Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstateGas Station, C Store with RE, Blythe, California
Real EstateSmoke Shop for sale in downtown San Diego!
San Diego, CA
Real EstateUnbranded Gas Station
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Real EstateSinclair Branded Gas Station
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateUnbranded Business Only Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Real EstateBusiness only Unbranded Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Real EstateDrive thru liquor store
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Laguna Hills, CA
Real EstateHot Listing-13 Bed Elderly Facility 4SALE-$62k Monthly Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,000,000
Real EstatePrime 6,150 sq. ft. Corner Lot – High-Traffic Location in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,250,000
Real EstateSecond Generation Restaurant Space Available!
Woodland Hills, CA
Real EstateUnbranded Gas Station with Beer and Wine License.
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$1,860,000
Real EstateFood Truck Parking Stop + Commercial Kitchen for Lease
Hayward, CA
Real EstateAlcohol recovery center In Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
$28,800,000
Real EstateMajor Brand Gas Station & Property - Owner Carry Available
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
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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Real EstateRestaurant & Wine Bar with Real Estate in the Heart of Santa Ynez!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,950,000
Real EstateAuto repair shop building San Francisco Great Location!
San Francisco, CA
$1,595,000
Real EstateGas Station For Sale ( Including Land) Location!! Location!!
Los Angeles, CA
$14,000,000
Real EstateCoronado Restaurant - ORANGE AVE
California
$330,000
Real EstatePrime Multi-Use signalize corner location on South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateDog Kennel and Cat Boarding Popular and Turnkey in Northern California
California
$2,195,000
Real EstateNorthgate Gonzalez Market // Land For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Real EstateFully Equipped Restaurant Space for lease
Ridgecrest, CA
Real Estate15,000 to 20,000 Square Foot Fully Built Out Industrial Building
California
$7,543,000
Real EstateShine City Car Wash – Profitable Express Wash in Hemet, CA
Hemet, CA
$3,500,000
Real EstateOver 30 years running Auto parts shop + Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,500,000
Real EstateChinese Restaurant Downtown Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Real EstateA profitable American family restaurant is on sale with the property
Cypress, CA
$2,600,000
Real EstateProfitable Sushi restaurant in Orange county
Orange County, CA
$790,000
Real EstateReal Estate, Brewery and 25-year SBA Pre-Approved Loan
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,375,000
Real Estate2 commercial condos for sale in SF Little Saigon district
San Francisco, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateMini Market Lease in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
Real EstateVacant Laundromat w Agency Store For Lease-Can Convert-North Beach
San Francisco, CA
Real EstateTURNKEY MEDICAL SUITES (2).....Sublease or Assignment.
Fullerton, CA
Real EstateCare Facility Permitted - Real Estate
Phelan, CA
$649,000
Real EstateOpportunity to own a well-established Convenience Store and Smoke Shop
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Real EstateA short operating hour Beer and Wine market with a property
Los Angeles, CA
$1,290,000
Real EstateRestaurant Property For Sale in Fortuna! Upgraded Restaurant Building
Fortuna, CA
$1,390,000
Real EstateGas Station, Food Store with Real Estate
Tulare County, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstatePalumbo Vineyards and Winery Including Residence/Vacation Rental
Temecula, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateTurnkey Auto Shop for Lease – Fully Equipped & Ready for Business
Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate5 Oceanfront properties combined!
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Real EstateWell-established liquor store is located in San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,200,000
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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Real Estate3 Elderly Care Homes 4SALE-Grossing $130k Mo.
Fresno, CA
$900,000
Real EstateSilverlake Gem – Turnkey Virgil Village Restaurant Space for Lease
Los Angeles, CA
Real EstateSpectacular Wedding Venue and Agri-Tourism Center with Family Compound
Murrieta, CA
$11,500,000
Real Estate2nd generation restaurant with CUP for full liquor available for Lease
Sherman Oaks, CA
Real EstateLandmark Restaurant & Bar in high net worth area
Los Angeles County, CA
Real EstateRestaurant Space Available for Lease!
North Hollywood, CA
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.
