Alameda County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location
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
[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe
Irvine, CA
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
FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M
$1,800,000
Long Beach, CA
Junk Hauling Removal business
Bakersfield, CA
Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.
Pleasanton, CA
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
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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
Fast Food Japanese Poke Bowl Restaurant in Corona, CA
Corona, CA
5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M
$50,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
99 Ranch Market Food Court Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood
Fremont, CA
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
Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
$1,900,000
Orange 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
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Property Available!
Ventura County, CA
PRICE REDUCED!! Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years
San Diego County, CA
Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey
$1,600,000
California
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
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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