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Proven Psychological Testing Service Line for Healthcare Practices
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Palmdale! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!
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Palmdale, CA
Pizzeria in Duarte- Long Established. Asset Sale
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Duarte, CA
2nd Generation Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale - Formerly Papa John’s
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Fullerton, CA
Turnkey Taproom & Craft Brewery
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Santa Barbara, CA
Turn-Key South Bay Restaurant For Sale
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Chula Vista, CA
Indian Restaurant w/ Event Space
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Anaheim, CA
San Francisco Type-48 Liquor License For Sale
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San Francisco, CA
Built-Out Fast Food Restaurant Space – Canoga Park Asset Sale
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Los Angeles, CA
Luxury Salon Asset Sale – Prime La Jolla Location
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San Diego County, CA
Unique Market & Restaurant Combo(Low Rent $2,500!)
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Long Beach, CA
New Turnkey Restaurant w/ Very Low Rent Near Ocean Ave. w/ Beer & Wine
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Santa Monica, CA
Turn-key San Diego Coffee Shop
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San Diego, CA
Mortgage Lender Database
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Los Angeles, CA
Adult Health Care License for Sale – Northern California
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San Francisco County, CA
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale near Stonetown of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA
Shawn Poiley
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Incredibly charming restaurant & bar Arts District
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Los Angeles, CA
TURNKEY Restaurant Space In Prime Alhambra
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Alhambra, CA
ASSET SALE Laundromat in Ventura County
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Oxnard, CA
5,600 Sq. Ft. Turnkey Full Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
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Fresno, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Plaza in Rancho Cordova
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Rancho Cordova, CA
Rare Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Peninsula Trade Area
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Millbrae, CA
Nail salon for sale in Pinole with nice ambiance
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Pinole, CA
Asset Sale – Fully Built-Out & Equipped Food Service Space | $150K
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Anaheim, CA
Prime Turnkey Opportunity: Restaurant with Type 1 hood W/ Great Rent
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Anaheim, CA
Turnkey Commercial Kitchen + Café Space | $75K FF&E | Alameda County
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Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant in Woodland Hills Shopping Center - Equipped!
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Woodland Hills, CA
Unbeatable beachfront location: A rare opportunity for an ice cream/co
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Orange County, CA
Off-Market 15 Beds RCFE Real Estate for Sale
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Vista, CA
Premium Electric Landscaping Equipment Portfolio
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Tracy, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant: Huntington Beach, California
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Huntington Beach, CA
Pacific Beach Cafe For Sale
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San Diego, CA
Japanese restaurant for sale in high desirable of Elk Grove
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Elk Grove, CA
Japanese restaurant for sale in Newark
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Newark, CA
Established Beauty salon for sale in Union City
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Union City, CA
Korean Pocha-Style Bar for Sale in LA Koreatown
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Los Angeles, CA
For sale In-Home care agency with active NPI In San Ramon, California
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San Ramon, CA
Turnkey Hair Salon in Prime Bay Area Location
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San Francisco, CA
Premium Built Out Full Service Restaurant
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Orange County, CA
Turnkey Speakeasy Nightclub + Integrated Fast Casual Kitchen
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West Hollywood, CA
Upscale Cafe - Restaurant for sale in Folsom
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Folsom, CA
California Pharmacy License for Sale
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California
$120k/mo, Rent$6500 (All) 10 Yr+2x5 Yr Option, All Facility Remodelled
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San Bernardino, CA
Fast Food location. Bring your concept! Corner with large parking lot
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Stockton, CA
Gary Khachatrian
Lyonsgate Realty California
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Business Broker You Can Trust !!!
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Boutique Nightclub/Lounge on the Iconic Sunset Strip
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West Hollywood, CA
Dumpling restaurant for sale in Millbrae
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Millbrae, CA
Restaurant and Taqueria in Garden Grove
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Garden Grove, CA
Dana Point Restaurant | Newly Built Out
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Dana Point, CA
Turn key Resturant Asset Sale
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San Diego, CA
Dental office for lease
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Ventura 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.
