Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Event Production for Luxury Apartment Communities — Est. CA Brand
Service Business- Premier Window Tinting, Vehicle Wrap & Sign Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Highly Profitable Popular Bakery & Cafe in East Bay – Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Profitable Engineering Consulting Firm - $1.4M Backlog
Riverside, CA
Monterey County Family & Geriatric Practice
Monterey County, CA
Thriving Yoga & Fitness Studio in One of San Diego’s Hottest Zip Codes
San Diego, CA
High End Dance and Gym Flooring Retailer Netting Over 33%
Santa Clara County, CA
Custom Dance Custome Manufacturer
Anaheim, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaners + Plant - Neighborhood Favorite!!
Los Angeles County, CA
Established and sucessful coffee house at North Beach San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
SYNERGY HomeCare
Franchise
Available in California
Well-Established hair salon with stable chair rental income
Diamond Bar, CA
Semi Absentee Owner | Ideal for Owner Pharmacist Operator
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
$1,495,000
Monterey, CA
Established Feed & Hardware Business
Jackson, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - LODI
Lodi, CA
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
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For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford
Lockeford, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Loomis
Loomis, CA
Turn-Key Stablished Boba Tea absentee owner in Town
Contra Costa County, CA
"San Mateo Burlingame Snack Bar" — Turnkey Investment Opportunity
Burlingame, CA
Line-x
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Turnkey Asian Restaurant Business for Sale – Oakland Chinatown
Oakland, CA
Turnkey Indian Restaurant Near Ontario Mills – $1M Annual Sales!
Ontario, CA
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
$290,000
Roseville, CA
Long Est. Medical Practice with established IPA, HMO
Chino, CA
Sushi Restaurant in Torrance with Liquor License 41 Beer & Wine
Torrance, CA
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
Well Established Turn Key Deli & Sandwich Shop
Cypress, CA
Well Established Turn Key Mexican Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
Semi Absentee - Prime Location - Shabu-Shabu - hot pot Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Established Boutique Day Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
Pirtek USA
Franchise
Available in California
Turnkey Asian Restaurant Business for Sale – Oakland Chinatown
Oakland, CA
Indian and Nepalese Bar and restaurant for sale in El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
Liquor Store- Very High Gross & Net- SBA Qualifier- Santa Clara County
$3,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Legal Document Assistance
Long Beach, CA
Looking for a business person to own or co-operate my current daycare
San Jose, CA
PestMaster
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Newly renovated Barber shop est. 1983
Fountain Valley, CA
Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
Established 15-Year Cafe/Boba Shop – Prime Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA
Cigars, cigarettes and vapes shops
Arcadia, CA
Charming Olive Oil, Wine Tasting Ranch near Temecula - Price Reduced!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Aguanga, CA
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, & Consulting
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Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Sonoma Area
Sonoma County, CA
Cafe for Sale | Adjacent to Arcadia High School | Hood/Kitchen
Arcadia, CA
Which Wich Franchise or Established Restaurant Space
$180,000
Palm Desert, CA
Well established Liquor Store Business with Real estate for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
1,720sf Popular Bubble Tea, Juice & Coffee Bar for Sale
Claremont, CA
Dryer Vent Wizard
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Neighborhood store (Liquor + Taco/Pizza) Rent $3500 / 5000 sqft
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Employee's running Good Potential with owner's management Since 2010
La Habra, CA
HIGH VOLUME Coin Laundry and Optional Property -New Construction
Huntington Park, CA
Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime North Beach --- Great for absentee owners
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Motorcycle Towing
Vallejo, CA
Berkeley Restaurant with Multiple Revenue Channels
Berkeley, CA
Landscape Design-Build Contractor, Semi-Absentee Ownership
California
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Convoy
San Diego County, CA
"San Jose Evergreen" Authentic Ramen Japanese Restaurant Turn-Key
San Jose, CA
1-800-STRIPER
Franchise
Available in 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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