Costa Mesa, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Busy Auto Repair in Costa Mesa
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
Flower Shop in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Gas Station & Liquor Store Including Lotto
Concord, CA
Turnkey Bar, Restaurant & Distillery Business Opportunity
El Dorado County, CA
LA's Premier Boxing & Fitness Center with Top Rated Personal Trainers
Los Angeles County, CA
Fast Casual Restaurant in a busy center
Redondo Beach, CA
Santa Clara County Flower Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Paint and Hardware Store in LA County
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant, fully equipped, ample parking
Union City, CA
Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Prime Location Tire Shop
$395,000
Gardena, CA
Cornered Indian restaurant for sale in SF on Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Prime Palo Alto Salon & Chair Rental
Palo Alto, CA
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Price Reduced! | Full-Service Mail Center Franchise in SoCal - SC2195
California
Amazing location in downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
42 year old Profitable sign company with a spray Booth
Orange County, CA
Welcome to Pho Kuroushi – Wagyu Beef, a well-established Vietnamese
Garden Grove, CA
Fully Equipped, Turnkey Cafe Ready for New Ownership
Westminster, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
Trucking Company For Sale Well Established
$19,900,000
Bloomington, CA
Established Profitable Sushi + Ramen Restaurant/179K SDE/SBA/Upside
Gilroy, CA
South Orange County - Persian / Mediterranean with Beer & Wine
Orange County, CA
Drive Thru Quick Serve Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
Mediterranean Quick Serve Restaurant
San Clemente, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Orange, CA
Licensed Long Beach Cultivation Business + Real Estate Available
Long Beach, CA
Highly Profitable Global Luxury Hospitality Executive Search Firm
California
Profitable & Well Established Auto Repair Business - Northern CA
California
Profitable long established Barbershop
Laguna Hills, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
$1,300,000
San Diego, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel
San Mateo County, CA
Laundromat in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Profitable Student Success & Retention SaaS – $1.4M ARR, $1M+ SDE
San Francisco, CA
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Daytime Cafe – Customer Favorite with Dedicated Following
Santa Monica, CA
10+ Yrs Established Phone Repair, Low Rent, Easy Ops
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Morro Bay Store on the Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
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Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pizza Wings Restaurant, great Neighborhood
Stevenson Ranch, CA
FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
$998,000
Los Angeles County, CA
San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000
San Francisco, CA
Ollo Malibu For Sale
Malibu, CA
Family Practice For Sale in California
Santa Barbara County, CA
Landmark Restaurant & Bar-$3M+ Sales, Type 47 License, Coveted Patio!
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Transmission & Auto Repair Shop | Bakersfield Area
Bakersfield, CA
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
Low Overhead, High Margin Chem-Dry Franchise – 2 Territories Included
Rancho Cucamonga, 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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