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Businesses For Sale in California
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Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles
Start-upMobile Coffee Bar, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sale
$30,000
Start-upTurnkey E-Commerce Tire Retailer: Ready-to-Launch Dropshipping Store
$35,000
Start-upReady to Launch: Social Media Influencer Marketplace App
$35,000
Start-upAccredited Home Health Care Agency For Sale
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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Oceanside
$45,000
Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales
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Start-up100% Business
$15,000
Start-upKanga's Children's Playcenter
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Start-upFreight Brokerage Business for Sale: Established Client Base and Stron
$20,000
Start-upYoga Womens Atheltic wear E-commerce BRAND FOR SALE
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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Temecula
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Walnut Creek
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Anaheim
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Los Gatos
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Long Beach
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stephen bethel
Frazier Capital
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Frazier Capital has been in business since 1997 and has been both brokering businesses and commercial real estate since then, from Washington DC to California, as well as valuing businesses, commercial real estate and equipment throughout the United States. We have valued everything from Linksys to Alligator Adventure Parks and have testified in Federal Tax Court on Minority Discounts. Our edge is “full stack valuation skills” which means we value everything from equipment to the intellectual property. This greatly increases our understanding of the market and accuracy for both valuations and brokerage. Headquartered in the US Bank Tower with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, we complete valuations throughout the United States and broker businesses and commercial real estate. Our staff of 18 people with an attorney and CPA have experience with over 300 different industries over the last 30 years. We have run manufacturing and service businesses and know the business from the owner’s side of the aisle. Most importantly, we are not under pressure to push bad deals since we also value businesses and have other diversified sources of revenue for our company. We are not a franchise and have deep experience in multiple industries. National business brokerage franchises are charged 8-10% plus marketing fees by the national franchisor. These fees are generally passed on to the business seller one way or another. We are not restricted by any franchise corporate standard, so we can be more flexible to market your business. As a result of this flexibility, we provide a more comprehensive marketing package to a prospective buyer. Also, we are not limited by a geographic territory location like national business broker franchises. our staff has language expertise in the following languages: Armenian, Farsi, French, Spanish and Mandarin, representing over 65% of the world’s population.
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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Ft. Worth
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sacramento
$45,000
Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upAlameda County Liquor License Lottery
$1,931
Start-upRiverside County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upSan Diego County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upOrange County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sarasota
$45,000
Start-upLos Angeles County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upNEW BAR/RESTAURANT- For sale Moreno Valley PRIME Location
$150,000
Start-upAuto Body Location with Two Spray Bays, Lifts, Compressors and Framing
$450,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Tampa
$45,000
Start-upFarmers Market Mini Franchise Opportunity
$5,000
Start-upBusiness Management Consultant
$39,500
Start-upLegacy One Auto Collision Inc
$320,000
Start-upPremia Fitness — Best Gym for Small Towns
$10,000
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Start-upProfitable Tutoring Business For Sale - Growing and Ready to Scale Up!
$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.
