Temecula, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Old Town Temecula Smoke Shop for Sale
Swimwear Boutique For Sale in San Diego County
Del Mar, CA
Same owner for 40 years, Turnkey Full-Service Car Wash
Orange County, CA
Fitness Gym with Climbing Wall
Sonora, CA
Prime Location Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant: High Margin, Manageable Size, Long Histor
Mission Viejo, CA
High-Traffic Togo’s Franchise For Sale
Orange County, CA
Burbank Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Med Spa in Woodland Hills, Calabasas Area
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Los Angeles County, CA
Instagram-Famous Coffee/Tea Shop & Patisserie – Prime Orange County
Orange County, CA
Ice Cream Parlor - Asset Sale: El Monte, California
El Monte, CA
Cell Phones-Computer-Sales-Repairs, and More on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood, CA
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
Established Tax Office | 5-Star Reviews | Turnkey Business
Perris, CA
Sacramento Chinese Restaurant – 13 Years Same Ownership
Sacramento, CA
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Supermarket in Prime Koreatown, High Vol & Net, KOREATOWN, LA,CA.
Los Angeles, CA
Established Salon in an Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
PRICE REDUCED — Downtown Sacramento Breakfast & Lunch Diner
Sacramento, CA
High-End Chinese Restaurant for Sale | Prime Location | Established
Menlo Park, CA
Palo Alto - Plastic Surgery Clinic and Med Spa for Sale
Palo Alto, CA
Established Take-and-Bake Pizza Business with Strong Brand
Castro Valley, CA
Owner Absent - Sandwich QSR Franchise for Sale in Napa County
Napa County, CA
Cash-Flowing Restaurant Opportunity with Established Reputation
Oakdale, CA
Profitable Established Cell Phone Repair Business- High Traffic
$220,000
San Bernardino, CA
Vista CPA Firm for Sale
Vista, CA
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
Major Brand with C-Store and Car Wash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Perris, CA
Established 5-Unit Subway Portfolio | Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Indian Restaurant for Sale – Near Major High-Tech Industry Hub in SJ.
Santa Clara, CA
High-Profit Chinese Noodle House in Prime South Coast Metro
Santa Ana, CA
Turnkey boba spot for sale in Fremont Shopping plaza
Fremont, CA
Torrance Collision Center w/ Paint Booth, Frame Capability. Prime Area
Torrance, CA
Established Awards, Promo Products, Custom Apparel & Signage
California
Profitable Mexican Restaurant — Prime Hillcrest Location w/ Parking
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Hybrid Model & Talent Agency
$3,000,000
California
Digital Marketing + Web Design | Home Care & Eldercare Focus | Remote
San Diego County, CA
$1.2M+ Sushi Restaurant | Significant upside potential
Placentia, CA
Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation
Orange County, CA
(5DAYS) AAA-Approved European Auto Repair & STAR Smog Facility
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Bar and Gastropub
Santa Barbara, CA
Premier Event Production Company | Prestigious Repeat Clientele |
California
Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions
California
Asian comfort restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Larry Broker
Select Commercial Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Nevada and California, Commercial and Business investment opportunities represent a complex and competitive component of the business sales and acquisition marketplace. It is a specialty that demands professional experience and extensive knowledge. Designated CIN members must meet the high service standards of the CENTURY 21 System and are required to complete an extensive Certified Commercial Investment Training Program.
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IV Wellness Franchise | South SFV | Membership Model
Los Angeles County, CA
Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Pure Barre Redondo Beach And SAN PEDRO Pure Barre
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Cantonese BBQ Deli | Noriega St, Outer Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Space | Irving Street, Inner Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime San Jose Location Near Valley Fair
San Jose, CA
56-Year Legacy Port Drayage Company – Profitable & Family Owned
Chino, CA
Legendary Tavern • 48-Type Liquor License • Pouring Strong 50+ Years
Riverside County, CA
Turn Key Grocery, Convenience Store w Tobacco license
Contra Costa County, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Auto Repair & Smog | $1M+ Rev with Strong Cash Flow
Los Angeles 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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