Helpful Resources To Assist In Selling And Buying California Businesses |
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Mike Nova, Business Broker: North Bay Restaurant, Retail Specialist I have over 30 years of direct restaurant industry experience, including my personal experience as a restaurant owner. For the last 7 years I have worked as a Broker specializing in this challenging and ever changing field of restaurant and bar sales. Contact me at 510-708-6682 Cell. |
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Peter Siegel MBA, BizBen Founder, ProBuy, ProSell, ProIntermediary Programs Peter Siegel, MBA - Founder Of BizBen.com (since 1994), I am the Lead Advisor for the ProSell, ProBuy, & ProIntermediary Programs. I advise/coach buyers, sellers, and brokers daily about buying & selling small to mid-sized businesses throughout the Nation. I can be reached direct at 925-785-3118. |
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Steve Zimmerman: Restaurant Broker Specialist, California Steve founded Restaurant Realty in 1996. He has personally sold/leased over 1000 restaurants, bars & clubs, & completed over 3000 valuations. The author of "Restaurant Dealmaker- An Insider's Trade Secrets For Buying a Restaurant, Bar or Club" available on Amazon. Reach Steve direct at 415-945-9701. |
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Prabhjot Randhawa, Broker: SF Bay Area, Central Valley, Sacramento I'm a Business Advisor at Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco. I have over 20 years of experience in all phases of entrepreneurship. During the past 15 years my concentration has been in business of mergers and consulting. I have owned and operated over 10 businesses. 209-815-3842 Cell. |
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Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern California Area 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. |
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William Park, Business Broker: Southern California Highest Volume Broker in California, Simply Check our HUNDREDS of Listings! Over 25 Associates, Speaking Dozen Languages, Helping Buyers and Sellers of Small Business since 1982, Centrally Located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, while Riverside & San Bernardino Counties are Very Accessible. |
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Joe Ranieri, Business Broker: Orange, LA County Areas Having owned both retail and restaurant businesses for over 20 years, my interest turned to selling businesses rather than owning them. I specialize in Los Angeles & Orange County restaurants, fast food independents and chains, bars, & liquor stores. Call me direct at 714-292-5448 Cell/Text. |
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Jack Oh, Business Broker: Southern California Business broker and real estate services in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. 10 years experience with great negotiating skills. To sell a business or buy a business in the LA or Orange County Areas phone Jack and his team at 562-787-4989 Cell / Text. |
Related Articles, Events, Blog Posts, Discussions, Videos, Interviews |
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Buying A Restaurant With Financing: 5 Options For Restaurant Business Buyers
In this Discussion, Peter Siegel MBA (Business Purchase Financing Advisor at 925-785-3118) discusses financing of purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant, potential restaurant buyers have many options to choose from. |
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Why Restaurant Buyers Typically Fail: Best Pro Tips For Buying A Restaurant
Buying a restaurant (no matter what type) can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant intermediaries and advisors weigh in on this BizBen Discussion about the best way to find, purchase and run a restaurant successfully! |
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Buying A Restaurant: 5 Myths Restaurant Buyers Should Know About
Jeff Back, Restaurant Broker & Consultant in the SF Bay area discusses myths about buying restaurant small businesses. It's not what you have been told. He includes 5 myths of the most frequently sited principles for success that are simply myths when examined over decades of his experience. |
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Don't Buy A Restaurant Without Checking The Competition - Key Buying Tips
Looking to buy a restaurant business? Check out these tips first to avoid getting blindsided when you buy any type of small or mid-sized California restaurant. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen's ProBuy & ProSell Programs & Restaurant Purchase Financing Expert) at 925-785-3118 covers this topic for buyers. |
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Restaurant And Fast Food Franchises - Successful Tips From Franchise Buyers
Restaurant franchise offerings are among the most popular of the business types potential business buyers seek. What many would-be owners don't realize is that there are specific tips for buying fast food or restaurant franchises that don't necessarily apply to independent restaurants for sale. |
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What Are Some Of The Best Tips On Buying An Existing Bakery Small Business?
Bakeries service all occasions from weddings, birthdays, retirement, and a whole host of other special occasions. Many bakeries do a brisk retail business, but really make their money in catering. Joe Ranieri a Southern California Business Broker looks at the top tips when trying to sell a bakery. |
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Interview: Joe Ranieri, Restaurant Specialist - Tips On Buying Restaurants
Joe Ranieri, long time Orange County Business Broker and restaurant specialist chats with Peter Siegel on the BizBen Podcast & Vlog about the nuances of buying and selling restaurants in the Orange County, California area. Joe gives listeners some great perspective on how to buy a restaurant. |
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FREE Workshop: How To Value And Sell Your San Francisco Restaurant Or Bar
This live workshop by Cheryl Maloney (San Francisco Business Broker Specialist) is designed for San Francisco restaurant owners who are thinking of selling and would like to know how much their restaurant or bar is worth and how to get it sold successfully. RSVP by phoning Cheryl at 415-309-2722. |