Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Cafe & Full Bar in So OC Beach City Price Reduced
Food Market in Orange County!
Orange County, CA
Boba / Tea shop in busy, highly sought after Costa Mesa location
Costa Mesa, CA
Premium Beverage Franchise in High-Traffic SV
San Jose, CA
General merchandise
Los Angeles County, CA
Old Town Orange Restaurant with Liquor – Prime Location
Orange, CA
Premier B2B Custom Drapery Manufacturer + Real Estate Avail (SBA)
Orange County, CA
Dental Practice with Medcial SPA for Sale- Los Angeles, CA
Palms, CA
Established North County Deli & Catering | Van Included
San Diego County, CA
Turn-key Profitable auto repair shop in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Fully Remote Profitable SEO Business: $9.6K/Month, Walk Away Ready
San Francisco, CA
Franchise Restaurant With Simple Operations and High Demand Menu
Los Angeles County, CA
Top-Grossing Texas BBQ Franchise | Proven #1 Unit | EASTVALE, CA
Eastvale, CA
Owner-Operators Wanted: Exclusive Branded Prepaid Opportunity
Highly Profitable BISON BURGER Food Truck | 10+ Years Strong | CA Base
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Used Auto Dealership – San Diego
San Diego, 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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VERY FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! In West Hollywood! WOW!!
Hollywood, CA
Dry Cleaner in West Hills
West Hills, CA
Chinese Skewer and noodles restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in San Leandro shopping plaza
San Leandro, CA
High Volume chinese restaurant for sale in Livermore shopping plaza
Livermore, CA
Profitable, Well Established Home Health Care Agency in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Simple Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale in Oakland
Oakland, CA
Absentee run Full bar and restaurant for sale in Folsom
Folsom, CA
Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
Small Sushi restaurant for sale in Russian Hills of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Med Spa - Established over 15 years! San Gabriel Valley
Arcadia, CA
5+ Y/O Connected Fitness Technology Platform
Los Angeles, CA
Absentee-Run Gastropub with Type 47 License
Orange County, CA
El Segundo Prime Location – Authentic Japanese Restaurant For Sale
El Segundo, CA
Prime Glendale Location – Turnkey Beauty Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Two Locations of Modern Full-Service Nail Salon in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Well-Established Landscaping & Maintenance Business for Sale
California
Established Mexican restaurant with fast food consept
San Francisco, CA
Electric Vehicle Charging Station - No Employees & Passive Income
Machine shop - good opportunity for 1st-time buyer
Orange County, CA
Gas station with the real property In Contra costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
Gas Station + Real Estate | $500K Net | ARCO/AMPM Approved
Solano County, CA
$6M Los Angeles County Clinical Laboratory
Los Angeles County, CA
4th Ave Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale with Type 47 ABC License
San Diego, CA
Fast Food Take-out Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Monterey County, CA
Well-Established Beauty, Cosmetology & Training Center
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 50-Year Auto Shop w/Loyal Clientele & Strong Cash Flow
Auberry, 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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Own a Turnkey Psychotherapy Practice
San Francisco, CA
Supplement Nutrition Retail Store
Riverside, CA
Average gross sales $195k w/average return of $87k - zero employees
Orange County Music School with 7 rooms
Orange County, CA
For Sale – Non-Branded Gas Station On Hwy 99 In Sutter County, CA
Yuba City, CA
Prime Irvine Spectrum Flagship Restaurant
Irvine, CA
$2.7M+ Sales Restaurant Brand 2 Locations + Food Truck | Semi-Absentee
San Francisco County, CA
Merchant Processing / Service Provider for Sale
California
Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
Sushi in West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles, 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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