California
Businesses For Sale in California
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30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property
Tulare County, CA
Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Stockton, CA
Very popular cafe for sale
Placer County, CA
Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California
Los Angeles County, CA
Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Market Sushi
Diamond Bar, CA
Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years
Los Angeles, CA
Well-established popular American family diner in OC for sale
Orange County, CA
Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location
Mono County, CA
Placer County Turnkey Boutique Café
Placer County, CA
Well known franchise bakery for sale
Orange County, CA
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
California
Subway Franchise - Nice Neighborhood, Closed on Sundays
Orange County, CA
Jewelry Store in Resort Beach Town
Orange County, 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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A boba tea shop/Restaurant with a hood in the kitchen
Milpitas, CA
Profitable Beer & Wine Convenience Store - Growing Sales
San Pedro, CA
Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in South Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Remote Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business
San Diego, CA
Multi-Location General Dentistry Practice For Sale In San Diego Area
San Diego, CA
Modern restaurant and Bar for sale in Natomas sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location
Orange County, CA
Full ABC 47 + Live Music | 3500 SF South OC Corner Bar-Restaurant
Orange, CA
High Volume American Restaurant with Full Bar, long established
Huntington Beach, CA
Smoke Shop
Alameda County, CA
Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District
San Diego, CA
Multi-Channel E-Commerce Apparel Business for Sale Amazon Walmart
Los Angeles County, CA
Freestanding High-Income Laundromat + Real Estate | Turnkey + Staffed
Los Angeles, CA
dry cleaners and laundry
Palm Springs, CA
Dry Cleaner for Sale
Burlingame, CA
Southeast asian restaurant for sale in EL Monte of Los Angeles county
El Monte, CA
Turnkey 2-Unit Franchise Near Sacramento – Strong Profits
Sacramento, CA
Great Bell Gardens location with room for expansion
Bell Gardens, CA
Gross sales $70k rent $3060+nnn=$3700,lease 5 yr+3x5 yr option
San Bernardino, CA
Liquor store+RE(bldg 2315sf,land 17000sf) employees‘ running
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colton, CA
Berkeley Gilman Restaurant FOR SALE,w/ Central Kitchen Potential!!!!!!
Berkeley, CA
Established Downtown Restuarant
Santa Barbara, CA
Boutique Spa with Name Brand Recognition Operating Since 2007
Clovis, CA
Turnkey opportunity of Chinese Restaurant with Beer and Wine license
Redondo Beach, CA
Children's Playground and Party Center
Sun Valley, CA
Profitable, Multi-location Pain Management Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Well Established Restaurant For Sale.
Woodland, CA
Iconic Pier-Side Seafood Market With Prime Coastal Location
San Luis Obispo County, CA
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
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Cathedral City Mega Dollar Store
Cathedral City, CA
Distributor of Agricultural Wholesale Gear, Includes $600K Inventory
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Second generation restaurant, existing Cafe (Union City)
Union City, CA
Highly Profitable Fitness Centre With Top of The Line Equipment
Orange County, CA
High Traffic Dry Cleaners - Recent Equipment Upgrades
Benicia, CA
Shopify-Focused eCommerce Development Agency
Newport Beach, 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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