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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/10/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/10/24
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. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a charming oyster bar, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant ambiance and boasts tasteful improvements. It comes with an active Type 41 ABC license.
Asking Price
$338,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/9/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/9/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/8/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/8/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
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Posting: 282090 | Available | 5/6/24
This is a long established Franchise Pizza Restaurant located in a BUSY San Francisco Area. They have many loyal dine-in customers in addition to their Corporate and School Caterings. They also serve Pasta, Salads, and Wings. Experienced Team in place. Franchise Training and Support available.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/5/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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$600,000
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$2,400,000
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Posting: 286017 | Available | 5/10/24
A high-profile dance club is located in the heart of the downtown area in Orange County. This establishment is an established neighborhood night club and restaurant with two commercial kitchen sections specialized in Fusion Mediterranean and American dishes, prepared by an experienced chef.
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
$447,000
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$3,156,000
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Posting: 284408 | Available | 5/10/24
Nestled in the picturesque Santa Cruz County, California, this exquisitely designed restaurant has been a steadfast fixture in the community, earning a stellar reputation over the years. Located in a prime location, the restaurant has Weathered the test of time.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
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Posting: 286511 | Available | 5/10/24
We are offering this profitable Japanese restaurant or conversion opportunity in a great location. The space is 3000 square feet with seating for approximately 125. It features a full kitchen with a 24-foot hood, four gas woks, and more. The current concept is profitable.
Asking Price
$240,000
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Posting: 270994 | Available | 5/10/24
For sale is a great location in the Laguna Niguel area with mostly 75% takeout and delivery. The sales around 500K year. There are 25 seats with no marketing. It is well-equipped, clean, and has nice decor as it was recently remodeled. The size is over 1,000 sq ft. with very low rent at $3,260.
Asking Price
$189,000
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Posting: 277001 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant. It is an asset sale - no financial statement is available. This is a stand-alone building and shares parking with the business next door. The size of the building is 1,500 sq. ft and the rent is $3,100/m. There is a walk-in cooler and 8 feet hood.
Asking Price
$89,999
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Posting: 285494 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a Chinese restaurant for sale. The restaurant is located in a nice area of Oakland. This restaurant has been in the same location for over 35 years. Three is a beer and wine license.The size of the restaurant is 1,546 sq ft. and rent is $4,900.
Asking Price
$149,999
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Posting: 286021 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a hot pot style restaurant that has high volume sales. The restaurant is located in a busy Asian shopping center. The size of the restaurant is 1,350 sq. ft and the rent is $8,000/m including CAM and garbage.
Asking Price
$1,399,999
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Posting: 285971 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a Korean BBQ restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the busy strip center. Currently operating as a semi-absentee-run business. Monthly gross is $135,000. Rent got lowered and paying $17,500. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 19 feet hood walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Asking Price
$739,999
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Posting: 284999 | Available | 5/9/24
Currently operating as an Italian restaurant, this popular chef is leaving behind a very desirable location and well-built out restaurant. The kitchen is immaculate with like-new equipment. The premise is approximately 2,350 SF. Monthly rent is $11,000/month with 10 years remaining on the lease.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 286505 | Available | 5/9/24
Recently, an izakaya sushi bar opened in Buena Park and is now for sale. The store size is 3,000 square feet with relatively cheap rent at $9m000 with NNN, offering a lease term of 2+5+5 years per month, totaling 12 years left on the lease. The business is currently being run absentee.
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 286502 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a great and well-established sushi restaurant in the affluent Hacienda Heights area. It has a spacious 2,400 sqft with great rent of $4,500 including NNN. It has a full kitchen with a long hood, walk-in cooler, and grease trap. There is a beer/wine license.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286501 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a great and well-established teriyaki, sushi and roll restaurant in the downtown Whittier area. It has a spacious 1,700 sqft with great rent of $4,500 including NNN. It has a full kitchen with long hood and walk-in cooler. The owner wants to retire.
