Daly City, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Rare Turnkey Opportunity in Serramonte Center Daly City
Sub Franchise in Upscale Center South Placer County, Ca
Placer County, CA
Established Bay Area Roofing Contractor with Strong Reputation
San Mateo County, CA
Highly-Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café So. Placer County
Placer County, CA
Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538
Fremont, CA
Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem
Oakland, CA
Nice pool hall (billiards parlor) located in downtown hayward
Hayward, CA
Pet Grooming Salon for Sale
Fresno, CA
Walnut Creek CA CPA Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Established 16 Years Fast Food Restaurant for sale
Bell Gardens, CA
Established 13-Year Korean Fashion Boutique in San Francisco – Turnkey
San Francisco, CA
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
Van Nuys, CA
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA
$2,495,000
Bloomington, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, 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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11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
Established Gourmet Popcorn Manufacturer
Contra Costa County, CA
Korean Tofu & BBQ Restaurant in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Korean Food & K-Pop Food Style Cafe on Southern California
Irvine, CA
Well Known Korean style taste Fried Chicken Restaurant in K-Town LA
Los Angeles, CA
Hair & Nail Salon with Skin Care for Sale
Buena Park, CA
Big Bear Lake EA Firm for Sale
Big Bear Lake, CA
Turnkey Downtown Restaurant
Santa Barbara, CA
Premier Multi-Location Medical Weight Management & Wellness Platform
Santa Clara County, CA
Successful Party Rental & Event Services Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey beverage shop in sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Pizza -high volume super busy center-fully turn key operation
Thousand Oaks, CA
Hookah Lounge for Sale
San Diego, CA
Full Service Tree Trimming Co. Serving the Greater San Francisco Area
San Francisco County, CA
Laundry busine opportunity with real estate in highly dense South Gate
South Gate, CA
Mediterranean-seafood Restaurant only Opens 28 Hours a Week
Thousand Oaks, CA
GNC Business for Sale - 3 Los Angeles Locations
Los Angeles, CA
Trademarked Jewelry Brand — 4 Sales Channels + 43K Social Following
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
$49,500
Napa, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
Keeping Businesses Always Connected
California
Growing B2B Signage Company
California
Fast Food Take-out Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Monterey County, CA
Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available
California
Absentee Run Property Management Company
San Jose, CA
Specialty Contracting Business For Sale
San Diego County, 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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General Store
Anza, CA
Established Southern California Painting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Rebar Fabrication and Installation Business
$3,000,000
Alameda County, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Oakdale, CA
Oakdale, CA
Profitable Oversized Load Escort Service Provider
Fairfield, CA
High-Performing Coastal Apparel Retail–Prime Location Strong Cash Flow
Orange County, CA
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
San Jose Vietnam Town Restaurant – Prime Location Asian Community
San Jose, CA
Turnkey Full Service Restaurant & Bar
Sacramento, CA
Established Dry Cleaners, None within 5 mile radius, near freeway
Santa Fe Springs, 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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