Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$40,251
Revenue
$531,491
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Posting: 286589 | Available | 5/15/24
The business has a 30+ year legacy of producing a variety of meat-based prepared foods. The business' products are made fresh daily with top quality ingredients. The business is USDA certified with an onsite inspection office, and a clean inspection history.
Asking Price
$1,330,500
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286570 | Available | 5/14/24
The Company currently has two claims that the United States Trademark and Patent Office recently deemed allowable. $6M+ invested into engineering, design, patents, certifications, facilities, staff, tooling, inventory, sales commitments and the business is now seeking a buyer.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285132 | Available | 5/14/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$331,700
Revenue
$1,390,442
Down
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Posting: 286539 | Available | 5/13/24
This successful business manufactures commercial grade hunting blinds and feeders. They pride themselves in building their products 100% in the U.S.A. With five different models of hunting blinds and 4 different models of feeders, the brand is known for unmatched quality and outstanding customers.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
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Posting: 278425 | Available | 5/9/24
A long, well-established bakery with good potential is located in a big shopping center in the South Bay. The business is half absentee-run but remains profitable, boasting a loyal base of repeating customers. Its prime location in the South Bay adds to its appeal.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$426,000
Revenue
$1,530,000
Down
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Posting: 282823 | Available | 5/8/24
Established in 2016, this Company started as a consulting side venture by its founder, a beauty entrepreneur who built her brand from her college dorm and later moved to China to explore manufacturing possibilities.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$250,000
Down
$199,000
Posting: 284705 | Available | 5/8/24
This Northern California based Ready to Assemble (RTA) cabinet supplier is a California Limited Liability Company and was established in 2003 and has been under current ownership since 2022. This company specializes in high quality pre-assembled cabinets that are manufactured in the US only.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$1,425,000
Revenue
$6,800,000
Down
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Posting: 286451 | Available | 5/7/24
The Commercial Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing Company has an established footprint in Texas by offering quality, timely completion of projects, transparent communication and follow-up, and ease of doing business.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 285993 | Available | 5/6/24
Made In USA! This longtime family-run business manufactures products for motorsports or other vehicle users. Highly efficient operations incorporate computer-aided design work with hands-on quality manufacturing. Well-equipped workshop with extensive list of FF&E.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$318,718
Revenue
$2,329,278
Down
$1,950,000
Posting: 281708 | Available | 5/6/24
For sale is a 2M+ revenue, profitable recession-proof, 75-year-old industrial tire retreading business. It's the top in Central Valley, CA. This is a long-standing profitable niche business that exclusively sells and services industrial tires and has shown steady double-digit growth in revenue.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 5/6/24
Price reduced! SBA approved! This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, leading sign design & manufacturing franchise providing custom sign solutions, interactive digital signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, point of purchase, trade show and table graphics, printing services, and banners.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 257941 | Available | 5/2/24
This company has had over 30 years of business and is pandemic-proof. They are a subcontractor of Boeing and military works and some medical jobs. They do aircraft electronic connector and hardware work. It is located in the city of Santa Fe springs.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$26,540
Revenue
$133,080
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Posting: 284126 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a business specializing in sharpening of industrial knives (chippers) and saws. It is the most complete commercial sharpening and sales shop of its kind in the North State of California with the equipment required to place the proper professional edge on industrial blades, knives and saws.
Asking Price
$150,000
Bldg Size
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Year Built
1981
Posting: 286342 | Available | 4/30/24
The industrial land extends through the city limits of Lancaster. The "specific plan" denotes the actual zoning, permitting multiple uses via conditional use permits, including light and heavy industrial use. There is a steakhouse already established on the premises.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 280763 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a spa and gazebo manufacturing business plus real estate for sale in Sacramento County. It has been established for 33 years. They are in the business of making your spa or gazebo Needs. They are the only spa manufacturer in Northern California. Seller financing is available!
