Morgan Hill, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Chinese restaurant with a reasonable rent
Chester Wireless & Discounts- Business for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Full Dry Cleaner Plant (Citrus Height) + Agency (Rancho Cordova)
Rancho Cordova, CA
Profitable "Teriyaki Grill" in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
112K Revenue | Bubble Tea Franchise | Seller Financing
Fullerton, CA
Established Adult Day Health Care (ADHC/CBAS) Business with Census
Stanislaus County, CA
Sacramento Landscape Installation for sale
Placer County, CA
Established dessert and snack shop for sale in San Francisco Glen Park
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Head Spa & Beauty Salon for Sale – San Jose Bay Area
San Jose, CA
Mexican Carniceria & Grocery — $65K/mo Sales, Beer/Wine
San Joaquin County, CA
Grading & Excavation Construction Company-SoCAL
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Auto Repair Business for Sale – Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
Established High Volume Asian Grocery Market For Sale
$1,900,000
Orange County, CA
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
High Growth Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Wholesale Candy Distribution Business For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Owner Absentee Korean & Sushi Japanese Food-Low Rent-Outdoor Seat
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Medicare Home Health Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
A Fully Equipped Aesthetic Business
Studio City, CA
Established Glendale Beauty Salon for Sale
Glendale, CA
Franchised Pizza Restaurant (Rocklin)
Rocklin, CA
Fully equipped restaurant with ample parking
Daly City, CA
ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required
San Diego, CA
Established Central California Demolition Company – Turnkey
$1,650,000
California
Established Japanese Restaurant | Over $700,000 Annual Sales
Sacramento County, CA
Scalable Franchise Platform with 3 locations
Santa Monica, CA
30-Year Turnkey Custom Apparel & Embroidery Business
Sacramento, CA
Rare Opportunity | Established Los Angeles Kennel Business
Los Angeles, CA
Established Hair and Nails Salon for Sale in Prime Location
Orange County, CA
$30K+ Net Chinese Fast Casual – Panda Style
San Bernardino, CA
Classic Willow Glen Barbershop | Loyal Clientele | Growth Potential
San Jose, CA
Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Huntington Park, Ca.
Huntington Park, CA
Integrated Hospice & Home Health Platform — California Central Valley
Stanislaus County, CA
Profitable Turnkey Massage & Wellness Spa in Rancho Cucamonga Center
$249,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare Turnkey Nightclub | Full Bar | Hookah | 4AM Entertainment License
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Market Sushi Kiosk Franchise
Orange County, CA
Pizza Restaurant Indian,italian,american
Seaside, CA
Own Young’s Teriyaki: Modern Fast-Casual Concept in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
Medicare Certified Home Health Agency – Orange County, California
Buena Park, CA
Profitable Print Company For Sale!
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Profitable Main Street Quality Pizzeria - Coastal OC City
Orange County, CA
Cameron Irons
SVN | VANGUARD
Serving Orange County, CA
SVN Vanguard Business and Real Este Brokers represents businesses in their journey to buy and sell businesses and property in different industries organized by teams. SVN Auto is the only national automotive business and real estate broker with over 200 offices across the US. SVN Auto teams with the local offices within the SVN family to provide specialized automotive real estate and business sales as well as leasing, mergers and acquisitions for larger firms and NNN property investments in the automotive industry. Our SVN offices across the US provide real estate sales and leasing in all asset types, but SVN Auto is automotive only.
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Turnkey Medical Transportation Company
Sacramento County, CA
Own a food and wine publication on the north coast of California
Mendocino County, CA
250-Unit ATM Portfolio | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Turnkey Operation
$1,972,805
San Francisco County, CA
Profitable Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Practice
Stanislaus County, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
Prime Downtown Palo Alto Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
North Bay CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Gas Station with Real Estate for Sale in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
Profitable CNC Machine Shop - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Valley Village Restaurant
Valley Village, 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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