http://www.acquireo.com/business-broker/listings/1958.aspx BestSoCal Business - Businesses For Sale - RSS en-gb Powered by Acquireo.com - 2006 Acquireo contact@acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT 20 http://www.acquireo.com http://www.acquireo.com/pub/email/headers/logo-small.gif 236 63 http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86796.aspx This profitable radiator and auto repair shop has been in this same Orange County location for over 50 years! A clean and well-organized shop, the owner recently completed renovations and added new equipment. The shop specializes in radiators, but also provides general auto repair. Repairs and service is provided for radiators (plastic and aluminum), heaters, A/C condensers, fuel tanks, oil coolers, transmission coolers, charge air coolers and marine heat exchangers. The owner does not do any advertising, as he has loyal, long-term clients and built-in commercial accounts. There are opportunities to build the business by advertising and hiring a radiator and/or air conditioning technician to handle more repairs. The sales price includes all tools, equipment and a pick-up truck. Approximately $25,000 in inventory is not included in the sales price, but is available at an additional cost. The owner is selling because he is moving. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86830.aspx This nail salon, which has an ocean view, is located on a major street with heavy foot traffic in an upscale south Orange County beach city! The salon is so busy with their steady clientele and tourists, they sometimes have to turn business away! With it’s 5 nail stations and 4 pedicure spas, the salon offers services such as manicures, pedicures, full set, acrylic and silk wraps, French manicures, etc. Due to the affluent area, the prices are higher than most salons. The owners are willing to continue working part-time. This fabulous opportunity won’t last! Make an offer now!<BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86904.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This Los Angeles County transmission shop has an ideal location in an auto center which is situated on a busy street across from a shopping center. Established in 1998, the owner has built a profitable business repairing and rebuilding transmissions. Being located in an auto repair center is quite advantageous, as the other auto shops in the center refer a lot of business to the shop. The rent is quite low for this large 1,600-square foot , 2-bay shop. There is also ample on-site parking. Two experienced technicians do the transmission repairing and rebuilding. A large inventory of finished transmissions that are ready to install is available in addition to the asking price. The owner is selling because he would like to pursue other interests. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86905.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This video store is located on the corner of a very busy intersection and is next door to a convenience store! There are upscale homes and retail businesses surrounding the store, and a community college is just around the corner! Although the store is three years old, it looks brand new! It has a large selection of family and adult DVDs and video games. In the short time that it has been in business, it has enrolled 2,800 members! This easy-to-run business has low rent and occupies approximately 2,400 square feet. There is an opportunity to increase sales by selling snacks and other treats for members to enjoy while watching their movies. The owner is selling because he is ready to retire. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86916.aspx This could just be the opportunity of a lifetime! The seller will guarantee buyer at least $5,000 monthly profit for 6 months following the sale! This business has an exclusive right to sell a product so superior to competing products that it practically sells itself! Its exclusive territory is in one of Southern California’s premiere regional market areas! Plus, 90% of the sales come from selling the product at the outdoor marketplace only two days a week – Saturdays and Sundays! Everything about this business is easy -- the spa is easy for the customer to get financing, easy to set up, move, and store. It is even easy for the business owner to set up at the marketplace and easy to sell and to deliver to the customer! The spa has been on the market for 21 years, is ergonomic and is energy efficient. It has even received the CEC Certified Energy Efficient Appliance designation! The current owner has been selling the spa for 13 of the 20 years it has been sold at the marketplace, so there are 13 years worth of customers available for referrals and re-sales! There are huge opportunities to grow the business by placing ads in various local/home publications, having an exhibit in some of the southland home shows, sending direct mail to the existing customer list, or even opening “brick and mortar” stores. Seller will train/work for buyer full-time for one month following the sale. Approximately $6,000 in inventory is not included in the sale, but is available at a<BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86930.aspx This highly profitable, absentee-owner radiator shop is located in a busy auto center, situated on a major street in Los Angeles County! Established in 1980, this 1,400 square foot shop repairs auto, industrial, and heavy equipment radiators. It also does aluminum welding and custom-builds radiators. Over the years it has added other auto services including complete auto repair, brakes, tune-ups, electrical and a/c repair. The owner spends about 8 hours per week at the shop, so the business practically runs itself. The two loyal employees handle all of the repairs, including those from the large commercial accounts that are contracted with the shop. The business has low overhead and is very profitable, with strong cash flow! Approximately, $100,000 in inventory is not included but is available at an additional cost! The owner is selling because he is moving. This is a great opportunity that won’t last! Act now! <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87064.