REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilroy, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well designed Restaurant /Wine Bar W/ Real Estate Included
Premier Kitchen & Bath Showroom & Design-Build Firm
Ventura County, CA
Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Port Drayage and Transloading Company
California
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
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
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Gas Station
Hesperia, CA
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
Launch Godspeed Adventure Tours in Hawaii, any US State or Globally!
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Santa Monica, CA
Modern restaurant for sale in South Sacramento Delta shores
Sacramento, CA
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Franchise or Independent Bakery - Prime Location
Concord, CA
Indian Fusion Pizza | Net $250K on $800K Sales, Yorba Linda OC
Yorba Linda, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with $1M+ Annual Gross Sales
Los Angeles, CA
Martial Arts Studio- Price 50% under Market Value
Los Angeles County, CA
One-of-a-Kind Camera Shop at an Incredible Location
Los Angeles County, CA
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
Profitable Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in Calabasas/Agoura Hills area
Hidden Hills, CA
Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Tustin, CA
Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Aski
Bellflower, CA
Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property
Los Angeles, CA
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Liquor Store in Fontana - Employee Run
Fontana, CA
Dry Cleaner Agency near Corona
Eastvale, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant In LA - Employee Run
Los Angeles, CA
PHO Restaurant in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx – $1.7M Sales | $700K Cash + $650K Seller Note
Sacramento County, CA
Bubble Tea Business for Sale – Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Established Dive Shop & Charter Business– Optional Seller Financing
Monterey County, CA
Well-Known Korean BBQ Restaurant | Loyal Customer Base | Growth Potent
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Deli With Hood, Walk-In Cooler, Grease Trap, 41 Liquor Lic
San Diego County, CA
Japanese Fast Cuisine, High Vol & Net, Full Staff / Cash
Orange County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners | SDE $142K+ | Asking $350K | Prime OC
Newport Beach, CA
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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San Fernando Starter
San Fernando, CA
Remodeled beauty in dense Compton location
Compton, CA
Regional Development Opportunity For Top 10 Sandwich Brand
6 Bed 4SALE-$38k Mo Gross-Seller Behind Payments
Sebastopol, CA
Absentee run Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
Popular Boba Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
Carniceria Jantizio --- Business For Sale
Kern County, CA
Cutting Edge Profitable Pilates Studio with Memberships
Los Angeles, CA
Established General Contracting Company – Inland Empire, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise Growth Potential For Owner Operator
Fresno 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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