Asking Price
$1,280,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 263633 | Available | 4/28/24
Trufeet LLC is a US manufacturer of revolutionary, patented cat grooming glove KittyTongue (US patent 9,622,457). Product competitive advantage: patented grooming surface bio-mimics cat's tongue and provides natural and gentle grooming to cats. Relocatable, home-based. For sale by owner. Training.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$695,000
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Posting: 286284 | Available | 4/26/24
This highly reputable business designs and manufactures custom bedding, linens, cushions and other related items. Known for its skilled craftmanship, excellent service, and quick lead times, this business is a favorite among many top Interior Designers and Design Firms.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$460,000
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Posting: 282359 | Available | 4/24/24
Steeped in history since 1994, this prominent South Orange County establishment stands as a beacon of excellence in the domain of cylinder head remanufacturing. With over two decades in the field, they've mastered the art of restoring cylinder heads to their original specifications.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$149,000
Posting: 279725 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a Delaware C-Corp with $a 4M carry over opportunity. It has proven milling technology for enhanced recovery of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and a C-Corporation with $4 million loss carry forward.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$375,000
Down
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Posting: 286239 | Available | 4/23/24
This heavy-duty truck brake parts and machine shop specializes in brakes and machining primarily for the heavy-duty trucking industry but also for elevators, cranes, and industrial equipment that have braking systems. Yearly sales approx. $375,000. Inventory is currently $300,000.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
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Posting: 286097 | Available | 4/23/24
Limited opportunity to launch an eco-friendly industrial coating business and take advantage of a dynamic growing industry. Sellers have acquired new equipment, obtained tentative permit approval and upgraded electrical system of leased facility. Sellers have not launched operations - yet.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$264,504
Revenue
$1,793,715
Down
$4,050,000
Posting: 284122 | Available | 4/22/24
Here is your opportunity to own a turnkey silicon wafer production facility. The company is well established with decades in the business. This 20,000+ sf total facility has an ISO 9001 certification to service a diversified and international customer base. They had recent equipment upgrades.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286209 | Available | 4/19/24
Project Circuit is a comprehensive electronics circuit board manufacturer located in Southern California. Established by its current owner, the company has been in continuous operation since its founding, dedicated to delivering quality finished products crafted in the USA.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$910,000
Revenue
$5,900,000
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Posting: 283288 | Available | 4/16/24
The business is ONLY priced for strategic buyers. If you are an individual buyer looking for an investment opportunity, this is not for you. This is a well-established company, specializing in the distribution and fabrication of wire mesh. Serving a diverse range of industries.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$424,565
Revenue
$1,090,904
Down
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Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and there is a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/15/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$424,565
Revenue
$1,090,904
Down
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Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and there is a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 263633 | Available | 4/28/24
Trufeet LLC is a US manufacturer of revolutionary, patented cat grooming glove KittyTongue (US patent 9,622,457). Product competitive advantage: patented grooming surface bio-mimics cat's tongue and provides natural and gentle grooming to cats. Relocatable, home-based. For sale by owner. Training.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$3,980,000
Down
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Posting: 281444 | Available | 2/5/24
The Company manufactures architectural products that act as unique ceiling treatments and modern acoustical design. Project Woodcraft was founded in 1977 and started manufacturing wood skateboards and boogey boards. It was purchased in 1988 and was converted to making wooden furniture parts.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$467,091
Revenue
$1,005,739
Down
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Posting: 285009 | Available | 2/5/24
Founded in 1977, this precision aerospace machine shop specializes in the manufacturing of high-precision miniature CNC machined components. The business has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing essential parts to major defense companies.
Asking Price
$1,355,000
Cash flow
$104,282
Revenue
$521,414
Down
$299,400
Posting: 279601 | Available | 7/5/23
This is a foam manufacturing business in the City of Industry, near Downtown LA. We supply custom-made foams to the upholstery industry. Post-covid, there has been an increased demand for upholsteries. A new owner can do marketing and expand the business. It is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$750,000
Down
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Posting: 272848 | Available | 4/18/23
Our client is offering a unique and versatile anti-shoplifting technology for sale to the market. It is unlike any system currently in use. This technology is discrete, effective, and very economical to use and install. The product is electronic merchandise or article-surveillance technology.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$416,000
Revenue
$2,734,107
Down
$1,908,000
Posting: 284881 | Available | 4/9/24
Established in 1978, this renowned manufacturer and distributor specializes in replacement parts and accessories for vintage vehicles. As the current owner seeks retirement, this thriving business presents a unique opportunity for acquisition.
