Moreno Valley, CA
$6,549,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateEcono Lodge Hotel - Prime Investment Opportunity 55 Rooms
Real EstateA Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
El Dorado County, CA
$850,000
Real EstateArco station with Real property
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Real Estate6 Days Open Cafe with Property $2,95 MIL
Anaheim, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Liquor + Property
Los Angeles, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateMexican Restaurant Full ABC with Real Estate Plus 3 Properties
Santa Paula, CA
$2,996,000
Real EstateExpress Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Real EstateCommercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
California
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGrocery Store + Rental Income with RE
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Real EstateCommercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCommercial Real Estate Plus Juice Bar Business Assets
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Real EstateRestaurant and REAL ESTATE for Sale – $2.2mil in Sales 2024
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateHigh Volume sales Supermarket with the Property
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
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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Real EstateGas Station, C-store, Liquor store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Real EstateCash Flow Opportunity. Auto Industry including Real Estate.
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateFor Lease - Turnkey Hotel Restaurant in Prime Silicon Valley Location
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateChevron Gas Station Business with Car wash and property for sale near
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateGravel and Aggregate Quarry
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndependent Mini Truck Stop Business with Property for Sale in CA
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateNewly Built Gas Station, Drive-thru Franchise QSR Business & Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Real EstateHigh Volume & Profitable Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Real EstateShell Gas Station in Los Angeles ( Under Contract )
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Real EstateRetail Commercial
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Real Estate6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateBed & Breakfast Listing
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateCraft Burgers, Brews and Cocktails
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Real EstateRetail grocery/supermarket store in Leimert Park
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
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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Real EstateFontana (CBD) Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment and Retail Opportunity
Fontana, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWine Production Facility Asset Sale + Real Estate
Buellton, CA
$8,750,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Stations with Property, Package Deal.
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGas Station with C-Store & Real Estate
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Real EstatePizzaria
Moss Landing, 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.
