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Winnetka, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Coin Laundromat with Real Estate – Valley area
Established Coin Laundromat with Real Estate – Los Angeles County, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Turn-Key Brewery, Restaurant & Beverage Manufacturing Company
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Santa Barbara County, CA
Medical Office/oriental Acupuncture Therapy
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Harbor City, CA
Turnkey, Full Kitchen & Ffe - Zero Key Money
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Los Angeles, CA
Office Building for Lease
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Fresno, CA
Opportunity Knocks: ±8,019 SF Restaurant | Embassy Suites Palm Desert
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Palm Desert, CA
RCFE Licensed 6-Bed Care Facility | Turn-Key Lease Opportunity
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Winchester, CA
Preschool Property for Sale Prime Central Fremont Location
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Fremont, CA
Prime Medical Office Building – Silicon Valley Near Santana Row $899K
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San Jose, CA
Preschool Property For Lease Burlingame ,CA
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Burlingame, CA
Rare 134-Child Licensed Campus | Real Estate Opportunity.
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Santa Rosa, CA
41 Ramsey Street R.E. Restaurant Building on Property
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Banning, CA
Temecula Winery Real Estate Sale Subject to Court Approval
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Temecula, CA
Shell Space with Type 2 Hood In Place | Bakery or Pizza Build-Out Opp
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Redding, CA
Former Chevys Site | 6,800 SF High-Volume Mexican Restaurant Building
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Redding, CA
Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
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Commissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
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Sacramento County, CA
Beloved Riverfront Restaurant & Bar with Amazing Views & Docks
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Fairfield, CA
Restaurant for lease in Pasadena
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Pasadena, CA
Licensed Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Cntr W Real Estate
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Newcastle, CA
High-Yield RCFE - ALF Opportunity!
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Sacramento, CA
Exceptional Investment Opportunity: New Construction Senior Living
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Yucaipa, CA
Truck Stop Commercial Land For Sale off HWY 10 in Cabazon, CA
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Cabazon, CA
Quiznos Subs
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Fresno County, CA
Two Restaurant Suites Available | ±5,000 SF Each
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Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional Palm Springs Restaurant Opportunity
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Palm Springs, CA
Iconic 92-Room Boutique Resort | Value-Add Investment Opportunity
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Palm Springs, CA
92127 (4S Ranch) Sublease - Ideal for Pediatric Dental, Ortho, Med Spa
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San Diego, CA
Rare Opportunity - Palm Springs, CA Boutique Hospitality Portfolio!
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Palm Springs, CA
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
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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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
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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