Contra Costa County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Hayward, CA

Irvine, CA

Torrance, CA
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Contra Costa County, CA
Imperial County, CA
Placer County, CA
California
Saratoga, CA
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Redlands, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Orange County, CA
Newark, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Fresno, CA
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 23 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 23+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Yucaipa, CA
Sacramento, CA
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Compton, CA
Alhambra, CA
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Jose, CA
Sacramento, CA
Citrus Heights, CA
Los Angeles, CA
California
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Long Beach, CA
San Francisco, CA
Milpitas, CA
Yorba Linda, CA
Alameda County, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
California
Riverside, CA
Westminster, CA
San Dimas, CA
Reseda, CA
California
Stanislaus County, CA
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Yuba City, CA
California
Juan-Carlos Bustillos
Exit Realty Keystone
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
I speak Spanish fluently
San Leandro, CA
Whittier, CA
Millbrae, CA
California
Fontana, CA
California
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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