San Diego, CA
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Profitable San Diego Irrigation Business — Owner Retiring
Established hair salon for sale in studio city
Los Angeles, CA
Very High-Margin Dental Practice | 3-Day Schedule
Camarillo, CA
Gas Station, C Store Liquor Store with RE
Kern County, CA
Well-Known Full-Service Indian Restaurant (ABC - Type 47)
Visalia, CA
Truck Body Repair- Make Offer!!
Los Angeles, CA
Best Tasting Room on Main Street Murphys
Murphys, CA
Charming Japanese Restaurant for Sale Near College Campus
Azusa, CA
High-Quality Artisan Bakery for Sale – Turnkey
Ventura, CA
Neighborhood Pub
Orange County, CA
Turnkey 4-Chair Beauty Salon in Escondido – Established Clientele
Escondido, CA
Cafe Bakery - Two Separate Locations for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Large-Scale Operating Mushroom Farm | 9.6 Acres Owned Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands
$2,505,000
Los Angeles County, CA
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
Fully Renovated 6-Bed RCFE – Orange County
Lake Forest, CA
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA. 2.0 integrated.
South San Francisco, CA
Established Asian Grocery Store | Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Very profitable Absentee run restaurant & full-bar lounge
California
ARCO Gas with C-Store Real Estate & Rental Income
Orange County, CA
Fleet Maintenance Company with National Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
$800,000
Marysville, CA
Smoke Shop, Monthly Net $50K, Fully Staffed
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Downtown Market – Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
Event Production for Luxury Apartment Communities — Est. CA Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Service Business- Premier Window Tinting, Vehicle Wrap & Sign Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
20-Year-Old Amazon Men’s Accessories Brand
California
500 Customers - One Opportunity
California
Highly Profitable Popular Bakery & Cafe in East Bay – Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Profitable Engineering Consulting Firm - $1.4M Backlog
Riverside, CA
"Burlingame, CA" - Established Restaurant & Long-Term Lease Investment
Burlingame, CA
Monterey County Family & Geriatric Practice
Monterey County, CA
Lower-Entry Bay Area ATM Portfolio With Operations Already in Place
$490,000
San Francisco County, CA
Thriving Yoga & Fitness Studio in One of San Diego’s Hottest Zip Codes
San Diego, CA
High End Dance and Gym Flooring Retailer Netting Over 33%
Santa Clara County, CA
Custom Dance Costume Manufacturer
Anaheim, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaners + Plant - Neighborhood Favorite!!
Los Angeles County, CA
Established and sucessful coffee house at North Beach San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Well-Established hair salon with stable chair rental income
Diamond Bar, CA
Semi Absentee Owner | Ideal for Owner Pharmacist Operator
Los Angeles, CA
Established Feed & Hardware Business
Jackson, CA
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
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For Sale: Liquor Store - LODI
Lodi, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford
Lockeford, CA
Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
$100,000
Orange, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Loomis
Loomis, CA
Turn-Key Stablished Boba Tea absentee owner in Town
Contra Costa County, CA
"San Mateo Burlingame Snack Bar" — Turnkey Investment Opportunity
Burlingame, CA
Turnkey Asian Restaurant Business for Sale – Oakland Chinatown
Oakland, CA
Craft Ramen • Absentee-Run • Netting $110K+ • Asking Price $408K
Chino, CA
Turnkey Indian Restaurant Near Ontario Mills – $1M Annual Sales!
Ontario, 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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