REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Muffler & Exhaust Repair Shop with Real Estate
Smoke Shop/ $28K Monthly Net Income/ Help Run / Low Rent
Imperial County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Lake Tahoe CA Area
Placer County, CA
Plumbing Acquisition Opportunity in California
California
$150,000 Cash Flow – $31K Down
Oakland, CA
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Saratoga historic downtown
Saratoga, CA
Turnkey Child Care Operation | Absentee Ownership | Real Estate.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redlands, CA
Beloved Local Coffee Shop - Strong Culture and Community
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable general dentist practice in Vista/Fallbrook/Esco area
San Diego County, CA
Premier, Profitable SoCal Acting School (SBA avail)
Orange County, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
Gas station business & property for sale
Fresno, CA
High Volume Supermarket Business for sale
Yucaipa, CA
Glass Glazing business
Sacramento, CA
Laundry with Real Estate & Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Scott Weavil
Sierra Pacific Partners
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sierra Pacific Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm and business brokerage focused on serving businesses throughout California and across the country. We advise dynamic companies and their owners at key inflection points.
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Bicycle Shop in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
Established Pizza Business
Sacramento, CA
New and preowned variety, vintage, antique
Los Angeles County, CA
Delicious Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in San Jose plaza
San Jose, CA
Modern Japanese hot pot restaurant for sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Established Thai Restaurant for Sale
Citrus Heights, CA
Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Store
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
Premium Tactical Gear Built for Indoor Training Excellence
San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant w/Heavy Foot Traffic & Visibility – High Volume Potential!
Long Beach, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Restaurant with a good atmosphere
Milpitas, CA
Profitable Trike/Handcycle Ramp Business $40,000. #11201
Yorba Linda, CA
Absentee owner/Great location
Alameda County, CA
Major brand with convenience store, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey & profitable Commercial Printing Business
California
Fully Operational Neighborhood Bar with Strong Regular Clientele
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Tutoring Center in high visibility plaza
Westminster, CA
Relocatable Hospice – San Diego, No CAP, No ADRs
San Dimas, CA
Pizza Place For Sale
Reseda, CA
Established Car Wash Business for Sale – Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
Highly Reputed Mexican Restaurant with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yuba City, CA
Profitable, turnkey operation with loyal customers
California
Relocatable, Owner-Absentee E-Commerce Brand with 200K+ Audience
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Japanese Restaurant for Sale
San Leandro, CA
Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease.
Whittier, CA
Turnkey Restaurant+Boba Shop for Sale in Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
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Well-Established Print & Marketing Communications
California
Established 6 Bed RCFE in Fontana- Business Only w/ Attractive Lease
Fontana, CA
Well-Established Print & Marketing Communications
California
Eastbay Nightclub For Sale. Rare ABC Type 90- Music Venue & License
Alameda County, CA
Subway in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Well-Known Los Feliz Restaurant with Full Bar & Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Los Angeles, 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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