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Kings County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
High Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Beautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
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Kings County, CA
High Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
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Bakersfield, CA
Established preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
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San Jose, CA
Liquor Store with property
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Inglewood, CA
Busy center-NEW Lease available
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National City, CA
Circle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
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California
Turnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
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West Covina, CA
Brand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location
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Redding, CA
2,300 Sq Ft Auto-Mechanic Building for Lease
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Earlimart, CA
Walgreens Montebello for Sale
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Montebello, CA
Independent gas station with property is for sale
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Fillmore, CA
Liquor Store with Large size Grocery Store/Market including Property
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Kern County, CA
8 Commercial kitchen for lease in Fremont near highway 880
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Fremont, CA
3,904 Sq Ft Building for rent.
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Kern County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar + Real Estate *$980K Sales *ABC Type 47
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Trinity County, CA
Rich Schammel
Venture Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!
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Sunrise Market- Real Estate and Business for Sale
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Madera, CA
Opportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
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Mountain House, CA
Gas Station, C Store with RE, Blythe, California
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Blythe, CA
Sinclair Branded Gas Station
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Downey, CA
Unbranded Business Only Gas Station
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Stockton, CA
Business only Unbranded Gas Station
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Stockton, CA
Hot Listing-13 Bed Elderly Facility 4SALE-$62k Monthly Gross
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Santa Rosa, CA
Second Generation Restaurant Space Available!
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Woodland Hills, CA
Prime Multi-Use signalize corner location on South La Cienega Blvd
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Los Angeles, CA
Dog Kennel and Cat Boarding Popular and Turnkey in Northern California
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California
15,000 to 20,000 Square Foot Fully Built Out Industrial Building
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California
Real Estate, Brewery and 25-year SBA Pre-Approved Loan
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Tuolumne County, CA
2 commercial condos for sale in SF Little Saigon district
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San Francisco, CA
Mini Market Lease in Hermosa Beach
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Hermosa Beach, CA
Restaurant Property For Sale in Fortuna! Upgraded Restaurant Building
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Fortuna, CA
Silverlake Gem – Turnkey Virgil Village Restaurant Space for Lease
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Los Angeles, CA
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
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
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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
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
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.