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! If you are looking for a fun and easy-to-run retail business that is popular with the youth culture, look no further! This shop sells cool and trendy surf and skate apparel and accessories! Located in this busy Los Angeles County shopping center since 2003, this shop gets lots of foot traffic from the food court and game shop next door! It sells trendy summer beach and winter clothing, sandals, shoes, watches, sunglasses, jackets and accessories that are popular with today’s youth and fashion conscious consumers. The shop also sells skateboards, skateboard parts, helmets and accessories, as well as the latest skateboarding shoe fashions. A business savvy buyer could take the business to the next level by creating a website to sell the trendy clothing and skateboards online. The business name is excluded from the sale. The owner is selling because would like to pursue other interests. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87280.aspx This modern, all-digital photo lab and portrait studio, is the only one of its kind in this city! It is located in a busy Los Angeles County shopping center with heavy foot traffic and ample parking. Established in 1998, the business has as a strong customer base and commercial accounts. Many services are offered: photo printing, film processing (for color and black &amp; white film), poster printing, CD burning, photo restoration, portraits and passport photos. The lab knows what size photos are required for the various countries, since 5-10 people come in to the lab everyday to have their passport photos taken. The photo studio is large enough to photograph up to 8 people for a group photo, and intimate enough for single portraits and modeling shots. As there is no other photo studio in this city, photographers provide additional rental income. A savvy buyer could grow the photo studio aspect of the business by promoting family portraits. The owner is selling because he is ready to retire. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87329.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! If you are looking for an opportunity to take a popular, all natural line of hair-care products to the next level, then this is it! The owner of this line of hair care products worked in the beauty industry for several years when she found that the existing hair care products were not working for her, or her clients. Working with chemists, she formulated all-natural, ozone-safe shampoos, conditioners, styling products and hair treatments -- all of which have never been tested on animals. Even the packaging is environmentally friendly and recyclable! The product manufacturers , which are U.S.-based, all have highly regulated hygiene and sanitation standards, and excellent quality control. These manufacturers are very responsive and can easily reformulate products to meet changing needs! These professional hair care products are sold on-line through the business website, and through carefully selected salons, retailers and distributors. It has never been sold through Target, drug stores, or grocery stores like other “professional” products. Several years ago, the owner made the decision to have the name and logo branded with a registered trademark. This proved to be a very costly, yet smart decision that protects the brand as it goes global! There are plenty of opportunities to grow the business, by expanding the retail outlets to include day spas, <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87755.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This Orange County nail salon and spa could be the perfect opportunity for one lucky buyer! The salon has good cash flow, and is easily run by an absentee owner due to its internet surveillance system and reliable staff! Plus it is located in an popular retail center with a major fitness center, office supply warehouse and popular fast food franchises! The recently expanded and remodeled salon has 10 spa chairs, 2 manicure stations, 1 facial room, and 3 massage chairs. Its menu, which include manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, eyelash extensions, foot and neck/shoulder massages, provides their loyal, affluent clientele and walk-in customers with the perfect mix of services. The owner is selling because she is very busy with her family. Act now! This won’t opportunity won’t last! <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87827.aspx Teachers Supply of Long Beach has been a mainstay in Belmont Shore for over 37 years! Located on 2nd Street, a busy retail corridor with lots of foot and car traffic, this store has an extensive customer base of teachers, educators and parents. The store offers unique toys and a wide selection of educational materials and school supplies for classrooms, daycare centers, home schooling and home use. It also sells children’s books, crafts, and stationery. There are really no competitors – toy stores or book stores – in the neighborhood. This offers endless opportunities to grow the business, such as: expanding the toy and children’s book sections, adding books for adults, or expanding the craft/art materials that are used for school projects. The experienced, long-term employees are extremely knowledgeable and provide excellent customer service. Approximately $200,000 in inventory is not included in the sales price, but is available at an additional cost The owner is selling her very successful business because she is ready to retire. (Teachers Supply of Long Beach, 5232 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA, 90803) <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87903.