Cash flow
$89,148
Revenue
$571,000
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Posting: 281660 | Available | 4/18/24
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.
Asking Price
$315,000
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/16/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/15/24
This boutique bakery, set on 2 acres with water rights at the front, offers a unique chance to live and thrive on-site as both the property valued at $749,000 and the business valued at $280,000 are included in this price. Boasting established sales and partnerships with local retail stores.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
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Posting: 285739 | Available | 4/13/24
This pizza franchise uses the freshest ingredients with their dough made daily, in a make it yourself format (with a stone oven). The dining rooms, and the equipment are well taken care of, and very inviting. There are two locations with a combined gross sales of over $1.7 million.
Asking Price
$499,999
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/13/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/13/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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$195,000
Posting: 286177 | Available | 4/17/24
A well-established absentee-run boba tea shop is for sale. It is located in a busy center in the North County coastal area close to Walmart with high visibility that is near the ocean and receives tourists' foot traffic and city offices. The shopping center has a Tesla charge station,
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$835,000
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Posting: 286162 | Available | 4/17/24
Priced low to sell fast - hurry, it won't last long! For sale is a pizza franchise located in a great prime corner location in Red Bluff. It is a large size store with ample dining area. It's in a major plaza on a very heavy-traffic street. The store has a great reputation.
Asking Price
$695,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$216,000
Down
$65,000
Posting: 276382 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a sushi & roll franchise inside a Ralph supermarket in Fountain Valley, Orange County. This is a fast-growing sushi and rolls franchise that has been in America since November 1986. The business hours are 9 am - 3:30 pm. The rent, electricity, and utility have no expenses. Semi absentee
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$428,233
Revenue
$1,271,811
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Posting: 281817 | Available | 4/16/24
Artisanal French-themed bakery for sale, renowned for diverse specialties, high-end pastries, and exceptional financial success. A paragon of excellence within the pastry community, inspiring others with astute business practices and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$264,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 269369 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt franchise. It's been established for over 8 years and the current owner has operated for over 3 years. It's a turnkey business that is help run and the owners work one day a week to drop off some merchandise. This business is a licensee and has no royalty.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 284562 | Available | 4/16/24
This Chinese fast-food restaurant is on the market for sale in an "as-is" condition, as an asset sale. The new owner has the flexibility to either retain the existing menu or introduce a completely new concept. The restaurant boasts a prime location.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$289,000
Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$550,000
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Posting: 285448 | Available | 4/16/24
Established for 14 years under current ownership, this retail food business offers a diverse range of products without the need for production facilities. The organization operates solely in the retail sector, serving a clientele comprising 100% retail customers.
Asking Price
$25,500
Cash flow
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Revenue
$779,000
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Posting: 285450 | Available | 4/16/24
The business has been established for 15 years under the current owner, operating in the retail sector. It offers various products including food items, with a focus on retail sales and non-production services (no hood). The facility includes essential equipment.
Asking Price
$49,000
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Posting: 286145 | Available | 4/16/24
This attractively designed bakery & cafe is an excellent location in a very desirable city in Contra Costa County. The retail store portion in front has an open airy feeling with large glass windows and is nicely appointed with attractively designed display units with seating.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 285058 | Available | 4/16/24
This restaurant has sufficient potential, and all equipment is available, so you can start a business right away. It has a lot of to-go orders, so operation is not difficult. You can change the concept to any type of restaurant or keep this concept. There is no alcohol license. Must see!
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$880,000
Down
$360,000
Posting: 285019 | Available | 4/15/24
A profitable fast-food restaurant is situated in a freestanding, signalized corner location with excellent visibility and easy access. It is fully managed and features a full kitchen with walk-in refrigeration and well-maintained equipment. The kitchen is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$360,000
Cash flow
$540,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 272494 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a 35-year-old, 6-day hamburger restaurant with a drive-thru. It is located near an industrial zone with many houses and several schools. The monthly average sale is more than $190,000 and the monthly net income is around $45,000 (based on seller's disclosure).
