Whittier, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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High Volume Liquor Store in Whittier
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
Beer Wine Market in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
Independent gas station with property
Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop Modeled After a Popular LA Coffee Concept
Orange County, CA
"San Jose" Prime Location with 41 Beer and Wine License!
San Jose, CA
Profitable Upscale Restaurant in La Jolla
La Jolla, CA
Liquor Store For Sale in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Preschool Business for Sale in Danville
Danville, CA
Beauty salon for sale in Fremont near Warm Spring blvd
Fremont, CA
Established and busy restaurant for sale in Fremont near Costco
Fremont, CA
Franchise Postal & Shipping center
Contra Costa County, CA
Well-equipped Freestanding Restaurant with large private parking lot
San Jose, CA
FOR LEASE Automotive Center
Glendale, CA
Valero with Large Market & Drive-Thru QSR Restaurants
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
Antique Store, Built-In Profits, Central Coast, California
Arroyo Grande, CA
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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Price Reduced! Established Subway! Orange County!
Orange County, CA
Seller Will Carry On Business- ARF-Richmond-Regional Center Clients
Richmond, CA
$6M Non-Alcoholic Beverage Mfg. Wellness & Mood (4026)
California
High-End Salon with Established Reputation
San Diego, CA
Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location
San Diego, CA
20 yr Established Dry Cleaners
Azusa, CA
Antique Shop On High Traffic Tourist Area
Riverside County, CA
Established, Money Making Car Wash business for sale!!
Sacramento, CA
2nd Gen Flex Space Ready for Fitness, Dance, Events, Adult Day Care
Marina Del Rey, CA
Liquor Store in Densely Populated Area
South El Monte, CA
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
RCFE / ARF / Congregate / Recuperative Care Facility
Palmdale, CA
Pakistani and Indian restaurant for sale in Woodland of Yolo County
Woodland, CA
General Contractor - Remodeling, Additions & Repairs
California
Vehicle wrap and graphics business
Lake County, CA
Business Only Arco AM PM Gas Station with long term lease
Fresno, CA
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
Turn-Key Restaurant Space
East Palo Alto, CA
Growing B2B Signage Company
California
Carl Schweiger
Trilogy Realty Specialists
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Trilogy Realty Specialists Inc., we put our extensive knowledge of commercial real estate in California to work for you. Our goal is to empower our clients to make smart decisions, tackle any issues in all aspects of their real estate transactions, and go above and beyond to make sure you have an outstanding experience. "Trilogy Retail Specialists is a three facet real estate firm that has its entire focus on helping the entrepreneurial backbone of our communities, the small business owner. We focus on helping the individual retail tenant find the right space, get the right rate and keep it, and ultimately help when it is time to sell the business to the next owner. Our third facet is our non-profit community outreach where we help these same owners in their efforts to support those local challenges each and every community faces."
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Dry Cleaners 45 Years Loyal Customer Base
Orange County, CA
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
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
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
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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