Alameda County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Fast Food Restaurant
Established Auto Repair Shop | $336K Cash Flow | 8 Service Bays
Arcadia, CA
Hardware Store For Sale West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
Profitable Sacramento Franchise Bakery Cafe – SBA Prequalified
Sacramento, CA
Architectural Design Firm
Orange County, CA
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
Fully Equipped 6-Bay Automotive Service Facility
Marin County, CA
Boutique Wellness Center — High-Income LA Market, Beautiful Buildout
Los Angeles County, CA
Print & Design Shop / EST. 1992 / Absentee Owner
California
Popular Franchise Soft Serve & Taiyaki Kiosk – LA County Mall Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Closed-Door Pharmacy Opportunity in the Lake Balboa Area
Lake Balboa, CA
Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall
$200,000
Riverside, CA
Technology Powered Student Transportation Platform
Alameda County, CA
Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
San Joaquin County, CA
George Massalas
BIZ Builder.Com
Serving Ventura County, CA
George has an extensive career that spans over 50 years Owning, Operating and Selling Businesses of all kinds throughout the United States. Instead of investing in popular Stocks and Bonds, George forged a successful career investing in California Business Opportunities ~ and is widely recognized as a Leading Authority on Creating Jumbo-CAP Investments, securing Business Acquisitions and formulating Exit Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses. In 1980, George was among a handful of young, energetic entrepreneurs who invested heavily in a new Direct Mail Advertising Franchise [Money Mailer] ~ and was largely responsible for inventing the company’s Regional Franchise System. George’s early efforts helped catapult Money Mailer to become the #1 Direct Mail Advertising Franchise in the Nation. With Money Mailer’s dominance firmly in place, George re-prioritized his efforts by starting BIZ Builder.Com in 1995 ~ with the sole purpose of helping other young entrepreneurs achieve their financial dreams and goals. Leveraging unique Business Opportunities has always been a fundamental hallmark of George’s career ~ and continues to be a “Guiding Light” for the remarkable success BIZ Builder.Com enjoys throughout the United States today.
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Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Diego, CA
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in the Eagle Rock/Glendale area
Eagle Rock, CA
Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in the heart of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
Profitable Established Sandwich Franchise – High Traffic Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Gas Station & Convenience Store Opportunity
Tulare County, CA
Established Gas Station Business Only
Tulare County, CA
High Volume Beer & Wine Store -Prime Location - Priced to Sell
Bellflower, CA
Boba drinks and Asian fast food Restaurant
$45,000
Antioch, CA
Profitable & Established Clinic for Sale, Dr. Retiring
Artesia, CA
40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route
San Diego, CA
Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations
Cupertino, CA
Gas Station Business with Liquor License – Owner-Operator Opportunity
Tulare County, CA
Industrial Warehouse & Distribution Business Included | $235K SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sun Valley, CA
Convenience Store, Mini Market & Full Meat Market, all together.
Paramount, CA
Brunch Cafe-Irvine • 5-Day Open • High Net Income $199K • Asking $450K
Irvine, CA
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
Orange County, CA
OEM Recreational Products Manufacturer$3.1M Revenue, $522K Sales
Orange County, CA
Established Landscape Installation Business
Placer County, CA
Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
$275,000
Redwood City, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Carson, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Carson, CA
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Vernon, CA
Preschool for Sale Spring Valley (San Diego, CA)
Spring Valley, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Fresno, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fresno, CA
Piology Pizza – Established Franchise with Strong Cash Flow
Monrovia, CA
Cabinet Wholesale Manufacture-Low Rent-Eligible EB5
Alameda County, CA
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
Victor Buendia
Progressive Real Estates Partners
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.
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Prime Location Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Oakland, CA
Highly Rated Internal Medicine Practice 20+ Yrs in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
$1,500,000
Chula Vista, CA
Reduced for Quick Sale Home Based Cleaning Business
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Hair Salon- Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Pet Styling Salon
Palm Desert, CA
Thriving Vitality Bowls Franchise in Newark’s Bay Area Tech Corridor
Newark, CA
Italian Restaurant With 41 Type Beer & Wine
San Diego County, CA
Folsom CA CPA Practice for Sale
Folsom, CA
Oceanfront Art Gallery in Laguna Beach California
Orange County, 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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