California
Businesses For Sale in California
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Franchise Tire store in N. California
Huntington Beach, CA Tax Practice for Sale
Orange County, CA
Caster House — Premium LA Shoot Location + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
>> Amazing Opportunity to Purchase Three Salon Suite Businesses
San Diego County, CA
Premier Oral Surgery Practice | $1.25M Revenue | 25+ Years
Stanislaus County, CA
Highly Rated SF Roofing Contractor with Consistent Local Clientele
San Francisco, CA
Absentee owned restaurant with ABC 47 license
Long Beach, CA
Newly built-out Modern Boba Tea Shop in Prime Location
Apple Valley, CA
Turnkey Chiropractic Business
Tehama County, CA
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Seller financing*
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lassen County, CA
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
Car Audio Business 25+ years in business-Franchise
La Mesa, CA
Automotive Electronics Reconditioning Business
California
Own Pasadena’s Premier Sports Recovery & Wellness Studio
$220,000
Pasadena, CA
Salon & Boutique For Sale
San Diego, CA
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
Julieanna Wakileh
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
"At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our recent merger with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance has greatly expanded our market reach by creating an expansive referral network that now includes over 40 residential resale offices and 1,800 active agents. This vast experience and expansive market presence enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. Not only do we emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative."
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NorCal Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Optional Equipment
Alameda County, CA
Tire Store in Northern California
California
Major brand Business only
Long Beach, CA
Franchise Sub Sandwich Shop Established 20+ years!
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Turnkey HeadSpa/ Wellness/Beauty suites
San Joaquin County, CA
Super Market Sushi franchisee Los Angeles
Glendale, CA
Legacy Custom Screen Printing Apparel Business + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South San Francisco, CA
Auto Repair shop AND real estate! Be your own boss.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
$3,850,000
Truckee, CA
Profitable Manager-Run Fast Casual Restaurant in Affluent Coastal Mrkt
Los Angeles, CA
High-Volume Manager-Run Fast Casual Restaurant by Major LA University
Los Angeles, CA
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Arcadia, CA
Popular Gourmet Burger & Beer Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location
Camarillo, CA
Franchise Mexican Fast Casual Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
"Daly City" $Million dollar restaurant opportunity - Serramonte Center
Daly City, CA
Semi- Absentee Specialty Fast Food
Montclair, CA
Specialty Fusion Fast Food
Moreno Valley, CA
25 yr established Grooming and Boarding w/ multiple locations.
$995,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in California
Alameda County, CA
Fashion Bakery + Experiential Retail - A First in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
#1 On Yelp. Appliance repair company 1200 reviews, 5 stars.
Torrance, CA
Established Korean Beauty Retailer in Irvine's Busiest Asian Shopping
Irvine, CA
Profitable 20-Year Salvadorian Restaurant | Prime NoHo Corner | $1,500
North Hollywood, CA
5 Days Operating Snack Shop in Hospital.
Los Angeles, CA
Cleaning Business For Sale - Whole Biz or Clients/Cleaners
San Diego County, CA
As Seen On TV Store
Solvang, CA
Cody Wellington
Matthews
Serving Orange County, CA
At Matthews™, we are redefining the future of commercial real estate. As the largest privately held commercial real estate firm in the nation, Matthews™ is committed to delivering unparalleled results for investors, tenants, and property owners across the United States. Innovation is at the core of everything we do. We leverage cutting-edge technology, proprietary data platforms, and advanced marketing strategies to deliver customized solutions that grow and preserve our clients’ wealth.
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Architect-Designed Beach Pizza Restaurant | Long Lease | High Upside
Los Angeles, CA
Rare Opportunity: Turnkey Specialty Boutique in Old Town San Diego.
San Diego, CA
Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance
$2,160,000
Sonoma County, CA
Los Angeles, CA EA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Cafe, Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods, Crepes, Waffles
San Diego, CA
For Sale: Auto Body & Repair Shop
Moorpark, CA
Established Commercial Plumbing Company with Coveted Client Base!
San Diego, CA
Established Arborist Landscaping Company for Sale by Retiring Owner
Riverside County, CA
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Café / Restaurant Space
Ventura 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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