Newport Beach, CA
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Dry Cleaning Facility in the Best of Newport Beach
Absentee Owned - 2 Location Pet Grooming Business in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Automotive Service in North Hollywood!
North Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Chinese Restaurant Opportunity - Prime Santa Maria Location
Santa Maria, CA
Mobil Gas Station Business Only Whittier, CA
Whittier, CA
High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
San Diego, CA
Renewable Energy & Generator Installation
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey, Established Auto Shop with Loyal Customer Base – $400K SDE
Riverside County, CA
Seller Financed -Absentee Owned Liquidation & Overstock Retailer
Colton, CA
Landmark Auto Stereo, Rims & Accessories with Long History
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Auto Repair & Body Shop, Asset Sale Opportunity
Orange County, CA
Freestanding Restaurant With Parking Lot-For Lease
Concord, CA
High-Revenue Tractor Parts Manufacturing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$150,000
San Diego, CA
Flower shop with lots of potential!
Santa Clara County, CA
Pasadena Tax Firm for Sale
Pasadena, CA
Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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3 Location Body Shop MSO For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Banquet Hall Business For Sale Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
Turnkey Vietnamese restaurant for sale in South Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Fully equipped Luxury Med Spa with 6 Rooms in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Modern Lash Studio in Orange County
Orange County, CA
San Francisco (94124) Liquor Store for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
Established Pulmonary, Sleep & Internal Medicine Practice
Los Angeles County, CA
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
Vietnamese restaurant for sale
Chino, CA
Korean/Chinese Restaurant - Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Korean Chicken Franchise - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Paris Baguette - OC Area
Diamond Bar, CA
Paris Baguette - Orange county
Brea, CA
Sushi Restaurant - Azusa
Azusa, CA
Absentee Owner - Excellent Market with Deli and Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
Korean BBQ 22 Hood - Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
Korean Chicken Franchise - WEST LA
Los Angeles, CA
Burger/Wings Franchise Restaurant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Tofu Korean Restaurant - Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
Coffee Franchise - Glendale *Busy*
Glendale, CA
Flame Broiler For Sale-Business Only, Cash Sale
Upland, CA
$250K California DHCS Addiction Outpatient SUD Platform | Pre-Op
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Store-High Vol & Net, Established For 20 Yrs. Long Term Lease
Pico Rivera, CA
Luxury Afghan Rug E-Commerce Brand & Showroom
San Diego, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Established Wholesale Distributor of Silica-Free Surface Material
San Bernardino County, CA
in Lincoln Heights Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
Bay Area Cabinet Shop
$400,000
San Martin, CA
Established Leading Party & Event Rentals Business
Contra Costa County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County California
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
Established Bakery In Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
Established Turnkey Restaurant
Fountain Valley, 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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