Morgan Hill, CA
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Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation
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
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
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
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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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
Liquor store and Pizza — $200,000+ Net Income
Alameda County, CA
Premier Restaurant Location with ABC License | Bring Your Concept
San Diego County, CA
Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
Highly Profitable 4-Location Tanning Franchise | Absentee Ownership
Santa Rosa, 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
Hawaiian Fusian Restaurant
Burbank, CA
Rare Opportunity: Established Taproom & Gastropub – Seller Financing
Sacramento, CA
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
High Tech Entertainment Center - Hologram Zoo
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
Established Azusa Laundromat – Freestanding Location, Growth Potential
Azusa, CA
$200K+ Net Liquor Store | $5K Rent + Seller Finance | Absentee-Owned
Sonoma County, 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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Rare Fully Absentee Drive-Thru Jamba Juice + Auntie Anne’s Co-Brand
Contra Costa County, CA
Turnkey Hot Pot Restaurant- Unbeatable Location in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Full service restaurant in Danville for sale
Danville, CA
Highly Profitable 15-Year CNC Shop with Aerospace Focus
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Pomona, CA
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
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
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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