Company: Restaurant Realty Company
Phones: 415-945-9701
Steve founded Restaurant Realty in 1996. He has personally sold/leased over 1000 restaurants, bars & clubs, & completed over 3000 valuations. The author of "Restaurant Dealmaker- An Insider's Trade Secrets For Buying a Restaurant, Bar or Club" available on Amazon. Reach Steve direct at 415-945-9701.
Steve founded Restaurant Realty in 1996. He has personally sold/leased over 1000 restaurants, bars & clubs, & completed over 3000 valuations. He is the author of "Restaurant Dealmaker - An Insider's Trade Secrets For Buying a Restaurant, Bar or Club" available on Amazon.
Steven has over twenty years of restaurant experience and was President and CEO of Zim's restaurants which was one of the largest privately owned restaurant chains in the SF Bay Area. Steven holds degrees from USF and Cornell.
A stunningly branded French pastry concept is now for sale. Sales have grown every year, doubling their sales in only two years! The business's sales are now approaching $500,000 in sales out of this 300 sf space! Check averages are approaching $20 per order, and have a stunning food cost of 10%. Posting #: 280901 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Located in the highly desirable and upscale Conejo Valley, this 2,750 square foot Mexican restaurant with a full ABC license has showcased Old World charm since 2014, while featuring bold flavors of authentic Mexican dishes with superior quality. A wide range of catering options help drive revenues. Posting #: 284574 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
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. Posting #: 284985 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza. Posting #: 283195 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Located in a busy shopping center, food critics have often voted this franchise Best Hamburger in Los Angeles while it has become a familiar presence in Southern California, expanding quickly to other territories, with over 150 locations in the U.S. and internationally. Posting #: 285616 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Bring your own concept to a downtown Livermore space that has a modern vibe and Asian twist. They have two square tables that seat eight people flank the entrance - the Octables! The menu is unique & contains unfamiliar items which was very exciting. Posting #: 285615 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Broderick's was purchased in 2022 by successful Broderick's group managing partner, Chris Jarosz. Chris tragically died in a motor accident in 2023, just months after reopening the Davis location following renovations. The business has been closed and is an asset sale only. Posting #: 285503 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
A unique opportunity to purchase a 9-unit room and board facility including the real estate. The location is 1.8 miles or a 6-minute drive to Cal State University East Bay, making it a great location. The projected gross income is $106,200 yearly. Posting #: 285501 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
The Mustard Seed is a "turnkey' business opportunity with 1.8 million annual sales, prime location with nice curb appeal. Located in a well-established area, in the heart of downtown Davis, with shopping and hotels within close walking distance. Posting #: 285462 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This one-of-a-kind establishment, located on a main boulevard, is one of Conejo Valley's most popular gathering spots. Spacious 4,000 square feet and quickly growing revenue. The menu offers only the freshest ingredients for their popular burritos, tacos, salads, tostadas, nachos, and more. Posting #: 285461 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This fantastic and growing gourmet burger & wine restaurant and concept is now for sale in Sonoma County. The Chef owner has built a fantastic following and received a huge amount of accolades, good media and great reviews in the two years it has been open. Posting #: 285460 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This 450 sf coffee shop is ideally located on one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley. The area is vibrant, clean, and safe. The surrounding blocks have the ideal kind of clients and neighboring retail, including a hospital with lots of staff and people craving great coffee and a fresh snack. Posting #: 284231 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is a long standing proper pub established in 2002, this iconic pub has been a fixture of the vibrant San Francisco Financial District community for decades. Boasting a prime location amidst the bustling business district, it has become the favored destination for discerning professionals. Posting #: 285415 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Be your own landlord! This is a rare opportunity to own prime retail real estate (land and building) rather than leasing and being a tenant. This retail/restaurant site is 58,806 square feet (approximately 1.35 acres) directly on a busy retail corridor with good ingress and egress. Posting #: 282977 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Located in Eagle Rock in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close freeway access, this food chain has thrived since 1947. Food critics have often voted it Best Hamburger in Los Angeles. Never frozen, all food is freshly prepared. Posting #: 280266 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
An exceptional artisan cafe, strategically situated on a bustling thoroughfare in San Luis Obispo County, stands as a beacon for coffee enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs alike. This distinctive establishment has carved its niche with a dedicated focus on ethically sourced coffee. Posting #: 284467 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Mr. Falafel, the 1,170 square feet Mediterranean restaurant, is located on a busy corner of H and 56th street in Sacramento. Great curb appeal, high visibility from the busy H street traffic, right next to a Starbucks store, close distance to Sacramento State University, in a desirable neighborhood. Posting #: 285277 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Elevate your business portfolio with this lucrative opportunity to join a small chain of highly successful bar and grill franchises. With annual sales surpassing $6 million and a proven track record of excellence, this multi-unit franchise offers a seamless entry into the world of hospitality. Posting #: 285275 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This franchise opportunity represents a turn-key operation, boasting robust sales exceeding $2 million annually for the last three years under absentee ownership. With a proven track record of success, this establishment stands poised for even greater achievements. Posting #: 285249 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This opportunity is also pre-qualified for SBA financing, requiring only a ten percent down payment with a ten-year repayment term. So, you can take advantage of favorable financing terms while stepping into this lucrative venture. Posting #: 285237 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Discover an extraordinary gastro pub & brewery ideally positioned near a BART station, ensuring easy access for both locals and commuters. Tucked along a vibrant thoroughfare, this establishment boasts a coveted location teeming with potential. Step inside to an inviting ambiance. Posting #: 285239 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
