Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$465,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 286150 | Available | 4/16/24
This location in Orange County Beach City is desirable. There is a very good-looking beer and wine bar in a desirable area. It is super clean and every inch of the interior, from the ceiling to the floor, is attractive. It features 16 taps, a walk-in cooler, and a large bar seating capacity.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$215,000
Posting: 285067 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale in downtown Palm Springs, Jalama Wine is a winery and a wine-tasting shop with a winegrowers type 2 license. The type 2 license expands a winegrower's privileges by allowing the sale of wine by the bottle or glass in a separate location away from the winery.
Asking Price
$215,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 283507 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a restaurant in one of the most desirable cities in South Bay and growing fast, as there are not many spaces are left for restaurants. This is an excellent location with a patio but the name & concept will not be included. Take over an existing business and be open in 30-45 days.
Asking Price
$218,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 285093 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a thriving turnkey operation providing an enticing entry into California's esteemed wine community. With a $150,000 build-out completed in 2020, this establishment boasts a welcoming ambiance and top-notch amenities, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 284811 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a high volume pizza parlor with ABC 41 beer on tap & wine bar. There are lots of flat screen TVs, active arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner working very limited part time. It is in a prime location, upscale neighborhood.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283195 | Available | 3/12/24
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Asking Price
$178,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,300,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 283342 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a restaurant and bar located in one of the most sought-after locations in Orange County. It has a beautiful build-out. The business has a full ABC 47 liquor license. Current management is in place and includes a general manager, chef or kitchen manager, and assistant manager.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281823 | Available | 3/5/24
A nice modern wine shop is now available! It is a corner location in a well-established and affluent neighborhood in Cole Valley, this market has great potential! Also to mention the knowledgeable staff and the wide selections of their rare vintage and quality wines & spirits.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 285345 | Available | 2/24/24
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
$60,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 281586 | In Escrow | 2/20/24
This highly regarded tasting room boasts a rich history and loyal customer base, offering an exquisite and diverse selection of award-winning wines that are carefully curated to cater to different palates and preferences. The tasting room provides an exceptional experience for its visitors.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,152
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285132 | Available | 2/13/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
Cash or submit
Posting: 285094 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a turnkey wine bar and bottle shop business for Sale! Situated in a prime location adjacent to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village, this unique establishment has been serving patrons since July 2022. Nestled within a bustling shopping center alongside renowned brands.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$10,000
Posting: 281775 | Available | 2/8/24
This Santa Ana restaurant and bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access, and stellar street visibility.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 282880 | Available | 1/29/24
The first location opened in Oakland in 2014, and since then Bay Grape has been recognized as one of the most community-oriented hybrid wine retail concepts in the country, featuring a global selection of small-production, sustainability-focused wines. The second shop opened in Napa in 2021.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284682 | Available | 1/15/24
For sale is a fully-equipped brewery, kitchen, and bar in the Old Town Torrance area. Type 23 ABC license. You can brew your own beer here to sell wholesale nationwide or sell it on-site in the restaurant and bar. There's a stage in the bar and dining area for live music & patio dining is included.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 284646 | Available | 1/11/24
This is an opportunity for a wine professional. Discover the urban wine culture in San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this neighborhood wine bar boasts a loyal and vibrant customer base. Located on a main thoroughfare, you will enjoy much traffic up and down the street.
Asking Price
$109,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 284323 | Available | 12/15/23
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$105,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283862 | Available | 11/15/23
The winery breaks the cultural norms around wine and winemaking. Inspired by the casual everyday celebrations that foster connection, the wines are meant to be enjoyed by everyone. The owners/founders, women of color, follow their customers' guidance when building their brand.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$12,000
Revenue
$12,000
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 283087 | Available | 11/14/23
This West Hollywood bar and grill, which has been a perennial hot spot for nearly 15 years, boasts stellar street visibility, an ideal outdoor patio, entertainment and its own onsite parking lot.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283507 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a restaurant in one of the most desirable cities in South Bay and growing fast, as there are not many spaces are left for restaurants. This is an excellent location with a patio but the name & concept will not be included. Take over an existing business and be open in 30-45 days.
