Contra Costa County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Leading Party & Event Rentals Business
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
Established Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Desirable Downey-this one has it all
Downey, CA
Smoke Shop on Main in Alhambra!
Alhambra, CA
Fast-Growing Pizza Business - Koreatown, LA
Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
Turnkey Smoke Shop with Expansion Potential – Prime Sherwood Forest
Northridge, CA
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$3,100,000
Irvine, CA
Established Decorative Concrete & Specialty Supply Business
Ventura County, CA
Mini Mart in Alhambra!
Alhambra, CA
BizEx Business Brokers
BizEx Businesss Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.
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Retail High End Window Coverings
California
Red Rabbit
Riverside County, CA
Glass And Mirror Sales, Design, Fabricate And Installation.
Costa Mesa, CA
Franchise Junk Hauling Business
Petaluma, CA
Established Woman’s Clothing Wholesaler to Big Box Retailers
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx Ground Routes – 9 Routes Available in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Profitable and Growing, Mobile RV Repair, Owner Retiring
Sacramento County, CA
Santa Monica Restaurant and Wine Bar With Garden Patio
Santa Monica, CA
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$165,000
Monterey County, CA
Shalimar Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento, CA
Smoke shop in coachella
Coachella, CA
Coin Laundromat in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Central Valley CA (Stanislaus County) CPA Practice for sale
Stanislaus County, CA
Market Sushi
Newport Beach, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., Mission District, SF
San Francisco, CA
Profitable San Diego Plumbing Company – Priced for Prompt Sale
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Escondido, CA
Market Sushi
Newport Beach, CA
Turnkey Ethiopian Restaurant – San Joe, CA
San Jose, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
$260,000
Escondido, CA
Los Angeles County 10 Machine Vending Route
Huntington Beach, CA
Landscape Design, Construction & Maintenance Company – Marin County
Marin County, CA
Very Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Riverside, CA
Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE
Santa Rosa, CA
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
Established Tarzana Hair Salon with Med Spa & Nail Expansion Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Swimming pool & landscape construction
Corona, CA
Water Stores (2) Filtered Water And Alkaline Water Retail Locations
Palm Springs, CA
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Established Pediatric Dental Practice for Sale!
Modesto, CA
Craft Hot Sauce Brand with National Distribution & Celebrity IP
California
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
Thriving Indian Restaurant, Indian Grocery Store and Catering Business
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Quick Sale! Insurance Book of Business 30+ years of clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Established Drive-Thru Coffee Concept in Downtown Location
Bakersfield, CA
Business 25 years
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Farmers agency
Loma Linda, CA
Established Towing Business
Los Angeles, 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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