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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
Ryan Clark - CM&AA, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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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
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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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.