Asking Price
$218,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281586 | In Escrow | 2/20/24
This highly regarded tasting room boasts a rich history and loyal customer base, offering an exquisite and diverse selection of award-winning wines that are carefully curated to cater to different palates and preferences. The tasting room provides an exceptional experience for its visitors.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$10,000
Posting: 281775 | Available | 2/8/24
This Santa Ana restaurant and bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access, and stellar street visibility.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285345 | Available | 2/24/24
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
$60,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 284811 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a high volume pizza parlor with ABC 41 beer on tap & wine bar. There are lots of flat screen TVs, active arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner working very limited part time. It is in a prime location, upscale neighborhood.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283195 | Available | 3/12/24
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Asking Price
$178,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284646 | Available | 1/11/24
This is an opportunity for a wine professional. Discover the urban wine culture in San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this neighborhood wine bar boasts a loyal and vibrant customer base. Located on a main thoroughfare, you will enjoy much traffic up and down the street.
Asking Price
$109,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284323 | Available | 12/15/23
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281823 | Available | 3/5/24
A nice modern wine shop is now available! It is a corner location in a well-established and affluent neighborhood in Cole Valley, this market has great potential! Also to mention the knowledgeable staff and the wide selections of their rare vintage and quality wines & spirits.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284682 | Available | 1/15/24
For sale is a fully-equipped brewery, kitchen, and bar in the Old Town Torrance area. Type 23 ABC license. You can brew your own beer here to sell wholesale nationwide or sell it on-site in the restaurant and bar. There's a stage in the bar and dining area for live music & patio dining is included.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$12,000
Revenue
$12,000
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 283087 | Available | 11/14/23
This West Hollywood bar and grill, which has been a perennial hot spot for nearly 15 years, boasts stellar street visibility, an ideal outdoor patio, entertainment and its own onsite parking lot.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,300,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 283342 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a restaurant and bar located in one of the most sought-after locations in Orange County. It has a beautiful build-out. The business has a full ABC 47 liquor license. Current management is in place and includes a general manager, chef or kitchen manager, and assistant manager.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285093 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a thriving turnkey operation providing an enticing entry into California's esteemed wine community. With a $150,000 build-out completed in 2020, this establishment boasts a welcoming ambiance and top-notch amenities, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,152
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285132 | Available | 2/13/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$105,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283862 | Available | 11/15/23
The winery breaks the cultural norms around wine and winemaking. Inspired by the casual everyday celebrations that foster connection, the wines are meant to be enjoyed by everyone. The owners/founders, women of color, follow their customers' guidance when building their brand.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Cash or submit
Posting: 285094 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a turnkey wine bar and bottle shop business for Sale! Situated in a prime location adjacent to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village, this unique establishment has been serving patrons since July 2022. Nestled within a bustling shopping center alongside renowned brands.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282880 | Available | 1/29/24
The first location opened in Oakland in 2014, and since then Bay Grape has been recognized as one of the most community-oriented hybrid wine retail concepts in the country, featuring a global selection of small-production, sustainability-focused wines. The second shop opened in Napa in 2021.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$465,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 286150 | Available | 4/16/24
This location in Orange County Beach City is desirable. There is a very good-looking beer and wine bar in a desirable area. It is super clean and every inch of the interior, from the ceiling to the floor, is attractive. It features 16 taps, a walk-in cooler, and a large bar seating capacity.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$215,000
Posting: 285067 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale in downtown Palm Springs, Jalama Wine is a winery and a wine-tasting shop with a winegrowers type 2 license. The type 2 license expands a winegrower's privileges by allowing the sale of wine by the bottle or glass in a separate location away from the winery.
Asking Price
$215,000
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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.
