Burbank, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Hawaiian Fusian Restaurant
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
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
Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
$200K+ Net Liquor Store | $5K Rent + Seller Finance | Absentee-Owned
Sonoma County, CA
Rare Fully Absentee Drive-Thru Jamba Juice + Auntie Anne’s Co-Brand
Contra Costa County, CA
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Turnkey Hot Pot Restaurant- Unbeatable Location in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
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
High Tech Entertainment Center - Hologram Zoo
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$49,000 Mediterranean Deli
Monterey, CA
Snack & Beverage Wholesale in Central Valley
California
Round Table - California
Monterey County, CA
Trophy Location - Italian Dining, Full Liquor Bar
Redondo Beach, CA
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
Highly Scalable Government Contracting Plumbing Business
Temecula, CA
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction and Repair Maintenance
Riverside County, CA
Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
Santa Clara County, CA
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Chevron Gas Station/Extra Mile Store & Real Estate for Sale
Oxnard, CA
Franchise Fast Food Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, & great sales
Carson, CA
Gas Station, C Store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
Orange County Bar, Live Music & Dining Hot Spot – Music Lover’s Fave!
Huntington Park, CA
$700,000 in net income, low rent, prime location, high profit
Alameda County, CA
Semi-Absentee Sushi & Japanese-Very Low Rent-Private Parking Lot
Alameda County, CA
Absentee Operated & Remodeled Baskin Robbins in San Mateo County
San Carlos, CA
$1M+ Revenue - $347K Net Income -9+ Years Established — SBA approved
Contra Costa County, CA
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
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Liquor Store and Real Estate Investment – Fresno County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Thai Restaurant for Sale in La Verne! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!!
La Verne, CA
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Cosmetic Dental Laboratory - Supplier of Transformative Restorations
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff.
Sacramento County, CA
Chevron Gas Station, Circle K Business & Real Estate Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Multi-Unit Denny's Franchise Opportunity
Monterey County, CA
Renowned Dermatology Practice
Encinitas, CA
Multi-Location Dental Group in Northern California (#2152)
California
Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
California
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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