Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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$581K Rev – Biometric Screening & Compliance Moat
Niche Pumps and Service - Recurring Revenue 280K SDE
California
A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |
Simi Valley, CA
Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale
Sonoma, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential
Orange County, CA
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential
Orange County, CA
Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale
Encinitas, CA
Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)
Stanislaus County, CA
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
Rooter and Drain Cleaning Service
Orange County, CA
High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM
Pasadena, 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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Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available
Oceanside, CA
Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!
San Bernardino, CA
Market Sushi
Murrieta, CA
San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
Heart of Korean Town- Famous Boba Tea Shop for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
6 Bed Elderly Care Home-Grossing $42k Month 4SALE
Richmond, CA
Solar Installation Contractor with Strong Earnings
Ventura County, CA
A MUST SEE! Premiere Wine Country Restaurant & Music Venue
Napa County, CA
Two Branded Gas stations for sale Combined Package
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA
Oceanside Bar/Restaurant For Sale
Oceanside, CA
76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.
Merced County, CA
Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale
Tulare County, CA
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood
San Diego, CA
High Volume Liquor Store On Stand Alone Building Ample Parking
Wilmington, CA
Southern California Home Health Opportunity
Irvine, CA
30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
California
Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property
Tulare County, CA
Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Stockton, CA
Very popular cafe for sale
Placer County, CA
Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California
Los Angeles County, CA
Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Market Sushi
Diamond Bar, CA
Market Sushi
Pasadena, 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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Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years
Los Angeles, CA
Well-established popular American family diner in OC for sale
Orange County, CA
Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location
Mono County, CA
Placer County Turnkey Boutique Café
Placer County, CA
Well known franchise bakery for sale
Orange County, CA
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
California
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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