Restaurateurs Marketplace Blog

What AOL's Image Blocking Changes Mean for Restaurant Owners...

Daniel Castle — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:02:00 GMT

AOL last week dread hit the e-mail marketing industry when it rolled out a new version of its AOL.com and AIM.com free e-mail services that automatically block images by default. Gmail and many other web based emails already do this to one degree or another.

This means: Paying a company to mount an email campaign for your restaurant will now have even less results then before. The average person will leave the image block on and most email marketer use images to market with and track with.

I have a number of restaurants email me their email campaign and my spam filters always tag it as spam. I have never sign up for these emails, I guess since I am in the business of promoting dining out they figure I want there ad.

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Continental- American Cuisine $625,000 San Gabriel, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:22:00 GMT

Continental- American Cuisine $625,000 San Gabriel, CA for sale at BizBuySell

Business Summary
Continental American Cuisine. In a relaxed casual comfortable setting. Established with a strong loyal following. In an upscale community located in San Gabriel Area. This Restaurant has received numerous accolades and excellent press over the years. Highly visible. Consist of two dining rooms plus outside patio dining. Separate dining room for special occasions seats up to 40 people. Full bar, ample free parking; total capacity is over 110 people. If you re a people person and hands on management skills this one is for you.

Sports bar/saloon and land High Desert, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:19:58 GMT

Sports bar/saloon Asking: Not Disclosed, High Desert, CA for sale at BizBuySell

Business Summary
Great looking sports bar with 48 license located in prime downtown sector. Over an acre of land on 6 parcels is included

General Information
Year Established: 1960
Employees: 6

Facilities: 2800SQ + patio in excellent shape. located on over an acre of land. Real estate is included in price.
Market Outlook: Competition: Sports bar is located in prime downtown area. Same owner the the last 20 years. Lots of parking. Nice patio area for drinking and smoking.

Cocktail Bar - 48 license $135,000 Downey, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:13:00 GMT

Cocktail Bar - 48 license $135,000 Downey, CA for sale at BizBuySell

Bar established for 35 years in good residential neighborhood. Bar is well-known by locals and has good foot traffic. Bar has full liquor 48 license, entertainment license and pool table license, walk-in box, all new equipment, can seat 60 people. No direct competition. Recently it used to gross $20K/mo, currently around $10K. Seller wants to retire. Needs energetic owner-operator.

Year Established: 1971

Employees: 3

Facilities: Bldg size is 1,200 sq. ft. Parking is ample. Lease expiration date is 10/2011 with 5-year option.

Nightclub and Restaurant $200,000 Rialto, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:09:00 GMT

Nightclub and Restaurant $200,000 Rialto, CA for sale at BizBuySell

Business Summary

Nightclub and mexican restaurant with liquor license available for sale as well for $65,000. Lease is $3300 per month with triple net included. This place has everything. It is completely TURN KEY to start business, and just added and outdoor patio. Permitted for quinceanaras, parties, banquets etc... This venue is exremely busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Please do not discuss sale with employees.

General Information
Facilities: New shopping center location on Foothill in Rialto.

Sports Bar On Very Busy Arterial $340,000 Monrovia, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:06:00 GMT

Sports Bar On Very Busy Arterial for sale at BizBuySell
Business Summary:
1400 Sq. Ft. neighborhood sports bar in Monrovia with full liquor license. Near major shopping center and major freeway.

Restaurant- Lic. 47 $179,000 Los Angeles, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Restaurant- Lic. 47 $179,000 Los Angeles, CA for sale at BizBuySell

Business Summary

Restaurant In Mid Wilshire Full Liquour Licence Type 47. Capacity 100 People. Restaurant Located In Mid Wilshire On Wilshire Between LA Brea And Laceinga Blvd. Full Liquor License Type 47. Capacity 100 People. Entertainment Lic For 4 People Band. 4 Parking Space During Day Time. At Night Plenty Parking Available More Than 60 Cars. Rent 4,000. A Lot Of Opportunity For Qualified Buyer. Restaurant Presently Operating In A Low Capacity View The Owner Have Diffident Businesses And Do Not Have Time To Attend This Business. Full Kitchen. Great Location.

General Information:

Year Established: 1997

Employees: 4

Market / Restaurant Business for Sale in Monrovia, CA

Daniel Castle — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:08:41 GMT

Property Description:
Market / Restaurant Business for Sale in Monrovia
Low Rent! Long Term Lease!
Closed To Up Town Monrovia And Park,Free Standing Bldg, Business Include Market, Restaurant. Corner Location, Money Making Business; Restaurant Can Be Sublet, Extra Income From Parking Lot Lease Out Spaces & Sublease Restaurant. Buyer / Buyer's Agent to Verify All Information.

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*Please Do Not Disturb Employee.*

Location Description:
Great corner lot for market and restaurant business. Monrovia main Park right accross from the market/ restaurant. Close to Huntington Dr. shopping centers.

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