Murrieta, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Adult Entertainment Store
Established Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Prime Moreno Valley Location
Moreno Valley, CA
Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity
California
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
Hungry Howie's Pizza- Gosford Rd and 2209 Niles Point, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Korean Restaurant- 660K-Employee Run, Net:18K Month
Artesia, CA
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
West LA / Inglewood Turnkey Retail Pharmacy - Inside Medical Building
Los Angeles County, CA
Specialty Retail Pharmacy Avg 3 Yr Gross Sales $30M + | Orange County
Orange County, CA
Liquor Store In Shopping Center for Sale in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Laundromat( Coin Laundry) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Established Dental Practice In West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Houmehr "Mike" Panoussi
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.
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Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Poway, CA
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Net income $260,000 SBA approved, low rent, prime location Auto repair
San Joaquin County, CA
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Profitable and Running turnkey restaurant for sale in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
Auto Dismantling / Wreaking yard / Auto Repair for Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Established and Growing Orange County Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
7-Eleven in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Contra Costa County, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Vape Shop, High Volume & High Net, Help Run Operation!
Los Angeles County, CA
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-Run Sports Bar with Food, Part-Time Ownership
San Bernardino County, CA
Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele
San Diego, CA
Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $2,800,000
San Joaquin 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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