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.
This business provides excellent Dog Grooming. It also includes Daycare, Boarding, and Retail Supplies. The Seller pays his Groomer up to $65,000 per year. The ideal Buyer would already be a groomer and generate over $100,000 per year in income. The Seller will also carry a note up to$180,000. Posting #: 282966 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a fast food restaurant that includes the land, building and business. It is approximately 3,064 sq ft. of the drive-thru building and approximately 33,611 sq ft. of land. It is a large lot with lots of parking. There is a double drive-thru with an extremely long stacking lane. Posting #: 282157 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is a recently remodeled, long-established burger restaurant. It is an end cap of the shopping center and looks like a free-standing building with easy access and great visibility. It is located on a busy street in Huntington Beach in the center of a commercial and residential area. Posting #: 282927 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Open only 22 hours per week! This beautiful south oc beach city restaurant is open less than bankers hours. Buyers can open for lunch, brunch or whatever hours they wish. This restaurant has a full abc type 47 liquor license included in the sale and a very desirable outdoor patio. Full staff. Posting #: 281240 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Established centrally located beauty salon close to downtown in a high-traffic area,. This shop is of a kind salon. Very clean, original, and well known on a major street with lots of drive & foot traffic. The unique salon has 5 stations & 2 shampoo bowls. Much more. Posting #: 282644 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a freestanding drive-through quick service restaurant located in a very busy area next to the college. There is a private parking lot, good visibility, with very little competition. They are serving burgers on the menu & Mexican food, breakfast lunch & dinner. Posting #: 281660 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a nice, contemporary cafe with a French influence in the affluent East Santa Ana area in a multi-story apartment complex. It is surrounded by high-rise offices, hotels, apartments, and nice residential units, close to the freeway & airport. The seller does very little advertising. Posting #: 280931 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a very established florist on a signalized corner by hospitals, medical offices, commercial businesses & residential. They are very well known for their beautiful arrangements & highly rated on YELP. This recognized location has commercial accounts with nearby shops. Posting #: 281450 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is an established juice bar. It is clean and colorful with and very inviting appearance. Inside is very vibrant with a great display of different fruits and smoothies being offered. It is displaying popular, tropical, and healthy options such as acai Posting #: 277615 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is an 18-year Farmers' Agency that the seller has decided to retire. The agency has a great loss ratio and an outstanding retention ratio. It has an annual renewal base of $3,400,000 for the casualty business. The staff member has 15 years of experience and has a license to write all lines. Posting #: 280286 Posted by: Dale Huffman.
This is a great location surrounded by lots of businesses, homes, apartment buildings and schools. The restaurant has an ABC license # type 41 the owner has been in business since 2003 and has been able to make a very good living with this business. Posting #: 281839 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a take-out pizzeria with affordable rent. This restaurant is ideal for an experienced operator to take over. Set up for take-out and delivery only. No dine-in seating. The business was built from scratch. It was recently opened. Sellers are not in the restaurant business Posting #: 276328 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Providing great service for over 3 decades, this landscape company has built an excellent reputation in Orange County and surrounding areas. The perfect opportunity for purchase by another landscape company. This would be a quick expansion by acquiring over 200 accounts. Posting #: 281662 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This listing is for 2 Freestanding Drive-thru fast food locations. They have the same name, menu, and ownership and are within a few miles of each other. They are both fully help run with long-time employees running the businesses. Posting #: 281521 Posted by: Joe Sales.
ABC full liquor license for Sale. Currently a 48 license can convert to a 47 license. Orange County license. Posting #: 280977 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Franchise Specialty Women's Gym. The buyer can keep or cancel the Franchise and operate as an independent. This is a fun, circuit training gym with a unique special twist. Call Broker for these details free weights, cardio machines, punching bags, rowing machines, etc. Posting #: 280949 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Long Established Chiropractor since 1992 is now ready to ride off into the sunset. The Seller has slowed down on the practice as he has grown older. The prior year's sales were $250-275,000. Buyers can easily increase sales again by just accepting more patients and opening 5 days and more hours Posting #: 279771 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Long established popular fusion restaurant of Greek & Italian food located in the old town Temecula. This restaurant has 4.5 and 5-star ratings. Posting #: 280477 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Located in a busy, downtown Central Orange County area. Beautiful bridal boutique, carrying eight designers for a moderate bride! We offer a full-service experience for brides from beginning to end with in-house alterations. The owner works one or two days a week - a great staff of employees. Posting #: 280478 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Open five and a half days per week for lunch only! Well known and located in a very popular food court surrounded by many office buildings and other businesses in the city of Carlsbad. Posting #: 280311 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is an excellent location with lots of new equipment. This location has plenty of inside seating and is approximately 2,900 sq ft. and the monthly rent is only $4,442.03. It is located in a very busy center with lots of foot traffic and cars that pass by on a busy street. Posting #: 279091 Posted by: Joe Sales.
The sale includes all flowers, vases, balloons inventory equipment, and supplies to run the business. The business name is also included in the sale of the business, Orange County florist. This is a great location to add new services such as candy and gift baskets. Posting #: 279878 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a great opportunity to continue and grow an already successful matchmaking service. It is a simple niche operation with a focus on the wealthy. It is considered virtual matchmaking but not online dating, this business is on the cutting edge growing rapidly and poised for expansion. Posting #: 276477 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Busy Downtown Coffee House located on the 1st floor of a high-rise office building consisting of approx. 171,000 sq. ft. Great street visibility with direct sidewalk access into this space. This building is surrounded by many additional high-rise office buildings, all of which supply customers. Posting #: 279772 Posted by: Joe Sales.
For sale is a great investment with high visibility in a small center with plenty of street and center parking. It has a perfect kitchen with lots of newer grills, stove burner ovens, a prep station, a large hood, a grill, a dishwasher, refrigerators, freezers, a pos system, and a cash register. . Posting #: 276656 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This is a neat clean beer bar on a very busy corner at a main street. The bar sells soju. It has a great visibility with lot & street parking in this high density location close to the water & ship yards. Multiple tvs for sports & entertainment, as well as a great sound system Posting #: 275294 Posted by: Joe Sales.
Do you like racing? This is your chance to own a legendary company that has been in business since 1957. They design, manufacture, build, and service superchargers for the racing industry. A great, well-known pioneer needs to slow down & is selling his manufacturing shop. Posting #: 276739 Posted by: Joe Sales.
This donut shop is all family-run and has no employees. The business name is included in the sale. All fixtures and equipment are included in the sale, including ovens, stoves, hoods, grills, racks, etc. This business has a very large full kitchen and lots of room for seating. Posting #: 277843 Posted by: Joe Sales.
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