Winnetka, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Riverside, CA

Lemon Grove, CA

San Diego County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Pomona, CA
Los Angeles, CA
California
California
Sacramento County, CA
San Jose, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego County, CA
Prime Location Tire Shop
$395,000
Gardena, CA
California
California
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
Woodland Hills, CA
Orange County, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Sacramento, CA
Victorville, CA
Monterey Park, CA
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Solano County, CA
California
Trucking Company For Sale Well Established
$19,900,000
Bloomington, CA
Alameda County, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
San Francisco, CA
Glendale, CA
Concord, CA
El Dorado County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
California
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
$1,300,000
San Diego, CA
California
Long Beach, CA
Union City, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Buena Park, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
California
San Luis Obispo, CA
FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
$998,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
Garden Grove, CA
Westminster, CA
Oceanside, CA
Gilroy, CA
Orange County, CA
Chino Hills, 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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