Company: UBI Business Brokers
Phones: 714-363-0440
Lee Petsas has been selling businesses with UBI Business Brokers in Southern CA since 1981. In 1999 he became the Owner and Broker for UBI. He has been approved multiple times by Courts as an Expert Witness in the area of Business Valuations.
Lee Petsas has been selling businesses with UBI Business Brokers in Southern CA since 1981. In 1999 he became the Owner and Broker for UBI. He has been approved multiple times by Courts as an Expert Witness in the area of Business Valuations. You can reach Lee direct at 714-363-0440.
UBI Business Brokers has been successfully selling businesses in Southern California since 1965. Our Agents have over 100 years of experience in selling small to medium size businesses throughout Southern California.
We service Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County. UBI sells all types of businesses, including Restaurant, Bars, Service Businesses, Retail Business, and Manufacturing.
We are full service Brokerage from the point of listing the Business for sale, to delivering possession to the Buyer. Together with the Buyers and Sellers we walk them through every aspect of the transaction assuring a smooth closing of escrow.
Additionally we arrange business financing at no additional charge. All of our Agents have owned one or more of their own businesses, and are a wealth of information.
Corner location in a vibrant, rebuilt South Orange County Beach neighborhood. Amazing location with a newer restaurant build-out. Full ABC 47 Liquor license included. Nice bar built that can be taken more advantage of for happy hours (currently closed mid-afternoon) and a cocktail program. Posting #: 293205 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is an Elite Allstate Agency located in Northern California. The staff is fully licensed with Casualty Licenses and Life & Health Licenses. They have been with the Agency an average over 10 years. Loss Ratio is in 40's percental. Retention is in 80's percental. Posting #: 293194 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
Allstate Agency for Sales and Services. Elite Status - Variable Comp Confirmed. Outstanding staff able to handle Sales and Retention - Excellent Loss Ratio and Retention. Staff is capable running the Agency for any reason due to the excellent training. Posting #: 293191 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
Price Reduced!! Quick serve Restaurant currently serving Mediterranean menu. Keep the same or similar concept or bring your own. Large Bristol Farms Shopping Center also anchored by a major Movie Theater chain. This busy upscale shopping center located in upper income neighborhood of Yorba Linda.
Posting #: 290278 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is one of the Premier Elite Agencies with Allstate Insurance Company. It has a 49% Loss Ratio and 90% Retention. The Staff is highly trained and Manager has been with the Agency over 15 years. The Lease is excellent at $2,000 per month and has 1000 sq. ft. The Price has been reduced by $50,000 Posting #: 287852 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
Commercial Glass Shop Established 80 years. Iconic, very well know Glass / Glazing business with long term customers that are some of the largest companies in Orange County, plus school districts, City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Design Firms, and Retail Distributors. Posting #: 293117 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sal his a beautiful 50's diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. It is not a full service, table order restaurant. The business is manager run. Owner spends little to no time at the business as the owner lives far. Posting #: 286268 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Big End Unit in a good sized hard Corner Shopping Center. Long, full cooking line professionally built. Large back, prep kitchen with plenty of storage area. Very good sized dining room with over 100 seating capacity. This end unit has plenty of room to add patio seating in a covered area. Posting #: 292975 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Beautiful restaurant, fully remodeled in 2023. Serving its customers home-style Mexican food. Posting #: 292958 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Price Reduction!! Same owner for over 50 years, time to retire! Long-established Italian Restaurant and pizzeria. Located on a large center in San Diego, surrounded by many businesses and residents. Posting #: 291368 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location. Ample parking with 22 spaces. Currently no Door Dash or other 3rd party delivery service utilized. Posting #: 290971 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Neat, clean, Kosher Certified retail & wholesale bakery. Kosher Certified by the Rabbinical Council of California. The bakery makes traditional Jewish and contemporary items on the premises from ingredients , and provides gluten-free and vegan.or Bring your concept! Posting #: 289726 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is an excellent size Allstate Agency that has been in business for over 10 years. The Agency has an excellent Loss Ratio and a nice Retention Ratio. It is open 5 days a week 9:00 am to 5:00pm. Posting #: 292830 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
This business is a high end Pet Store Located in the Beach Area of Orange County. All Quality merchandise in a preferred location at the Beach. $180,000 Price Reduction - No dog Grooming. 30% per cent of their sales are on Amazon. Posting #: 291525 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Beautifully remodeled 48-license bar on a corner lot on a busy street. Purchased by the current owner early in 2023, this space was once a popular neighborhood dive bar that operated for over 40 years. Unfortunately, the previous owner damaged its reputation. Posting #: 292731 Posted by: Joe Sales.
