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Businesses For Sale in California
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Wood and Laminate Product Manufacturers
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
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
small EAGLE ROCK restaurant
Eagle Rock, CA
Turn Weekends Into Cash. Party Rental Business. Passive Income.
Turnkey 6-Unit Subway Opportunity in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable Turn Key Auto Body Repair Shop - Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
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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
76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property
San Bernardino, CA
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
Launch-Ready Phone-Charging Startup — 120 Stations + Custom App
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
Established Auto Repair Facility - Cherry Valley, CA
Cherry Valley, CA
Would You Like to get started in the Vending Machine Industry?
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
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Near DISNEYLAND ! Anaheim Coffee & Bubble Tea Shop For Sale Urgently
Anaheim, CA
Vintage RV Parts eCommerce Brand | Seller Financing & Trademark
Walnut, CA
Commercial Kitchen Gasket Service
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
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego 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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