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 Now To See This And Other Businesses Just Reduced In Price For Bestsocal’s Business Blowout Sale! If you are looking for a well-established business that is easy to run, has loyal, long-term clients, and is located in a friendly, affluent beach community, this mail and business center could be it! The center offers a wide range of products and services – office supplies, gift wrap, greeting cards, mail supplies, mail box rentals, packaging, faxing, copying, business cards, labeling, engraving, and document shredding. They professionally pack items for shipping and can ship packages through USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS, and other carriers. Having the UPS contract is quite advantageous since UPS shipping can only be provided through UPS franchises! The center provides the mail box renters with a real street address, signs for their deliveries, accepts their shipments, including&#160;certified mail and overnight letters, and sends them an email or text message notifications by &quot;Postal Genie.” Notary services are also provided, and the center receives many referrals from banks in the immediate area. The owner is selling because she would like to pursue other business interests. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/87969.aspx This steakhouse and bar is located on a busy street in an affluent Orange County neighborhood! Situated in a free-standing building, the restaurant has high visibility and signage, and plenty of parking. The location is ideal, as it is near a college, sports facility, hospital, medical facilities, and is surrounded by upscale residential neighborhoods! Originally a rib restaurant for 25 years, the current owners recently remodeled the restaurant and updated the concept. It is now the only steakhouse in the area! It offers prime angus steaks and ribs, and has a bar with a full liquor license. The restaurant seats 150, and has an area for large parties, as well as separate bar area. Although this is a new restaurant, the food and service are outstanding, garnering favorable reviews in the local media. During the remodel, a $30,000, state-of-the-art computerized ordering system was installed. Customers can also make reservations online through “Open Table.” The owner is selling because the business requires additional capital to sustain its rapid growth. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88138.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! If you are looking for a business that is easy to run, this Los Angeles County beach city mail center could be your answer! The mail center is located in a popular neighborhood shopping center on a major highway. The shops and restaurants in the center generate lots of foot traffic and loyal, affluent clients! This mail center is unique as it provides photo processing, money grams, key making and U-Haul reservations in addition to the standard services and retail products -- mail box rentals, shipping, copying, faxing, office supplies, cards, and gifts. It also provides UPS shipping services, which is advantageous since UPS shipping can only be provided through UPS franchises! Local college professors also use the center to have their course books and materials copied and available for their students to purchase. There are many opportunities to grow the business, such as adding computers for customers to use, engraving, graphic design and printing. The owner is selling because he is moving out of state with his family. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88296.aspx This well-established and highly-respected firm of consulting engineers specializes in the design and engineering of HVAC, plumbing utilities, lighting and electrical power systems for residential and commercial projects. With nearly 30 years in the industry, the firm has gained a wide, loyal customer base of general contractors, mechanical contractors, architects and large building owners. The firm is very profitable, and with its solid reputation for quality work, reliable service and experienced staff, has great potential for future growth. The owner is willing to stay on with the firm, as long as necessary, to assist the new owner with the growth and expansion. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88476.aspx This well-established restaurant has been a popular family eatery for over 21 years! It has been frequented by celebrities and featured in several movies! Located in Los Angeles County, the restaurant is situated in a free-standing building in a major shopping center . Heavy foot and car traffic is generated by the national restaurant chains and retail anchors in the center. The restaurant has great exposure from a major freeway where 300,000 cars drive by everyday! Within the restaurant’s approximate 5,500 square feet, there are three dining areas, which seat 160, and a room for private parties, which can seat up to 60. A large patio seats an additional 45. The restaurant has a separate bar area and type 47 liquor license. There is also a DJ room, where a live DJ plays the latest hits, and emcees karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Six (6) plasma screens also make it a fun place to watch the latest music videos, as well as college and professional ball games. The menu has something for everyone – pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, Mexican food, chicken, fish, steaks, and ribs. The dessert selection includes fun soda fountain favorites, such as shakes, malts, floats and sundaes! A state-of-the-art surveillance system allows owner to monitor the restaurant from his home or office – or anywhere in the world! The owners are selling because they are too busy with their other business. The buyer has the option to lease or buy the real estate, which may be pu<BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88478.aspx Are you searching for a fun family restaurant? A venue for catered events? A nightclub? Then look no further! This restaurant can be any or all three of these options! This Los Angeles County beach city restaurant is situated in a free-standing building in a very busy center! This new restaurant cost $2.5 million and took 2 &#189; years to complete! Everything is brand-new – the building itself, as well as all of the fixtures and equipment! It has a total of 7,500 square feet – 4,000 square feet for dining, plus a patio, and 1,500 square feet of office space upstairs! The restaurant dining