Newark, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
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
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
Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
World's Largest Sci-Fi Museum
Chatsworth, CA
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
John Hawke
SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.
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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
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
Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
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
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
Regional Development Opportunity For Top 10 Sandwich Brand
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
Profitable Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in Calabasas/Agoura Hills area
Hidden Hills, CA
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
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Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Tustin, CA
Turnkey 20-Screen Indoor Digital Billboard Network — S. OC County
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
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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