Orange County, CA
$50,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleFamous Korean Corn Dog Fast Food
Asset SaleRARE West Hollywood Nightclub/Bar Available!
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale in Shopping Center near St. Francis High School
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Upland, CA
$50,000
Asset SalePizza & Pasta Restaurant in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleType 20 ABC License for use Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$7,000
Asset SaleCandy Store
Monterey, CA
$800,000
Asset SaleAmazing Opportunity Complete New Food Truck Set Up On A 2016 32 foot
Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500
Asset SaleGreat Location Heart Of Lake Elsinore Mexican Restaurant 47 Liquor
Lake Elsinore, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Production Bakery
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleLTC, Closed Doors Pharmacy is for sale
Winnetka, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleBeverly Center Turn Key Restaurant For Lease
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Asset Sale$695,000 Asset Sale - Fitted Bar & Restaurant with Real Estate
Jamestown, CA
$695,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale and Sublease
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAsset Sale Thai Restaurant with B& W
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleHip Silver Lake Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Bashir Tariq
C21 COMMERCIAL
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
C21 Commercial 15335 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Suite 100 Chino Hills CA 91709 951-269-3000 DIRECTOR: BUSINESS SALES and COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CALL NOW FOR COMPLIMENTARY ANALYSIS - CONSULTATION and PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION
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Asset Sale47 Liquor License For Sale
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleArco Land, Building and Improvement For Sale "Business NOT Included."
Colton, CA
$2,600,000
Asset SaleSunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleSILVER LAKE - Prime 2nd Generation Restaurant & Bar - Type 47 -
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePerfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Asian Restaurant
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleLa Mesa Area Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Diego, CA
$350,002
Asset SaleCA Type 21 & Type 47 Liquor Licenses FOR SALE
California
$75,000
Asset SaleBreakfast & Lunch Cafe, Asset Sale, Build out 2 Mil
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleEstablished Salvadorian Restaurant For Sale
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleType-47 ABC License for use in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleMenchies Frozen Yogurt Shop -PRICE REDUCED
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleAsset sale Persian & Italian Restaurant with B&W
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleRare Restaurant Opportunity in the Affluent City of Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleHillcrest Restaurant with Incredible Charm, Super low rent!
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Fast Food Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleTRADEMARKS for Sale - Athletic Apparel Design Company Since 1985
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRecently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
West Covina, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale
Orange, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Asset Sale$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Asset Sale$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Asset SalePatented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Asset Sale15 Off market Hotel, Hotel Note and development land
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Asset SaleExplore A Unique Fast-Food Licensee Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$39,500
Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$595,000
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Steve Pereira
Murphy
Serving Orange County, CA
Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada, offering brokerage services to owners of closely held companies in need of confidential, experienced professional services. The brokers at our Irvine office have been successful business owners and managers for many years prior to joining the Murphy team. As seasoned, experienced professionals, we can answer all of your questions on how to sell your business to help you establish confidence that when we take your business to market, we will treat the sale of your business as if it were one of our own. And, once we go to market, Murphy’s selling practices will provide the maximum exposure that’s needed locally, nationally and internationally to sell your business.
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Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real Estate6 Bed Licenced RCFE
Carson, CA
$960,000
Real EstateLos Angeles County | Express Car Wash – Newly Built (2024) | Confident
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate~$1,000 OFF Each Month~ Liquor Store with Built-In Storage
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Cupertino Bakery / Restaurant Space for Lease – Corner Location
Cupertino, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
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.