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$180,000
Posting: 285097 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a low-rent, absentee-run boba shop near a high school in Monrovia. This is a great opportunity for a family owner. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall with spacious parkings. ABSENT RUN.Seller goes to the store during open or closing time. Next to famous burgers
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
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Posting: 284335 | Available | 4/15/24
This burger joint is in the neighborhood strip center with a vast open-front parking lot. It has an excellent open kitchen, ideal for concept conversion. There is the possibility of converting into any cuisine except Mexican and Filipino restaurants. It is a perfect location with upside potential.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$197,904
Revenue
$2,137,548
Down
$70,000
Posting: 280186 | Available | 4/15/24
SBA approved! Don't miss this fantastic, urban, coastal restaurant and sports bar, a well-established destination for locals and visitors alike. Located in a bustling, walkable area of the city, the restaurant boasts multiple attractive patios in a beautiful setting and lively atmosphere.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 285178 | Available | 4/15/24
A taco restaurant, boasting a straightforward menu and effortless operation, is now available for sale. With absentee management in place, the establishment occupies a store space of 1000 square feet, offering a manageable rent $2,300 inclusive of NNN expenses. Excellent location. Direct parkings.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
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Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$231,813
Revenue
$833,844
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Posting: 276966 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is an attractive Papa John's unit in a resort area with low rent and a terrific sales trend! Papa John's is recognized as the leader in the pizza segment with 4,700 units operating throughout the world. Financial requirements are a minimum net worth of $750k and $250k liquid.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 285739 | Available | 4/13/24
This pizza franchise uses the freshest ingredients with their dough made daily, in a make it yourself format (with a stone oven). The dining rooms, and the equipment are well taken care of, and very inviting. There are two locations with a combined gross sales of over $1.7 million.
Asking Price
$499,999
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale are two bagel and sandwich shops that are available. They are in excellent commercial areas that have a hospital and residents that are high and middle-income. 2022 Year to Date made approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 million plus 2020.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 4/13/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 4/13/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
Asking Price
$99,999
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 4/16/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/15/24
This boutique bakery, set on 2 acres with water rights at the front, offers a unique chance to live and thrive on-site as both the property valued at $749,000 and the business valued at $280,000 are included in this price. Boasting established sales and partnerships with local retail stores.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
Cash flow
$89,148
Revenue
$571,000
Down
$315,000
Posting: 281660 | Available | 4/18/24
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.
Asking Price
$315,000
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Posting: 276784 | Available | 7/10/23
For sale is a deli and cafe in San Diego County. It is a small but cozy cafe to come by for a deli and drink. It is easy to operate, and great location for breakfast and lunch for nearby businesses. It is 320 square feet for $1,450/month (including water and CAM).
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$157,000
Revenue
$548,000
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Posting: 285007 | Available | 2/5/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has operated the business for over two decades and is looking to retire. The store will be fully remodeled in 2023. The store has low rent. This is a perfect high-volume store.
Asking Price
$478,000
Cash flow
$44,756
Revenue
$246,904
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Posting: 285966 | Available | 4/3/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. Positioned in a prime location with high visibility and easy freeway access.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
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Posting: 286073 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a nice location with a full hot kitchen in Huntington Beach "Surf City". It has easy hours and is perfect for someone who also wants to do catering on the weekends. It has had the same owner for 20 years. It is open 8am-3pm Mon-Fri (closed on weekends). Rent is $1,643 per month.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$172,208
Revenue
$1,177,501
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Posting: 285856 | Available | 4/4/24
This is an excellent location near busy commercial stores and heavily trafficked streets. The store is well cared for and has had a loyal following since opening in 2010. Business must be purchased with real estate. The price of real estate is $1.2 million.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$358,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 285378 | Available | 3/29/24
For sale is a new franchise boba tea, ice cream, specialty store by the Franchisor! This is a turn-key store that is fully staffed and profitable! The franchisor will train and support the new buyer. The franchise was established in 2019 and is actively selling franchises in 30 states.
