Yorba Linda, CA
$650,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleSlick City Action Park Site For Sale
Asset SaleSan Bernardino County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleLA Restaurant with ABC (Asset Sale) 4,600 SF with Patio
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Asset SaleDME license with Medicare and active PTAN
Tarzana, CA
$159,999
Asset SaleFantastic Lighting And Repair Store-Great Location-Lease And Terms!!
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleStylish Interior · Full Kitchen Restaurant – Asset Sale (As-Is)
Cerritos, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleRiverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Asset SaleTeriyaki Restaurant – Affordable Price, Steady Sales
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000
Asset SaleVersatile Sports Bar with Full Kitchen & Karaoke
Corona, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleOutstanding location-turn key -great build out
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleSunglass/Optical established business for sale - ASSET SALE
Merced, CA
$79,900
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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Asset SaleCLHF Congregate Care license for sale 6 beds
Quartz Hill, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleCafe for Asset Sale – Expansion Potential
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleHome Health Care Agency
Westlake Village, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleSolar, Roof, & Power Wash Business - Equipment & Clients Included
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleLocation, Location, Location, Next to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleIce Cream Dessert Shop
Solano County, CA
$120,000
Asset Sale2,400sf Restaurant-Downtown Thousand Oaks TurnKey - REDUCED! $118K
Thousand Oaks, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleFoam Fabrication Business for Sale –EPS CNC & Polyurethane Equipment
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleLong term profitable store
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleIndependent Shipping & Postal Service Store For More Than 30 Years
Garden Grove, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleRestaurant For Sale with New Equipment
San Gabriel, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleProfitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Asset SaleAesthetics & Wellness Medical Spa in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$288,000
Asset SaleAmazing Pizza/Restaurant In A Great Neighborhood by Long Beach State
Long Beach, CA
$415,000
Asset SaleLA Beauty - Free standing with all the bells and whistles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
Asset SaleBeautiful Hair Salon in a Great Plaza
Paso Robles, CA
$10,000
Asset SaleFully equipped & Newly Remodeled Thai Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Asset SaleFor Sale "AS IS CONDITION " Liquor Store in Walnut
Walnut, CA
$160,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Turnkey Restaurant – Hotpot or KOREAN BBQ
Rowland Heights, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleLuxury Staging rental Business for sale $220,000
Marin County, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale
Carson, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurants – Asset Sales
Artesia, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleFusion Restaurant (Asset) – 1,100 SF + Patio
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Asset SaleLA (Koreatown) Restaurant (Asset Sale) – Type 47 – $600K Buildout
Los Angeles, CA
$540,000
Asset SaleBoba / Cafe(Asset Sale), Simi Valley – $120K
Simi Valley, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleNon-Medical Adult Residential Alcohol/ Drug Inpatient Treatment Center
Valley Glen, CA
$295,000
yazan ibrahim
First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Asset SaleLarge Restaurant In A Great Location Of Placentia Anchored Plaza
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleCafé and Beverage Shop
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleNail Polish & Treatment Manufacturing
West Hollywood, CA
$2,900,000
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleSupermarket Asset Sale-4,700 Sq.Ft. Prc $199K, Westminster, OC
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleSonoma County Cafe - Asset Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
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.
