Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern Californian RV and Camping Cabin Park is a California Limited Liability Company and under current ownership for the past 6 years but has been in existence for the past 70 years! Located on the almost 8-acre property are 10 cabins, 16 full RV hookups, 5 dry RV spots, and 6 tent sites.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,250,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290045 | Available | 6/5/25
Econo Lodge Hotel presents a prime investment opportunity in Moreno Valley, CA, with an asking price of $6,999,000. The property operates under an active franchise agreement through 2029, with royalty fees set at 8.5%. The hotel features 55 guest rooms.
Asking Price
$6,999,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$110,000
Posting: 290669 | Available | 6/3/25
'The Nap' is a versatile truck bed camping platform that is primed for introduction to the growing vehicle camping and overlanding markets. The Nap installs and removes from the tailgate of your truck, without the need to climb into the bed, so you're on the road in minutes.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$58,231
Revenue
$212,913
Down
$200,000
Posting: 289347 | Available | 6/3/25
Family-friendly paint and sip art studio offering weekly step-by-step paint events, as well as a variety of after-school art classes for kids. Private parties, team building, and corporate events live in person or virtual! Offering weekly paint and sip classes where people purchase tickets.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$325,139
Revenue
$1,185,220
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277306 | Available | 5/29/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$453,042
Revenue
$1,614,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280928 | Available | 5/23/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$14,900
Revenue
$15,300
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292370 | Available | 5/21/25
Seize this unique opportunity to combine your interest in mob history with the freedom of being your own boss, part-time. The tour, a long established and engaging venture operating for nearly a decade in Denver, CO, specializes in mob history and culture.
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291401 | Available | 5/21/25
Investment Opportunity: Pre-revenue SaaS travel application. This is a social travel app designed to transform how people plan and experience travel. The app integrates a strong social element into the travel process, allowing users to connect with fellow travelers, share their journeys.
Asking Price
Call/Emaill
Cash flow
$35,000
Revenue
$80,000
Down
$75,000
Posting: 287693 | Available | 4/16/25
The Inventor of the Cosmoarium! Tahoe Star Tours is a Nevada Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the last 12 years. It was featured in Conde Nast Traveler, NY Times and Saturday Evening Post.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,774,682
Down
$1,475,000
Posting: 292057 | Available | 4/15/25
For sale: a well-established tour business specializing in river and hiking tours, conveniently located less than an hour fromthe Las Vegas Strip. This fully operational business comes with an excellent W-2 staff and pre-existing managers, ensuring asmooth transition in ownership.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,438,299
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292145 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Pre-APPROVED -HUGE GROWTH TOURISM company specializes in Las Vegas activities, tours and excursions! 6 FT US tour guides and 6 sales/admin workers remote in Mexico. Over 700,000 followers on social media! Sale includes 2 vans. December offers strongest sales of the year.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Bldg Size
Call / Email
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 290298 | Available | 4/9/25
Strategically located at the corner of Edison and Watt Avenue, just three blocks from Highway 80, this 27-room motel is an ideal opportunity for owner-operators, hospitality investors, or developers seeking redevelopment opportunities.
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 291436 | Available | 4/4/25
2 luxury hotel suites at Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu + established Airbnb account. Fully furnished, turnkey, and generating $6K $10K/month income. Manage remotely or join hotel rental pool. Perfect for investors or new Airbnb hosts. Asking $1,125,000 for all.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
Cash flow
$800,592
Revenue
$4,174,875
Down
$4,200,000
Posting: 291061 | Available | 3/12/25
Discover a thriving adventure park franchise, renowned for its diverse, family-friendly attractions and top-tier industry ranking. This established operation boasts a robust revenue model with multiple income streams, supported by a loyal customer base and strong community partnerships.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
Cash flow
$8,594
Revenue
$44,949
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290710 | Available | 2/19/25
Bentonite - is a very soft plastic-like clay consisting predominantly of montmorillonite, a fine particle-sized hydrous aluminum silicate and member of the smectite group. Most bentonites are formed by the alteration of volcanic ash and rocks after intense contact with water.