area seats 225, and can accommodate up to 275 when there is entertainment. The heated side patio seats 40. The restaurant has a type 47 ABC liquor license, which keeps the two bar areas very busy during happy hour and throughout the night! The menu has something for everyone – pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, Mexican food, steaks, chicken, fish, and ribs. The dessert selection includes fun soda fountain favorites – shakes, malts, floats and sundaes! The huge, modern, kitchen has both a walk-in refrigerator and a walk-in freezer. The kitchen is large enough to cater private events , such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary parties, or bar- and bat-mitzvahs at the restaurant or offsite. The talented chefs can prepare custom menus for formal sit-down meals or casual buffets. There are 12 plasma TVs throughout the restaurant for airing the late<BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88480.aspx This is a great opportunity to own the only Persian restaurant with a hookah bar, and one of just three Mediterranean restaurants in the area! Located in a stand-alone building on a busy street in Los Angeles County, this restaurant has good visibility and ample parking. Recently remodeled with over $180,000 in improvements, the 4,500 square foot restaurant has been beautifully decorated with high-quality furnishings, and now has a cozy, comfortable ambiance. There are two dining areas inside the restaurant that can seat a total of 100, and a front patio that seats 10. The smoking area in the back patio can seat 24. The full kitchen has new equipment as well, and serves authentic and delicious Mediterranean cuisine for restaurant patrons and catered affairs. To further enhance the Mediterranean experience, there is belly dancing every Friday and Saturday night, a hookah bar, and a smoking patio. The restaurant has a favorable lease, with low rent and three 5-year options! There are plenty of opportunities to grow the business, such as adding a liquor license, expanding the smoking patio, and marketing the catering services to the local affluent community. The owner is selling because he is moving. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88518.aspx If you are looking for an auto-related business with strong cash flow, this is it! This shop specializes in complete auto and marine upholstery – seats, carpet, headliners and convertible tops – for all makes and models. It also does window tinting for cars, boats and commercial vehicles and installs complete sound and video systems – radios, speakers, alarms, CD players, TVs, power windows, and power door locks. Located in Central Orange County, the shop has great visibility and signage which draws customers! The highly-skilled staff produces such high-quality work that the shop has an affluent and loyal customer base, which includes classic car enthusiasts, local auto body shops, and car dealerships. In fact, it has 10-15 body shop accounts and 6 dealer accounts that simply call to have the shop pick up the car to do the work! The well-trained staff includes 2 upholsterers, 1 window tinting specialist, 1 stereo installer and 1 driver. The owner feels there is plenty of opportunity to grow the business by selling rims, tires, spoilers, lights and accessories – and has already obtained the necessary license. Approximately $15,000 in inventory is not included in the sales price, but is available at an additional cost. The owner is selling to pursue other opportunities. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88641.aspx This home cabinets and flooring business is located on a major street in an affluent community in north Orange County! The business helps homeowners build the home of their dreams or simply remodel their current home, by providing a “one-stop-shop” for kitchen cabinets and islands, bathroom cabinets and vanities, countertops (granite, marble, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone) , flooring (travertine, wood, laminate, carpeting), windows, doors (shower, wardrobe) blinds, shutters, moldings, cabinet and door hardware, faucets, sinks and more! The beautiful, and well organized showroom features several kitchen s, and bathrooms, and has displays for cabinet styles, stains, countertops, flooring, fixtures and hardware from such well known manufacturers as Aristokraft, Atrium, Avante, Blanco, Decora, Malibu, Schrock, Suneli, TOTO and Weslock. The business also has very reliable contractors to do the installations. This is a great opportunity to own an established dealership with commercial and wholesale opportunities! The owner is selling because he needs to concentrate on his other business. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88676.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This well-established commercial print shop has enjoyed an excellent reputation for almost 30 years! It is located in central Orange County, in a “State Enterprise Zone,” which provides tax advantages to business owners. The shop has a long list of corporate clients – some for as long as 20 years – and plenty of steady, repeat business due to its quality work and exceptional customer service! The experienced and efficient staff also provides graphic design, production art, typesetting, photography, illustration, and mailing services. The shop utilizes a four color Heidelberg press, which has only 21 million impressions – or approximately one-fifth of the press’ lifespan. In addition, the shop is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. The facility is well organized and maximizes the use of its space. It has the capacity to significantly increase production by simply adding a second shift in the press room. The owner is selling because he is ready to retire. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88812.