Asset Sale
Santa Monica, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Santa Monica Main Street Asset Sale, includes Beer Wine, lease, Patios
Premium Matcha & Specialty Café for Sale – Strong Sales Growth
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Murrieta, CA
High-Rated South LA Laundromat | Prime Location with Value-Add Growth
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Los Angeles, CA
Cafe and Bakery in Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz County, CA
Mixed-use Property Occupied by a Café for Sale - $975,000.00
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Los Angeles, CA
Auto body and paint shop.
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Azusa, CA
California Pharmacy
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San Bernardino County, CA
Sushi Restaurant- Huntington Park
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Huntington Beach, CA
Cafe - Koreatown *Asset*
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Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Bean - Santa Monica *Asset*
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Santa Monica, CA
Fully Equipped Pizza Delivery - Formerly Papa John's - Rebranded
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Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale with Hood & Grease Trap
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Santa Ana, CA
Chinese BBQ and Dim sum restaurant for sale in Petaluma
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Petaluma, CA
Food Court Restaurant Asset Sale in a Prime Shopping Center
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Newport Beach, CA
Turnkey restaurant for sale in SF off Monterey blvd
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San Francisco, CA
Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown San Leandro
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San Leandro, 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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beautifully designed and fully equiped restaurant in SF mission
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San Francisco, CA
Complete built out food court space
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Irvine, CA
Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Sonoma County
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Santa Rosa, CA
Turnkey Kabob Shop Asset Sale – North San Diego County
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San Diego County, CA
Beautiful Spa in Ojai
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Ojai, CA
Asset Sale - Turn-key asset sale ready for a new owner
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Santa Clara County, CA
Discount Store for Sale – Low Rent, Flexible Use
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Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Dessert Space - Bring your own Concept – Asset Sale
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Tracy, CA
$620,000 Revenue Property/ Casualty Agency
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California
Incidental food use includes mezzanine. Parking available in the back.
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Santa Monica, CA
Downtown Santa Monica approximately 3500 ft.² two level restaurant
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Santa Monica, CA
Great Opportunity with Coin laundry & Low Rent
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Torrance, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale
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Murrieta, CA
Rare Turnkey Restaurant on Prime Sawtelle Blvd – Nearly New Build-Out
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Los Angeles, CA
Ocean Front Walk Boardwalk, Venice
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Venice, CA
Cafe and retail spaces available
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Venice, CA
A+ Freeway‑Visible Restaurant Asset in Premier Camarillo Trade Area
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Camarillo, CA
Excellent with Nice clean Restaurant
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Chino, CA
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
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Barrington, CA
Restaurant Bar Space Santa Monica Fully Equipped Kitchen
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Santa Monica, CA
Dental Practice Asset Sale: Skip Build-Out Costs in 2nd Gen Space
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San Jose, CA
Fully Equipped Pizzeria ASSET SALE
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Alameda County, CA
Iconic San Diego Food Truck, 20+ Year Favorite
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San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Carlos Location
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San Carlos, CA
High-Visibility Retail Space with Food Use Potential in San Jose
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San Jose, CA
$250K Modern QSR Build-Out • Efficient 926-SF • Lease Through 2034 •
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Orange County, CA
Turnkey 6-Bed RCFE with Owner’s Residence in Prime Temecula
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Temecula, CA
Drive-Thru Coffee Franchise for Sale in Orange County
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Orange County, 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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Restaurant Start Cooking Fast
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Electrical Contractor Business - Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Visalia, CA
Newly renovated saloon, Barber shop or Dog Grooming
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Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Bakery, Coffee Shop or New Concept (E2 Visa Opportunity)
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Carlsbad, CA
Online - BeautySpecials.com
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
Operating Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt-Sale Pending -In ESCROW
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Los Angeles 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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