San Francisco, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
Electrical Contracting Business
Palm Desert, CA
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
UPS Franchise
Carlsbad, CA
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
Thriving Wine Business & Tasting Room Opportunity – Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer**
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
Rare Direct to Consumer (DTC) Legacy Wine Importer in a growing niche
California
Mediterranean Restaurant, Decades of Profits & Established Clients!
Winnetka, CA
Scuba Training
Twentynine Palms, CA
Sushi Restaurant - Full Kitchen - ABC License
Ladera Ranch, CA
Nightclub/Restaurant/Kareoke/MusicVenue
Torrance, CA
HVAC Contractor—Commercial and Residential
California
Helicopter Flight School and Touring
Los Angeles County, CA
Spa & Wellness Center
Santa Barbara, CA
Price Reduced! Korean BBQ Chicken restaurant for Sale in Prunedale!
Prunedale, CA
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, CA
Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology
Alameda County, CA
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido
San Diego County, CA
Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer
San Diego County, CA
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
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Best area and huge kitchen
San Ramon, CA
***In Escrow***Profitable Design and Niche Manufacturer Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Residential HVAC Company near Sacramento, CA
California
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, 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.
