Santa Rosa, CA
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Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA
Papa John’s Pizza - Premier PCH Corner - Strong Visibility
Lomita, CA
Wood and Laminate Product Manufacturers
Riverside, CA
SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pollock Pines, CA
Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise
Thousand Oaks, CA
15 + Years Established Dry Cleaner's
Azusa, CA
Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona
Pomona, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
Salon and Beauty Regional Franchisor
California
Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence
Fullerton, CA
Chinese restaurant is in downtown area
Pleasanton, CA
Hot Dog fast food restaurant (Franchise) near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
small EAGLE ROCK restaurant
Eagle Rock, CA
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Turnkey 6-Unit Subway Opportunity in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable Turn Key Auto Body Repair Shop - Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
Remote California-based Immigration Law Firm for Sale
Dana Point, CA
Boba Shop & Cafe Near College Campus – Prime South Bay Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
Los Angeles County, CA
Legacy High-End Driving School – Los Angeles Area | SBA Pre- Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
Popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant at the food court is for sale
Downey, CA
Prime Downtown Whittier 2nd Gen Restaurant For Sale
Whittier, CA
Would You Like to get started in the Vending Machine Industry?
76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property
San Bernardino, CA
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Volume Smoke & Vape Shop in Affluent South Orange County Hub
Orange County, CA
Gross sales $75,000-85000/Rent $5500/Lease !0+2x5 yr/2700 sf
Bloomington, CA
Market & Property for Sale | Corner Location | Fully Renovated
Kings County, CA
Auto repair shop with costar smog .
Glendora, CA
High Value Neurology & Sleep Practice- Southern California
Riverside County, CA
Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation
Morgan Hill, CA
Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location
Orange County, CA
Turn-Key Taco Shop for Sale – Prime Anaheim Location – Fully Equipped
Anaheim, CA
Commercial Kitchen Gasket Service
Established Auto Repair Facility - Cherry Valley, CA
Cherry Valley, CA
ARCO Direct Gas Station – Newly Converted!
Los Angeles, CA
Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio
Santa Cruz County, CA
Bay Area design-build landscape company with turnkey operations
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaning business for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
Locally quality made granola here in Bay Area
San Francisco County, CA
$3,300,000 Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice
California
Price Reduced! Premier Flooring Business For Sale
California
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Great location Rowland Heights Auto Repair Shop $$ - Exclusive
Rowland Heights, CA
Near DISNEYLAND ! Anaheim Coffee & Bubble Tea Shop For Sale Urgently
Anaheim, CA
AI-Powered Robotic Specialty Coffee Café with High-Growth Potential
Vintage RV Parts eCommerce Brand | Seller Financing & Trademark
Walnut, CA
Canopy Wholesale & Retail
Santa Clara 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
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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