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.
An opportunity awaits with the sale of this Mexican restaurant and bar in Santa Rosa. It is fully-equipped and ready for a seamless transition. Step into a business situated in a prime location within a popular shopping center, surrounded by premier stores and bustling businesses. Posting #: 284983 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This franchise business is offering 2 locations in North Los Angeles County is a fast-growing, low food cost concept with 11 years of sales history and tremendous regional brand recognition throughout Southern California. A patented process allows for serving a customized salad meal in ~3 minutes. Posting #: 284972 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is a popular Asian restaurant as the owner retiring after 30 years of business. They have a strong community presence with loyal customer base. It is 3,000 square feet, delightful, and comfortable interior with seating for 99 inside and 20 seating outside patio. There is a full bar. Posting #: 284322 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is a top pizza concept with ~$250,000 invested in the amazing build-out! In the few years this business has been operating, it has dramatically grown sales each year. This concept has gained a lot of press for its high-quality and tasty pizza. Posting #: 284924 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Inherit the $1.2mm in long term bank debt, pay a Landlord Security deposit, Escrow closing costs and take over this establishment with $1.4mm in 2023 sales revenues with original build out costs of $2.2mm. The sale includes a Type 47 license, fully equipped kitchen, entertainment permit, and more. Posting #: 284869 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
The Good Hop is a modern, well designed beer bar & bottle shop that is located on the Telegraph corridor in Oakland. This one of a kind shop and bar hybrid boasts a fantastic retail element selling one of the Bay Area's largest and most diverse selections of beer. The business has a rare Type 42. Posting #: 284867 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
For sale is a well-known bar/restaurant pre-approved for a 10-year SBA loan with only 15% down to experienced operators with good credit. Growth has been outstanding with 2022 Sales revenues of $2.5 million and 2023 is on a similar track. This modern gastropub has great food and a cool atmosphere. Posting #: 282995 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is the best Thai restaurant located in Coastal Los Angeles. Established 25 years ago, this 2,500 sq ft restaurant with an additional 1,000 outdoor patio is located just two blocks from the beach. It has a fully equipped kitchen with restaurant seating for 75 indoors and a further 40 on the pati Posting #: 284796 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
An absentee owner is now selling a turn-key Subway Franchise restaurant for sale, boasting impressive rounded sales of $400,000 plus. Strategically located, in a busy retail shopping center with high foot traffic. The 1,200 SQ FT premises offer stability and room for growth. Posting #: 284795 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This traditional, family-run, Japanese restaurant is now for sale. The restaurant has operated for decades and is beloved and supported by the community. There is extensive goodwill that would transfer with this sale to a new owner. The building is located in a busy Eastbay community growing fast. Posting #: 283473 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Price reduced to $198,000 and the SBA may finance this successful Franchise to well-qualified buyers with 15% down ($30,000 only) for this established, highly successful deli franchise located in an extremely enviable Plaza in Sacramento. This is an upscale franchise deli with 40+ locations. Posting #: 280174 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Bring your own concept to a turn-key brewery and taproom in Rancho Cucamonga. It is located in a well-established business park near commercial and residential neighborhoods. The business serves award-winning beers brewed on-site and holds a type 23 ABC license. Posting #: 284757 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This profitable Mexican street food haven is located in the heart of the downtown heritage district, surrounded by retail shops and enjoying high visibility. The fully equipped space, currently operating for takeout and delivery with the kitchen, office, or catering staging area, is 1,000 square ft. Posting #: 284756 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is an opportunity for a wine professional. Discover the urban wine culture in San Francisco. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this neighborhood wine bar boasts a loyal and vibrant customer base. Located on a main thoroughfare, you will enjoy much traffic up and down the street. Posting #: 284646 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Inherit the $1.5mm in long term bank debt, pay a landlord security deposit, escrow closing costs and take over this establishment with $2.7mm in 2023 sales revenues with original build out costs of $2.5mm. The sale includes 2 bars both with ABC Type 47 hard liquor licenses. Posting #: 284645 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
The owners of this fantastic East Bay sports bar spared no expense. Located on a prime, corner location, in one of the East Bay's most populated cities, this stunning large open space is roughly 4,500 sq ft. The seller's have beautifully maintained the space over the years. Posting #: 284642 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is a well-established business with a strong reputation for excellent food. The restaurant has several separate dining rooms and there is potential for outdoor seating. The dining room has the flexibility to accommodate large private groups. It is well-designed. Posting #: 284641 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a well-equipped cafe space strategically located in one of San Francisco's most vibrant and active neighborhoods. Situated in a high-traffic area with a constant flow of pedestrians and vehicles, this prime location is bustling seven days a week. Posting #: 283316 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
A well known bar is for sale in a great San Francisco location. The stunning art deco building is eye-catching and it is located on one of SFs major thoroughfares. The business is ideally located on the border of The City's best neighborhoods. This long standing bar has a valuable Type 47 license. Posting #: 284575 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Located in the city of East Los Angeles and oozing with character, this great-looking restaurant and bar established in 2014 has a coveted ABC Type 47 hard liquor license, (current value at $140,000). It currently operates a gastro-pub serving lunch and dinner. Posting #: 283905 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This profitable bakery/cafe, located in the ever-popular North Hollywood, offers a wide selection of fresh food, including delicious breakfast burritos, croissants, French pizza, giant bagels with fresh toppings, French churros, puffs, and much more. The seller's retirement is a great opportunity. Posting #: 284390 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Pita Pit has created an entire culture and a proven franchising system one that has undergone twenty years of fine-tuning to meet this growing demand. The unique combination of fresh, healthy food, mainstream music, and a lot of fun. Today, there are more than 210 Pita Pit locations in the US. Posting #: 284330 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This long-established brewery & restaurant opened in August of 2000 by the current husband-and-wife team. The area's first brewery which has become a staple of the South Bay community. It is 4,000 sq ft. with an outdoor patio and a huge parking lot. It is located in South Los Angeles. Posting #: 284326 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This pizza chain, established in 1987, boasts a well-known brand with a loyal following. The company was established by industry professionals with a growth mindset for this highly scalable concept. This 1,800 square foot location is on a well-trafficked boulevard and highly visible. Posting #: 284325 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated. Posting #: 284323 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
This is an opportunity to own a pizza franchise with heavy foot traffic in San Jose! It is an opportunity located on the grounds of Silicon Valley's second-largest shopping center and attracts both residents and visitors to the Bay Area who are eager to shop, dine and explore entertainment. Posting #: 278987 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Crepe Town Cafe and Grill is conveniently located, highly visible from Highway 50, with easy freeway exit accessibility. The restaurant serves freshly prepared, authentic Eastern European classics (like Hungarian Goulash, Pork Schnitzel, and Chicken Paprikash) on the same menu as American classics. Posting #: 278852 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
Milos Greek Food, the 1450 square feet restaurant, with a great location in a busy corner in a shopping center with lots of parking. Good visibility from the main road, walking distance from Mercedes and Porsche car dealerships. The business has been in operation in the current location since 2009. Posting #: 282737 Posted by: Steve Zimmerman.
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