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Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property in Los Angeles
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Flooring & Window Covering, Central Coast Wine Country
Paso Robles, CA
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
High End Salon in San Diego County
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
South San Diego Restaurant Conversion — Move-In Ready
Asset Sale
Chula Vista, CA
Turnkey Fast Casual Opportunity – Orange County
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
Large 80-Seat Sushi Restaurant–Conversion to Another Concept Possible
Asset Sale
Temecula, CA
Sandwich Franchise - Lancaster CA
Asset Sale
Lancaster, CA
Carlsbad Village Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale
Carlsbad, CA
Established Residential Cleaning Portfolio – Operating Since 2018
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Turn key second generation restaurant space
Asset Sale
Laguna Hills, CA
Tustin Restaurant Asset Sale-Low Rent-High Traffic - $80,000
Asset Sale
Tustin, CA
Orangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Asset Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Los Angeles County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Turnkey 4-Lift Auto Repair Facility – Equipment Inc
Asset Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Milk Tea-Coffee Shop for sale in San Jose 95121
Asset Sale
San Jose, CA
Fully Equipped Pizza Restaurant - 2nd Gen Ready - Former Papa John's
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Nail Salon
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare SF Cannabis License: Manufacture, Distribute & Delivery #1982
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Asset Sale - Mex. Diner | Fully Equipped Kitchen | Only at 80K | OC
Asset Sale
Tustin, CA
Iconic Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Est in 1947
Asset Sale
Long Beach, CA
Tea Party Catering Business for Sale
Asset Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Juice Bar • Asset Sale • Prime Mall OC Loc • Reduced to $79K
Asset Sale
Orange, CA
Beautifully built out restaurant
Asset Sale
National City, CA
Great Buildout, ready to be open for business, fully equiped
Asset Sale
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale / Fully Equipped Restaurant Space
Asset Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Fully Equipped Pizza Restaurant - New Concept - Former Papa John's
Asset Sale
San Gabriel, CA
UFC Gym - 7 Location Southern California Development Opportunity
Asset Sale
California
California Pharmacy License for Sale – Price Reduction!!!
Asset Sale
Orange County, CA
Asset Sale Retail Pharmacy Ideal for CHOW and Relocation
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Premium Electric Landscaping Equipment Portfolio
Asset Sale
Tracy, CA
Turnkey Coffee shop/bakery for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to
Asset Sale
Fresno, CA
Established Auto body shop with spray booth and lifts
Asset Sale
Fullerton, CA
CDPH Hospice License For Sale
Asset Sale
Orange, CA
Hawaiian BBQ • Asset Sale • Prime Mall • Avg Sales $330K • Prc $99K
Asset Sale
Chino, CA
Automotive Equipment Asset Sale & Two Adjacent Automotive Facilities
Asset Sale
Richmond, CA
Grocery and convenience store
Asset Sale
Norco, CA
Artesia - High Traffic ~Turkey Massage Spa
Asset Sale
Artesia, CA
Hollywood Turnkey Equipped Club For Lease - 2 am No Restrictions
Asset Sale
Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Sushi & Grill Restaurant in Costa Mesa
Asset Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
Fully Equipped Pizza Delivery - Rebranded - Formerly A Papa John's
Asset Sale
Glendale, CA
Whittier – Spa & Massage Business For Sale | $95,000
Asset Sale
Whittier, CA
Katherine Hudson
Modern Kathy
Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA
Modern Kathy Inc., doing business as SLO Broker & Associates, is a California real estate brokerage specializing in commercial, business, and residential real estate. Serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, the Central Coast, and the San Francisco Bay Area, the company provides personalized representation supported by local market knowledge, professional experience, and responsive service. Founded and led by California real estate broker Katherine Chen Hudson, Modern Kathy Inc. works with business owners, investors, commercial property owners, homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Its commercial services include business sales and acquisitions, restaurant and retail opportunities, commercial leasing, investment properties, market analysis, property marketing, contract negotiation, and transaction coordination. The company carefully assists clients with important considerations such as lease terms, equipment and inventory, confidentiality, financial documentation, licensing requirements, and business transition planning. Residential services include property valuation, listing preparation, customized marketing, buyer representation, contract negotiation, relocation assistance, and transaction management. Whether a client is selling a longtime home, purchasing a new residence, relocating, or investing in real estate, the company provides clear guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. Modern Kathy Inc. is committed to integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and personal attention. By combining Central Coast experience with an expanding Bay Area presence, the company connects clients with valuable market opportunities and a trusted network of lenders, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, and other professionals. The mission of Modern Kathy Inc. is to deliver exclusive, personalized real estate service while helping every client make informed decisions and achieve a successful commercial or residential transaction.
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Turnkey Sushi & Poke Restaurant
Asset Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Established Hair Salon- Lease transfer
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Cold Stone creamery Franchise
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
3500 Ft.² Space Plus Mezzanine
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Over 4000 square-foot, AAA location in Venice, close to the beach.
Asset Sale
Venice, CA
Turnkey MedSpa Asset Sale_Fully Equipped & Operational
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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