Asking Price
$160,000
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Posting: 280316 | Available | 4/6/24
This is a fully-equipped restaurant located in a commercial shopping center in San Jose. This location is in a nice area and the shopping center has a well-known supermarket and a Starbucks. The facility has a 20-foot-long kitchen hood to allow fast preparation of all of the fast food.
Asking Price
$35,000
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$98,000
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Posting: 282306 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a family-owned banh mi shop for sale in downtown Stockton. It is a new addition to downtown Stockton, so this lunch spot is as authentic as it is fresh. Enjoy sandwiches, spring rolls, rice plates, vermicelli, smoothies, and specialty Vietnamese drinks. There is no hood or grease trap.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$88,999
Posting: 275195 | Available | 11/8/22
This is located in a busy food court in downtown San Diego, has very low rent and the seller is motivated. Mexican food has been served at this location since 2017 and is located in a high-traffic area downtown. Indoor and outdoor patio seating of approximately 2,900 SF for up to 250 people.
Asking Price
$88,999
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Posting: 285607 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a new store that opened in September 2022, so all the equipment inside is new. It doesn't matter which restaurant you open as long as it doesn't overlap with other restaurants in the same plaza. Since the restaurant has two restrooms, an alcohol license is available. MUST SEE!!!
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
$178,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 281532 | Available | 3/11/24
This franchise restaurant is a counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades. With over 700 locations in 46 U.S. states and in 17 countries, it can be found in retail shopping centers, airports, strip centers, and Army & Air Force bases worldwide.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$240,000
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Posting: 285126 | Available | 3/17/24
This sushi bar is in a very big market. There is high foot traffic every day. Franchise headquarters charges a 36% (variable) fee of the gross sales. 36% includes all utility fees (rent, electricity, etc). You don't have to pay any utility fee. It is easy to operate and has a stable income.
Asking Price
$55,000
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Posting: 276012 | Available | 3/17/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in Fairfield shopping centre near Safeway, vacant Sharetea, Wells Fargo, UPS store. The seller will provide combo reports last 5 years to qualified buyers after the NDA is signed. It is approximately 1,200 sq ft with a low rent of $3,700.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284476 | Available | 3/13/24
For sale is an absentee-run boba shop in American Canyon near Highway 37, south of Napa. It's located near a high school middle school, and a Safeway gas station. The ambiance is bright and spacious with dope boba artwork and unique fixtures with high chairs and tables.
Asking Price
$190,000
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Posting: 283503 | In Escrow | 2/15/24
Downtown Location: Being located in the downtown area can be a significant advantage for a restaurant. It offers easy access for both locals and tourists, and it often provides a vibrant atmosphere.
Asking Price
$398,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 283192 | Available | 11/14/23
For asset sale is an existing Subway franchise sandwich shop that could be converted to any kind of restaurant. It's located in Fremont, California (Alameda County) for only $90,000.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$78,000
Revenue
$440,000
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Posting: 282297 | Available | 11/1/23
This well-established restaurant is a simple operation with a traditional grill menu including burgers, french fries, milk shakes and soft serve. It is set up for takeaway but has a nice area for those that choose to dine in. The restaurant benefits from a very visible location near offices.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 284335 | Available | 4/15/24
This burger joint is in the neighborhood strip center with a vast open-front parking lot. It has an excellent open kitchen, ideal for concept conversion. There is the possibility of converting into any cuisine except Mexican and Filipino restaurants. It is a perfect location with upside potential.
Asking Price
$75,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 285448 | Available | 4/16/24
Established for 14 years under current ownership, this retail food business offers a diverse range of products without the need for production facilities. The organization operates solely in the retail sector, serving a clientele comprising 100% retail customers.
Asking Price
$25,500
Cash flow
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Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 257779 | Available | 4/11/24
The price has been lowered for this donut shop in San Ramon. Rent is $4,900 and the size of over 1,000 sq. ft. The yearly revenue is $360,000. They serve donuts, coffee, and sandwiches. It is open 7 days and business hour is 5 am-3 pm. The owner will train. The owner has no time to manage the store.
Asking Price
$179,999
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One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
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.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
