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Businesses in California For Sale
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Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License
Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Brand
Los Angeles, CA
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery in the Coachella Valley
Riverside County, CA
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Barstow, CA
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
Vegan Bakery -Wholesale Only - Established for 10+ years,
Los Angeles, CA
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
Mexican Restaurant
Northridge, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
Thriving Wine Business & Tasting Room Opportunity – Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer**
Los Angeles, CA
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Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
Profitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in greater LA (2)
Los Angeles County, CA
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
Menchies Frozen Yogurt Shop -PRICE REDUCED
Los Angeles County, CA
Gift Shop in La Plaza Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S
California
Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners
San Francisco County, CA
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
Very Profitable Freight Company Serving Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare Direct to Consumer (DTC) Legacy Wine Importer in a growing niche
California
Mediterranean Restaurant, Decades of Profits & Established Clients!
Winnetka, CA
Sushi Restaurant - Full Kitchen - ABC License
Ladera Ranch, CA
Nightclub/Restaurant/Kareoke/MusicVenue
Torrance, 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.
