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Palm Springs, CA
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Rare Opportunity - Palm Springs, CA Boutique Hospitality Portfolio!
Turnkey Second Gen. Restaurant space with Property (Fremont)
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Fremont, CA
FOR LEASE - 4184 Piedmont Ave. Established Restaurant Space
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Oakland, CA
Prime 2nd-Generation Restaurant in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
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Palm Springs, CA
Second Generation Restaurant Space Little Tokyo
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Los Angeles, CA
Prime RCFE or ARF: Brand-New 26-Bed Licensed Facility for lease
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Ramona, CA
2nd Generation Juice Shop for Sale
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Azusa, CA
Excellent opportunity to buy a brand-new Chevron Extra Mile
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Redding, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Space on Prime Chatsworth Corner
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Chatsworth, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Available on Prime Hollywood Corner
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Hollywood, CA
Restaurant Space Available in Calabasas
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Calabasas, CA
Medical building for sale
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Ventura County, CA
Prime redevelopment opportunity in North Inglewood.
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Inglewood, CA
RARE Palo Alto Commercial Property – Won’t Last
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Palo Alto, CA
Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building No Including Business
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Gardena, CA
$799,000 / - 2516ft2
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Canyon Country, CA
Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space
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San Fernando, CA
Historical Restaurant with assets, Hotel and a Multi-Use Property!!
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Lake Arrowhead, CA
For Sale or Lease - 3000 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, CA
632 Broadway, San Diego
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San Diego, CA
Major Brand Gas Station & Property - Owner Carry Available
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Ventura, CA
Arco Direct Gas Station and Property
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Los Angeles, CA
Rare High-Capacity Lic Child Care Real Est | 1.87ac | Tenant in Place
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Thousand Palms, CA
Priced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
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Sonora, CA
For Sale or Lease, Fully Remodeled Building
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Bakersfield, CA
For Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
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Ventura, CA
Second-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub
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Shasta Lake, CA
Bar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
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Chico, CA
Improved Commercial Building on Main St with Acreage!
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Quincy, CA
Two 6-acre Buildable Country Parcels in Salinas, CA
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Salinas, CA
Dental Practice for Lease
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Los Angeles, CA
Gas station & Property for sale
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Fillmore, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Condo Located at 116 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA
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Vista, CA
Space for Lease – Vibrant Mixed-Use Venue in Downtown Oakland
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Oakland, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
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Sacramento, CA
Commercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
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El Dorado County, CA
Dental Space Available with Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment Avail.
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Simi Valley, CA
Prime Multi-unit Building for Sale
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Cupertino, CA
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
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Chico, CA
Arco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
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Sacramento County, CA
High Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
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Kings County, CA
Beautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
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Kings County, CA
High Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
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Bakersfield, CA
Established preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
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San Jose, CA
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Liquor Store with property
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Inglewood, CA
Circle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
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California
Turnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
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West Covina, CA
Brand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location
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Redding, CA
Well Established CPA Firm in SLO CA
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San Luis Obispo, CA
Independent gas station with property is for sale
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Fillmore, 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.
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