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Businesses For Sale in California
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Restaurant – 3,200 SF, Low Rent, Flexible Conversion Opportunity
Temescal Produce & Grocery Market, Oakland, CA 94609
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Oakland, CA
Prime Culver City Westfield Restaurant Location
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Culver City, CA
Optical Store Asset Sale - Premium Eyewear Inventory and Equipment
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Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor License Type 47 for Sacramento County
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Sacramento, CA
Sushi Zono-Assets & Lease. 1,800 sf. Low rent. 11 ft. hood.
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Campbell, CA
Rare Hermosa Pier Micro-Cafe Location w/ Patio & Bay Windows + Parking
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Hermosa Beach, CA
MMA/Boxing/Gym
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Sacramento, CA
TurnKey Bar/ Lounge, Near Lake Merritt, Rare Type 48 Liquor License
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Oakland, CA
Orange County Molecular Laboratory, Medicare, Fully Equipped
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Santa Ana, CA
Small business opportunity
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Pleasanton, CA
Retail Florist / Event Floral Design
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Lake Forest, CA
CDPH Hospice License For Sale
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Orange, CA
Beer Tasting Room in North County
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San Diego County, CA
Convenience Store Assets For Sale - Includes Type 21 ABC License
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San Mateo County, CA
"San Mateo" downtown Prime location, turn-key cafe, cheap rent!
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San Mateo, CA
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
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Torrance Del Amo Mall Brand New Turnkey Restaurant for Lease
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Torrance, CA
Culver City Main Street Equipped Restaurant for Lease
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Culver City, CA
Kalaveras Mexican Restaurant For Lease
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North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Burger Beer Bar Restaurant For Lease
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Hollywood, CA
"Saratoga" Downtown Turn-Key restaurant Prime Location!
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Saratoga, CA
Rare Asset Sale: Complete Meat Market & Grocery Setup Available
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Gilroy, CA
Armenian restaurant for sale
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Glendale, CA
Full Restaurant with beer and wine license on a major street
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San Jose, CA
Great Opportunity to Take Over A Bar with Food Service Restaurant
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Long Beach, CA
Great chance to grow a business in need of a hands-on operator
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Los Angeles, CA
Leading Southern California Pallet Manufacturer & Recycler
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Riverside County, CA
Restaurant asset sale
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Los Alamitos, CA
Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Mendocino County
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Ukiah, CA
Pastry Shop Asset Sale
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Del Mar, CA
Liquidation store for Sale
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Rialto, CA
Established - Highly Rated Junk Removal Business – Low Overhead
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Hawthorne, CA
High-End Medical Spa & Scalp Therapy Clinic in Beverly Hills with 8 St
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Los Angeles County, CA
"SF Cafe Deli" * City College San Francisco, Prime location remodeled!
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San Francisco, CA
Launch Your Dream Restaurant Today!
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San Diego, CA
Restaurant- Asset Sale-Campbell- Beer & Wine -bring your concept!
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Campbell, CA
California Laboratory, 13 Years Medicare & Medi-Cal Enrollment
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Flower Shop Lease Available - Koreatown
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Los Angeles, CA
Recently established [2018] Retail Pharmacy located in Pomona
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Pomona, CA
Mexican American Restaurant in Anaheim
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Anaheim, CA
Desert Color USA Print Services
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Cathedral City, CA
Beautifully Built-Out Restaurant & Wine Bar | Asset Sale
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San Francisco County, CA
Outer Sunset Restaurant For Sale with Low Rent and Fully Equipped
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San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale
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Santa Barbara, CA
Michael Faust
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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QSR Opportunity – Prime Corner Cypress CA Location w/ High Visibility
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Orange County, CA
Turn key storefront business
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San Ramon, CA
Customized Food and Beverage Trailers
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San Diego, CA
Successful Santa Monica Restaurant & Bar w/47
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Santa Monica, CA
Newly Renovated Restaurant – Hacienda Heights
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Hacienda Heights, CA
Home health care business for sale
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Monterey Park, 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.
