue
$1,812,789
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$600,000
Posting: 281016 | Available | 6/2/23
Are you looking for an existing profitable business to buy? Do you want a business in a prime location? Are you ready to run a successful sushi business? Did you know sushi restaurants are one of the best businesses to own? Many sushi restaurant owners have experienced great success!
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 279437 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a family-owned sushi restaurant for sale in San Francisco Polk Street. This small little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is nestled among several dining options on Polk Street. This central commercial strip, featuring mom and pop shops, all kinds of restaurants, bars, and cafes
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$168,000
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Posting: 273560 | Available | 9/7/23
This is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant in Garden Grove, Orange County for sale. There is a sushi bar with 8 chairs. They have an excellent dining area layout. There are 2 sushi cooler cases. They have very convenient, spacious parking. There is a long term lease for 10 years + 5 years.
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$300,000
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Posting: 284009 | Available | 11/24/23
For sale is a well established and remodeled Japanese restaurant. This is a restaurant located in an area with a high population flow, very busy for tourists, events, shops etc. It has a beautiful patio area. Size is estimated to be 1,200 ~ 1,500 sq. ft (40 seating) / patio outside (36 seating)
Asking Price
$249,000
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$90,000
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$375,000
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Posting: 285599 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a fantastic opportunity for a long-time successful sushi restaurant! It has been 27 years in business with a very well-known and established name. They have great reviews and ratings with a large customer following. It is a super location with a permitted parklet.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$261,360
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$1,423,656
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Posting: 286182 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a sushi restaurant located in a plaza with a lot of traffic. It is currently open 5 days a week, but sales are expected to increase even more if it opens on Sundays. Currently operating 5 days a week, the average monthly sales is $120,000. This restaurant has a lot of regular customers.
Asking Price
$479,000
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$240,000
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$900,000
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Posting: 281611 | Available | 5/13/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent and dynamic community of Fountain Valley. It has a great rent of $3,850 including NNN for 1,300+ sq ft. with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $75,000 with open 6 days a week. Beer/Wine. SBA.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$394,896
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$1,039,212
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Posting: 285975 | Available | 5/16/24
This sushi bar is located in a very large market with significant foot traffic every day. The franchise headquarters charges a 38% variable fee on gross sales, which includes all utilities fees such as rent and electricity. You do not have to pay any utilities fees. Easy operation and stable income.
Asking Price
$205,000
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$215,000
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$444,767
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Posting: 286087 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a well established franchise sushi bar business. It is located in a well known big supermarket in Peninsula since 2005. This is a simple operating business with a clean book and record. Seller claims the annual operating net income is about $215,000.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 286279 | Available | 4/26/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale on the north side of Berkeley. This is a simple and casual spot go-to for Japanese casual comfort food. The restaurant shares about a block long with other dining places. Located on Shattuck Avenue is a major city street
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$180,000
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Posting: 285321 | Available | 5/7/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in a great location--18 street. It is only two blocks away from Castro St., a nice neighborhood with a constant flow of foot traffic. There is a cozy dining area with a sushi bar. It is 1,200 square feet. The rent is $3,000 including NNN. Lease has 5 year
Asking Price
$238,000
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Posting: 285539 | Available | 4/25/24
For sale is a semi-absentee Japanese sushi restaurant that is located in an upscale area with excellent visibility and outdoor seating. The seller only works at the restaurant a few days per week. There is potential to improve the business for owner operating. The seller claims $987,000 in 2023.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
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$30
Posting: 276878 | Available | 6/20/23
For sale is a sushi restaurant at a great location on a major road with good visibility. It used to gross over 120k per month, but the current owner is sick and must retire. There is huge room to improve the business. It is only open 6 days as it is closed on Sundays.
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$350,000
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Posting: 286638 | Available | 5/19/24
This is a neighborhood favorite sushi restaurant for sale in the San Francisco Mission. This is a go-to spot for a casual sushi dinner and better for small groups. The restaurant is clean and inviting, with simple and charming decor and lighting creating a great ambience for date night.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 283144 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a well-established sushi restaurant in the community that has 4.6 stars on Yelp! Currently, the restaurant is open 5.5 days a week with an A La Carte Menu. It is a good size of 1,800 sq ft. with a great rent of $1,800 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces.
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$180,000
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Posting: 285203 | Available | 5/17/24
For an asset sale is a well-established Japanese sushi restaurant that's been in the affluent community for a long time. The store size is 2,500 sq. ft with a rent of $13,000 including NNN and plenty of parking spaces. It has a full kitchen hood and a walk-in cooler. It has a beer and wine license.
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$99,000
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Posting: 285468 | Available | 3/2/24
For sale is a Japanese restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a sushi chef for own a restaurant in Scotts Valley, CA with huge potential. This is a hot sale, rare opportunity in a prime neighborhood with good location. This restaurant has a fully-equipped with a walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$180,000
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First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
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.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