You cannot beat this high-visibility corner location in this popular East Bay community. The 1,800+/- sf space exudes a small-town vibe but has the population to support high volume. Located on the central thoroughfare for this city this popular eatery pumped out nearly $1.2million in sales in 2023. Posting #: 285246 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is a high-volume, profitable, rustic restaurant with a hard liquor license. This Franchise opportunity is introduced as a turn-key operation where you don't have to reinvent the wheel. It has come with solid sales exceeding $2,000,000 consistently for the last three years. Posting #: 285248 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Step into the realm of highly successful steakhouse franchise ownership with this incredible opportunity. They are passing on years of goodwill to a qualified operator. This is your chance to stake your claim and lock in a great deal. The business is pre-qualified for an SBA (10-year) loan. Posting #: 285247 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is this popular historic (circa 1859) boutique hotel, restaurant & bar with patio dining and including the owner's entirely separate detached 2-bedroom apartment. This is a hotel & restaurant business and a home all in one. The lot size is over 11,500 sq. ft. Posting #: 280396 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is a highly successful wholesale bakery with a tremendous reputation. With $1.2 million in annual revenues and $183,000 in profit in 2023, this long-established business would qualify for an 85% SBA 10-year loan provided the buyer has restaurant experience and good financials. Posting #: 285231 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
After satisfying customers with great food and friendly service, the owners of this highly successful Thai restaurant are ready to pass on years of goodwill to a well-qualified operator. They have good books & records and a great location ready to go. They have many repeat customers. Posting #: 285230 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Located in Brentwood, California, take advantage of this asset sale opportunity to own an established boba milk tea business with all the heavy lifting down for you. Located in a bustling shopping center in Brentwood. It is surrounded by numerous offices and businesses. Posting #: 285229 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
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For over 25 years Peter Siegel, MBA has been providing niche business purchase financial advisory and loan placement services with SBA Loans, Non SBA Financing, Retirement Plan Conversions, Note Restructures, etc. Call me regarding business purchase financing and to get pre-qualified: 925-785-3118.
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Financing a business purchase, or getting cash for a down payment can take many forms. Hopefully the options listed below will give you some ideas where you can find the money to buy a California business!
A potential small business owner/seller asks the question: I have a preschool and am thinking about selling it but my lease is ending soon. What would be the best thing to do? Do I renew the contract or do I act the landlord to sign a contract to the new buyer? and is it a good time to sell?
The likelihood of selling a business is often determined by external factors in the marketplace. Here are eight influences on how easy, or difficult it might be when selling a small business. Peter Siegel discusses these factors in a BizBen.com article.
One of the strategies for selling your business to a very cautious buyer is to relate the price to performance of the company in the months after the buyer takes over. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains this strategy.
Don't buy a laundry business before reading these 5 tips to maximize your investment. You'll soon be able to buy a laundry with confidence! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic.
The three most widely used sources of funds for financing business purchase assets are buyer's cash, seller financing, and SBA bank loans. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com and an SBA loan consultant & placement specialist explains the differences between them.
Before you buy a dry cleaners small business, read these critical tips about this industry. Discover why a dry cleaner needs to be "green" to be profitable. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program Advisor) explores this topic and other helpful strategies on buying a dry cleaning store.
Laundromats undeniably represent a fantastic business opportunity. They offer high returns and require minimal hours, making them an attractive investment. Even during severe economic downturns, laundromats prove resilient as they provide an essential life service, but why do laundromats fail?
For Laundromat investors looking to enter the industry, these are challenging times. This significant industry that is surging due to "smarter" equipment, cleaner spaces, more staff, & the larger payback for offering a better customer experience. But, brokers & sellers have unrealistic valuations.
The coin-operated laundry business has undergone significant changes, evolving beyond its traditional model. Laundromats are now transforming into comprehensive "laundry businesses." This shift reflects a broader approach that goes beyond mere self-service coin-operated machines.
Chuck Post hosts these live FREE online webinars on Buying A Card or Coin Laundry. These webinars occur every Weds at Noon. Have your questions ready for an open and honest discussion about both the Pro & Cons of the Vended Laundry Business. RSVP or for more info phone Chuck at 619-227-5711 direct.
The laundry business offers all of those rewards of business ownership, with much fewer headaches than with most other businesses. However buyer beware - Chuck Post, laundry broker and consultant covers several mistakes many first time laundry buyers commit when buying a California laundromat.
