Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Retiring After 26 Years: Profitable Dry Cleaner with Unbeatable
Top-Rated Coastal Boba Tea & Specialty Beverage Café
Santa Cruz County, CA
Western Themed Profitable Type 48 Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Shasta County, CA
Established Downtown Bistro
Santa Barbara, CA
$320K Net Profit-Semi-Absentee Dinner-Only Asian Restaurant
San Francisco County, CA
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant with Strong Delivery Demand
San Francisco County, CA
Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland prime Montclair district
Oakland, CA
Absentee run Mexican restaurant for sale in prime SF Marina district
San Francisco, CA
Bar and Restaurant – Classic Neighborhood Favorite w/Street Visibility
Ontario, CA
Profitable RV Rental Business
El Dorado County, CA
Seller Ready to Exit - Established Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
Vending Route | Semi-Passive, Home-Based, Scalable
Anaheim, CA
Exciting and Profitable 80's Theme Lounge and Grill in Whittier, Ca
Whittier, CA
Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Food Truck work anywhere fully equipped kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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Family run Mexican Restaurant
Escondido, CA
Turnkey Beach City Bistro | Prime Trade Area | Patio | Low Rent |
Orange County, CA
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
High-Demand Territory with World’s #1 In-Home Dog Training Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable 5-Day Café – Commercial Campus – Easy Owner Operator – $99K
San Mateo, CA
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great rent, Great open space , Treatment room
Laguna Hills, CA
$125k, Sacramento Metro Area – Sports Bar with QSR Style Restaurant
Yolo County, CA
Little Caesars - California
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Profitable Food Court Restaurant Location-Prominent San Diego Mall
San Diego County, CA
Beer Wine Market in SF Valley
Sun Valley, CA
Grocery Market with Beer Wine
Long Beach, CA
Seller of Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Related Hardware
California
Unique Indian restaurant for sale in Granite Bay of placer county
Granite Bay, CA
Established Indian restaurant for sale in heart of Downtown Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
Indian & Nepalese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
Animal Clinic & Pet Resort
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Bakery and coffee shop with great street visibility
Costa Mesa, CA
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Pizza Twist franchise for $60,000 down payment
Sonoma County, CA
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
Nunos Bistro & Bar in Upland - SBA Loan Pre-Approved
San Bernardino County, CA
Pet Grooming in Burbank!
Burbank, CA
Jocelyn Ruiz
First Choice Business Brokers Tustin
Serving Orange County, CA
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High Volume Absentee Operated Ramen Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
American Cafe with Drive Thru on I - 10 Freeway
Thousand Palms, CA
$375,000+ Consistent Profit, Rare Bar + Real Estate, Prime Sub-Market
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Barbara-Goleta Area Bakery w/ Real Estate For Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, 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.
