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HOME-BASED FLOWER SHOP - Low Overhead Cost
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs
Irvine, CA
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.
Alhambra, CA
Hacienda Heights Market for Sale
Hacienda Heights, CA
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
Long-Standing Outdoor Structures Business | Seller Financing
San Bernardino County, CA
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
Long standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
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2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Deck Design and Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
High-Margin Radiant Heating Contractor - Premier LA Niche Business
California
Profitable Junk Hauling / Dumpster business
Fresno, CA
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
Market sushi
Norco, CA
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Imported goods Market - Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop – Seller will consider a note!!!
San Francisco, CA
Be Your Own Boss Today - Hair Saloon
Pleasanton, CA
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
aron culver
Business Transitions, Inc.
Serving Placer County, CA
The advantage (beyond 30 years in business M&A and brokerage) is having personally owned, operated, and sold several businesses. Most recently, successfully exited a company with 85 employees in 2022. Now back and fully focused helping other business owners exit successfully. Aron Culver has sold everything from manufacturing, tech, distribution, services and franchises of all kinds. He has navigated sales of industry roll-ups, corporate divestitures, and a trove of independently owned businesses. Rather than being pigeon-holed in one industry, he brings a vast amount of diverse experience to draw upon. An example where this is key, is selling businesses for much more than some industry 'specialists' that use basic 'rules of thumb' pricing. Aron is personal, professional, and always prioritizes his clients needs. No up-front fees. Start today with a confidential conversation about business valuation and the process of selling your unique business.
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Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs
Contra Costa County, CA
Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
Lancaster, CA
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced County, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop-Owner open to seller-financing
California
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, 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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