Asking Price
$16,000,000
Cash flow
$420,205
Revenue
$1,175,226
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287031 | Available | 1/29/25
Whale watching, fishing charters and more on the gorgeous Monterey Bay! If you love the ocean and want to make a living in one of the premiere coastal locations in the USA, this CA Central Coast ocean and marine business may be what you have been dreaming of. Includes 2 excellent boats.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$8,393
Revenue
$19,481
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290029 | Available | 1/3/25
Confidentiality is a concern for the Seller while searching for the right buyer. Exact business location and name will be shared once a qualified Buyer prospect is vetted. NDA required to receive a comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) crafted by ProNova Partners.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 279616 | Available | 10/20/24
These are off-market hotel properties for sale anywhere from $8-20 million in California and outside of California. Only serious buyers should inquire, and must be prepared to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$8,000,000
Revenue
$35,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288904 | Available | 10/13/24
Our client is one of the world's oldest and most recognized escape room brands, known for its extensive network of escape rooms and entertainment centers. The company has strategically partnered with the biggest escape room product and prop manufacturer of the world and three (3) of the top 10 esc
Asking Price
$30,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,068,085
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288903 | Available | 10/13/24
The Company owns and operates two entities that work in tandem to create a comprehensive management unit for short-term rentals. Entity 1 is a platform that handles marketing and hosting, while Entity 2 holds separate contracts with the same (and some additional) clients for other services.
Asking Price
$1,575,000
Cash flow
$470,000
Revenue
$3,700,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287354 | Available | 6/28/24
Born from a love of travel to exotic locales, the Seller has found a unique intersection between an exciting and a lucrative business. He has built a unique business that can be a scalable growth company or a lifestyle business. In this case, the Company plans, organizes, and leads dozens of tours.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$116,000
Revenue
$244,740
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286108 | Available | 4/12/24
Incredible opportunity awaits to own a successful watersports rental business nestled in one of South OC's most prestigious beach communities.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$57,000
Revenue
$740,000
Down
None Given
Posting: 177992 | Available | 4/16/12
*Well established Travel Agency--over 30 years in the Sacramento area. *ARC and IATAN certified. *Sellers of domestic and international airline tickets, cruises, tours, and packages for all destinations, including hotels, cars, custom itineraries and groups. *Galileo/Travelport reservation...
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern Californian RV and Camping Cabin Park is a California Limited Liability Company and under current ownership for the past 6 years but has been in existence for the past 70 years! Located on the almost 8-acre property are 10 cabins, 16 full RV hookups, 5 dry RV spots, and 6 tent sites.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$470,000
Revenue
$3,700,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287354 | Available | 6/28/24
Born from a love of travel to exotic locales, the Seller has found a unique intersection between an exciting and a lucrative business. He has built a unique business that can be a scalable growth company or a lifestyle business. In this case, the Company plans, organizes, and leads dozens of tours.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,774,682
Down
$1,475,000
Posting: 292057 | Available | 4/15/25
For sale: a well-established tour business specializing in river and hiking tours, conveniently located less than an hour fromthe Las Vegas Strip. This fully operational business comes with an excellent W-2 staff and pre-existing managers, ensuring asmooth transition in ownership.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
Cash flow
$116,000
Revenue
$244,740
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286108 | Available | 4/12/24
Incredible opportunity awaits to own a successful watersports rental business nestled in one of South OC's most prestigious beach communities.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$57,000
Revenue
$740,000
Down
None Given
Posting: 177992 | Available | 4/16/12
*Well established Travel Agency--over 30 years in the Sacramento area. *ARC and IATAN certified. *Sellers of domestic and international airline tickets, cruises, tours, and packages for all destinations, including hotels, cars, custom itineraries and groups. *Galileo/Travelport reservation...
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
$14,900
Revenue
$15,300
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292370 | Available | 5/21/25
Seize this unique opportunity to combine your interest in mob history with the freedom of being your own boss, part-time. The tour, a long established and engaging venture operating for nearly a decade in Denver, CO, specializes in mob history and culture.
Asking Price
$29,000
Bldg Size
Call / Email
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 290298 | Available | 4/9/25
Strategically located at the corner of Edison and Watt Avenue, just three blocks from Highway 80, this 27-room motel is an ideal opportunity for owner-operators, hospitality investors, or developers seeking redevelopment opportunities.
