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Businesses For Sale in California
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Established, Profitable Court Reporting Firm in CA
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
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
Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
$150,000
Carlsbad, CA
Established Mobile Video Game Entertainment Business
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Cupertino Location
Cupertino, CA
Tommy Tran
Realty One Alliance
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Boba/Cafe in Old Town Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
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
Established Insurance Agency
Chico, CA
Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business
Contra Costa County, CA
Signs & Graphics
Palm Springs, CA
$310,000 Revenue – Marin County Tax and Accounting Practice
Marin County, CA
Smoke Shop: Downey, California
Downey, CA
5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
Profitable Mochi Donut & Boba Shop | High Growth Potential
Roseville, CA
Market Sushi
Los Angeles, CA
Central California Medical Spa for Sale LMCA060826
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Full-Service Construction Co. | Residential & Comm | Strong Earnings
California
Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale
$13,500,000
California
Prime Subway Location with Strong Traffic and Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available
California
Claws 'N' Paws
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Chevron ExtraMile Gas Station & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Chevron Gas Station Business Only
Bellflower, CA
Established HCO with Health Net Contract
Encino, CA
Established Marin County Spa
Marin County, CA
Mobil Gas Station + Car Wash + Real Property for Sale
Corona, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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76 Gas Station, Beyond Market & Car Wash Business Only
San Bernardino County, CA
North Hills, CA Tax & Bookkeeping Book of Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Legacy Investment Opportunity Iconic Apple Valley Restaurant FOR SALE
$125,000
Apple Valley, CA
Downtown LA Turnkey Tapas Lounge with Full Liquor License
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime Irvine Ice Cream & Dessert Shop | New Buildout | Long-Term Lease
Irvine, CA
Premier Boutique Pilates Business Assets - Unique Acquisition
San Francisco County, CA
Sniff ‘n Snack – Online Pet Treat & Subscription Brand
Los Angeles, CA
Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Berkeley Pizza Cafe For Sale
Berkeley, CA
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 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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