Norco, CA
Businesses in California For Sale

Long Beach, CA

Adelanto, CA

San Leandro, CA
Sacramento, CA
Orange County, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Winnetka, CA
Riverside County, CA
Riverside, CA
Available Nationwide
Lemon Grove, CA
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86
$325,000
Los Angeles, CA
Alameda County, CA
Pomona, 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.
Los Angeles, CA
California
California
Sacramento County, CA
San Jose, CA
Available in California
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego County, CA
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
California
California
Woodland Hills, CA
Orange County, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Sacramento, CA
Victorville, CA
Available in California
Monterey Park, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
$694,148
San Francisco, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
California
Available Nationwide
Alameda County, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
San Francisco, CA
Glendale, CA
El Dorado County, CA
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
Los Angeles County, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
Take over the lease for or buy the Turnkey Indoor Fitness Studio
$25,000
San Clemente, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
California
Available in California
California
Long Beach, CA
Union City, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Buena Park, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA
California
Available Nationwide
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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