San Mateo County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000
Well-established dry cleaners with a steady stream of customers
San Diego, CA
Smoke and Vape Shop
Cathedral City, CA
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
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
Established Cannabis Cultivation Facility | $2M EBITDA | Full License
$10,500,000
California
Rare Opportunity: Fully Immersive Themed Coffee Shop - 2 Locations.
Riverside, CA
20+ Yr Hospitality Brokerage & Consulting - Ideal for Licensed Broker
Palm Desert, CA
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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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
Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!
San Diego, CA
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M
$1,800,000
Long Beach, 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
Davis EA Firm for Sale
Davis, CA
Escondido, CA EA Practice for Sale
San Diego 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
5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
$50,000,000
Los Angeles 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
Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Exterior Cleaning Services
Humboldt County, CA
Turn key Mexican food restaurant in OCEAN BEACH
San Diego, CA
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe
Irvine, CA
Beauty studio offering expert hair, skin, lash & beauty services
Los Angeles County, CA
Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
$1,900,000
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with Beer and Wine License High Traffic Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA
Ramona Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Junk Hauling Removal business
Bakersfield, CA
Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.
Pleasanton, CA
POKE • Steady Growth • Semi-Absentee • Net $78K+ • Price $189K • RS
Palm Desert, CA
Plumbing Contractor Business
Shasta County, CA
Chico CA CPA Practice for Sale
Butte County, 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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