Palm Springs, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
Profitable Chinese restaurant with a reasonable rent
Morgan Hill, CA
Chester Wireless & Discounts- Business for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Full Dry Cleaner Plant (Citrus Height) + Agency (Rancho Cordova)
Rancho Cordova, CA
Profitable "Teriyaki Grill" in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
112K Revenue | Bubble Tea Franchise | Seller Financing
Fullerton, CA
Established Adult Day Health Care (ADHC/CBAS) Business with Census
Stanislaus County, CA
Sacramento Landscape Installation for sale
Placer County, CA
Established dessert and snack shop for sale in San Francisco Glen Park
San Francisco, CA
Established Auto Repair Business for Sale – Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$1000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Vacaville, CA
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
Wholesale Candy Distribution Business For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Owner Absentee Korean & Sushi Japanese Food-Low Rent-Outdoor Seat
Contra Costa County, CA
Tommy's Kitchen
Riverside County, CA
Established Medicare Home Health Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
A Fully Equipped Aesthetic Business
Studio City, CA
Established Glendale Beauty Salon for Sale
Glendale, CA
Franchised Pizza Restaurant (Rocklin)
Rocklin, CA
Profitable, High-Margin Residential Plumbing Co. — Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Fully equipped restaurant with ample parking
Daly City, CA
Roofing Company for Sale | Strong Brand & Growth
$880,000
Glendale, CA
ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required
San Diego, CA
Established Japanese Restaurant | Over $700,000 Annual Sales
Sacramento County, CA
Absentee Self-Portrait Studio
San Diego, CA
Rare Opportunity | Established Los Angeles Kennel Business
Los Angeles, CA
Established Hair and Nails Salon for Sale in Prime Location
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Huntington Park, Ca.
Huntington Park, CA
Integrated Hospice & Home Health Platform — California Central Valley
Stanislaus County, CA
Gas Station/Convenience/Liquor store with property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Placer County, CA
8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required
$400,000
Fallbrook, CA
Rare Turnkey Nightclub | Full Bar | Hookah | 4AM Entertainment License
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Market Sushi Kiosk Franchise
Orange County, CA
Pizza Restaurant Indian,italian,american
Seaside, CA
Own Young’s Teriyaki: Modern Fast-Casual Concept in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
Medicare Certified Home Health Agency – Orange County, California
Buena Park, CA
Coastal Window & Pressure Washing Business
Carlsbad, CA
Fire Inspection Business w/ State and multiple City licenses
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Main Street Quality Pizzeria - Coastal OC City
Orange County, CA
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Turnkey Medical Transportation Company
Sacramento County, CA
Own a food and wine publication on the north coast of California
Mendocino County, CA
Iconic Waterfront Restaurant with Legacy Lease — SBA Pre-Qualified
$2,395,000
Monterey, CA
Profitable Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Practice
Stanislaus County, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
Prime Downtown Palo Alto Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
North Bay CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Gas Station with Real Estate for Sale in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
Profitable CNC Machine Shop - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Valley Village Restaurant
Valley Village, 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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