Many Californians want to buy a coin laundry because it's a business that doesn't require full time owner attention and because, as an all cash business, the owner is always paid before the service is provided. But there are a few misconceptions about the business and a buyer should have the facts.
When investing in a laundry business, there are two methods. One is preferred, but the other is far more common. If you are considering entering into a new industry, like most now entering the laundry industry, you want to have a good understanding of both opportunities. Chuck Post explores both.
Chuck Post, a leading laundry expert with over 37 years of developing laundries, retooling, and rebranding hundreds of existing laundries, tells investors how to search, find, evaluate, and do good laundry due diligence laundries for acquisition. A must read for new investors & current operators.
Laundromats and coin operated Laundromats are popular choices among business buyers as they often can be successfully run as an absentee run business. You need to be strategic about when you sell your Laundromat so you don't get taken to the cleaners by a buyer and so that you maximize your profits.
Laundry buyers and investors should expect both challenging times and opportunities for success in 2022 and 2023. Chuck Post, Laundry Industry Advisor explores growth opportunities, equipment advances, industry challenges and trends all laundromat buyers and investors should know about.
Coin operated laundry for sale (also referred to as a laundromat), which typically can yield a 20% to 30% profit (before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization) on gross revenues to the owner. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic on buying small to mid-sized laundromats.
Utility rates are on the rise. I am getting calls from laundry owners complaining of the costs, asking for ideas. So what is the answer? What is the best approach in combating these costs? Chuck Post, laundry consultant discusses strategies for keeping coin laundry utility costs under control.
Are you thinking of selling your California vending route? More business buyers than ever before are looking to buy such a business. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses tips for selling your vending route.
Buying a professional service business, like a dental practice, is one of the most profitable ventures you can enter into if you are considering becoming a small business owner. In this blog, Peter Siegel, MBA discusses six things you need to know about buying a successful dental practice or office.
Entrepreneurs who think they want to buy a towing business need to have some idea of what to look for when examining businesses for sale in this industry. The assets, including tow trucks and perhaps the property where towed vehicles are stored, determine much of the value of this kind of company.
Buying a day care for sale is a dream for many people. Here, you'll learn how to successfully negotiate the purchase of a day care for sale to make that dream a reality. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com covers this topic.
There are several things to consider when placing a value on a preschool. Businesses that are regarded as leading preschools in their area can go for premium prices so know what you have so a potential buyer can't take advantage of your lack of knowledge. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains.
If you are open to exploring the franchise opportunities available the commercial cleaning industry is an area you should consider. Commercial cleaning franchises are quickly becoming a popular choice among business buyers and here are my 6 reasons why you should consider buying one.
Buyers interested in buying a janitorial cleaning business will find companies in this industry for sale that are quite profitable. Careful due diligence, including the six factors covered in this blog post, is advised before completing a deal. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this industry.
One of the most important steps in buying a business is doing your due diligence. When buying a California winery, there are three major areas to focus your attention during this period of research. Learn about these three factors in this BizBen blog post on wine industry due diligence for buyers.
A business buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program asks how to handle the inventory amount in the purchase price of a business. Other questions answered in this article: Do you add the inventory value to the business value? Should the owner be expected to take back a note for the value of the inventory?
How does the laundromat business look as we enter this changing environment? Is it still as easy to operate a laundry and be profitable? Is it still the American Dream Business that it has been known to be? Yes, but… Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor & Consultant initiates this BizBen Discussion post.
We are finding that many laundry buyers and investors are not being given true light to selected elements of value or there are inconsistencies in the interpretation of these elements of value. This common error needs to be addressed. In this BizBen Discussion we address many of those factors.
Chuck Post a laundry consultant, specialty broker, buyer representative & due diligence advisor starts this discussion on why it's important to have an exit strategy in mind while buying a laundromat! He & others explain why this concept is so important for buyers especially in the laundry business.
However all the laundry listings are asking 4X to 5X multiple for an asking price! Is this reasonable, standard? We are are looking buy either a coin or a card laundry and want to pay a "fair" price. What factors go into valuing a laundry business these days? Multiple Advisors answer this question.
When buying an Elderly Care Home what should potential buyers always ask the broker or owner before proceeding? Find out in this Discussion on BizBen. Items buyers of elderly care homes will want to know more about why the seller is moving on, average length of stay, placement fees paid, etc.
A business buyer asks about the viability and purchase of a home health care service and about the future of this industry - Peter Siegel, MBA takes on this question with other ProIntermediaries & Advisors on BizBen regarding the home health care industry and it's future for potential buyers.
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.
Is a dog grooming business for you? Business broker Joe Ranieri ponders this question with BizBen viewers and answers this question along with other intermediaries and advisors. Some replies cover: brick and mortar vs. mobile, licenses & certifications, maintaining and growing a clientel, etc.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
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.
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