Lease Only
Los Angeles, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turnkey, Full Kitchen & Ffe - Zero Key Money
Office Building for Lease
Lease Only
Fresno, CA
Opportunity Knocks: ±8,019 SF Restaurant | Embassy Suites Palm Desert
Lease Only
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
Real Estate Only
Fremont, CA
Prime Medical Office Building – Silicon Valley Near Santana Row $899K
Real Estate Only
San Jose, CA
Preschool Property For Lease Burlingame ,CA
Lease Only
Burlingame, CA
Rare 134-Child Licensed Campus | Real Estate Opportunity.
Real Estate Only
Santa Rosa, CA
41 Ramsey Street R.E. Restaurant Building on Property
Real Estate Only
Banning, CA
Temecula Winery Real Estate Sale Subject to Court Approval
Real Estate Only
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
Lease Only
Redding, CA
Commissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
Real Estate Only
Sacramento County, CA
Beloved Riverfront Restaurant & Bar with Amazing Views & Docks
Lease Only
Fairfield, CA
Restaurant for lease in Pasadena
Lease Only
Pasadena, CA
Licensed Residential Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Cntr W Real Estate
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Newcastle, 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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High-Yield RCFE - ALF Opportunity!
Real Estate Only
Sacramento, CA
Exceptional Investment Opportunity: New Construction Senior Living
Real Estate Only
Yucaipa, CA
Truck Stop Commercial Land For Sale off HWY 10 in Cabazon, CA
Real Estate Only
Cabazon, CA
Quiznos Subs
Real Estate Only
Fresno County, CA
Two Restaurant Suites Available | ±5,000 SF Each
Lease Only
Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional Palm Springs Restaurant Opportunity
Real Estate Only
Palm Springs, CA
Iconic 92-Room Boutique Resort | Value-Add Investment Opportunity
Real Estate Only
Palm Springs, CA
92127 (4S Ranch) Sublease - Ideal for Pediatric Dental, Ortho, Med Spa
Lease Only
San Diego, CA
Rare Opportunity - Palm Springs, CA Boutique Hospitality Portfolio!
Real Estate Only
Palm Springs, CA
Turnkey Second Gen. Restaurant space with Property (Fremont)
Real Estate Only
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
Lease Only
Palm Springs, CA
Second Generation Restaurant Space Little Tokyo
Lease Only
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
Lease Only
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
Lease Only
Chatsworth, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant Available on Prime Hollywood Corner
Lease Only
Hollywood, CA
Restaurant Space Available in Calabasas
Lease Only
Calabasas, CA
Medical building for sale
Real Estate Only
Ventura County, CA
Prime redevelopment opportunity in North Inglewood.
Real Estate Only
Inglewood, CA
RARE Palo Alto Commercial Property – Won’t Last
Real Estate Only
Palo Alto, CA
Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building No Including Business
Real Estate Only
Gardena, CA
$799,000 / - 2516ft2
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Canyon Country, CA
7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space
Lease Only
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
Real Estate Only
Bakersfield, CA
632 Broadway, San Diego
Lease Only
San Diego, CA
Amiel Rubinstein
Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Santa Monica is a full-service business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu and West Los Angeles and businesses. We help business owners confidentially prepare, value, market and sell privately held companies. We also assist buyers in identifying and acquiring businesses and advise entrepreneurs on franchise opportunities and franchise development. Our hands-on local service is backed by Transworld Business Advisors, the world's largest business brokerage organization and a global network built over more than 45 years. Clients benefit from established processes, broad buyer reach, extensive marketing resources and international exposure while receiving personal attention from a local advisor. We work with Main Street and lower-middle-market companies across a wide range of industries, including professional and business services, technology, healthcare and wellness, manufacturing and distribution, restaurants and food service, retail and e-commerce, construction and home services, and franchise businesses. Whether you are considering a sale now or several years from now, evaluating an acquisition or exploring franchise ownership, the conversation can begin confidentially and without obligation.
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Major Brand Gas Station & Property - Owner Carry Available
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Ventura, CA
Arco Direct Gas Station and Property
Real Estate Only
Los Angeles, CA
Rare High-Capacity Lic Child Care Real Est | 1.87ac | Tenant in Place.
Real Estate Only
Thousand Palms, CA
Priced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
Real Estate Only
Sonora, CA
For Sale or Lease, Fully Remodeled Building
Real Estate Only
Bakersfield, CA
For Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Real Estate Only
Ventura, 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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