Compass First
Compass First
805-886-2919
Compass First is the industry's leading specialist for buying or selling a business. Drawing from a strong industry experience, our agents provide a streamlined system for marketing locations, qualifying buyers, and navigating potential pitfalls through the transfer process.
ServingCentral Coast, Santa Barbara...
Century 21 Commercial
Century 21 Commercial
530-518-5635 Cell, 530-518-5635 Text
CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. professionals can help you realize your dream of owning your own business; these private enterprises range from manufacturing businesses to retail boutiques. Our associates will help identify appropriate opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
ServingSacramento Area, Foothills
C21 Home Town
C21 Home Town
661-635-9122, 661-312-4270 Cell
I Have Been Working At Same Office About 25 Years And Have Been Selling Retail Business, houses and Commertials. I Have About 10 Listings Business For Sale Right Now. I am Working Very Hard And Working In Your Trust. Thank You.
ServingCentral Valley Area
Location Matters
Location Matters
858-792-5521
Location Matters is a comprehensive Restaurant & Retail Brokerage Firm which focuses on all facets of commercial real estate as it relates to the Restaurant industry. Specialties include: Multi unit restaurant operator site selection Restaurant Leasing & Sales on behalf of landlords, buyers etc.
ServingSan Diego County Area
Restaurant Exchange
Restaurant Exchange
916-482-7979 Office
Restaurant eXchange specializes in the confidential sale of restaurants. In general, our market area includes the following Northern California counties: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yolo, Solano, Amador, Calaveras, Sonoma. Assisting restaurant sellers and buyers - call today 916-482-7979.
ServingSacramento Area, Sierra...
Bee Investment
Bee Investment
714-713-2494, 213-761-4989
Business agents for LA, Orange, San Bernardino County, Riverside County. Big experience in sales, property, business for many years. Grocery market, liquor store, wholesale and food industry. We have 4 locations differant city, convenience stores, gas station, car wash, dry cleaners, also ...
ServingSouthern California
Keller Williams El Cajon Realty
Keller Williams El Cajon Realty
619-244-9089 Cell, 619-244-9089 Text
Specializing in acquisition of businesses, Commercial, & Residential RE for local and foreign buyers representing buyers & sellers, I am fluent in Arabic, Chaldean & Assyrian. over 17 years experience in Selling supermarkets, Liquor stores, Commercial RE ... etc in the San Diego County area.
ServingSan Diego Area
Bottomline Business & Commercial Brokers
Bottomline Business & Commercial Brokers
949-682-8711
If you're looking to sell your business, I offer maximum confidential exposure to the right Buyers. Competitive commissions with no upfront fees. Restaurants, Manufacturing, Wholesale/Distribution, Retail, Service & Internet based businesses. Call me - Sean Edelstein at 949-682-8711 for more info.
ServingSouthern California
Bay Area Business Brokers
Bay Area Business Brokers
408-246-3846 Cell, 408-246-3846 Text
Let me assist you with these related businesses Auto Related, Liquor Stores, Markets, Restaurant Related, Retail Related, Service in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area
Liberty Business Advisors Of San Francisco Inc.
Liberty Business Advisors Of San Francisco Inc.
925-945-8175
I have been specializing in business opportunity transactions exclusively since 1994 working with both Buyers and Sellers. The majority of my listings are within the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, predominately Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano Counties.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area
ACB Inc.
ACB Inc.
818-441-3887 Cell, 818-441-3887 Text
Specialize in assisting those buying and selling hospice services, home health agencies, and other health related services in Southern California.
ServingSouthern California
Auto Wash Brokers
Auto Wash Brokers
714-928-4269 Cell, 714-928-4269 Text
Auto Wash Brokers specializes in assisting buyers and sellers throughout California to successfully buy and sell car washes, gas stations, lubes, convenience stores, and the combination of all of all profit centers. Reach me at 714-928-4269 Cell/Text.
ServingSouthern California
Stratton Davis Realty
Stratton Davis Realty
661-717-2973
Real Estate Agent who will make your goals his own, result driven, customer service oriented with 24 years of management, sales and leadership experience who will go the extra mile to serve all your Real Estate needs. Regardless if you are selling or buying business, give me a call to serve you.
ServingCentral Valley Area, Kern...
