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Encinitas, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Newly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center
Auto Service Shop- 2 bays - Part of Chevron Station
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Signal Hill, CA
East Village Quick Service Restaurant For Sale
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San Diego, CA
Asset Sale Asian Fusion Restaurant
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Lake Elsinore, CA
Marina Del Rey Equipped restaurant for Lease
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Marina Del Rey, CA
Chain pulling out of O/C
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Newport Beach, CA
RARE West Hollywood Nightclub/Bar Available!
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West Hollywood, CA
Pizza & Pasta Restaurant in Lakewood
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Lakewood, CA
Type 20 ABC License for use Santa Barbara County
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Santa Barbara County, CA
Candy Store
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Monterey, CA
Amazing Opportunity Complete New Food Truck Set Up On A 2016 32 foot
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Los Angeles County, CA
LTC, Closed Doors Pharmacy is for sale
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Winnetka, CA
Beverly Center Turn Key Restaurant For Lease
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West Hollywood, CA
$650,000 Asset Sale - Fitted Bar & Restaurant with Real Estate
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Jamestown, CA
Asset Sale Thai Restaurant with B& W
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Murrieta, CA
Sunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale
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West Hollywood, CA
Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 200 businesses and valued another 400 plus businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified business appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Asset Sale Asian Restaurant
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Hacienda Heights, CA
CA Type 21 & Type 47 Liquor Licenses FOR SALE
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California
Type-47 ABC License for use in San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo, CA
TRADEMARKS for Sale - Athletic Apparel Design Company Since 1985
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Carmichael, CA
Recently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
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West Covina, CA
Anti-Foam Asset For Sale
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Orange, CA
Santa Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
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Santa Ana, CA
$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
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Lancaster, CA
$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
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Lancaster, CA
Patented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
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Irvine, CA
Launch Your Own Pizza Stix Biz for Summer of 2026!
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Orange County, CA
Big Lot
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California
Project Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
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Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 92-Room Boutique Resort | Value-Add Investment Opportunity
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Palm Springs, CA
6,273+/-sf Former Bank Commercial Building in San Bernardino, CA
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San Bernardino, CA
92127 (4S Ranch) Sublease - Ideal for Pediatric Dental, Ortho, Med Spa
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San Diego, CA
Turn key salon, lease take over
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Mission Viejo, CA
Good Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
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Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Offices & Storage
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Bakersfield, CA
Turnkey Second Gen. Restaurant space with Property (Fremont)
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Fremont, CA
FOR LEASE - 4184 Piedmont Ave. Established Restaurant Space
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Oakland, CA
Second Generation Restaurant Space Little Tokyo
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Los Angeles, CA
Versatile RE asset - Perfect location for an ARF or income property
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Fullerton, CA
Prime RCFE or ARF: Brand-New 26-Bed Licensed Facility for lease
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Ramona, CA
Prime Medical Office Building – Silicon Valley Near Santana Row $899K
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San Jose, CA
1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
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Laguna Hills, CA
Turnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
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Ventura, CA
Office Building for Lease
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Fresno, CA
Minaz Ahamed
Major Properties
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Major Properties are the leading experts in commercial industrial real estate in and around the Los Angeles area. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles for over 60 years, we deliver personal service and expert advise to our clients and investors.
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2nd Generation Juice Shop for Sale
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Azusa, CA
Excellent opportunity to buy a brand-new Chevron Extra Mile
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Redding, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Space on Prime Chatsworth Corner
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Chatsworth, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Available on Prime Hollywood Corner
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Hollywood, CA
Restaurant Space Available in Calabasas
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Calabasas, CA
Owner-User Investment Opportunity-Building & Property in Fresno,CA
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Fresno, 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.