Asking Price
$110,000
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Posting: 286500 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a great and famous sports bar in La Habra. It is has a great space of 7,500 sq ft. with a party area for teams/groups and game area for kids. It has a great rent of $1,530 including NNN with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $90,000+ with many potentials.
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 286499 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a great and well-established Korean restaurant in the affluent and dynamic Valley community of Los Angeles. It has a great rent of $9,000 including NNN with plenty of parking spaces in the lot. its current monthly sale is $120,000. Its location is in the busy area.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 286497 | Available | 5/9/24
For an asset sale is a teriyaki and roll restaurant available at a great location in Montebello, Los Angeles County, California. Call for more information!
Asking Price
$35,000
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Posting: 286495 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a grand scale, high volume, profitable Chinese restaurant that operates within a 6,000 square foot standalone building with super low rent.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 284090 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a well-established and famous sushi restaurant in the Glendora area. Its current monthly sale is about $70,000 with a full kitchen and beer/wine. It is 2,000 sq ft. with rent of just $4,100 including NNN. They have beer/wine.
Asking Price
$269,000
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Posting: 281307 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a well-established and famous sushi & roll restaurant in the Huntington Beach area. The store was recently remodeled with two separate kitchens. Its current sale is about $110,000, but last year's annual sale was $1,477,000. Its store size is a very spacious 3,000 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$555,000
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Posting: 286490 | Available | 5/8/24
A Korean restaurant asset sale is available, being sold as-is with a beer and wine license. The kitchen is well-maintained and equipped with a walk-in cooler. The establishment spans approximately 1,650 sq ft and has undergone recent renovations.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/10/24
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. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/9/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/9/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$169,766
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$769,645
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Posting: 282090 | Available | 5/6/24
This is a long established Franchise Pizza Restaurant located in a BUSY San Francisco Area. They have many loyal dine-in customers in addition to their Corporate and School Caterings. They also serve Pasta, Salads, and Wings. Experienced Team in place. Franchise Training and Support available.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/10/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$840,000
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Posting: 282386 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a charming oyster bar, nestled in the heart of a renowned beach community's bustling restaurant row. With its prime location and inviting front patio, this establishment radiates a vibrant ambiance and boasts tasteful improvements. It comes with an active Type 41 ABC license.
Asking Price
$338,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/8/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/8/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/5/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$276,000
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$1,320,000
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Posting: 278997 | Available | 8/29/23
For sale is a profitable Japanese sushi and roll restaurant in Orange County with a beer license for sale. There can be an SBA loan approved for qualified, experienced buyers. The monthly average sales are $110k and the monthly net income is $23k. It is in a very busy traffic area.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 285924 | Available | 5/4/24
This is a Chinese restaurant for an asset sale. This restaurant is located in the big center. The size of the restaurant is 3,300 sq ft. and rent is $11,000 including water and garbage. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 20 feet hood and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Asking Price
$299,999
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Posting: 286190 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a recently established pizza restaurant strategically situated in Corona, CA. This turnkey establishment improved with a cost of over $400K, including a state-of-the-art brick oven, and spans 1,500 square feet. The space is well-appointed with plentiful seating.
Asking Price
$169,000
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Posting: 276422 | Available | 3/4/23
This is a well-established, high-volume seafood & Asian fusion restaurant for sale located in a very busy shopping center in San Fernando, Los Angeles County, CA. It is a 100% absentee-run business with so much potential to increase the current sales volume. The annual sales are over $6,000,000.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
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Posting: 283342 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a restaurant and bar located in one of the most sought-after locations in Orange County. It has a beautiful build-out. The business has a full ABC 47 liquor license. Current management is in place and includes a general manager, chef or kitchen manager, and assistant manager.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
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Posting: 276649 | Available | 1/24/23
This is an excellent opportunity to own a sushi restaurant in Simi Valley. Training and support will be provided to the new owner. The asking price is $239,000. The average gross sales is around $70,000 per month.