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This Orange County check cashing business has excellent freeway visibility and easy access! Established in 2005, this easy-to-run business provides check cashing, wire transfer (Western Union), and bill payment services (including Metro PCS and Edison). It also provides faxing services, sells US postage stamps, and has an inside ATM. There are opportunities to grow the business by adding payday loans, phones, tax preparation, notary and other services. The owner is selling because he is too busy with his other business. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88883.aspx It doesn’t get any better than this! A full-equipped, 4-bay auto repair shop with top-of-the line equipment and great cash flow! The shop is located in an Orange County auto center at a busy intersection. Approximately 35% of the repair work is performance related – diagnostics (especially Toyota), engine swaps and rebuilding, electrical, rewiring, suspensions, etc., with 65% being general auto repair, brakes, and engine rebuilding. The other auto-related businesses in the center provide exhaust and electrical referrals to the shop. In addition, commercial accounts for plumbing trucks and limousines, provide steady work for the two reliable and skilled technicians. The shop uses wholesale suppliers which help keep costs low. The owner is selling the shop so that he can spend more time with his family. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/88887.aspx This lucky buyer will have a great opportunity to grow sales & profits by just advertising! This North Orange County lube shop has an enviable corner location at a major intersection, with excellent visibility and easy access! It’s 7,000 square feet includes 3 pits, customer waiting room, office and underground work pit. There is plenty of opportunity to grow the business by adding tune-ups & auto repair. The highly motivated owner is selling because he is too busy with his other business. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89012.aspx This popular Orange County Italian restaurant is located on a major highway, just steps from the beach! Although it is only 1,000 square feet, and seats about 35, the restaurant is very popular in this affluent community! The chefs dish up delicious gourmet pasta dishes, salads and pizzas at affordable prices, which keep their customers coming back for more! It has a beer and wine license, with several beers on tap and a very nice selection of wines. The small bar overlooks the kitchen, which makes for a casual, and fun atmosphere. The restaurant also does catering for local weddings, boat parades and other holiday parties. Additionally, it offers delivery service within a ½ -mile radius. And, since it is the only pizza restaurant in the area, the delivery guy stays busy! The owners recently started serving lunch, so there is opportunity to grow the business by expanding the lunch service. The owners are selling so that they can pursue other business opportunities. <BR>Sunset Beach, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89083.aspx This 10-bed tanning salon has an ideal location in an Orange County beach city, and great cash flow! It is situated in a very busy center with a 24 Hour Fitness, which provides 90-95% of the salon’s clientele! The salon has a nice tropical décor with a front retail area that displays bikinis, shorts, tops, sunglasses and lotions for sale. Within the salon, there are five Klaufson Cosmos 30-minute beds, three MegaSun 15-minute beds, a Sonnenbraun and an ETS SunStar 20-minute bed, and one MegaSun 10-minute stand-up booth. Established for 13 years, the salon has a database of 17,000 customers! A new owner could use this extensive database to send mailings to promote the salon. Also, there are opportunities to grow the business by adding spray tanning and light therapy. The owner is selling because he would like to pursue other business opportunities. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89174.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! If you are looking for a business with good cash flow that is easy to run, then look no further! This mail and check cashing business has been in the busy Orange County center since 1977, and has provided its loyal, local customers with such services as, check cashing, Western Union, utility bill payment, mail box rental, copying, faxing, FedEx and UPS shipping, mailing services, notary services, and key-making. The business also sells mailing and shipping supplies, phone cards, lottery tickets, OCTA bus passes, drinks, ice cream and snacks. The business has the potential to be absentee-run, as it has a long-term, loyal employee that works full-time, plus two part-time employees. There are opportunities to grow the business by adding pay day loan service, as well as adding more retail items to sell, such as greeting cards, gifts items, etc. The owner is selling because he is too busy with his other business. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89448.aspx This general auto repair shop is located in a well-maintained auto center in central Orange County. It is also close to 3 major freeways! This well-organized shop maximizes the 1,200 square foot space, enabling 4 cars to be worked on at the same time, plus there is an office and waiting room for customers. The center also has ample parking for employees/customers, and an alarm system with parking lot video surveillance. This is a great turn-key opportunity, as the lift, tools, and equipment are all included in the sales price! Plus it has a well-established customer base! The city in which this auto shop is located is no longer granting new auto business licenses, so if you want to own your own shop here, you will have to buy an existing one! The owner is selling because he wants to retire.<BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89589.aspx If you are looking for a well-established Orange County salon with a loyal clientele, look no further! This hair and skin care salon is located on a busy retail street with easy freeway access. The exterior has tasteful, eye-catching signage and ample parking. This beautiful salon with modern interior includes 4 large stations, 3 hair dryers, and 2 basins with comfortable reclining chairs. There is even an opportunity for a new owner to expand by adding 2 more stations! The salon has a relaxing facial room with top-of-the-line equipment, including microdermabrasion, steamer, towel warmer, body waxing and sterilizing machine. The bathroom and changing area is well-maintained and the salon has ample storage. The salon also carries a large selection of professional hair and skin care products displayed in immaculate cases. Exclusive product lines even include private label hair and skin care which are also marketed online. This website is a business opportunity that could also be expanded by a new owner. Owner would like to sell because of medical issues, but is also willing to rent a station if the new owner would like. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89606.aspx This fashionable boutique lies on a busy, tree-lined street, in an affluent Los Angeles County beach city! Parking is readily available on the street, and there are also 5 parking spaces in the back. The local business association actively promotes this area to further increase sales! This is a beautiful store specializing in providing personal service to their loyal clientele! The interior has an ornate décor, with stylish racks and 3 unique dressing rooms, as well as a large jewelry display area. The store carries glamorous, trendy fashions for all seasons, with a wide range of styles, from casual to business, day into evening wear. Boutique also carries fabulous designer dresses, unique jeans and ponchos. This boutique offers an exclusive, one-stop shopping experience for its customers, as it carries not only apparel, but also shoes, handbags, jewelry and home décor. This seller will even personally introduce the buyer to the store’s already-established high-quality suppliers! The large back office includes two desks with enough room to run another business. There is also a back storage area for shoe sizes and a layaway rack. Opportunity exists to add more lines of merchandise, as the business license also includes a gift store. A new owner could also expand online sales, and provide a website for existing and future customers. An ambitious buyer could also open a second store, as the owner has additional fixtures available for an extra cost.<BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89628.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This Toshiba distributor and full-service, telecommunications specialist provides business telephone VAR, professional services (VoIP readiness, call center analysis, wireless readiness), bandwidth consulting (T1 lines, DSL), voice/data cabling VAR, as well as access controls and security systems to small- and mid-sized businesses. The business is one of the few Toshiba distributorships in this county. This is quite advantageous as Toshiba , the world’s leading manufacturer of premiere telephone systems, is no longer granting new distributorships in the county! It can also install and provide service for Nortel telecommunications systems. Approximately 80% of the business consists of commercial clients in Southern California, 15% from the state and 5% from local governments. The company has an office manager and a lead installer who is fully trained on Toshiba and Nortel systems. Additional independent contractors are used as needed for installations. Although the business has a contractor’s C-10 electrical and C-7 low voltage licenses, only a C-7 is required to run the business. The opportunities for growth are considerable. Currently the business receives 2-3 requests for proposals per day for government projects, (e.g. infrastructure work), but the owners do not have the expertise to bid on the projects. A buyer with expertise in distributio<BR>Southern California, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89720.aspx Join the fastest-growing international tax preparation franchise ever! Liberty Tax Service, was created by John Hewitt, founder of the highly successful Jackson Hewitt tax franchise, and Accounting Today’s “most influential persons in the tax industry.” After opening in 1998 with just five offices in the U.S., Liberty Tax now operates 2,700 offices and has prepared over 5,000,000 individual income tax returns! The company focuses on computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing and refund loans. Emphasis on customer service including audit assistance, a money back guarantee and free tax return checking are just a few of the “above and beyond” features offered by Liberty Tax Service. No accounting or tax background is necessary; and franchise owners don’t have to quit their day jobs! Liberty Tax has a proven system that allows you to tap into a wealth of tax industry experts! And, since this system of doing business is affordable and seasonal, franchisees work hard for 3½ months and then spend the next 8½ months pursuing other interests! This Liberty Tax franchise opportunity consists of two growing offices -- in Orange County -- plus an undeveloped northern territory in the county. The offices are located in areas with demographics that are favorable for tax preparation services. While Liberty Tax’s “guerrilla marketing” program instantly jump-starts sales during tax season, there are opportunities to grow the business by adding other services such as bo<BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89756.aspx Looking for a busy nail and spa salon with a great end-cap location? This Orange County beach city salon is easily visible on a busy avenue and has ample parking. The business is turn-key! The bright and airy 1,400 sq. ft. salon is newly-renovated, with brand new fixtures and equipment! It has 6 spa/pedicure chairs, plus there are 4 extra chairs that can be easily added to existing connections! There are also 7 manicure stations (+1 extra), as well as 2 treatment rooms – one for massages and one for facials. This salon has an immaculate bathroom, lunchroom, and a storage room with washer and dryer hookups and a water heater. This established salon serves a loyal customer base of affluent beach customers as well as tourists. The salon’s reliable, skilled, staff includes 4 manicurists and 1 facial/waxing professional. