South El Monte, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Liquor Store in Densely Populated Area
Specialty Laboratory Installation Contractor Business with Growth
Los Angeles County, CA
High End Liquor Store In Stand Alone Building with Ample Parking
Canoga Park, CA
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
Growing Home Health Agency for Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
Profitable B2B Print & Marketing Center
Sacramento, CA
Well Established [1975] Retail and Compounding – MALIBU/PP
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Profitable Muffler Shop - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Packaging/shipping/retail Matl's, Est. 35 Years, No. Bay Area
Sonoma County, CA
Pakistani and Indian restaurant for sale in Woodland of Yolo County
Woodland, CA
Vehicle wrap and graphics business
Lake County, CA
Business Only Arco AM PM Gas Station with long term lease
Fresno, CA
Turnkey Japanese Gacha Vending – Licensed Products & Location Support
ARCO AM/PM Gas Station + Real Estate | Fresno, CA Or Business Only Opt
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
Japanese Ramen & Sushibar Absentee Restaurant for Sale
Solano County, CA
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisorson three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Turn-Key Restaurant Space
East Palo Alto, CA
Growing B2B Signage Company
California
Dry Cleaners 45 Years Loyal Customer Base
Orange County, CA
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
Postal Annex - Mailing Business
San Ramon, CA
Retail and wholesale bakery in Pasadena.
Pasadena, CA
Landscaping and Maintenance
San Diego County, CA
San Bernardino County CPA Firm with staff Listing CA2631
San Bernardino County, CA
Launch Godspeed Adventure Tours in Hawaii, any US State or Globally!
Top Rated Home Care Franchise in Inland Empire
Upland, CA
Business & Real Estate | 155+ Lic. Preschool | Large Waitlist.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Escondido, CA
Iconic Lotus Automotive Parts Supplier – $2.3M+ Retail Inventory –
San Andreas, CA
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Vacaville, CA
Sensors- Manufacturing
Ventura, CA
Absentee run Large hair salon. Contemporary
Dana Point, CA
Car Rental Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
World's Largest Sci-Fi Museum
Chatsworth, CA
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
Profitable Glass Business Ready for Your Vision
San Mateo County, CA
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Well designed Restaurant /Wine Bar W/ Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilroy, CA
Premier Kitchen & Bath Showroom & Design-Build Firm
Ventura County, CA
Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Charming sushi restaurant for sale in Fair Oaks of Sacramento county
Fair Oaks, CA
Express Delivery Courier in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Eleven
San Bernardino County, CA
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
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Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Gas Station
Hesperia, CA
Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Bubble Tea Shop in Contra Costa County- 630 sq ft Semi Absentee owner
Contra Costa County, CA
Lucrative CA Electrification & Utility Retrofit
Orange County, CA
North Hollywood Bar with Customer Embraced Concept & Vibe!
North Hollywood, CA
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Santa Monica, CA
Modern restaurant for sale in South Sacramento Delta shores
Sacramento, CA
Franchise or Independent Bakery - Prime Location
Concord, CA
Indian Fusion Pizza | Net $250K on $800K Sales, Yorba Linda OC
Yorba Linda, 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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