Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Reduce For Quicker Sale!-Bring Your Best Offers! High Revenue Store
Real Estate and Mortgage Company For Sale
California
$700,000
Remote Absentee National Sales Training Company
California
$1,600,000
Popular Type 47 Restaurant Bar w Live Music & Tobacco License
Pomona, CA
$550,000
Charm Kiosks For Sale.......amazing Opportunity
San Bernardino County, CA
$215,000
Well Established and Highly Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$249,500
Popular Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Aptos, CA
$59,000
Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Multi-Location Metal Stamping & Fabrication Manufacturer
California
$750,000
El Pollo Loco - Great for Owner-Operator
San Bernardino County, CA
$800,000
Nationally Recognized Fast Food Franchise – Prime Location! Absentee
San Gabriel, CA
$387,000
Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease.
Whittier, CA
$2,100,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
Los Angeles, CA
$2,600,000
$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!
Auto Repair: Profitable, Consistent and Specialized
Westlake Village, CA
$850,000
Restaurant for sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$149,900
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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For Sale: Quik Stop Gas Station Franchise – Yuba City, CA
Yuba City, CA
$350,000
Deli Cafe with a beer & wine license
Los Gatos, CA
$219,000
In Escrow
Redondo Beach, CA
$50,000
Well Established Profitable Machine Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$449,000
Burbank CPA/Business Management Firm for Sale
Burbank, CA
$825,000
Highly Profitable Legal Support Services Business
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Smog Test Shop - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,999
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Well Established Party Rental Company in Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Supermarket with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $200,000
Bookkeeping & Accounting Franchise for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$550,000
Clothing (Blythe)
Blythe, CA
$160,000
Existing Nail Salon Space Available!
Van Nuys, CA
$1
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$600,000
Sacramento Beer and Wine Store - Prime Location & Growth Potential
Sacramento County, CA
$199,900
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Warehouse Opportunity
North Hollywood, CA
$1,200,000
Empower, Inspire, and Profit: Women’s Group Fitness Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Window and Door Sales and Installation
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Highly Profitable Auto Repair Shop/Smog in Los Angeles!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
Rowland Heights, CA
$259,000
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,990
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Bell Gardens, 150 scripts a day, all PBM
Bell Gardens, CA
$938,809
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Kingsburg Smoke Shop
Kingsburg, CA
$150,000
Virtual Woodland Hills, CA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$995,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Pizza Restaurant with Beer/Wine Bar - Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$250,000
Chinese restaurant with a 31 feet hood-Newly remodeled
Milpitas, CA
$219,000
Pediatric Practice Long Established South Orange County
Foothill Ranch, CA
$275,000
Dry Cleaner Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
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.
