Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Furniture & Cabinet Repair Shop
Sushi Restaurant for Sale | Alameda County
Berkeley, CA
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Rialto, CA - Highly Profitable
Rialto, CA
8 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ventura, CA - Highly Profitable
Ventura, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Bell, CA - Highly Profitable
Bell, CA
Profitable Flower Shop For Sale !!!
North Hollywood, CA
A profitable a Automotive Oil changes and routine maintenance biz.
La Puente, CA
Simi Absentee Established Physical Therapy Practice /Turnkey Operation
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable, Membership-Based Massage Franchise for Sale
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Established Auto Repair Shop in Arcadia | $250K Cash Flow
Arcadia, CA
Profitable Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters Business
San Diego County, CA
Elderly care home property & business in San Mateo county
San Mateo, CA
Highly Regarded Kids Soccer Program – Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Rare Cannabis Manufacturing Opportunity Type 7 & Type 11 License
$2,700,000
San Benito County, CA
High-Volume LA Ramen Franchise | $1.59M Sales | $213K SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
Premium Window Coverings Retailer
Walnut Creek, 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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Lucrative Boba Tea, Coffee & Dessert Shop - Prime Shopping Center
San Diego, CA
Turn-Key Opportunity! Super Wine Bar-Great Location!!
Pacifica, CA
Cabinet Manufacturer & Architectural Millwork Business with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Nail Salon in Prime Westwood LA: Profitable Growth Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego Boutique Winery-MUP, Tasting Room, Production & Vineyard
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!
San Diego, CA
Go Karting and Family Entertainment Center
Sonoma County, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
Relocatable Automotive eCommerce & Auto Parts Brand. I $1.5M Revenue
$1,400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
Exceptional and very rare entertainment venue in Inglewood, CA
Inglewood, CA
Top Rated Stylish European Restaurant
Glendale, CA
Established Pet Boutique in Marin | Owner-Operator Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Exclusive U.S. Distribution Rights for Viral Beauty Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Unique BBQ restaurant in Palmdale
Palmdale, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant
Fresno, CA
Smoke Shop: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales
Lake Forest, CA
Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location
$400,000
Brentwood, CA
Deli Delicious in the Sierra Foothills
Oakhurst, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
Multi-Unit Fast-Casual Restaurant | Strong Six Figure Net Cash Flow
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Indian Restaurant in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale
Carlsbad, CA
Laguna Hills CPA Firm for Sale
Laguna Hills, CA
Profitable Child Care Business + Real Estate Included..
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, 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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Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunge Studio, North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Studio City, Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Turnkey Mobile Dog Grooming Business - SFV
$165,000
Los Angeles, CA
High-Margin Ophthalmology Practice - Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Poke Shop in the Heart of Glendale!
Glendale, CA
Subscription Management Platform for Physical Product Rentals
San Francisco, CA
Preschool For Sale San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
After-School & Homeschool Enrichment Academy for Sale
Mission Viejo, CA
Long standing embroidery business
Placer County, CA
Aerospace Precision Machine Shop for Sale
Los Angeles 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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