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With over 30 years of quality service, this well-established landscape company has earned a loyal customer base throughout Orange County. The business currently maintains a database of 200 accounts, with around 56 receiving regular monthly service. Posting #: 281662 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt store located in a busy shopping center with multiple anchor tenants. Good visibility from a major street. The current owners have very busy schedules and have not been able to dedicate the attention that the business needs. This offers a great opportunity for a buyer. Posting #: 289778 Posted by: Susie Sales.
Gourmet Market / Liquor store selling high end wines and liquors. Inside the market there is a gourmet Deli, a Juice Bar and a Coffee Bar. Inside seating and patio seating for the deli, juice and coffee bars. This is one of the most prestigious locations in Orange County. Posting #: 290873 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Freestanding restaurant with a drive thru. 100% help run business. Seller spends less then 10 hours a week there. Restaurant has been in operation for about 40 years as a Hamburger Stand. Very well kept up Building and equipment. Inside dining room and outside patio as well. Posting #: 291009 Posted by: Joe Sales .
Acclaimed and established charcuterie and cheese shop with full-service restaurant. A Number of growth drivers, including vegan cheeses, delivery partnerships and event hosting. Premium downtown location in Central OC City, with inside and covered patio seating. Posting #: 290992 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This Agency is an agency that has a starting date with Allstate in 1986. The father had the original agency and passed it to his son, who is now retiring. The sale has the possibility of including the Office/Condo in the total Purchase. . Posting #: 290943 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
This Agency is one of the finest Agencies in the Allstate family of California Insurance Agencies. It has $9.3 million in Allstate Premium and $1.5 Million in Broker Business. There is a staff of 4 Employees who handle the Sales and Customer Service issues. Posting #: 290177 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
This is a premier Elite Agency in Northern Ca. It has a Loss Ratio of 53% and a Retention of 91%. The Agents Gross income exceeds $1,100,000 per year. There are two full-time CSRs with 2 part-time staff to help with sales and servicing the clients. It has been in business for approximately 30 yrs. Posting #: 287888 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
Franchise Japanese Handroll and Kushiyaki Restaurant located in Orange County. Buyer can purchase the Franchise or buy as an independent, change the name and concept. Highly desirable location in North OC. Posting #: 288241 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a long-established beer bar located in a very busy center with high foot and drive-by traffic. It holds a Type 40 ABC license and features apx 16 bar seats serving draft, canned, and bottled beer. Posting #: 290466 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Retail space for sale in a prime Orange location near "The Circle" is available immediately. Equipped with numerous electrical outlets, making it ideal for a beauty salon, barbershop, nail salon, or retail business. Posting #: 290465 Posted by: John Petsas.
This is an impressive Dog Grooming business with a long list of Clients. The business has no employees but the Seller Grooms 8-10 dogs per day 6 days a week. This would be perfect for a single woman or a couple who would like to work together. Experience required. Posting #: 289769 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a long-established bar and grill with a Type 47 ABC license. The business includes a full live entertainment permit, allowing patron dancing and live music. Currently, the venue features live music on Fridays and Saturdays and karaoke on Thursdays. Posting #: 289681 Posted by: Joe Sales.
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