Fremont, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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99 Ranch Market Food Court Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood
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
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
FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M
$1,800,000
Long Beach, CA
Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
BakeBros of Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
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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
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
5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
$50,000,000
Los Angeles 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
1,291sf Poke Restaurant w/Beer & Wine License
Santa Barbara, CA
Fully Equipped 48 Bar & Event Venue
Orange 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 High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
$1,900,000
Orange 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
Batting Cage - Currently Operationally Absentee Owner
San Diego, CA
Absentee owned 2-Location Boutique Spa and Skincare Business
La Jolla, CA
Car Rental (fleet), Sales and Repair
Gardena, CA
Morongo Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
SF's EAST BAY - Turnkey Pet Photography Studio +
Hayward, CA
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $7.5M Sales / $961K DE
Alameda County, CA
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey
$1,600,000
California
Established Profitable Hospice in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Papa John’s Pizza – Profitable Store – Exceptional Value Opportunity
Ventura County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!
Burbank, CA
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley
West Covina, CA
Farmers Insurance Agency - $150K Income - Vietnamese
San Jose, CA
Historic San Francisco Liquor & Grocery Store
San Francisco, CA
Farmers Insurance Agency – $170K Income – Mandarin/Cantonese
San Jose, 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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