California
Businesses in California For Sale


REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Pleasant Hill, CA
Bakersfield, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Loma Linda, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Rocklin, CA
Available in California
Glendale, CA
Citrus Heights, CA
Lower-Entry Bay Area ATM Portfolio With Operations Already in Place
$490,000
San Francisco County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eureka, CA
Eureka, CA
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
Elk Grove, CA
Jackson, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Available in California
Nevada County, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Turn-Key Smoke Shop for Sale – Fully Built Out – Orange County, CA
$100,000
Orange, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Riverside County, CA
California
Berkeley, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Available Nationwide
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Crescent City, CA
San Diego, CA
Available Nationwide
Pacifica, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Sacramento County, CA
Westminster, CA
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
Escondido, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lawndale, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Orange, CA
Alameda County, CA
Available Nationwide
Long Beach, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Westlake Village, CA
Orange County, CA
Santa Clara, CA
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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