Laguna Niguel, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asian Restaurant with Low Rent – Laguna Niguel Location
Mediterranean Knafeh, Bakery & Pastry
Orange County, CA
PHO Vietnamese Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall
Canoga Park, CA
Next to Disneyland - Sweet and Dessert Franchise
Anaheim, CA
Semi-Absentee Crumbl Franchise | $260K SDE, Second Territory Included
California
Muffler Shop
Westminster, CA
Costa Mesa – Established Dry Cleaner | Loyal Clientele | Profitable
Costa Mesa, CA
Modern Fully Equipped Medical Spa in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Dry Cleaners - La Canada Flintridge, Good location
La Canada, CA
Bellflower- Busy Intersection LOW RENT Nail &Spa
Bellflower, CA
Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue
Santa Clara County, CA
Central LA Laundromat - Strong Cash Flow & Growth Potential
North Hollywood, CA
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
Inland Empire Smoke Shop for Sale
Ontario, CA
Established Electrical Contracting business with 21+ years in business
Livermore, CA
Tommy Tran
Realty One Alliance
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Profitable Asian Restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
Boba Tea & Dessert Shop For Sale
Escondido, CA
High Volume - Low Rent - Money maker
Alameda County, CA
Full-Service Florist with Decades of Success on Windsor Town Green
Windsor, CA
Turnkey Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant in Central Coast of California
San Luis Obispo, CA
Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue
Santa Clara County, CA
Door & Window Installation - Seller Financing Available
San Diego County, CA
Established Noodle Shop in West Covina Plaza
West Covina, CA
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
$694,148
San Francisco, CA
Sign Installation & Service since 1999 - San Francisco Bay Area
Livermore, CA
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
Fresh Juice and Smoothies in Santa Clarita
Newhall, CA
Urgent Care - Los angeles , Ca
Los Angeles, CA
Popular Liquor Store, Low Rent (Redwood City)
Redwood City, CA
Tuolumne County CA CPA Practice for Sale
Sonora, CA
Recurring-revenue software/CRM for construction
Los Angeles, CA
Branded Gas Station with Hard Liquor license & Real Estate for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Established smoke shop prime location
Modesto, CA
Take over the lease for or buy the Turnkey Indoor Fitness Studio
$25,000
San Clemente, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB
Manhattan Beach, CA
5 Star Plumbing Business established 2019
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey pizza Restaurant for sale
Mission Viejo, CA
Vending Location
Santa Monica, CA
Auto Part Shop-Monthly Net Income $38,000, 6 days open in Los Angeles
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Rare Heritage Watch Parts Supply Business
Los Angeles, CA
ASSET SALE: Hair Salon for Sale in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Vitamin /Supplement / Nutition Franchise Business for sale
Cameron Park, CA
Fashion Island Newport Beach | Turnkey Salon & Spa & Nail
Newport Beach, CA
Long-Established California ATM Business With Management in Place
$1,900,000
San Francisco County, CA
SaaS platform serving the commercial real estate industry
Orange County, CA
Baskin Robbins Franchise for sale
Yolo County, CA
Baskin Robbin Franchise for sale -Bundle Deal with 2 locations
Solano County, CA
$199K Purchase Price | $401K TTM Revenue | Established 2010
Redlands, CA
Established Printing & Embroidery Business – Low Overhead
Sacramento County, CA
100% Help Run, Franchise Coffee, Busy shopping mall
Riverside, CA
100% Help Run, Well-Known High-Volume Coffee Shop in Orange County,
Brea, 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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