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San Diego, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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East Village Quick Service Restaurant For Sale
Marina Del Rey Equipped restaurant for Lease
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Marina Del Rey, 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
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
$620,000 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
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
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
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
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 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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$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 J-Dogs + Otto's Pizza Stix Business in 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
Rare Restaurant & Real Estate Opportunity in San Leandro
Real Estate Only
San Leandro, CA
Former 36-bed Detox Facility for Lease and Assets for Sale
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Granada Hills, CA
Gas station
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Ventura County, CA
Feed Barn Commercial Property – Real Estate Only | Jackson, CA
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Jackson, CA
Auto Body, Mechanic Shop, and Shop Equipment For Sale
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Richmond, CA
Turn key salon, lease take over
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Mission Viejo, CA
Restaurant Space with FF&E Available
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Studio City, CA
Good Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Lease Only
Los Angeles, CA
Seoul Street Anaheim’s Premier K-Culture Food Hall
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Anaheim, CA
Freestanding 3,400 SF Retail Property with Development Potential
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Alameda County, CA
Shopping Center South Orange County Built 1979
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Huntington Beach, CA
Privada Vista Del Rey - 50 Lots for Sale - Land Only, No Construction
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San Diego, CA
1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
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Laguna Hills, CA
Business for sale lease up for assumption
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Kerman, CA
Established Coin Laundromat with Real Estate – Valley area
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Winnetka, CA
Established Coin Laundromat with Real Estate – Los Angeles County, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Turn-Key Brewery, Restaurant & Beverage Manufacturing Company
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Santa Barbara County, CA
Medical Office/oriental Acupuncture Therapy
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Harbor City, CA
Turnkey, Full Kitchen & Ffe - Zero Key Money
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Los Angeles, CA
Office Building for Lease
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Fresno, CA
Opportunity Knocks: ±8,019 SF Restaurant | Embassy Suites Palm Desert
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Palm Desert, CA
RCFE Licensed 6-Bed Care Facility | Turn-Key Lease Opportunity
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Winchester, CA
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Preschool Property for Sale Prime Central Fremont Location
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Fremont, CA
Prime Medical Office Building – Silicon Valley Near Santana Row $899K
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San Jose, CA
Preschool Property For Lease Burlingame ,CA
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Burlingame, CA
Rare 134-Child Licensed Campus | Real Estate Opportunity.
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Santa Rosa, CA
41 Ramsey Street R.E. Restaurant Building on Property
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Banning, CA
Shell Space with Type 2 Hood In Place | Bakery or Pizza Build-Out Opp
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Redding, 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.
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