Costa Mesa, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well Established coffee shop with off-site catering services
Del Taco - California
Fresno County, CA
BEACH CITY Outdoor Café | Est. 1988 | $1.3M Revenue | ~$320K SDE
Orange County, CA
Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable
Contra Costa County, CA
mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area
Inglewood, CA
Wedding Dress and Alteration-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner w Patio Seats-ABC 47
Alameda County, CA
Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts
Santa Clara County, CA
Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent
San Francisco, CA
Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion Restaurant-Parking Lot-Nice Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent
Alameda County, CA
Nice Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating
Alameda County, CA
California Cannabis Manufacturing & Distro Business + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Cruz, CA
Thriving Fitness Franchise in Greater San Jose Metro Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Oakland for sale!
Oakland, CA
HVAC Reliable & Professional Business
Riverside County, CA
Ryan Clark - CM&AA, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Shasta County, CA
Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus
Yolo County, CA
Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews
Santa Clarita, CA
SBA Pre-qualified! Very Profitable Japanese fusion Restaurant in LB
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey, Fast-Growing Established Franchisor with Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Niche plastic manufacturing Co., Real Estate available
Orange County, CA
Veterinary Hospital for sale in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA
$581K Rev – Biometric Screening & Compliance Moat
Los Angeles County, CA
Niche Pumps and Service - Recurring Revenue 280K SDE
California
A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |
Simi Valley, CA
Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale
Sonoma, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential
Orange County, CA
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential
Orange County, CA
Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale
Encinitas, CA
Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)
Stanislaus County, CA
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
Rooter and Drain Cleaning Service
Orange County, CA
High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM
Pasadena, CA
Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving Riverside County, CA
Established in 1994 and boasting a remarkable track record of facilitating transactions totaling over $12 billion, First Choice Business Brokers stands as a prominent force in the realm of business sales organizations within the United States. Our extensive network of seasoned Business Brokers spans across the nation, affording both Buyers and Sellers unparalleled support and expertise in their endeavors to buy or sell a business. As a proud member of one of the preeminent business broker organizations in the country, we bring to the table specialized knowledge and an arsenal of resources that are integral to ensuring the success of your transaction. Our core competencies encompass a wide spectrum of services, including comprehensive business valuations, skillful negotiation with prospective buyers, proficient buyer financing solutions, the creation of impactful marketing materials, and adept navigation through the intricacies of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.
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Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available
Oceanside, CA
Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!
San Bernardino, CA
Market Sushi
Murrieta, CA
San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
Heart of Korean Town- Famous Boba Tea Shop for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
6 Bed Elderly Care Home-Grossing $42k Month 4SALE
Richmond, 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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