Covina, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Same owner for 33 years,
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
Licensed Hospice Agency in San Gabriel | Active Census
San Gabriel, CA
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
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Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, CA
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast
Lakeport, CA
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
Two Luxurious Med Spas Servicing the Greater San Diego Area#25100CR
San Diego, CA
Subway
Fullerton, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Jumpers Party Zone
Cathedral City, CA
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise established 40 years family run.
San Diego County, CA
Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Mexican Restaurant with full bar, patio, and live entertainment
Irvine, CA
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
Mike Jani
Fortune Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Selling a Business (or a Franchise) is all we do! Fortune Business Brokers has helped hundreds of business owners sell their business and connected numerous buyers with business & franchise opportunities. We handle the entire cycle of transaction for you – business valuations, franchise approvals, qualifying buyers, landlord applications and lease transfers. We make the transaction go smooth by preempting potential issues based on our deep understanding of business & franchise dynamics. And we may connect a buyer with a seller faster than you think. The firm has represented buyers and sellers in numerous industries and also helped aspiring immigrants buy a business to come to the US.
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Taco Shop - Mexican Restaurant
Hemet, CA
N ESCROW: Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Screw Machine Shop - Fantastic Revenue Growth Current Fiscal Year!
Orange County, CA
Established salon In South OC, Near Freeway , Very reasonable rent
Laguna Hills, CA
Beauty Salon, 6 Chairs 2 Rooms 30-year Reputation
Orange County, CA
Korean Restaurant for Sale in Popular Neighborhood | $199,000
Monterey County, 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.
