Fresno County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable & Established Take in Bake Pizza in Fresno County
Pump Installation, Sales & Service
Ventura, CA
Turnkey 15-Year Established Spa & Massage
North Hollywood, CA
Prime Rowland Heights Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Rowland Heights, CA
Simple Coin/Card Operated Laundry For Sale in Pinole, Contra Costa Co
Pinole, CA
Profitable Service-based Auto Shop
California
DTLA Coffee Shop-Cozy Ambience
Los Angeles, CA
Very Profitable Bakersfield, CA 27 ATM Route - $185,000
Bakersfield, CA
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
Established Motorcycle/ ATV Service and Parts In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Niche High-Tech Industrial Distributor – $2.1M Revenue / $374K DE
Orange County, CA
Prime Burlingame Ave Restaurant – 8Yr Lease – Fully Equipped
Burlingame, CA
Preschool business for sale Chatsworth, CA
Chatsworth, CA
Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews
$129,000
Lake Forest, CA
Gas Station, Business Only with Krispy Chicken
Sierra Madre, CA
Profitable Santa Barbara Liquor Store | Loyal Customer Base
Santa Barbara, CA
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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Small Cakes
Westminster, CA
Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location
Chino Hills, CA
Cookie and Dessert Kiosk Inside Glendale Galleria
Glendale, CA
Just Reduced! Very Successful Bagel Franchise Est 23 Yrs Same Location
San Diego County, CA
ENT Practice for Sale in California!
San Mateo County, CA
Bay Area Zero-Waste Grocery Store | SBA Pre-Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Popular Burger joint (Redwood City)
Redwood City, CA
High Volume Market Sushi Business
Lake Elsinore, CA
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
$150,000
Redlands, CA
Famous Pizza & Sports bar
Orange, CA
Beauty Salon *REMODELED* $2000+/Month GUARANTEED PROFIT!!!
Morgan Hill, CA
Hot Pot restaaurant in a prime location-fully equipped
Fremont, CA
High volume Dry cleaner business for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Profitable Franchise or Bring your own menu super high traffic
Canoga Park, CA
Handy Skin Low Rent & Easy Operation – Turnkey SkCare with Member Ship
Buena Park, CA
Sleek & High-Volume Japanese Restaurant – Established, Upscale & Turnk
Placentia, CA
Established OBGYN Practice for Sale — Greater San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Self-serve car wash + Real estate
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Full-Service Day Spa with Loyal Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Huge potential Neighborhood mkt,100%emp running,rent$2200, lease 20 yr
Chino, CA
Downtown Beach Gift Shop & Gallery, Inventory Included
Ventura County, CA
Old Town Temecula Smoke Shop for Sale
Temecula, CA
Swimwear Boutique For Sale in San Diego County
Del Mar, CA
Same owner for 40 years, Turnkey Full-Service Car Wash
Orange County, CA
Fitness Gym with Climbing Wall
Sonora, CA
Prime Location Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant: High Margin, Manageable Size, Long Histor
Mission Viejo, CA
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
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High-Traffic Togo’s Franchise For Sale
Orange County, CA
Burbank Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Profitable Med Spa in Woodland Hills, Calabasas Area
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
Instagram-Famous Coffee/Tea Shop & Patisserie – Prime Orange County
Orange County, CA
Cell Phones-Computer-Sales-Repairs, and More on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood, CA
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
Established Tax Office | 5-Star Reviews | Turnkey Business
Perris, CA
Supermarket in Prime Koreatown, High Vol & Net, KOREATOWN, LA,CA.
Los Angeles, CA
Established Salon in an Affluent Community
Orange County, 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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