Morro Bay, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well Established, Semi-Absentee Laundromat
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio Including Chiropractic Services in Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
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Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
(Sale Pending) Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Restaurant-Busy Location-Type 41-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant
Murphys, CA
Auto Body + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
Dual-Shop Auto Facility + Real Estate in Prime Zoning Corridor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Contemporary rental Salon , 11 stations , Affluent city
Mission Viejo, CA
1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – near Marina Del Ray
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Store In OC--CA
Cypress, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
Market & Deli Medeterinannian Grocery Store
Roseville, CA
Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]
San Diego, CA
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Los Angeles County, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
Round Table Pizza Franchise – Strong Sales, Prime for Hands-On Owner
San Joaquin County, CA
B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood
Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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3,450sf K-town 9 Years Established Restaurant w/Beer&Wine License
Los Angeles, CA
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License
San Diego, CA
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside 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.