Asking Price
$239,000
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Posting: 285018 | Available | 4/5/24
For sale is a hot pot restaurant that has lower than market rent. This restaurant has been there for 10 years with loyal customers. The size of the restaurant is 5,000 sq ft. and rent is $7,800. Last year's sales were around $1,200,000. Currently, the owner works a couple of days for a few hours
Asking Price
$349,999
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Posting: 284818 | Available | 1/23/24
This Fullerton restaurant and nightclub boasts a huge outdoor patio, enormous kitchen, main street visibility and ideal entitlements including dance, live entertainment and an approved indoor cigar lounge/smoking area. This establishment competes fiercely in the culinary and nightlife scene.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 276967 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a family-owned Japanese restaurant for sale in the unique Morgan Hill community. Established in 2002, they specialize in custom rolls that you can't find anywhere else. They also have a wide variety of items for people who don't eat raw fish. The outdoor dining is very romantic
Asking Price
$180,000
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$80,000
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$780,000
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Posting: 284748 | Available | 3/11/24
This Mediterranean restaurant serves traditional dishes from an open kitchen with a well-appointed dining area inside and a lovely patio outside. This popular restaurant is ideally located on extremely busy street and is a minute's drive from Hwy-101, 85, and 237.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$144,000
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$1,324,452
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Posting: 285296 | Available | 5/8/24
This is a Japanese sushi restaurant in Pasadena for sale. It has a beer and wine license. It is absentee-run (the seller has another full time job). The seller does not know how to make sushi/rolls. This would be a good business for experienced buyers to increase sales volume. Spacious parkings
Asking Price
$570,000
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Posting: 275067 | Available | 7/9/22
Free standing burger and Mexican food restaurant in Los Angeles County In California. Owner established For 31 years and currently running. Well-established restaurant with strong local clientele base. High visibility & street exposure, located on a major avenue and within a quick minute to 60 Freew
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$495,000
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Posting: 285242 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a famous restaurant located on the main street in Marina Del Rey. Its size is about 1,270 sq. ft with a spacious patio. Its rent is about $10,800 including NNN. It has a beer/wine license. The buyer can convert it into sushi, ramen, or Thai.
Asking Price
$165,000
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Posting: 268306 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an established high-volume restaurant/bar for sale in Berkeley near the hill. This restaurant has served the Berkeley/East Bay community since 1996 with great Yelp reviews. They have rustic decor with an open kitchen concept. It is approximately 2,800 sq ft.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 281491 | Available | 10/4/23
This is a beautiful Italian-style cafe and gelateria that features craft beers and wines on tap. The daily fare includes panini, soups, delectable salads, espresso, and an array of gelato. Guests dine in the open and casually elegant dining room, airy patio, or private nooks.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 284988 | Available | 3/21/24
Discover a unique and lucrative opportunity with this listing, featuring not one, but two businesses under one roof. Step into the charm of an established breakfast and brunch restaurant, nestled in the heart of a historic downtown in South Bay/Silicon Valley.
Asking Price
$295,000
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Posting: 284985 | Available | 3/13/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a buyer to take over the premises, acquire the equipment, ABC beer & wine license, and assume a very favorable lease and rent terms and options. The restaurant has a large dining room with 80 plus chairs and 20 plus tables. The place has 2 banquet rooms and bar.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282719 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is an LA County type 47 liquor license at $140,000 plus fees.
Asking Price
$140,000
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$224,000
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Posting: 282902 | Available | 10/22/23
This place makes you feel you are somewhere other than Southern California. If you like small-town atmosphere and outdoor charming patio with phenomenal, scrumptious, incredible and amazingly delicious food, this is the place. This place really makes you feel at home and definitely a hidden gem.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
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.
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.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
Since most people who want to acquire a business for sale spend their time and energy responding to ads, it's no wonder that a majority never find a company they want to buy. Meanwhile, proactive buyers "push" their requirements and qualifications to purchase, and attract owners ready to sell.
Telling potential business buyers about unreported income could come back and bite you if not careful. It's best to be honest when dealing with business buyers but you should also highlight what's reported in the tax returns and what cash may be seen "between the lines".
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.
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.
