San Jose, CA
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Turnkey Head Therapy Spa in Prime San Jose Location! Instant Cash Flow
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
"PRICE REDUCTION" Unbranded Gas Station with Beer and Wine License.
Exeter, CA
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Family Owned HVAC Business-Home based in Norcal-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
Ryan Clark - CM&AA, 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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Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Well-Established Commercial / Wholesale Bakery
Orange County, CA
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Anaheim, CA
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store in a Busy Area - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Camarillo, CA
San Bernardino County, Successful Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
Chino, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
Great Franchise Opportunity For A Well Known Brand
Fullerton, CA
Professionally Managed Highly Profitable Indoor Grow & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
37 year old profitable Retail Pharmacy in Sherman Oaks/Valley Village
Valley Village, CA
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established Plastering Company For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Exotic Rugs showroom over 30 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Heavy Civil Construction in California
California
Plumbing,HVAC and Electrical Business
Chester, CA
Profitable Tire & Auto Service-Established 18 Years
Glendora, CA
MIXED-USE: Liquor Store & Residential in South Bay
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Torrance, CA
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
Tulare County, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving Riverside County, CA
Established in 1994 and boasting a remarkable track record of facilitating transactions totaling over $12 billion, First Choice Business Brokers stands as a prominent force in the realm of business sales organizations within the United States. Our extensive network of seasoned Business Brokers spans across the nation, affording both Buyers and Sellers unparalleled support and expertise in their endeavors to buy or sell a business. As a proud member of one of the preeminent business broker organizations in the country, we bring to the table specialized knowledge and an arsenal of resources that are integral to ensuring the success of your transaction. Our core competencies encompass a wide spectrum of services, including comprehensive business valuations, skillful negotiation with prospective buyers, proficient buyer financing solutions, the creation of impactful marketing materials, and adept navigation through the intricacies of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.
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Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Smoke Shop, High-Volume, Monthly Net Income $15K
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, 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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