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Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey E-Commerce Brand: Luxury Bamboo Home Goods with Inventory
Beautiful High-End Hair Salon - Prime SILVERLAKE
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Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale Thai Restaurant with Boba
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Monterey Park, CA
Asset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant
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Culver City, CA
Asset Sale Semi- Absentee Run Indian Fusion with B&W
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West Covina, CA
Boba shop asset sale
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Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey Opportunity! Raingutters by Rock E-Commerce Website For Sale
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Bermuda Dunes, CA
Newly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center
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Encinitas, CA
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
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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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
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
Turn key salon, lease take over
Lease Only
Mission Viejo, CA
Good Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Lease Only
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
6-Beds RCFE Real Estate Opportunity
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Escondido, 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
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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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
2nd Generation Juice Shop for Sale
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Azusa, 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.
