San Joaquin County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable & High Cash flow Car Wash business, Rental Income
Turnkey Flagship Restaurant Opportunity in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Chevron Extra Mile Gas Station Business, Car Wash with Property
Sacramento County, CA
Priced to Sell! Profitable Bon Appétit Route with Growth Potential
Orange, CA
High Volume & Profitable Branded Gas Station with property for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Own a Landscape Specialty Maintenance Business
West Los Angeles, CA
Profitable AI Focused Technology Services Company
Alameda County, CA
Established Landscaping Business With Strong Cash Flow
Pine Grove, CA
Established HVAC Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Susanville, CA
Chinese restaurant (free-standing building) in a great location
Pleasanton, CA
Price Drop - Existing Profitable Cafe on Ground Floor Medical Building
West Covina, CA
Design, Engineering, and Prototyping Company
California
Established women's Boutique – Prime Historic Down
Santa Ana, CA
Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –
$12,000
Milpitas, CA
Chicken shop
Hemet, CA
Large Irvine Shabu Restaurant Business Sale
Irvine, 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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Dog Grooming Business, Profitable and Long Established
Sonoma County, CA
Incredible opportunity to own a fully equipped Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-Key Welknown Pizza in Town
San Joaquin County, CA
Location, Location - Thriving logistics operation with proven systems.
Alameda County, CA
High-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise, newer build out
Los Angeles County, CA
Well Established Preschool day care
Chico, CA
Well-Established Health & Fitness Studio
San Mateo County, CA
Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income
Napa County, CA
Work from home running your own cleaning business in Santa Cruz, CA
$78,500
Santa Cruz County, CA
Rare restaurant and bar opportunity in prime downtown Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
Oakhurst (Madera County) CA CPA Practice for Sale
Madera County, CA
Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License
San Diego, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Merced County
Merced County, CA
(SoCal) Two Med-Spa locations for Sale: Same Owner - Send LOI
Temecula, CA
"Prime Burlingame Downtown" High Volume Legacy Business Opportunity!
Burlingame, CA
"SF Richmond District" Low Rent Legacy Restaurant Ready for New Owner!
San Francisco, CA
Winery, Tasting Room & Event Venue with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Angels Camp, CA
Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Folsom near Ranch 99 supermarket
Folsom, CA
Opportunity to acquire a well-established Trading Card in Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Turnkey Tech Repair Franchise with Built-In B2B & Insurance Revenue
$149,900
Poway, CA
Classic 60's Drive-Inn Own the Real Estate with the Business
Quincy, CA
Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine(ABC-Type 41) License
Norwalk, CA
Established and Growing Tutoring Center in a Prime OC Location
Anaheim, CA
Established Inland Empire Party Rental Business | Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Prime Dublin Shopping Center
Dublin, CA
25-Year Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop | SBA Pre-Qualified
Solano County, CA
Modern Indian Restaurant — Sacramento Metro Area | High Foot Traffic
Yolo County, CA
Iconic Long Beach Broadway Dist. Bar w/ 47 & Entertainment Licenses
Long Beach, 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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California Cannabis Distribution Business for Sale | Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Biological Soil & Water Solutions
California
Turnkey Nail Salon for Sale — Prime Location Now sale pending
$250,000
Santa Clara, CA
Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
Multi-Location Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry Platform - SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
High Volume Retiring with good Profit Dry Cleaners
Lake Forest, CA
Established Mongolian BBQ restaurant for sale in Scramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
Multi-Location Beauty Spa Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!
Alameda, 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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