Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Auto Repair Shop--High Net Income
Multi-Channel eCommerce Business with Exclusive Supplier Accounts
San Bernardino County, CA
$750,000
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Studio City Area Premium Ice Cream Outlet – Absentee Run
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
$50,000
Prime Gas Station Investment Opportunity with RE
Kern County, CA
$4,999,000
Landscape Architectural Design Firm with 40 Year Strong Reputation
California
$657,000
Body Shop & Paint
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Established Juice Bar + Smoothies & Acai Bowls in Prime Location
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
CONVENIENCE STORE ($45K) + RE ( BLDG 2400SF/LOT 9,816SF) 8:00AM--9:00P
San Bernardino, CA
$895,000
Established Chinese Food Restaurant
Fullerton, CA
$269,000
Turn Key profitable business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-ready NOW!
San Diego, CA
$99,999
SPA For Sale in Los Angeles County ( In Escrow )
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
Precision Aerospace CNC Shop in S CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
Cash Flow: $1,751,419
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
44-Year Legacy Artisan Bakery – $2.9M+ Sales, 3 Locations- Sweet Deal
Nevada County, CA
$185,000
Miles Pruitt
Murphy Business & Financial
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe
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15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Big shop makes money now but...I don't doubt that it can be doubled!
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,175,000
Dry Cleaners near FWY 405
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
Educational On Line Retail Laboratory Supplies
California
$270,000
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
Stanislaus County, CA
$315,000
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Well-known Seafood Restaurant Franchise in Long Beach – Prime Location
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Home Health License with Wide Coverage – Ready for Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
"San Carlos" Restaurant Opportunity with Type 41 Alcohol License
San Carlos, CA
$290,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Thriving Semi-Absentee Massage/Facial Studio in Affluent OC City
Orange County, CA
$950,000
Price Reduced to $650,000 - Well Established Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Drifters Marina & Grill
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Copperopolis, CA
$5,750,000
Turnkey Opportunity, Low Overhead, Consistent Income
Vacaville, CA
$49,000
$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$525,000
Rare opportunity in Irvine: Boba & Tea/Coffee Shop in Donut shop for S
Irvine, CA
$280,000
Togo's | Baskin Robbins Combo in High-Traffic Retail Corrido
Sacramento County, CA
$398,000
Fine Dining Restaurant
Laguna Beach, CA
$1,599,000
A 12 Y/O AI-Enhanced Email Management Platform
Sacramento, CA
$7,140,000
Kern County, California, Veterinary Hospital for Sale + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$1,230,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$350,000
Feed Store
Orland, CA
$1,400,000
Wholesale Outlet
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Chocolate & Flower Shop – Prime North Hollywood Location
North Hollywood, CA
$190,000
"Burlingame Ave" Prime Location Restaurant and Bar!
Burlingame, CA
$450,000
Beautiful Nail salon - Great Location
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
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Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Established Web And Graphic Design Studio Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$295,000
Vintage Clothing Store
California
$110,000
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Absentee Owner Cleaning Service Referral Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$189,000
***In-Escrow*** Profitable – Built Out Family Entertainment Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
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.
