San Francisco, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Well-Established Sandwich Deli Shop for Sale
Embroidery & Promotional Product Co. w/Prestigious Established Clients
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established Nail & Spa Salon with Strong Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
Sheet Metal Fabrication Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth
Placer County, CA
Automotive, Warehouse, & Production Essentials Distributor
Azusa, CA
Industrial Repair & Maintenance Business with Fabrication Capabilities
San Bernardino County, CA
Towing Company For Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
Profitable Pack & Ship / Print Center | No Direct Competition
Humboldt County, CA
Contemporary Salon, Great Loaction Very well established
Costa Mesa, CA
Restaurant/Cafe by the Hills of EverGreen Very Busy shopping Center
San Jose, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Fremont, CA Licensed For Kids 120
Fremont, CA
LA County Home Health Agency for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Relocatable Home Health Opportunity
Van Nuys, CA
Liquor Store with Property near PCH 1
Los Angeles County, CA
Security and Protection Services Company Located near Los Angeles, CA
California
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Price Reduced! Established Restaurant with Liquor License for Sale!
Upland, CA
San Fernando Valley Auto Body Shop w/Strong Reputation
San Fernando, CA
Profitable Water & Mold Remediation Business
California
BIZ(Conv Str+ #20 ABC Lic)+ RE(Bldg 2400sf/Lot 7500sf), many apts,
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
Turnkey Fast-Casual Gem with Strong Delivery Revenue
Delano, CA
Sellersince 1987, Rent $3070+NNN $900, Lease 4.5 yr+ 3x5 yr opt,3%up
San Bernardino, CA
ENT Medical Practice Available in So Cal with 1,000 Active Patients
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Home Care Provider With Strong Local Presence!
Sherman Oaks, CA
Corner Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Jose, CA
Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center
Fountain Valley, CA
Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
Major Brand Gas Station with Property (Clearlake)
Clearlake, CA
Inner Sunset Small-Format Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Fast-Growing Chocolate Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
Acupuncture Clinic for Sale
Artesia, CA
Profitable Youth Fundraising Franchise Recession-Resistant Opportunity
Fresno County, CA
Salt Therapy Wellness Spa-Bring All Offers- Seller Financing Available
Capistrano Beach, CA
For Sale: Carpet Cleaning Franchise (2 So-Cal locations)
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Salon — 30+ Yr San Pedro Location — Retiring Sellers
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run Branded boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Fremont
Berkeley, CA
Leading Precision Parts Manufacturer
California
Established Chinese Takeout Restaurant for Sale – Torrance (South Bay)
Torrance, CA
Turnkey Tire & Wheels Business
Northridge, CA
Beautiful and Profitable Captive Insurance Agency fully Staffed
Sutter County, CA
Contemporary salon , natural light,Excellent for a stylist
Glendale, CA
North Bay Seafood Restaurant for Sale
California
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale w/ Beer & Wine License
San Diego, CA
Dental office Potential to do $1,600,000 gross income
Contra Costa County, CA
Tile, quartz, cabinet Showroom
Orange County, CA
Gas station with C-store | Pumping 25000 Gallons per month
Sonoma County, CA
Market Sushi
Long Beach, CA
Industrial Materials Recycling and Recovery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside 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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