Irvine, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe
Beauty studio offering expert hair, skin, lash & beauty services
Los Angeles 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
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
Established Safari Run Franchise in Livermore – Turnkey Business
Livermore, CA
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Lancaster, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Lancaster, CA
Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
$1,900,000
Orange County, CA
Fast Food Japanese Poke Bowl Restaurant in Corona, CA
Corona, CA
99 Ranch Market Food Court Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood
Fremont, CA
Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Established Dry Cleaning Business — Two Locations
Montclair, CA
Liquor Store with Deli Approx. $180,000 Net Income
Sacramento County, CA
Historic Boyle Heights Burger Rest. – ISO Next Steward of a Local Fave
Boyle Heights, CA
RARE - Thriving Gastropub Featuring Craft Beer & Artisan Cocktail
San Joaquin County, CA
Turnkey Fine Dining Restaurant with Full Bar in NE Fresno
Fresno, CA
Authentic Mexican Restaurant –Established Turnkey Business Opportunity
San Bernardino, CA
Eureka CA CPA Practice for Sale
Humboldt County, CA
Established franchise for sale
Glenn County, CA
Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey
$1,600,000
California
Mexican grill with beer & wine license for sale in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
Price Drop-Plug and Play Mediterranean Restaurant in Playa Del Rey, CA
Playa Del Rey, CA
Licenseed Care Home for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Design-Build and Construction Business
San Diego, CA
Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
BakeBros of Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
Fully Equipped Sushi Restaurant – Beer & Wine License Included
Modesto, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaners in Affulent Beach Location
Orange County, CA
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Property Available!
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center
$249,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
PRICE REDUCED!! Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Boba Shop in Downtown Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
Motivated Seller-High Sales & Traffic in Prime Downtown Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Chicken Sandwich Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
Sacramento CPA Practice
Sacramento County, CA
Large laundromat in prime Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
3 station hair salon one block from UC Berkeley 40 years of success
Berkeley, CA
La Mesa CPA Firm for Sale
La Mesa, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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1,291sf Poke Restaurant w/Beer & Wine License
Santa Barbara, CA
Fully Equipped 48 Bar & Event Venue
Orange County, CA
Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
Established General Dentistry Practice – Great Growth Opportunity
Contra Costa County, CA
Fully Equipped Korean BBQ Restaurant – 11 Tabletop BBQ Stations
La Quinta, CA
Established for 27 yeas, Prime Location in Southern California
Glendale, CA
Well Known Tanning Franchise with Multiple Location agreement
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Piano Studio with Loyal Student Base in Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation Contractor
Alameda County, CA
Priced for a fast sale- Door Sales & Installation Business
Santa Ana, 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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