Menlo Park, CA
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Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park
Beautiful newly remodeled nail salon for sale located in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Beauty Salon in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!! Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Fully Equipped Nail salon in Prime Location
Ventura County, CA
Dry Cleaner in Oak Park
Oak Park, CA
Highly Profitable Commercial Restroom Partition Mfr & Installer
Orange County, CA
Beauty Supply in La Brea
Los Angeles, CA
Mail Box business in San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, CA
Afghani/Indian/Pakistani Restaurant - Heart of Roseville
Roseville, CA
High Profit Smog Test Only-South Orange Co.
Orange County, CA
Established & Profitable UPS Store Franchise in Prime Ventura Location
Ventura, CA
1. $150K ASSET SALE In The Heart Of San Diego!
$150,000
San Diego, CA
taxi company serving entire Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Margot Cote-Murphy
Sage Advisory Group
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is a master intermediary and principal of her brokerage, Sage Advisory Group. She is most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Sage Advisory Group CA DRE 00977254
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QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Alameda County, CA
Highly Automated Property Management Business with Growth Upside
Orange County, CA
Fabulous Food Opportunity
Beverly Hills, CA
Established Dessert & Frozen Yogurt Shop in Prime Coastal Town
Orange County, CA
Cute Home Goods Shop in Mill Valley For Sale
Mill Valley, CA
Established STAR Smog Test Only Center, $15K Monthly Net
Los Angeles County, CA
Yogurtland Franchise in North Orange County
Orange County, CA
Producing Oil & Gas Investment - Nexus Bear Lake, LP
$100,000
Newport Beach, CA
Popular Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant within a Busy Shopping Center
Sonoma County, CA
Hamburger Franchise in Popular Outlet Mall
Ventura County, CA
Global NVOCC/Freight Forwarder: Exceptional Value
San Mateo County, CA
Global NVOCC/Freight Forwarder: Exceptional Value
San Mateo County, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant – 18 Years, Busy Location, Avg. Monthly Net 12K.
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Beer & Wine Store with for Sale - High Lotto Income
Long Beach, CA
Premier Long Beach Coastal Corridor | Full Service Restaurant & Bar
Orange County, CA
Meat Market - Convenience Store, Big price reduction.
Paramount, CA
Established Specialty Dessert & Bakery Business | Fully Equipped
Orange County, CA
$70,000 Asset Sale - Modern Asian Restaurant in fashionable Los Feliz
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Welding & Sheet Metal Fab Shop – Owner Retiring, Asset Sale
$230,000
North Hollywood, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale | $299,000
Alameda County, CA
Trusted Ventura County Fencing Business Primed for Growth
Ventura County, CA
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
Floral Design Studio Serving Weddings & Special Events
Livermore, CA
Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry
Rowland Heights, CA
$195,000 - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant
Orange County, CA
High End Area Famous Grocery Store / Super Market
Santa Clara County, CA
Chinese restaurant with a reasonal rent-fully equipped
Fremont, CA
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Established 7-Eleven Franchise Opportunity in Prime Garden Grove
Orange County, CA
Established Concrete Cutting Business
Orange County, CA
Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews
$129,000
Lake Forest, CA
Established Concrete Cutting Business
Orange County, CA
Established Ventura County Design-Build Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Biz
Ventura County, CA
Barbershop Business for sale
Atwater, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
Trash Can Cleaning Service with Like new Isuzu Truck
Newport Beach, CA
Profitable & Established Take in Bake Pizza in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Pump Installation, Sales & Service
Ventura, 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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