Westminster, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey Tutoring Center in high visibility plaza
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
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
Profitable E-commerce Business - Highly Scalable
Los Angeles 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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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
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
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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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
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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