La Mirada, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Pet Clinic near Norwalk area established for 30 Years
Long-Established Full-Service Restaurant with Liquor License
Santa Barbara, CA
Popular Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
Fresno, CA
Franchise Tutoring Center
Placer County, CA
High-Volume Well-Established National Hair Salon Torrance, CA-On PCH!
Torrance, CA
Virtual Roseville, California CPA Practice for Sale
Placer County, CA
Baja Fresh, Fully Updated in Sought-After Community
Orange County, CA
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
Supercuts in LA County for Sale
Walnut, CA
Profitable Folsom Bar & Grill | $1.4M Sales | Type 47 Full Liquor
Folsom, CA
Turnkey Towing Company in San Jose | Owner-Operator Opportunity
San Jose, CA
Well-Established Sandwich Deli Shop for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Embroidery & Promotional Product Co. w/Prestigious Established Clients
Santa Barbara County, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
$190,000
Maywood, CA
Established Nail & Spa Salon with Strong Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
Sheet Metal Fabrication Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth
Placer County, CA
Automotive, Warehouse, & Production Essentials Distributor
Azusa, CA
Industrial Repair & Maintenance Business with Fabrication Capabilities
San Bernardino County, CA
Towing Company For Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
Profitable Pack & Ship / Print Center | No Direct Competition
Humboldt County, CA
Contemporary Salon, Great Loaction Very well established
Costa Mesa, CA
Restaurant/Cafe by the Hills of EverGreen Very Busy shopping Center
San Jose, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Fremont, CA Licensed For Kids 120
Fremont, CA
Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
$150,000
San Diego, CA
LA County Home Health Agency for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Relocatable Home Health Opportunity
Van Nuys, CA
Liquor Store with Property near PCH 1
Los Angeles County, CA
Security and Protection Services Company Located near Los Angeles, CA
California
Price Reduced! Established Restaurant with Liquor License for Sale!
Upland, CA
San Fernando Valley Auto Body Shop w/Strong Reputation
San Fernando, CA
Profitable Water & Mold Remediation Business
California
BIZ(Conv Str+ #20 ABC Lic)+ RE(Bldg 2400sf/Lot 7500sf), many apts,
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Turnkey Fast-Casual Gem with Strong Delivery Revenue
Delano, CA
Sellersince 1987, Rent $3070+NNN $900, Lease 4.5 yr+ 3x5 yr opt,3%up
San Bernardino, CA
Completely remodeled restaurant with an open concept.
$230,000
North Hollywood, CA
ENT Medical Practice Available in So Cal with 1,000 Active Patients
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Home Care Provider With Strong Local Presence!
Sherman Oaks, CA
Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center
Fountain Valley, CA
Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
Major Brand Gas Station with Property (Clearlake)
Clearlake, CA
Inner Sunset Small-Format Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Katherine Hudson
Modern Kathy
Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA
Modern Kathy Inc., doing business as SLO Broker & Associates, is a California real estate brokerage specializing in commercial, business, and residential real estate. Serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, the Central Coast, and the San Francisco Bay Area, the company provides personalized representation supported by local market knowledge, professional experience, and responsive service. Founded and led by California real estate broker Katherine Chen Hudson, Modern Kathy Inc. works with business owners, investors, commercial property owners, homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Its commercial services include business sales and acquisitions, restaurant and retail opportunities, commercial leasing, investment properties, market analysis, property marketing, contract negotiation, and transaction coordination. The company carefully assists clients with important considerations such as lease terms, equipment and inventory, confidentiality, financial documentation, licensing requirements, and business transition planning. Residential services include property valuation, listing preparation, customized marketing, buyer representation, contract negotiation, relocation assistance, and transaction management. Whether a client is selling a longtime home, purchasing a new residence, relocating, or investing in real estate, the company provides clear guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. Modern Kathy Inc. is committed to integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and personal attention. By combining Central Coast experience with an expanding Bay Area presence, the company connects clients with valuable market opportunities and a trusted network of lenders, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, and other professionals. The mission of Modern Kathy Inc. is to deliver exclusive, personalized real estate service while helping every client make informed decisions and achieve a successful commercial or residential transaction.
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Acupuncture Clinic for Sale
Artesia, CA
Profitable Youth Fundraising Franchise Recession-Resistant Opportunity
Fresno County, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
$175,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Salt Therapy Wellness Spa-Bring All Offers- Seller Financing Available
Capistrano Beach, CA
Established Salon — 30+ Yr San Pedro Location — Retiring Sellers
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run Branded boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Fremont
Berkeley, CA
Leading Precision Parts Manufacturer
California
Established Chinese Takeout Restaurant for Sale – Torrance (South Bay)
Torrance, CA
Turnkey Tire & Wheels Business
Northridge, CA
Beautiful and Profitable Captive Insurance Agency fully Staffed
Sutter County, 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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