Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable E-commerce Business - Highly Scalable
Turnkey Franchise Fitness Center – Brand New Buildout
California
Well Established & Profitable ServiceMaster Franchises S. SF Bay Area.
California
Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Manufacturer of Medical Products
Los Angeles County, CA
BMW, Mercedes & Porsche Auto Repair
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Korean Soup Franchise Restaurant – Turn-Key Opportunity
Cerritos, CA
West Hollywood Bar 48 License for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown Alameda near high school
Alameda, CA
Absentee Seafood Restaurant for Sale or Asset Sale (2nd Gen Space)
Concord, CA
Semi-Absentee - Profitable Dessert & Gift Franchise
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Culver City, CA
Clinical Laboratory, netting 1M/month
California
Beer and Wine market in Heavy traffic area with motivate seller
Long Beach, CA
Piano Tuning Repair and Music Studio
San Francisco County, CA
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, 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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Upscale Dog Grooming Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Premier Powersports Manufacturer and Distributor
California
Gift'ed
Rancho Mirage, CA
Drywall Construction Business in Northern California
Sacramento County, CA
Rafo's Cafe!
Burbank, CA
Clean & Beautiful Teriyaki Restaurant for sale
Orange County, CA
Premium Millwork, Endless Potential
California
Full-Service Hair Salon
Los Angeles, CA
Market Sushi
Huntington Beach, CA
Supermarket w/ Restaurant - Asset Sale / Huge Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Desirable North Hills location
North Hills, CA
Santa Monica Beer & Wine Bar with no Food Required – Eclectic Concept
Santa Monica, CA
Market Sushi--High Volume
Santa Ana, CA
San Francisco Bay Area Med Spa For Sale (#2040)
Livermore, CA
Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale. Prime Location, Price Reduction
Santa Ana, CA
Breakfast and Brunch restaurant for sale in Saratoga affluent area
Saratoga, CA
Consistant Performer Grocery store
San Joaquin County, CA
Successful, Long Established Full Service Dental Lab in Beautiful CA
California
High Volume Beer/Wine Market
Fresno County, CA
Established Pressure Washing Service — 20+ Years Strong Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
Preschool | Childcare building for Sale
Davis, CA
Historic Guinda Corner Store: Only Grocery Provider in Capay Valley
Yolo County, CA
Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
San Francisco, CA
EV charger
Los Angeles, CA
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services
Orange County, CA
Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location
Riverside County, CA
Dry Cleaners for sale
Tarzana, CA
Mediterranean Cuisine for sale
Woodland Hills, 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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Turnkey Folsom Restaurant For Sale! Business Opportunity !!
Folsom, CA
Car sales and rental with property for sale
Long Beach, CA
Smoke Shop, Help Run
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
Chinese Restaurant — $180,000 Net — San Mateo County + Liquor License
San Mateo County, 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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