Concord, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established HVAC Business – Turn-Key Platform for Your Next Chapter
Well-Established Beauty Supply Store for Sale
Solano County, CA
Turnkey Pet Supply & Grooming Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Proven Holistic Medicine Clinic with Stable, Recurring Patient Revenue
San Diego County, CA
Veterinary Practice
Montague, CA
Profitable Auto Repair Shop – Turnkey, Owner-Operated
El Dorado County, CA
Hair salon- Men & Women-Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Fast Casual Restaurant
Alameda, CA
Established Mail Service Center – $860k Revenue – Adjusted SDE Approx.
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable Downtown Palm Springs Frozen Yogurt Shop
Palm Springs, CA
Multi-Location Hearing Healthcare Practice with Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
Prime Fatburger Franchise Business for Sale in North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Established 17+ Year Long-Term Care Pharmacy – Simi Valley
Simi Valley, CA
Busy Subway Restaurant
$380,000
Los Angeles County, CA
American restaurant and Night Club, Live Entertainment with 2 a.m. lic
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Profitable Asian Market with Strong Revenue & Built-In Customer Base
Canoga Park, CA
Rob Rigolfi
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Monterey County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA
Marin County, CA
Sushi counter for Sale
Murrieta, CA
Profitable Corner Café & Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow in High-Traffic
San Francisco County, CA
Well Established Sushi Restaurant
Modesto, CA
Legacy Vista Restaurant For Sale
Vista, CA
Full Plant Dry Cleaners-Very Low Rent-Busy Location
Alameda County, CA
Award Winning Bourbon Brand
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property for Sale near Fresno, CA
California
Turnkey Fast-Growing Halal Chicken Franchise Opportunity
Orange County, CA
Semi Absentee Supermarket: Whittier, California
Whittier, CA
Liquor Store with the Real Property and A house Asking price. $700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Irvine Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
Award Winning Japanese Curry Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Long-Standing Ice Cream & Dessert Shop with Cakes, Cookies
Fresno, CA
20-Year Sushi Restaurant & Bar | $1.48M Reported Sales | SBA Approved
El Dorado County, CA
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
Profitable Established Cell Phone Repair Business- High Traffic
$220,000
San Bernardino, CA
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Profitable, Established, Futuristic 3D Printing Company
Eureka, CA
Well established Retail Pharmacy and the Property for Sale!
Upland, CA
Women's Lingerie Store • Asking $90K includng Inventory • RE Available
Santa Ana, CA
Sonoma County Dry Cleaners PRIME LOCATION!!
Sonoma County, CA
Fully Equipped, Remodeled Oakland Restaurant with Crazy-Low Rent
Alameda, CA
San Dimas, CA EA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Mobile Video Game Entertainment Business
San Diego, CA
Angelica Torres
Transworld Business Advisors of Downey
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Connecting Buyers and Sellers around South East Los Angeles. With Transworld Business Advisors of Downey, you gain 45 years of expertise from the World’s Largest Business Brokerage. Whether you’re selling, buying, or franchising your business, trust the #1 team worldwide. Trust Transworld Downey. Con orgullo le podemos servir en español
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Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Cupertino Location
Cupertino, CA
Boba/Cafe in Old Town Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency
$3,000,000
California
Turn-Key Floral Design Business — Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Gorgeous Profitable Cafe in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
Indoor Party & Play Facility - Absentee run, Turnkey!
Los Angeles, CA
Semi-Absentee Flower Shop – Strong Online and Repeat Business
Sonoma County, CA
Beloved Bicycle Shop with Growth Potential
Santa Clara County, CA
Sherman Oaks Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Long Established Profitable Pizza Franchise For Sale! Only 60k down!
Sacramento, 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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