San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleType 48 Liquor License + New Lease | High End Renovations
Asset SaleSFV/LA Retail Pharmacy Inside Medical Building Adjacent To Hospital
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleRetail Pharmacy in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleBranded Gas Station with Mini-Mart and Car Wash in Prime Location
Rialto, CA
$999,999
Asset SaleLocals favorite popular sports bar and American dining restaurant
Orange County, CA
$575,000
Asset SaleEstablished Restaurant for Sale – Type 41 Liquor License
San Jose, CA
$260,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale – Prime Location in Redwood City Business District
Redwood City, CA
$205,000
Asset SaleEncino Ventura Blvd. Fully Equipped Restaurant With Hookah
Encino, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant in Prime Asian Shopping Center – Fully Built Out.
Sacramento, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleBeautiful Starter Hair Salon- Very busy intersection in Torrance
Torrance, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleNightclub and Music Venue in DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Asset SalePRICE UPDATE Silk Screen Printing - Asset Sale (all equipment)
Lancaster, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleType 47 Full Liquor License For Sale
Monterey, CA
$210,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale Inside Major Shopping Mall in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleNewly established Retail Pharmacy in Camarillo. All major insurances.
Camarillo, CA
$225,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Restaurant
Fresno County, CA
$35,000
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 SaleGrocery Store W/Liquor Deli & Meat- ASSET SALE
Sylmar, CA
$2,500,000
Asset SaleCLIA with Compliance with Equipment for Toxicology and Genetic 190K
Thousand Oaks, CA
$190,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Nail Salon Opportunity in Claremont – Fully Renovated
Claremont, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale-Alcohol license
Downey, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleTurn-key Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Program for Sale
Orange, CA
$600,000
Asset SaleBody and Mechanic Shop in Burbank
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleWell-established (2017)Long Term Care, Closed Doors Pharmacy in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
$235,000
Asset SaleFor Sale: Type 47 Liquor License - Marin County, California
San Rafael, CA
$130,000
Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleType 48 DTLA Bar
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Asset SaleDTLA CUB Type 48 with Live Entertainment & Dancing
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleEstablished Club in DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleDental Office for Sale , Turn Key , Rent $3,521 , fully equipped
Lake Forest, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleAuto Body Shop for Sale in Reseda! - Low Rent
Reseda, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleNon-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Haz and Non-Haz Labs, USP Compliant
Sunland, CA
$199,900
Asset SaleSecond Gen Central Sunset Beach with Type 47 for $70,000
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleOil Company & Properties for sale
Orange County, CA
Asset Sale9,300 SF DTLA 2nd Gen. restaurant + 960SF patio - seats 300 people
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
Asset SaleLittle Italy Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Shabu Shabu Restaurant B&W
Alhambra, CA
$199,000
Asset SalePromising Asset Sale in Highland Park
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleSHABU , Hot Pot - Asset Sale *Rowland Heights*
Rowland Heights, CA
$185,000
Asset SaleSecond Gen Restaurant, Excellent Parking, Type 47 $70,000 Now
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleTurnkey State-Approved Cannabis Delivery Business For Lease
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleCafe Bakery with ABC Type 41 B/W License-Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
$205,000
Asset SaleUpscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar-Full Liquor-Off-Track Betting
Ventura County, CA
$299,000
Asset Sale2nd Gen Restaurant - Asset Sale - Downtown Saratoga - ABC: Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
$225,000
Asset SaleBeautiful High-End Hair Salon - Prime SILVERLAKE
Los Angeles, CA
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First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Asset SaleRare opportunity to be part of the next major Tech Biz
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
Asset SaleHome Health Care Agency with Active provider in Marin county/ Bay Area
San Rafael, CA
$240,000
Asset SaleMarket with beer and wine for sale in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleSouth Corona Cajalco Road Quick Service w/ Patio &Versatile Build-out
Corona, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleCentral Corona Main Street Quick Service Venue!
Corona, CA
$10,000
Asset SaleNorthridge Mall Food Court Space
Salinas, CA
$65,000
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.