Liberty Business Advisors
Liberty Business Advisors
661-816-1141 Cell, 661-816-1141 Text
Houmehr Panoussi, Business Broker. Liberty Business Advisors is a full service business consulting & brokerage firm specializing in business sales, mergers & acquisitions of privately held companies and businesses. We offer a range of services that go beyond a traditional business brokerage firm.
ServingLA County, Antelope Valley...
M&A Business Advisors
M&A Business Advisors
818-999-9621
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. We specialize in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. Call for a complementary consultation.
ServingLos Angeles County Area
EXP Commercial Of California
EXP Commercial Of California
510-500-7975 Cell, 510-500-7975 Text
Specializing in sales, acquisition, leasing of restaurants, commercial buildings, office & retail spaces and other small businesses in the East Bay, San Francisco and the Peninsula area.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area
SPK Realty Inc
SPK Realty Inc
626-755-1775 Cell, 626-405-8887 Office
Business Brokerage services in the Los Angeles County area.
ServingLos Angeles County Area
Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
707-778-2040 Cell, 707-778-2040 Text
Exit Strategies is a business brokerage, merger & acquisitions firm that sells closely-held 1-25 million revenue businesses; with offices in the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento markets. Our systematic M&A process, seasoned advisors, market reach, and dedication to our clients combine to produce ...
ServingSF Bay Area, North Bay Area
Business Team Monterey
Business Team Monterey
831-809-5892 Cell
Business Team Monterey is located in the Monterey Bay Area. one hour south of San Jose. This California Central Coast location is one of the 13 offices of Business Team. We specialize in business brokerage, commercial real estate, & leasing. Flora has 14 years of experience in matching buyers ...
ServingSF Bay Area, Monterey County
Team Spirit Realty
Team Spirit Realty
714-397-1241 Cell, 714-397-1241 Text
I'm A Real Estate Agent Specializing In Frozen Yogurt Business Listings, Coffee & Smoothies, And Other Food Restaruant Businesses. I Cover The Areas Of Orange County, San Diego, And La, Including San Bernandino And Riverside County. I Have Many Multi-Business Listings And Many Prospectors To ...
ServingSouthern California
Californian Restaurant Sales And Solutions
Californian Restaurant Sales And Solutions
916-759-6739, 916-759-6739
I Specialize In Restaurant, Bar, Nightclubs, and all food related business Sales, but do sell other businesses as well. Based In The Sacramento Area, We Services Northern California. We Offer A Comprehensive Sales Service, From Business Evaluation And Advertising Through Close Of Escrow.
ServingSacramento Area And Sierra...
Dream Realty LLC
Dream Realty LLC
213-393-1131 Cell, 818-249-5222 Office
Business brokerage services in the Southern California area.
ServingSouthern California
Earl Carson Group
Earl Carson Group
626-788-5966, 213-725-3891
The EARL CARSON GROUP has now partnered with Man Investment Group to offer even better and faster professional service! We continue to Sell All Business Opportunities with an emphasis on Car Washes, Auto Related, Hotels, Motels, Inns, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Wholesale and Retail: Grocers, etc.
ServingSouthern California
FranBizNetwork
FranBizNetwork
925-391-2724
Prior to founding FranBizNetwork, Carter Asefi was an Advisor and top producer at several other business brokerage firms. Carter has successfully closed franchise restaurant transactions ranging from 1 to 40 units for both franchisees and franchisors nationwide.
ServingAll Of California
Vanguard Resource Group
Vanguard Resource Group
858-558-6700 Cell, 858-558-6700 Text
San Diego’s premier business brokers & merger & acquisition specialists. Since 1989, we have sold over 800 businesses! Our brokers are the most experienced in the industry, & have all earned or are candidates for Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) & Certified Business Broker (CBB) designations.
ServingSan Diego County Area
Strong Business Advisors
Strong Business Advisors
818-321-6456 Cell, 818-321-6456 Text
Brenda Bernhard, Director of Strong Business Advisors and Certified California Business Broker embodies the ideal combination of skills for a business advisor; with successful small, mid-market and large corporation transaction history, superb negotiation skills, expertise in marketing.
ServingLos Angeles County
Nationwide Homes & Lending
Nationwide Homes & Lending
916-240-4700 Cell, 916-240-4700 Text
Business brokerage services specializing in selling gas stations and liquor stores and SBA and commercial loans.
