Santa Rosa, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Pizza Restaurant - High Traffic Location!
40 Year Old Wire & Cable Assembly Company for Medical & Defense
Santa Ana, CA
In-Network Full-Service Clinical Laboratory – Northern California
California
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great Location , Turn key
Laguna Niguel, CA
Established Gas Analyzer Manufacturer | Explosion-Proof Tech | 65 yrs
California
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
Central Los Angeles Residential HVAC For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
East Bay Landscaping Business with Recurring Maintenance Revenue
Alameda County, CA
Chinese restaurant in a desirable area
Mountain View, CA
Dry Cleaners - Good Location, Torrance
Torrance, CA
High-Traffic Smoke Shop - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential!
Riverside, CA
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
San Joaquin County Preschool Center: Beautiful, Play Based Preschool
San Joaquin County, CA
Liquor Store -An Absentee Owner Store - near Culver City
Los Angeles, CA
Digital Media & Communication Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
Iconic Restaurant Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Prabhjot Randhawa
Liberty Business Advisors of S. F Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Self-ran, money producing website from an established lash artist!
Garden Grove, CA
Absentee run branded boba tea shop for sale in San Jose Berryessa
San Jose, CA
Absentee run Burger joint for sale in Folsom near highway 50
Folsom, CA
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
Retail/LTC Pharmacy in Oxnard. All insurances. 2 NPI numbers!
Oxnard, CA
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
San Mateo County, CA
American Restaurant with Patio & Full-Bar $180k Asset Sale
Alameda County, CA
Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Wholesale Heritage Nursery - Horticultural Production & Garden Center
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Profitable Internal Medicine Practice – Riverside County, CA
Riverside, CA
Home Health Agency Los Angeles County (Transferable and Relocatable)
Glendale, CA
Bagel breakfast & lunch in Oxnard
Port Hueneme, CA
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Market Sushi
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Encino/Reseda area. All major PBMs.
Tarzana, CA
Great 2nd Generation Restaurant Space, In a Prime Area
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco County, CA
Turnkey Downtown Redlands Restaurant & Bar | Prime Corridor
San Bernardino, CA
San Diego Medicare Home Health for Sale
San Diego, CA
40 Year Profitable Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm
San Diego County, CA
San Diego General Dentistry Practice For Sale (#2222)
San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Santa Fe Springs! AMAZING and INCREDIBLE!
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Subway Sandwich Franchise — Very Motivated Seller — Great Location
San Mateo County, CA
Established Iron & Metal Business with Strong Local Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
Market
Contra Costa County, CA
Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic in Redwood City for Sale
Redwood City, CA
11 FedEx P&D Routes For Sale in California
Ventura, CA
High-Volume 3-Unit Subway Portfolio – $1M Sales
Victorville, CA
Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
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Community & Non-Sterile Pharmacy - South Bay
Torrance, CA
Prime Turnkey Mexican Restaurant Steps from College Campus
Santa Clara County, CA
The Consignment Shop
Palm Desert, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Arden/Carmichael, CA
Sacramento, CA
Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant in Davis
Yolo County, CA
Mars Bar & Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue with Full Liquor License
San Francisco, 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.