Asking Price
$1,908,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
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Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$185,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284837 | Available | 1/24/24
Are you looking for a great Maquiladora opportunity? Look no further! We are pleased to present a well-established and highly reputable contract assembly and packaging company in Mexicali, Mexico. With over 15 years of experience, this turnkey business offers an ideal location.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$900,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
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Posting: 273337 | In Contract | 8/2/22
Custom Trailer & Truck Bed Manufacturing & Service Company - Under Contract
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$426,000
Revenue
$1,530,000
Down
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Posting: 282823 | Available | 5/8/24
Established in 2016, this Company started as a consulting side venture by its founder, a beauty entrepreneur who built her brand from her college dorm and later moved to China to explore manufacturing possibilities.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 257941 | Available | 5/2/24
This company has had over 30 years of business and is pandemic-proof. They are a subcontractor of Boeing and military works and some medical jobs. They do aircraft electronic connector and hardware work. It is located in the city of Santa Fe springs.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$5,348,000
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Posting: 278717 | Available | 1/31/23
Economy Resilient, Commercial & Residential, Public & Private Work. Established in 1982, this cabinet manufacturing company has survived the test of time. The company is being listed for sale due to the owner's desire to retire. The company had its humble beginning with its inception in the owner.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,600,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$331,700
Revenue
$1,390,442
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Posting: 286539 | Available | 5/13/24
This successful business manufactures commercial grade hunting blinds and feeders. They pride themselves in building their products 100% in the U.S.A. With five different models of hunting blinds and 4 different models of feeders, the brand is known for unmatched quality and outstanding customers.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$98,107
Revenue
$310,311
Down
$290,000
Posting: 256990 | Available | 5/24/21
This 10 year old cannabidiol (CBD) company specializes in cream, gel, liquid and capsule health care products. The chemist and engineer driven company formulates its own products in its laboratory and then produces them offsite. Its product line includes trademarked names.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$1,810,598
Revenue
$8,133,641
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Posting: 277562 | Available | 7/19/23
This is a high-profit women's apparel company with large, retail customers for sale. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-established, women's clothing wholesaler with loyal, repeat customers in place. The company designs and wholesales various woman's apparel in regular and plus sizes.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$323,307
Revenue
$904,456
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Posting: 286036 | Available | 4/8/24
Established for two decades, this Civil/Structural and Mechanical Engineering firm has an unmatched reputation for quality and reliability. With 90% of annual revenue stemming from loyal, long-term Industrial and Commercial clients, this business has a solid foundation in place.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 263831 | Available | 3/26/22
This young turn-key company manufactures hand sanitizers in gel and liquid form. 2020 sales have been 3.5M+/. Major retailers have additional PO's ready to be placed. Profit margin currently in the 40% range. 1 year contracts in place with the well known national retailers. Online sales presence.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$337,500
Posting: 277116 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based screen printing and embroidery company is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and was formed 25 years ago and has been servicing customers with their screen printing, embroidery, calendars, signs, and a large variety of various items.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 281166 | Available | 4/13/24
This is the sale of both business and real estate (Must be sold together). This is a seafood processing (repackaging) facility that is fully functional/operational and built to FDA standards. It is located on approx 14 acres in Clewiston, Florida. They are able to process all types of seafood.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$2,249,842
Revenue
$11,151,526
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 279734 | Available | 2/1/24
This corporation is a leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment and related products for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. The company was founded in 1980 and has since grown to become a trusted provider of innovative solutions for various applications in high tech.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$147,000
Revenue
$486,760
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Posting: 285769 | Available | 3/21/24
This is a full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, they specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial clients, residential property management companies
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$450,256
Revenue
$2,658,627
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Posting: 279759 | Available | 3/17/23
Proudly made in the USA. The manufacturer of This architectural product is marking its 20th season in business. This custom-engineered fiberglass product is sold and installed in the entire Gulf Atlantic region from the Deep South to Texas.
Asking Price
$1,115,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$800,000
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Posting: 286055 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a sausage meat manufacturing business with 31 years of USDA licensing and complete equipment. Company has established partnerships with many major retail stores. The owner will assist in ensuring a seamless transition, as they are motivated and ready to retire. It is profitable.
Asking Price
$445,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
ServingSouthern California
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingSouthern California
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
ServingAll Of California
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
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.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
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.
I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
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.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