ServingSacramento Area, Sierra...
Elite Business Investments Corporation
Elite Business Investments Corporation
818-787-8881
Fred Berlin, Broker - Laundry Specialist, Southern California. Elite Business Investments, Corp. specializes in business sales and acquisitions, coin laundry brokers/consultants and commercial laundry equipment sales and remodeling.
ServingSouthern California Area
I am an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, & business professor. I & my EvergreenGold® team offer business owners sound advice & expertise to build business value & achieve profitable sales. Call me today for a business evaluation & SWOT analysis for your business anywhere in the USA.
ServingNationwide
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.
ServingSouthern California
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
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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.
ServingAll Of California
For over 25 years Peter Siegel, MBA has been providing niche business purchase financial advisory and loan placement services with SBA Loans, Non SBA Financing, Retirement Plan Conversions, Note Restructures, etc. Call me regarding business purchase financing and to get pre-qualified: 925-785-3118.
ServingNationwide - All Areas
I am the Founder Of BizBen.com. I consult daily with intermediaries, business buyers, owner/sellers & advisors daily about buying and selling California small to mid-sized businesses. Contact me today about joining & utilizing BizBen, consultations, & advisory services.
ServingNationwide - All Areas
Financing a business purchase, or getting cash for a down payment can take many forms. Hopefully the options listed below will give you some ideas where you can find the money to buy a California business!
A potential small business owner/seller asks the question: I have a preschool and am thinking about selling it but my lease is ending soon. What would be the best thing to do? Do I renew the contract or do I act the landlord to sign a contract to the new buyer? and is it a good time to sell?
The likelihood of selling a business is often determined by external factors in the marketplace. Here are eight influences on how easy, or difficult it might be when selling a small business. Peter Siegel discusses these factors in a BizBen.com article.
One of the strategies for selling your business to a very cautious buyer is to relate the price to performance of the company in the months after the buyer takes over. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains this strategy.
Don't buy a laundry business before reading these 5 tips to maximize your investment. You'll soon be able to buy a laundry with confidence! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic.
The three most widely used sources of funds for financing business purchase assets are buyer's cash, seller financing, and SBA bank loans. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com and an SBA loan consultant & placement specialist explains the differences between them.
Before you buy a dry cleaners small business, read these critical tips about this industry. Discover why a dry cleaner needs to be "green" to be profitable. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program Advisor) explores this topic and other helpful strategies on buying a dry cleaning store.
Laundromats undeniably represent a fantastic business opportunity. They offer high returns and require minimal hours, making them an attractive investment. Even during severe economic downturns, laundromats prove resilient as they provide an essential life service, but why do laundromats fail?
For Laundromat investors looking to enter the industry, these are challenging times. This significant industry that is surging due to "smarter" equipment, cleaner spaces, more staff, & the larger payback for offering a better customer experience. But, brokers & sellers have unrealistic valuations.
The coin-operated laundry business has undergone significant changes, evolving beyond its traditional model. Laundromats are now transforming into comprehensive "laundry businesses." This shift reflects a broader approach that goes beyond mere self-service coin-operated machines.
Chuck Post hosts these live FREE online webinars on Buying A Card or Coin Laundry. These webinars occur every Weds at Noon. Have your questions ready for an open and honest discussion about both the Pro & Cons of the Vended Laundry Business. RSVP or for more info phone Chuck at 619-227-5711 direct.
Laundromats and coin operated Laundromats are popular choices among business buyers as they often can be successfully run as an absentee run business. You need to be strategic about when you sell your Laundromat so you don't get taken to the cleaners by a buyer and so that you maximize your profits.
Laundry buyers and investors should expect both challenging times and opportunities for success in 2022 and 2023. Chuck Post, Laundry Industry Advisor explores growth opportunities, equipment advances, industry challenges and trends all laundromat buyers and investors should know about.
Coin operated laundry for sale (also referred to as a laundromat), which typically can yield a 20% to 30% profit (before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization) on gross revenues to the owner. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic on buying small to mid-sized laundromats.
Chuck Post, a leading laundry expert with over 37 years of developing laundries, retooling, and rebranding hundreds of existing laundries, tells investors how to search, find, evaluate, and do good laundry due diligence laundries for acquisition. A must read for new investors & current operators.
