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Silverlake Gem – Turnkey Virgil Village Restaurant Space for Lease
Ventura Highway 2nd generation restaurant with cup for full liquor
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Restaurant Space Available for Lease!
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North Hollywood, CA
High-Volume Branded Gas Stations For Sale Arco | Chevron | 76 – Pri
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California
Mexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate
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Santa Paula, CA
Former Nail Salon / Prime Retail Space for Lease
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Van Nuys, CA
A Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
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El Dorado County, CA
Express Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
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Lancaster, CA
Commercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
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Fresno County, CA
Laundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
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California
Commercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
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Bakersfield, CA
Freestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
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Los Angeles, CA
Distressed Child Care Facility with Seller Carry.
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Davis, CA
Opportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
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Mountain House, CA
1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
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Oakland, CA
Established GP practice prime location
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San Diego, CA
Tim Whipple
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Looking to Buy or Sell a Business? Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm with over 170 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Whether you are interested in buying a business or selling a business, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, no obligation conversation. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Contact us today at (480)809-3199 or https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com.
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Vacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
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Orange, CA
Vacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
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Fremont, CA
Hot Listing! 6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
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Santa Rosa, CA
Commissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
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Sacramento County, CA
High Volume Branded Gas Stations with Property, Package Deal.
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Kings County, CA
Restaurant Location for Lease
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Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzaria
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Moss Landing, CA
Former Winery with Vineyard
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Tehama County, CA
High Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
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Alameda County, CA
55 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA
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Rainbow, CA
Market with meat, beer and wine.
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Los Angeles, CA
Oceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
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Oceanside, CA
Real Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
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San Francisco, CA
Prime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA
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Orange Cove, 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.
