Claremont, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey Modern 11-Chair Boutique Salon -Prime Location!
Beach Hut Deli Davis
Davis, CA
Market with the real estate in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Los Gatos Fine Jewelry Boutique | Established Luxury Brand
Los Gatos, CA
Liquor Store/Convenience Store for Sale Near Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA
Net $600K/YR Auto PPF, Wrapping in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Highly Profitable Niche E-Commerce Cinematic Equipment
Marina Del Rey, CA
High-End Custom Stone Fabricator- $230K 2 YR Avg. SDE-Biz+Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
Highly Profitable Smoke Shop & Market for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Smoke Shop & Market for Sale – Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Net Income of $54,000 Working Only 20 Hours Per Week
Alameda County, CA
Established Business Sale With Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento, CA
Silverlake Area Neighborhood Pizzeria – Beloved Local Classic!
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley
San Diego, CA
Togo's Sandwich Franchise Sandwich Shop Opportunity
Stanislaus County, 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.
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Senior In - Home Care in Growing Corona, CA Region
Riverside County, CA
Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale
City Of Industry, CA
Long-Established Home Health Care Agency, Medicare, LA County
Panorama City, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant with Growth Potential
Ventura County, CA
Charming Rare Opportunity to Own Coastal Coffee Shop in Tourist Town
San Luis Obispo County, CA
New & Used Box Business -Established Since 1945 – Only 25 Hours a Week
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Car Wash & Gas Station
San Bernardino County, CA
High-Volume, Fully Staffed Smoke Shop – Approx. $40K Average Monthly N
San Bernardino County, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
SBA-Approved, Turnkey Mail & Business Services Center
San Mateo County, CA
Premier Specialty Engineering & Drilling Firm
California
New equipment, new opportunities in the heart of LA
Los Angeles, CA
Leading Craft Distillery with Proven Sales History
California
Redwood City CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Profitable Artisan Bakery: Strong Brand, Consistent Steady Growth"
Riverside County, CA
Home Health in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
Retractable Awning Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Beloved Mission District Neighborhood Bar For Sale with 48 License
San Francisco, CA
BMW Specialty Repair Shop, SBA Pre-Qualified 72% Repeat Revenue
California
Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86
$325,000
Los Angeles, CA
In the Heart of Downtown San Mateo,Turnkey Chinese Restaurant FOR SALE
San Mateo, CA
Turnkey Chinese Concept In the Heart of Downtown Sam Mateo CA For Sale
San Mateo, CA
Berkeley Gilman Turnkey Restaurant With Spacious & Central Kitchen!!!!
Berkeley, CA
AYCE Japanese buffet restaurant for sale in contra costa county
Concord, CA
Turn Key Cannabis Dispensary in SFV
Los Angeles, CA
Established pet salon in the South Bay with 3 talented groomers
Torrance, CA
Fully Operated Laundromat - Business Opportunity
Lakewood, CA
Indian Grocery store which includes Sweets/Snacks & Take out!
San Jose, 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.
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Turnkey restaurant for sale with type 47 license
San Francisco, CA
The UPS Store in Marin/Sonoma County (multiple centers available)
Sonoma County, CA
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA
Burbank, CA
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale Tulare County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
Right at Apple's Doorstep — Profitable Tea Shop, No Hood Needed, Ready
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Cupertino, CA
Premier Turn-Key Head Spa & Wellness Center – Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Two-Store Restaurant Package in Irvine
Irvine, 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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