Milpitas, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Hot Pot restaurant with fully equipped and a reasonable rent
Consulting business - Cash Cow
San Jose, CA
Money Making "Grandmom’s Cooking–Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Kitchen"
Burbank, CA
5-DAY Cafe with ample parking, short hours, patio and, low rent
Los Angeles, CA
Successful Legacy Boiler Service Company
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Grill & Deli in Prime Location
San Diego County, CA
2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Teppanyaki & Japanese Restaurant – Ridgecrest Town Centre
Ridgecrest, CA
Legacy in Long Beach 58 years long Burger place is ready for a new own
Long Beach, CA
Est. European Designer Boutique in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
B2B Commercial Lock Distribution & E-Commerce - 70% Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall
Yuba City, CA
Profitable German Art Import Business – $200K Rev. & 20 yr history
$99,000
Novato, CA
$16M Integrated Metal Manufacturer & Assembly - SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station with Food Store and Liquor Mart
Tulare County, CA
Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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30-Year Established Liquor Store for Sale – Low Rent $2,200
Long Beach, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
Night Club in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Growth-Oriented Postal & Business Services Center in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Creative Marble & Granite
Palm Springs, CA
Stone Fabrication and Installation Company - California 25475
San Joaquin County, CA
Mini Mart with restaurant Business for Sale
Madera, CA
Auto Body & Paint Shop Established Since 1998
Alameda County, CA
Prime Spot in Downtown Davis–Loaded Asset Sale with Major foot traffic
Davis, CA
Own the historic Saddle Peak Lodge, an 8,072 sq. ft. mountain retreat
Los Angeles, CA
Healthy Fast-Casual Restaurant – Profitable Proven High Margin
Orange County, CA
Retail Pharmacy with Real Estate Included Nearby Huntington Park CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Park, CA
Waterfront Facing Patio & Fantastic 2nd Generation Restaurant Space
Alameda County, CA
Prime Berkeley Café Opportunity Near UC Berkeley Campus
Alameda County, CA
Northern California Vending, Micromarket & Coffee Route
Dixon, CA
Brentwood, Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Well Established Auto Repair Shop
Sacramento County, CA
Plumbing Business - Local and Residential
San Diego, CA
Full-Service HVAC Company Serving Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
Spacious 2nd Generation Turnkey Boba / Coffee Shop / Cafe Asset Sale
$100,000
Upland, CA
High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner
California
General Engineering Contractor
California
Thriving and established Automotive Repair Business
Corona, CA
Automotive Audio & Electronics Installation Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Absentee Owner Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Santa Rosa, CA
Insurance Agency in South Los Angeles, 30 years in business. Staffed
Long Beach, CA
Turn Key 6 Beds RCFE Facility with ALW - In Escrow
Poway, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Insurance Agency Allstate Captive 3 Locations LA Cty, Orange Cty, Rive
Santa Ana, CA
20 Year Established Indoor Gallery and Museum Vinyl Lettering
Yucca Valley, CA
High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
$75,000
Santa Ana, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant in Downtown Burbank
Burbank, CA
Pawsible Pet Care Services | Highly Profitable | Motivated Seller
Los Angeles, CA
Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.
Riverside County, CA
Virtual Sacramento CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
San Diego CPA Tax Practice
San Diego County, CA
Fast Food Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
Established Auto Repair Shop | $336K Cash Flow | 8 Service Bays
Arcadia, 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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