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89759.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This beautiful 6-bed tanning salon and spa in South Orange County is located in a busy shopping center that has easy freeway access and plenty of parking! A 24-Hour Fitness, as well as popular eateries in the center provide heavy foot traffic! The elegant Tuscan interior with tile floors and beautiful crown molding gives this salon a warm and cozy ambience. The tanning salon and spa offers 5 top-of-the-line Ergoline tanning beds, and one Sun Capsule stand-up booth, for the ultimate all over tan. There is also one room dedicated to airbrushing, and is equipped with the G2 Australian Gold Airbrush Machine. Another room is dedicated to the Formal Star Relaxing Body Wrap, which is a highly effective weight control and cellular detoxification system. (Clients can burn 1,200 calories in just one 50-minute session!) The Salon also sells high-end tanning lotions, such as Designer Skin and California Tan, as well as accessories, goggles, tanning hats and exfoliating towels. Having an informal “partnership” with 24-Hour Fitness, where their brochures are on display, combined with mailers and heavy foot traffic provides this tanning salon with plenty of opportunities to grow their clientele. The salon currently has 5,000 customers in the database, and it is still growing! The salon has a great opportunity for growth because the shopping center is scheduled to<BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89849.aspx Operating this fun party supply and rental business is sure to put a smile on your face! This easy-to-run , profitable business opportunity is offered at a great price! The owner is even willing to carry 40% of the purchase price as a note, if you prefer. This central Orange County store has easy freeway access and is located on a busy street with lots of traffic. Colorful signage offers great visibility from the street, attracting new customers. Ample parking is available. The store has a bright and cheery interior and stocks a diverse supply of party supplies and rentals – balloons, banners, table covers, party supplies, invitations, gift bags, cake supplies, candles, piñatas, candy, and artificial flowers. It specializes in renting popular inflatable jumpers and slides. Other rentals include helium tanks, popcorn machines, snow cone makers, cotton candy machines, serving dishes, tables, chairs, linens and umbrellas. There is a large storage area in the back of the store for these items. Established in 2003, the store has a lot of repeat business from walk-ins, yellow pages, churches, and private schools. A 1991 flat bed truck, that is handy for deliveries, is included in the purchase price! There is one, dependable, full-time employee who works in the store during the week. The owner makes the rental deliveries on the weekend. The owner is selling to pursue other business interests. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/89850.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This specialty auto accessories business is highly profitable, as reflected on its tax returns! It is the local leader in sales and installation of car audio and video systems, alarms and security systems, satellite radio and TV, navigation and GPS systems, tracking devices, radar detectors, CB radios, blue tooth hands-free systems, and i-pod solutions! It even does window tinting, and sells wheel rims! Located in a popular Orange County auto center, the shop has an end-cap location which provides high visibility and traffic! The complementary auto services in the center generate high referrals for the shop. The owner acquired the business in 2003 and invested a lot of time and money to make it a success. As a result, the shop is easy to run and very profitable! The showroom is very well organized, and features custom-made product displays. It carries a full-spectrum of product lines for every customer – Sony, Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse, Viper, Rockford, Fosgate, Boston Acoustic and Kicker. The installers do the high-quality, custom installations in the two bays, where 5 cars can be worked on at once. There is a separate bay for the window tinting. There is potential to grow the business by securing accounts with car dealerships in the area, as well as franchising the concept. Approximately $150,000 in inventory is not included in the sales price, <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90102.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This is a very reputable and highly profitable electrical contracting business with over 20 years in the same area! The company has a loyal, long-term client base and is so successful that it has not had a need to even advertise its services! Some existing customers -- general contractors, homeowners and property owners – have trusted this company to provide excellent contracting work for over 16 years! The business has a strong yearly cash flow of repeat business, providing clients with electrical installations for their new and existing commercial and residential projects. Some projects have included shopping centers and schools. The owner has instilled a strong work ethic and continuously exceeds client expectations. As a result, key employees have chosen to stay with this company for more than 11 years! A new owner could increase profits by utilizing advertising as a tool of attracting more business. The sales price includes two trucks, and high-quality, specialized tools. The owner has had over 40 years experience in the business and is ready to retire. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90140.