Utility rates are on the rise. I am getting calls from laundry owners complaining of the costs, asking for ideas. So what is the answer? What is the best approach in combating these costs? Chuck Post, laundry consultant discusses strategies for keeping coin laundry utility costs under control.
When investing in a laundry business, there are two methods. One is preferred, but the other is far more common. If you are considering entering into a new industry, like most now entering the laundry industry, you want to have a good understanding of both opportunities. Chuck Post explores both.
The laundry business offers all of those rewards of business ownership, with much fewer headaches than with most other businesses. However buyer beware - Chuck Post, laundry broker and consultant covers several mistakes many first time laundry buyers commit when buying a California laundromat.
Many Californians want to buy a coin laundry because it's a business that doesn't require full time owner attention and because, as an all cash business, the owner is always paid before the service is provided. But there are a few misconceptions about the business and a buyer should have the facts.
Are you thinking of selling your California vending route? More business buyers than ever before are looking to buy such a business. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses tips for selling your vending route.
Buying a professional service business, like a dental practice, is one of the most profitable ventures you can enter into if you are considering becoming a small business owner. In this blog, Peter Siegel, MBA discusses six things you need to know about buying a successful dental practice or office.
Entrepreneurs who think they want to buy a towing business need to have some idea of what to look for when examining businesses for sale in this industry. The assets, including tow trucks and perhaps the property where towed vehicles are stored, determine much of the value of this kind of company.
Buying a day care for sale is a dream for many people. Here, you'll learn how to successfully negotiate the purchase of a day care for sale to make that dream a reality. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com covers this topic.
There are several things to consider when placing a value on a preschool. Businesses that are regarded as leading preschools in their area can go for premium prices so know what you have so a potential buyer can't take advantage of your lack of knowledge. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains.
If you are open to exploring the franchise opportunities available the commercial cleaning industry is an area you should consider. Commercial cleaning franchises are quickly becoming a popular choice among business buyers and here are my 6 reasons why you should consider buying one.
Buyers interested in buying a janitorial cleaning business will find companies in this industry for sale that are quite profitable. Careful due diligence, including the six factors covered in this blog post, is advised before completing a deal. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this industry.
One of the most important steps in buying a business is doing your due diligence. When buying a California winery, there are three major areas to focus your attention during this period of research. Learn about these three factors in this BizBen blog post on wine industry due diligence for buyers.
A business buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program asks how to handle the inventory amount in the purchase price of a business. Other questions answered in this article: Do you add the inventory value to the business value? Should the owner be expected to take back a note for the value of the inventory?
How does the laundromat business look as we enter this changing environment? Is it still as easy to operate a laundry and be profitable? Is it still the American Dream Business that it has been known to be? Yes, but… Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor & Consultant initiates this BizBen Discussion post.
We are finding that many laundry buyers and investors are not being given true light to selected elements of value or there are inconsistencies in the interpretation of these elements of value. This common error needs to be addressed. In this BizBen Discussion we address many of those factors.
Chuck Post a laundry consultant, specialty broker, buyer representative & due diligence advisor starts this discussion on why it's important to have an exit strategy in mind while buying a laundromat! He & others explain why this concept is so important for buyers especially in the laundry business.
However all the laundry listings are asking 4X to 5X multiple for an asking price! Is this reasonable, standard? We are are looking buy either a coin or a card laundry and want to pay a "fair" price. What factors go into valuing a laundry business these days? Multiple Advisors answer this question.
When buying an Elderly Care Home what should potential buyers always ask the broker or owner before proceeding? Find out in this Discussion on BizBen. Items buyers of elderly care homes will want to know more about why the seller is moving on, average length of stay, placement fees paid, etc.
A business buyer asks about the viability and purchase of a home health care service and about the future of this industry - Peter Siegel, MBA takes on this question with other ProIntermediaries & Advisors on BizBen regarding the home health care industry and it's future for potential buyers.
I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
Is a dog grooming business for you? Business broker Joe Ranieri ponders this question with BizBen viewers and answers this question along with other intermediaries and advisors. Some replies cover: brick and mortar vs. mobile, licenses & certifications, maintaining and growing a clientel, etc.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
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.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
