Norwalk, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Dental office in great location for sale w/ 26 years plus of goodwill
Sherman Oaks Profitable Ventura Blvd. Restaurant & Bar For Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
Martial Arts School in Orange County
Orange County, CA
High-Visibility Auto Repair Shop on Major Highway
Sebastopol, CA
Auto Repair Business + Real Estate | Live/Work Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
Casual Café & Burger with Drive-Thru; Steady Sales; Asking $1.2M
Thousand Palms, CA
Very Comfortable Huge Dry Cleaners and Many Pressure Machine
Fountain Valley, CA
Coin Op Laundromat - New Machines
Merced, CA
Chicken Franchise Hot Sale !!
Hacienda Heights, CA
Adult Residential Facility(32 beds)In San Francisco incl. Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Long Established Bar, Restaurant & Bakeshop
Monterey County, CA
Market in K-Town
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Market in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
beauty salon, high end
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Retiring After 26 Years: Profitable Dry Cleaner with Unbeatable
Orange County, CA
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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Western Themed Profitable Type 48 Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Shasta County, CA
Established Downtown Bistro
Santa Barbara, 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
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
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
Seller says bring all offers for Am/pm Gas Station & Convenience Store
Butte County, CA
High-Demand Territory with World’s #1 In-Home Dog Training Brand
Los Angeles County, 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
Retail Pharmacy in Oxnard, All Major Insurance Contracts
Oxnard, 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
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
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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Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
Animal Clinic & Pet Resort
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
Pet Grooming in Burbank!
Burbank, 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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