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This custom home furnishings and interior design business is located in a fabulous retail corridor in an upscale beach city! The neighboring businesses cater to the affluent clientele, so there is plenty of foot traffic. It has an excellent reputation and has serviced upscale homeowners in south Orange County since 1999. The business has two areas of focus – a retail aspect and a service aspect. A buyer can choose to emphasize one aspect or both! Custom furnishings – furniture, entertainment centers, draperies, wall coverings, bedding, rugs, antique reproductions and a private furniture collection make up the retail aspect of the business. The furnishings are made with walnut, cherry, mahogany, alder, leather and rattan mixed with luxurious, high-end fabrics such as silk, mohair, linen, wool and rayon in surprising textures and colors. Many of these furnishings are displayed in the beautiful showroom. The service aspect includes interior design for residential and commercial clients. Due to new, luxury homes being built in the area, the opportunity to provide consulting to builders continues to grow. Consulting for the builders rangers from providing simple color schemes to actual building materials (granite, tile stone, etc.), appliances and hardware for their model homes. This turnkey business has a sophisticated accounting system, extensive custome<BR>Orange, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90204.aspx If You Are A Big Fan Of Birds And Nature, Then You’ll Love This Store! It Is Part Of The Original And Largest Franchisor Of Backyard Bird Feeding And Nature Specialty Stores, With Almost 300 Locations Throughout The Us And Canada. It Specializes In Bringing People And Nature Together With Bird Feeding And Nature Products, Expert Advice And Educational Events. The Store Has A Prime Location In An Upscale Orange County Shopping Center, With The Adjacent Key Anchors Drawing Heavy Foot Traffic! The Fun, Easy-To-Run Store Specializes In Backyard Bird Feeders, Bird Seed /Food, Garden Décor, Nature-Related Gifts, Jewelry, Books And More! Some Of The Products Are Even Unique To Our Region! The Franchisor Is Very Supportive, Easy To Work With, And Believes In Protecting The Territories Of Their Franchisees. There Is Little Competition In The Area, So There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Expand The Customer Base By Speaking At Local Garden Clubs, Holding Special Events In The Store, Providing Special Lessons At The Local Schools, And Setting Up An Internet Store Through The Franchise. Approximately 55,000 In Inventory Is Available At An Additional Cost. The Owner Is Selling Because She Would Like To Spend More Time With Her Family. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90207.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! This well-established bookstore is located in the heart of a popular Russian community in Los Angeles County. The store is situated in a busy retail corridor with heavy foot traffic! This unique bookstore draws locals and visitors alike to browse its extensive selection! It specializes in Russian adult and children’s books and literature, magazines and newspapers. It also has a large inventory of DVD’s, CDs, and videos to rent or for sale. The seller’s extensive video copying equipment is even included in the price! Due to the heavy demand from the local community, this store also carries additional Russian merchandise, such as souvenirs, postcards and art. There is an opportunity to increase sales by expanding the store hours since this store is located in the center of a high-traffic area. This business can also grow by adding English literature to the store’s already extensive inventory. A portion of the bookstore is currently being subleased by another business, which provides $1,000 per month in extra income for the bookstore owner. This office space can continue to be subleased, or can be used to expand the bookstore. Approximately $35,000 in inventory is not included in the sales price, but is available at an additional cost. The owner is selling to concentrate his efforts on his other businesses. <BR>Los Angeles County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90210.aspx Call (562) 795-0500 now to see this and other businesses just reduced in price for BestSoCal’s Business Blowout Sale! You do not want to miss this great opportunity -- a frozen yogurt and gelato shop in an affluent Orange County beach city! This easy-to-run, self-serve yogurt shop has a beautiful, modern interior, and pleasant family atmosphere. The 4 yogurt machines dispense 8 flavors of rich and creamy, premium-quality frozen yogurt! Its wide variety of toppings please the many repeat customers, as well as new customers who find out thru Yelp.com. The gelato is prepared fresh in the store, and made with 100% natural ingredients. The shop also has low overhead and food costs, making this a great opportunity for a lucky buyer! The owner is selling the shop so that he can pursue other business opportunities! <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/90261.aspx If you are looking to buy a check cashing and payday loan business, then you definitely need to check out this Cash Plus franchise in Orange County! Cash Plus stores offer check cashing, payday advance loans, wire transfers, money orders, bill payment and other convenience services to one of the fastest growing customer segments in America. Due to the growth and success of the franchise, Cash Plus continued its climb up to 278 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 chart in January 2008 -- the only company in its industry to have made this year’s list! This Cash Plus store is located in a busy center that is situated at a major intersection. Additional retail centers in the immediate area draw the franchises’ target customer! New services are currently being added such as ATM machines that accept debit and credit card transactions, prepaid phone cards, and gift cards. The owner has identified opportunities for growth through adding income tax preparation, tax return advances, and implementing a local marketing program, as well as the Cash Plus “guerrilla marketing” program. To open a new Cash Plus store, you will need to invest $181,000-$266,000! By taking advantage of this opportunity you’ll get an established, turnkey key operation and immediate cash flow! The owner is selling due to health reasons. <BR>Orange County, California Acquireo.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:23 GMT Businesses for Sale