San Diego, CA
$249,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location
Repair, Remodel and Maintenance Contractor-Established Accounts
Santa Barbara County, CA
$699,000
Turnkey Med Spa Ready for New Ownership
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Great Buy for an Owner/Operator
San Diego, CA
$250,000
20 yr Established Dry Cleaners
Azusa, CA
$160,000
Antique Shop On High Traffic Tourist Area
Riverside County, CA
$60,000
Established, Money Making Car Wash business for sale!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,999
Turnkey Cannabis Microbusiness for Sale in Rio Vista, CA.
Rio Vista, CA
$600,000
Detox & Residential Treatment Facility – Licensed Platform Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
$400,000
Liquor Store in Densely Populated Area
South El Monte, CA
$299,999
FranchiseBatteries Plus
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Established Dental practice over 21 years, great location near 10 FWY
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Established Auto Repair Business in North County
San Diego, CA
$880,000
Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$350,000
Ontario, CA
San Francisco Prime Retail
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Pizza restaurant for sale in a beautiful location
Aptos, CA
$600,000
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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Coffee Shop
Palm Springs, CA
$39,000
High End Liquor Store In Stand Alone Building with Ample Parking
Canoga Park, CA
$475,000
Preschool - Well Run And Charming, 40 Capacity
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Rare Turn-Key Holistic Spa Opportunity in Prime Ojai Location
Ojai, CA
$149,000
Established, Turnkey Dry Cleaning plant with Multiple Revenue streams
San Mateo County, CA
$1,200,000
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Thai Restaurant (High Revenue Low Rent)
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales
Lake Forest, CA
$700,000
Iconic Freestyle Scooter Brand Positioned for Major Growth
Riverside County, CA
Flower Shop in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$153,000
Turnkey Profitable Beauty Salon in Escondido - Established Clientele
Escondido, CA
$59,000
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
$295,000
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
$295,000
Growing Home Health Agency for Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
$529,000
Profitable B2B Print & Marketing Center
Sacramento, CA
$764,999
Vape Shop for sale in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$35,000
Franchise101 Mobility
Available in California
$100,000
Well Established Juice and Smoothie Bar in Santa Cruz Vicinity
Aptos, CA
$150,000
Well Established [1975] Retail and Compounding – MALIBU/PP
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
$131k in Profit - Travel Accessories Brand
$497,000
San Clemente, CA
Established Profitable Muffler Shop - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Packaging/shipping/retail Matl's, Est. 35 Years, No. Bay Area
Sonoma County, CA
$495,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
$250,000
Pakistani and Indian restaurant for sale in Woodland of Yolo County
Woodland, CA
$299,000
General Contractor - Remodeling, Additions & Repairs
California
Not Disclosed
Turnkey Beauty Salon for Sale – Anaheim, CA
Anaheim, CA
$60,000
Turnkey Indian Restaurant Near Ontario Mills – $1M Annual Sales!
Ontario, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Accredited Hospice Agency with Census in LA County
Tarzana, CA
$420,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Business Only Arco AM PM Gas Station with long term lease
Fresno, CA
$699,000
ARCO AM/PM Gas Station + Real Estate | Fresno, CA Or Business Only Opt
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$5,600,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$1,250,000
Japanese Ramen & Sushibar Absentee Restaurant for Sale
Solano County, CA
$849,000
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in California
$180,000
Pizza Restaurant (East Palo Alto)
East Palo Alto, CA
$399,000
Absentee Smoke Shop: Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City, CA
$199,999
Growing B2B Signage Company
California
$775,000
Long-Standing Dry Cleaner with Loyal Customer Base
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Mexican Restaurant Great Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$225,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
Fast Food Take-out Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Monterey County, CA
$250,000
B2B Commercial Lock Distribution & E-Commerce - 70% Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$560,000
Postal Annex - Mailing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
$75,000
FranchiseMac Tools
Available Nationwide
$20,000
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.