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$110,000
Posting: 290669 | Available | 6/3/25
'The Nap' is a versatile truck bed camping platform that is primed for introduction to the growing vehicle camping and overlanding markets. The Nap installs and removes from the tailgate of your truck, without the need to climb into the bed, so you're on the road in minutes.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 291436 | Available | 4/4/25
2 luxury hotel suites at Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu + established Airbnb account. Fully furnished, turnkey, and generating $6K $10K/month income. Manage remotely or join hotel rental pool. Perfect for investors or new Airbnb hosts. Asking $1,125,000 for all.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,068,085
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288903 | Available | 10/13/24
The Company owns and operates two entities that work in tandem to create a comprehensive management unit for short-term rentals. Entity 1 is a platform that handles marketing and hosting, while Entity 2 holds separate contracts with the same (and some additional) clients for other services.
Asking Price
$1,575,000
Cash flow
$35,000
Revenue
$80,000
Down
$75,000
Posting: 287693 | Available | 4/16/25
The Inventor of the Cosmoarium! Tahoe Star Tours is a Nevada Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the last 12 years. It was featured in Conde Nast Traveler, NY Times and Saturday Evening Post.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 279616 | Available | 10/20/24
These are off-market hotel properties for sale anywhere from $8-20 million in California and outside of California. Only serious buyers should inquire, and must be prepared to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$325,139
Revenue
$1,185,220
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277306 | Available | 5/29/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$8,000,000
Revenue
$35,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288904 | Available | 10/13/24
Our client is one of the world's oldest and most recognized escape room brands, known for its extensive network of escape rooms and entertainment centers. The company has strategically partnered with the biggest escape room product and prop manufacturer of the world and three (3) of the top 10 esc
Asking Price
$30,000,000
Cash flow
$453,042
Revenue
$1,614,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280928 | Available | 5/23/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$420,205
Revenue
$1,175,226
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287031 | Available | 1/29/25
Whale watching, fishing charters and more on the gorgeous Monterey Bay! If you love the ocean and want to make a living in one of the premiere coastal locations in the USA, this CA Central Coast ocean and marine business may be what you have been dreaming of. Includes 2 excellent boats.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,438,299
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292145 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Pre-APPROVED -HUGE GROWTH TOURISM company specializes in Las Vegas activities, tours and excursions! 6 FT US tour guides and 6 sales/admin workers remote in Mexico. Over 700,000 followers on social media! Sale includes 2 vans. December offers strongest sales of the year.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$8,594
Revenue
$44,949
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290710 | Available | 2/19/25
Bentonite - is a very soft plastic-like clay consisting predominantly of montmorillonite, a fine particle-sized hydrous aluminum silicate and member of the smectite group. Most bentonites are formed by the alteration of volcanic ash and rocks after intense contact with water.
Asking Price
$16,000,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291401 | Available | 5/21/25
Investment Opportunity: Pre-revenue SaaS travel application. This is a social travel app designed to transform how people plan and experience travel. The app integrates a strong social element into the travel process, allowing users to connect with fellow travelers, share their journeys.
Asking Price
Call/Emaill
Cash flow
$58,231
Revenue
$212,913
Down
$200,000
Posting: 289347 | Available | 6/3/25
Family-friendly paint and sip art studio offering weekly step-by-step paint events, as well as a variety of after-school art classes for kids. Private parties, team building, and corporate events live in person or virtual! Offering weekly paint and sip classes where people purchase tickets.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$800,592
Revenue
$4,174,875
Down
$4,200,000
Posting: 291061 | Available | 3/12/25
Discover a thriving adventure park franchise, renowned for its diverse, family-friendly attractions and top-tier industry ranking. This established operation boasts a robust revenue model with multiple income streams, supported by a loyal customer base and strong community partnerships.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,250,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290045 | Available | 6/5/25
Econo Lodge Hotel presents a prime investment opportunity in Moreno Valley, CA, with an asking price of $6,999,000. The property operates under an active franchise agreement through 2029, with royalty fees set at 8.5%. The hotel features 55 guest rooms.
Asking Price
$6,999,000
Cash flow
$8,393
Revenue
$19,481
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290029 | Available | 1/3/25
Confidentiality is a concern for the Seller while searching for the right buyer. Exact business location and name will be shared once a qualified Buyer prospect is vetted. NDA required to receive a comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) crafted by ProNova Partners.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
ServingSouthern California
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
ServingCity Of San Francisco
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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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.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
