Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Beer & Wine Market - South LA
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
Authentic Chinese Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$120,000
Flower Shop For Sale !!!
North Hollywood, CA
$60,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
Upscale Stationery Store - retail and custom
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity – Luxury Nail Bar & Med Spa For Sale!!!
North Hollywood, CA
$219,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Burger Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, End-cap location
North Hollywood, CA
$99,000
Laminate Film Distributor B2B 5 Days a Week
Riverside County, CA
$840,000
Structural Steel Fabrication Company with Real Estate in SoCal
California
Well-established [2004] and profitable Pharmacy in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$283,000
Well Established and Very Profitable Pharmacy in Riverside County
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Fantastic Orange County Growth Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Yarn Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
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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Specialty Chocolates and Confectionaries
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
American Deli Franchise - South Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
7,500sf Chinese Well-Known Restaurant w/5 Private Rooms in SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
$129,000
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Established Cleaners with Loyal Customers
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Award-Winning Hair Extension Salon – Zero Competition
San Jose, CA
$425,000
Tox Lab in OC, with Good Equipment and In-network Contracts
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
A Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center
Alamo, CA
$118,000
Full Service Restaurant and Bar - Standout Food and Craft Cocktails!
California
$1,570,000
Chinese restaurant with a good rent
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
Established Childcare Center – Growth Opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
$110,000
Well Established Auto Shop w/Property & Single Family Residence
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Auberry, CA
$1,250,000
Manufacturer / Installer of Toilet Partitions (RE Available)
Orange County, CA
$12,000,000
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
$6,000,000
Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant
San Diego, CA
$265,000
Absentee run Japanese restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$100,000
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
$320,000
Pretty in Pomona
Pomona, CA
$247,000
7-Eleven in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA
$550,000
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$235,000
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza with parking
Concord, CA
$200,000
Remodeled Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$250,000
1,493 Sq.Ft. QS Restaurant in Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
Cash cow Asian restaurant for sale in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$186,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Brewery with Bar, Restaurant and Beer Garden – Exudes Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
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First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Downtown Los Angeles Bar & Lounge – Unique East Coast Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Contra Costa County, CA
$995,000
Oggi’s Sports | Pizza | Brewhouse with Full Liquor License!
San Diego, CA
$295,000
Orange County Coworking Space For Sale
Irvine, CA
$75,000
15-Year-Old Food Blog | 1,500+ Posts | Multiple Income Streams
California
$565,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
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.
