Walnut, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Vintage RV Parts eCommerce Brand | Seller Financing & Trademark
LA Consignment Boutique | Local Favorite
Los Angeles, CA
Canopy Wholesale & Retail
Santa Clara County, CA
San Diego Mail & Print Marketing Company – Seller Financing Available
San Diego County, CA
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant in Newport Beach / short hrs
Newport Beach, CA
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant in the Orange Circle / short hrs
Orange, CA
Turnkey Korean Restaurant Opportunity Solano County
Solano County, CA
Turnkey/Established Barbershop for Sale
Chula Vista, CA
High-Visibility Liquor Store - Busy Location With Huge Potential
Pico Rivera, CA
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
$200,000+ net income, Liquor store and Pizza
Alameda County, CA
Premier Restaurant Location with ABC License | Bring Your Concept
San Diego County, CA
Electric Vehicle Charging Station - No Employees & Passive Income
Highly Profitable 4-Location Tanning Franchise | Absentee Ownership
Santa Rosa, CA
Scalable, Data-Rich, Event-Driven Saas Platform
California
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JRC Advisors I eXp Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
eXp Commercial forms part of eXp World Holdings, Inc. a cloud-based real estate brokerage serving commercial and residential clients globally – all connected through our virtual platform, eXp World. Amid these uncertain times, eXp World Holdings continues to deliver on our value proposition to our agents, brokers and consumers. In fact, we’ve reported record financial results – having recently achieved our most profitable quarter in our more than 10-year history.
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Own a Turnkey Fencing Contracting Business
California
Sinclair Gas Station with Market & QSR & Real Property
Sierra Madre, CA
ARCO Branded Gas Station with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
2 Medical Practices - Outpatient Surgery Center and GI Practice
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA
Ultra High End Architectural Sheet Metal Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Indian Grocery Store for Sale – Prime Newark, CA Location
Newark, CA
Hawaiian Fusian Restaurant
Burbank, CA
Rare Opportunity: Established Taproom & Gastropub – Seller Financing
Sacramento, CA
Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k - zero employees
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Pump/Well Driling Company - Servicing Domestic, Ag, and Municpalities
Fresno County, CA
Attractive Restaurant/Full Bar in the Heart of Downtown San Carlos
San Carlos, CA
Counseling Practice | $410K Revenue | $115K+ Owner Benefit
Ventura, CA
Tire Shop in Prime Central OC-Established 27 Yrs
Orange County, CA
Established and profitable Nail Salon
Laguna Niguel, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant w/ Patio & Living Quarters
Lake Elsinore, CA
Healthy Bowl Style Restaurant / Poke Restaurant Style Concept
Norwalk, CA
Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale
Yolo County, CA
$200,000+ net income, Liquor store and Pizza With the Real Property
Alameda County, CA
Turn Weekends Into Cash. Party Rental Business. Passive Income.
Established Azusa Laundromat – Freestanding Location, Growth Potential
Azusa, CA
$200K+ Net Liquor Store | $5K Rent + Seller Finance | Absentee-Owned
Sonoma County, CA
Rare Fully Absentee Drive-Thru Jamba Juice + Auntie Anne’s Co-Brand
Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant with $800,000 Gross income, Full Liquor License!!!
Contra Costa County, CA
69% EBITDA Margin Engineering Services Firm w/ High End Clientele
California
Roofing Company Priced to Sell SBA Approved for Contractors
Brea, CA
Turnkey Hot Pot Restaurant- Unbeatable Location in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Restaurant in Downtown with a long hood, turnkey conditon
San Mateo, CA
Tony Moran
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
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Full service restaurant in Danville for sale
Danville, CA
Highly Profitable 15-Year CNC Shop with Aerospace Focus
Los Angeles County, CA
Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
Paradise Found – Santa Barbara’s 40-Year Metaphysical Bookstore
Santa Barbara, CA
Established Dental Lab for Sale - 20+ Years, Loyal Client Base
Sacramento County, CA
Established Turnkey Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Prime Convenience Store Opportunity with Beer/Wine in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
Price Reduced. #1 Yelp Rated Recovery Studio. San Diego. $92k Profit.
San Diego, CA
General mechanic shop.
Covina, 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.
