Los Angeles, CA
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Profitable Home Health Care Agency- 20 years under same Owner
Licensed Plumbing & Whole-Home Repiping
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
El Segundo, CA
Super high volume Chinese Dim Sum restaurant for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Absentee run Japanese restaurant for sale in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Professional Make-up Education & Cosmetics Company
California
Towing, Roadside Service, and Vehicle Storage Company
California
Urgent Care and Preventive Care Services Company
California
Turn-key Restaurant on Las Tunas Dr, Close to Alhambra and San Marino
San Gabriel, CA
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Santa Clara, CA
3 Location Specialty Cafe Chain For Sale - Great Rent
Los Angeles, CA
Best corner location restaurant in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000
San Mateo County, CA
Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential
$449,000
California
Well-established dry cleaners with a steady stream of customers
San Diego, CA
Smoke and Vape Shop
Cathedral City, CA
Carter Asefi
Gaines BB.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Mobile Smoothie, Fruit Shake & Specialty Fruit Beverage Business
Perris, CA
Profitable Event-Focused Food Truck
Perris, CA
Food Truck with Access to High-Traffic South Fair Events
Perris, CA
Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal
San Bernardino, CA
Seller Financing | High-Traffic SFV Convenience Store & Smoke Shop
Canoga Park, CA
Top Rated Physical Therapy/Sports Med Practice. Strategic Buyers Only
California
Auto Repair & Smog Check with Property Included
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Mexican Restaurant with Full Liquor License
Temecula, CA
Established Cannabis Cultivation Facility | $2M EBITDA | Full License
$10,500,000
California
Turn-key Fiji indian grocery store. $80,000 asking price No carry
Union City, CA
Liquor store -Great location in Culver City, absentee-run & profitable
Culver City, CA
Rare Opportunity: Fully Immersive Themed Coffee Shop - 2 Locations.
Riverside, CA
20+ Yr Hospitality Brokerage & Consulting - Ideal for Licensed Broker
Palm Desert, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Fremont , CA (Mission)
Fremont, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Absentee Run High Speed Internet Provider to Small Community
California
Pizza store and kids Play Court!
Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
Stanislaus County, CA
Growth potential pilates yoga studio!
Diamond Bar, CA
FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M
$1,800,000
Long Beach, CA
Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!
San Diego, CA
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
Wood Carving Business -UNDER CONTRACT
Big Bear Lake, CA
Well-Established Martial Arts Academy for Sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Arcadia, CA
Established Children's Boutique-Now Available
Orange, CA
Retail Grocery Store/Supermarket with Meat Dept & Type 20 ABC License
Hanford, CA
Profitable Dog Boarding Business For Sale | Inquire for Real Estate
Santa Clara County, CA
Ryan Scheller
KW Sierra Foothills
Serving Tuolumne County, CA
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Davis EA Firm for Sale
Davis, CA
Escondido, CA EA Practice for Sale
San Diego County, CA
5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
$50,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location
Alameda County, CA
Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry-Easy Operating
Santa Clara County, CA
Large Liquor, Grocery & Deli
San Mateo County, CA
Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity
San Francisco County, CA
POKE Diner • Semi-Absentee • Growing • Netting $204K+ • Prc $495K
La Quinta, CA
Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitch
Redlands, 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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