Montclair, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Seller Financing 40-Year Grocery & Full-Service Carniceria
SaaS Business Serving Restaurant Industry with 98% Recurring Revenues!
Los Angeles, CA
Operational 24-bed Rehab and Detox For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Service
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Stretch Zone
Petaluma, CA
Established Recruiting Firm Serving Multiple Industries!
California
Profitable Local Lead Generation Portfolio - Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 22-Year Adult Day Health Care Center in San Gabriel, CA
San Gabriel, CA
Sightseeing Tour & Limo / Party Bus Trolley Business
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Breakfast & Lunch Staple with 41-Year Trac
Placer County, CA
Turnkey 4,100 SF Auto Body & Collision Shop with Permitted Spray Booth
Saugus, CA
Simple Coin Laundry For Sale in Hayward, CA
Hayward, CA
Chemical-Free Water Filtration Manufacturer
Los Angeles County, CA
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
$290,000
Roseville, CA
Busy Hair Salon | Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Santa Monica Location
Santa Monica, CA
Established Chiropractic Practice – Patients + Equipment
San Diego, CA
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
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Auto Body Shop & collision center
Fullerton, CA
Boba Shop with hood in busy plaza
Los Angeles, CA
31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
Los Angeles, CA
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
Circle K Store with Fuel
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
Iconic Classic Automotive Repair Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Huge potential with good management Lots of housing project
Jurupa Valley, CA
Which Wich Franchise or Established Restaurant Space
$180,000
Palm Desert, CA
Chevron Gas Station Business with Real Estate in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
UPS Franchise LA County
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor store and Restaurant in one location for Sale
West Covina, CA
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
Bakery For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
For Sale - 2 Locations - Cafe Bakery - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant For Sale in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA
Flamin Flavor Shawarma & Grill
Glendale, CA
D'rose Flower shop
Van Nuys, CA
Luna Steakhouse
North Hollywood, CA
High-Margin Retail Business/ Ideal First Business/ Proven Systems
$152,500
Fairfield, CA
Well Established Indian Restaurant For Sale.
Sacramento, CA
Well-Established Smoke & Gift Shop in Prime OC
Orange County, CA
Profitable Pizza Franchise for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
Semi Absentee Restaurant with full liquor license type 47 on Melrose
Hollywood, CA
Fencing Products Fabrication and Installation
California
Two F45 Franchises | Absentee Ownership
Tulare County, CA
Specialty Label Manufacturing - 36 Year Market Presence
Orange County, CA
Absentee, 100% Recurring Revenue | Two F45 Franchises
Kern County, CA
Lara Trepanier
West Coast Commercial LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
For nearly forty years, West Coast Commercial Realty has offered market-leading real estate consulting, brokerage and transaction services designed to meet our client's goals, including investment value, location intelligence, tenant mix, property and market positioning, and landlord, agency and principal representation.
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Successful & Highly Profitable Modern Restaurant SBA approved
Sacramento County, CA
Multi Physician Pain Management Clinic
San Diego County, CA
SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Dazzle Beauty
Desert Hot Springs, CA
High-End Bakery Cafes & Franchise Package
Santa Clara County, CA
Nail & Hair Salon, High Vol & Net Income, Full Staffed, Cash Only
Los Angeles County, CA
Residential Solar Platform w/Diversified Sales - Established in 2021
Woodland Hills, CA
Rare Turnkey Rehab Center Opportunity – Ready for Immediate Operation
Granada Hills, CA
Established 4-Location Golf Entertainment Platform - Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
Accredited and Medicare Certified Hospice Agency – SoCal Region
Los Angeles 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.
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