Rowland Heights, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Price Reduction /Legacy Auto Repair – 33 Years in business
1.67m Adj EBITDA (2yr Av.) Electrical Trades Business + SBA Approved
La Jolla, CA
AI-Enabled Health Technology Platform – Remote Care Infrastructure
Santa Clara, CA
Dine-In Chinese Restaurant and Event Space For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Established Italian Cafe at Noe Valley corner location
San Francisco, CA
Preschool business for sale Encino, CA
Encino, CA
International Construction Firm Specializing in Unique Projects
California
Cold Stone Creamery 2 Locations Palm Springs, & Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Two Turn-Key Restaurants in Irvine For Sale
Tustin, CA
Profitable, Clean Plumbing Business, Central Coast, Turnkey
Santa Maria, CA
LA Auto Body Shop | 2 Booths + Permits | $1.3M Rev
Hawthorne, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Papa John’s Pizza - Premier PCH Corner - Strong Visibility
Lomita, CA
Profitable EV rental business! 35%-75% ARR
Wood and Laminate Product Manufacturers
Riverside, CA
SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pollock Pines, CA
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise
Thousand Oaks, CA
15 + Years Established Dry Cleaner's
Azusa, CA
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - 2 Locations
Anaheim, CA
International Established Logistics Company with 30+ Years in business
Orange County, CA
Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona
Pomona, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
Rare brewery opportunity with full kitchen in Torrance
Torrance, CA
Owner-Operators Wanted: Exclusive Branded Prepaid Opportunity
Salon and Beauty Regional Franchisor
California
Rare 2-Territory Pink's Window Cleaning - Huntington & Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!
Sacramento County, CA
Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence
Fullerton, CA
Chinese restaurant is in downtown area
Pleasanton, CA
Hot Dog fast food restaurant (Franchise) near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
small EAGLE ROCK restaurant
Eagle Rock, CA
Turnkey 6-Unit Subway Opportunity in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable Turn Key Auto Body Repair Shop - Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
Remote California-based Immigration Law Firm for Sale
Dana Point, CA
Boba Shop & Cafe Near College Campus – Prime South Bay Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
Los Angeles County, CA
Legacy High-End Driving School – Los Angeles Area | SBA Pre- Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
Popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant at the food court is for sale
Downey, CA
Prime Downtown Whittier 2nd Gen Restaurant For Sale
Whittier, CA
76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property
Apple Valley, CA
Discount and Liquidation Business with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
Rolando Aldabert
Liberty Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.
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Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
The UPS Store Franchise near Monterey County California
California
Gross sales $75,000-85000/Rent $5500/Lease !0+2x5 yr/2700 sf
Bloomington, CA
Market & Property for Sale | Corner Location | Fully Renovated
Kings County, CA
Auto repair shop with costar smog .
Glendora, CA
High Value Neurology & Sleep Practice- Southern California
Riverside County, CA
Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation
Morgan Hill, CA
Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location
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.
