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Fresno County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Liquor Store and Real Estate Investment – Fresno County
Thai Restaurant for Sale in La Verne! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!!
La Verne, CA
Cosmetic Dental Laboratory - Supplier of Transformative Restorations
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff.
Sacramento County, CA
Chevron Gas Station, Circle K Business & Real Estate Sale
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Fresno County, CA
Multi-Unit Denny's Franchise Opportunity
Monterey County, CA
Renowned Dermatology Practice
Encinitas, CA
Multi-Location Dental Group in Northern California (#2152)
California
Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
California
Rare Spirits Platform w CRT Capability & Significant Upside
Orange County, CA
Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
Established Full-Service Event Design and Production Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
30-Year Established Asian Supermarket
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Volume Denny’s in Prime Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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Berkeley Restaurant Near Campus – Only $85,000
Alameda County, CA
Tennis & Pickleball Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Restaurant/Bar Opportunity in the Heart of S.V. Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
Profitable Retail Pharmacy inside a Medical Building near LAX
Los Angeles, CA
Absentee Owner/ Beauty and wellness center
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Wellness Studio/Absentee Owner/ great Net income
Contra Costa County, CA
Cajun Seafood, HIGH VOL. & NET, Full Staff, 41. Affluent BREA, CA.
Brea, CA
Liquor Store: Rosemead, California
Rosemead, CA
High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
High End Restaurant in Del Mar
San Diego, CA
Class A Retail -4S Ranch- Dental Med Spa Podiatry Derm Chiro PT
San Diego, CA
Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise — Newly Remodeled
Alameda County, CA
Smoke shop in Fullerton For Sale
Fullerton, CA
15-Year Estab. Cage-Free Doggie Grooming/Daycare | Affluent San Marino
San Marino, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Sonoma Plaza Location for Sale
Sonoma, CA
Well Established coffee shop with off-site catering services
Costa Mesa, CA
Del Taco - California
Fresno County, CA
BEACH CITY Outdoor Café | Est. 1988 | $1.3M Revenue | ~$320K SDE
Orange County, CA
Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable
Contra Costa County, CA
Cronus Capital Management LLC
mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area
Inglewood, CA
Wedding Dress and Alteration-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner w Patio Seats-ABC 47
Alameda County, CA
Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts
Santa Clara County, CA
Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent
San Francisco, CA
Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion Restaurant-Parking Lot-Nice Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent
Alameda County, CA
Nice Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating
Alameda County, CA
Nicolette Youssefian
PAK Home Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Helping You Move , Invest & Grow
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California Cannabis Manufacturing & Distro Business + Real Estate
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Santa Cruz, CA
Thriving Fitness Franchise in Greater San Jose Metro Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Body Slimming & Facial Rejuvenation Spa
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Oakland for sale!
Oakland, CA
HVAC Reliable & Professional Business
Riverside County, CA
Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Shasta County, CA
Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus
Yolo County, CA
Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews
Santa Clarita, 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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