Diamond Bar, CA
This outstanding PIZZA franchise has been located in in East L.A. County for over 30 years, same owner. This is a hands-on owner operation but it surely CAN be run with just employees. The business...
$199,000
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Diamond Bar, CA
High margin Commercial Roofing Co. for sale in SoCal
Riverside County, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
No Rent Ever: Iconic Drive-In + Real Estate for Sale | $698K Sales
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yuba County, CA
Asking $299,000 Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant, 1,600 sq ft with Patio
Stanislaus County, CA
Well-Producing Furniture Store
Huntington Park, CA
Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
SBA Pre-Approved For Owner Operator - Three Locations Breakfast Lunch
Sonoma County, CA
Well-Established and very profitable Retail Pharmacy in Central CA
Fresno County, CA
LTC, Closed Doors Pharmacy with all major insurance contracts
Lake Balboa, CA
Retail Pharmacy in Downtown Los Angeles near large Hospital.
Los Angeles, CA
Established Yoga Studio In Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Highly profitable Palm Desert 4 ATM Route $68,000 Cash Flow - $195,000
Palm Desert, CA
Island Bodega
$200,000
Westminster, CA
Amazing San Fran 225 ATM Portfolio $1,292,000 Cash Flow- $3,259,000
San Francisco, CA
Vibrant Ventura Restaurant
Ventura, 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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Premium Bay Area relocation and storage platform huge growth potential
South San Francisco, CA
Incredible opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out restaurant
Westlake Village, CA
Semi-Absentee Café (3-4 Hrs/Wk) – High-Visibility Main St Storefront –
Rowland Hgts, CA
Trucking Company with 1.4 Million Revenue and Growing!
Orange County, CA
Amazing Family Medical Practice with 43.5% EBITDA Margins
Orange County, CA
Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Orange County, CA
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
LTC Pharmacy in the Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys area of San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys, CA
Fully Built Restaurant Whittier
$160,000
Whittier, CA
Semi Absentee Event Company with Established Team & Secured Contracts
Riverside County, CA
Brew, Pizza, Sports Bar all in ONE, Heart of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mexican restaurant in busy center, can convert to new concept
Norco, CA
Healthy Lunch Restaurant | Short Business Hours | Food Court Location
Los Angeles, CA
High Performing Michelin Awarded-Chinese Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
N. Hollywood Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Poki restaurant in a busy shopping center
Riverside, CA
Round Table - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Prime Denny's Franchise for Sale in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Profitable Coastal Retail Opportunity | High Net for Owner-Operator
San Diego, CA
ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
$45,000
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory
Vernon, CA
Dry Cleaners with Alterations
Riverside, CA
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
California
Conv. Store with Beer & Wine License (Emeryville)
Emeryville, CA
20 Year Established Delivery & Assembly Service for Major Retailers
Riverside County, CA
Semi Absentee Operation Orange County Retail Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
Retail RX Strong Medical Volume East LA est 1985
Los Angeles County, CA
Brand New Car Wash – Business & Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bakersfield, 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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Turnkey dry cleaner in a High-Income Area with loyal clientele
Redwood City, CA
Premier Chiropractic Practice in North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
$190,000
Maywood, CA
SF Wellness Center: 75% Profit, 5-Star Rating, $2250 All-in Rent
San Francisco, CA
Semi-Absentee Salon Suites Sublease in Redlands and Costa Mesa
Redlands, CA
Deli For Sale East County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Pizza -fully staffed-busy area-great demographics-turn key
Santa Clarita, CA
Long est. Thai location-149k w-2 income-41 lic.-high traffic area
Camarillo, CA
Well-Established Business, Installing & Repairing Hardwood Floors
Orange County, CA
Coastal Craft Wine Bar Tasting Room Kitchen
San Diego 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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