Helpful Resources To Assist In Selling And Buying California Businesses |
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Mike Brewer: Liquor License Broker, ABC Consulting Services In California Liquor license brokerage and consulting services. We provide: Alcohol License Transfers Application Consulting & Processing, Liquor License Purchases & Sales, City Zoning Permits & Land Use Entitlements, Public Convenience or Necessity Findings and Letters. Phone Mike Brewer direct at 800-437-1100. |
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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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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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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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William F. Ziprick, Attorney: Legal Services For Buyers And Sellers Through creative problem solving, attention to detail, accessibility, & understanding that unnecessary delay is often a deal killer, I work closely with my clients and other professionals to consistently achieve a high rate of closings. Office: 909-255-8353, Cell: 509-951-7230. |
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Cheryl Maloney, Business Brokerage Services: City Of San Francisco I have over 20 years of small business experience, a law degree and well-versed in real estate regulations and best practices. I work tirelessly to create successful strategies & effective negotiations for those wishing to sell or buy a San Francisco small business. Call 415-309-2722 (Cell/Text). |
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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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Chris Seaman, Business Broker: Southern California Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has accelerated to become one of the most successful Business Sales Organizations in the world. Our team of agents have gone through extensive training to become experts in the field of business brokerage. Call Chris at 858-578-4111 for more info. |
Related Articles, Events, Blog Posts, Discussions, Videos, Interviews |
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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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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 Pizza Restaurant, Pizzeria Tips: What Pizzeria Buyers Need To Know
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buying pizza restaurant for sale tips and what to watch out for. Topics: Owner involvement in the business as pizzerias are most successful when the owner is onsite. |
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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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Business Purchase Financing - 3 Things You Need To Know Now For Success
Looking to buy a small business? There is good news regarding business purchase financing. More financial institutions are coming back into the market with business purchase financing. After years of being selective many lenders are more open to financing deals. Peter Siegel, MBA covers this topic. |
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Key Tax Considerations In A Deal: Deciding Between An Asset vs A Stock Sale
There are a number of the critical tax-related factors which should be reviewed by a party with their legal and tax advisers in determining the best structure for a sale transaction, i.e., whether it should be an Asset Sale or a Stock Sale. Attorney William Ziprick, Esq covers this topic. |
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Restaurant Buyers: Five Tips On Buying A Second Restaurant Business Location
Start-up costs are typically so high to build a restaurant from scratch that many current owners prefer to look for an existing restaurant that isn't doing so well and customize it as their own - second location. Joe Ranieri gives tips to restaurant owners buying a second location to expand. |
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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. |