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Chino Hills, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey Wellness Suite | 7 Private Treatment Rooms | Chino Hills, CA |
Turnkey Deli & Restaurant for Sale
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National City, CA
Competition-Grade Gym Asset Package with $186K+ in Replacement-Value
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Ventura County, CA
Carmel Valley Franchise Restaurant For Sale
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San Diego, CA
Rare 2nd-generation Café/Restaurant
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Burbank, CA
Barbershop For Sale (Established Location)
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Sonoma County, CA
"SF Valencia St" Turn Key Restaurant in Prime location opportunity!
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San Francisco, CA
Restaurant Near Paseo and Old Town Pasadena || LOW RENT AND BEER/WINE
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Pasadena, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Asset Opportunity
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Highland, CA
Vatos Tacos
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Bakersfield, CA
Specialty Coffee Shop & Micro Bakery - high-end location
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Santa Monica, CA
Established Discount Store - Prime Corner Location
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Los Angeles, CA
Riverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
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Palm Springs, CA
San Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
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San Mateo, CA
Alameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
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Oakland, CA
Sacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
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Sacramento, CA
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
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Asset sale unique restaurant opportunity at Valencia St.
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San Francisco, CA
Near Ohlone College - Attractive Opportunity at Busy Intersection
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Fremont, CA
High-Visibility Restaurant Near UC Berkeley Campus
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Berkeley, CA
Asset Only Sale - LED Business
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Rancho Cordova, CA
7 Room Luxury Eyelash Studio Franchise in Prime South OC Market
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Orange County, CA
Santa Monica Cafe with Patio
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Santa Monica, CA
Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly/ QSR Asset Sale
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Orange County, CA
TWO Locations - Frozen Yogurt -Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly
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Orange County, CA
Turn-Key Premium Custom Cabinetry Business 40+ Years in Orange County
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Orange County, CA
Turn-key Restaurant with Full Kitchen + Open Kitchen
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Ventura, CA
Asset Sale - Coffee & Boba Shop
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Los Angeles County, CA
Good Location Café / Coffee Shop / Restaurant Space – Lease Take Over
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Artesia, CA
Asset Sale - Second Generation Space for Spa and/or Medical Services
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Campbell, CA
Scripps Ranch Restaurant For Sale
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San Diego, CA
Closed Door LTC Pharmacy | LA County
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Los Angeles County, CA
For Sale: Turnkey Bar / Restaurant In Potrero Hill
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San Francisco, CA
Nail Salon Asset Sale
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El Monte, CA
Great Opportunity, Amazing Potential and Great Location
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Pasadena, CA
Water vending machines
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San Diego County, CA
Standalone Commercial Snack & Coffee Vending Machines For Sale!!!
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Hollywood, CA
In Escrow - Dessert and Coffee shop located on Convoy Street
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San Diego, CA
Auto Repair and Body Shop Fully Licensed and Turn Key MAKE OFFER!
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Santa Fe Springs, CA
Active Detox License for Sale with Lease-Ready Facility Location
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Palmdale, CA
24K Gold Infused Skin Care brand for sale - items/ Website/ TradeMark
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Los Angeles, CA
Coin Laundry Asset Sale
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Garden Grove, CA
Prime Arts District Restaurant Opportunity
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Los Angeles, CA
Established Nightlife Venue in Santa Monica
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Los Angeles, CA
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Sonoma County Restaurant and Bar With
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Sonoma County, CA
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Electric Bike Tour and Rental Business Asset Sale
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Monterey County, CA
Newly established Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County
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San Diego County, CA
Restaurant with a reasonable rent-fully equipped
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San Mateo, CA
Stylish Build-Out | Tea Service Concept | Growth Potential
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Los Angeles, CA
Turn-Key Halal Restaurant for Sale – Victoria Gardens Food Hall – Ranc
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Turn Key Cafe or Restaurant with Type 1 Hood in West Covina
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West Covina, 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.
