Hemet, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Hemet, CA

Orange County, CA

Los Angeles, CA
Alameda County, CA
Encino, CA
Encino, CA
San Diego County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Bakersfield, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Growing E-Commerce Business in Exploding Sourdough-Making Market
$85,000
San Mateo County, CA
Pleasanton, CA
San Diego, CA
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
San Marcos, CA
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Camarillo, CA
Kern County, CA
Visalia, CA
Profitable Turnkey Business-$306k SDE-Seller Financing Available
$1,075,000
Salida, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Murphys, CA
Azusa, CA
Ventura, CA
Orange County, CA
Escondido, CA
Bakersfield, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Bloomington, CA
Lake Forest, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Bloomington, CA
Sacramento, CA
South San Francisco, CA
Riverside County, CA
Carson, CA
California
Orange County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.
San Bernardino County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Rosso's Karpet Korners
$699,000
La Mirada, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
California
California
Contra Costa County, CA
Riverside, CA
Burlingame, 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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