Listing ID: 66757
Business Overview
Type I Hood
S/B/W Restaurant Lounge – License
Absentee Owner
2021 Jan- May Gross: $215,278
2020 Gross: $505,861
2019 Gross: $320,933
**Financials to be confirmed from Seller
Financial
- Asking Price: $235,000
- Cash Flow: N/A
- Gross Revenue: N/A
- EBITDA: N/A
- FF&E: N/A
- Inventory: N/A
- Inventory Included: N/A
- Established: N/A
After Closing
Retiring
Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?
There are all kinds of reasons why individuals resolve to sell businesses. Nevertheless, the true reason vs the one they say to you might be 2 entirely different things. As an example, they may state "I have a lot of other obligations" or "I am retiring". For many sellers, these factors stand. However, for some, these might just be justifications to attempt to conceal the reality of changing demographics, increased competitors, recent reduction in incomes, or a range of other reasons. This is why it is extremely crucial that you not depend totally on a seller's word, yet rather, use the vendor's solution combined with your general due diligence. This will paint a more practical picture of the business's existing situation.
Existing Debts and Future Obligations
If the existing entity is in debt, which numerous businesses are, then you will have reason to consider this when valuating/preparing your offer. Lots of operating businesses take out loans with the purpose of covering things such as supplies, payroll, accounts payable, etc. Keep in mind that sometimes this can imply that profit margins are too small. Many companies come under a revolving door of taking loans as a way to pay back various other loans. Along with debts, there may also be future obligations to think about. There might be an outstanding lease on tools or the building where the business resides. The business may have existing agreements with suppliers that have to be satisfied or might cause penalties if terminated early.
Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics
Just how do companies in the location attract brand-new clients? Most times, businesses have repeat clients, which form the core of their everyday profits. Certain factors such as new competitors growing up around the location, roadway building, as well as employee turnover can affect repeat consumers as well as negatively impact future profits. One crucial thing to take into consideration is the area of the business. Is it in a highly trafficked shopping center, or is it concealed from the highway? Clearly, the more individuals that see the business on a regular basis, the better the opportunity to develop a returning customer base. A final idea is the general location demographics. Is the business situated in a densely inhabited city, or is it located on the outside border of town? Just how might the local average house earnings effect future revenue prospects?