Upland, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Top Rated Home Care Franchise in Inland Empire
Business & Real Estate | 155+ Lic. Preschool | Large Waitlist
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Escondido, CA
Iconic Lotus Automotive Parts Supplier – $2.3M+ Retail Inventory –
San Andreas, CA
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Vacaville, CA
Sensors- Manufacturing
Ventura, CA
Absentee run Large hair salon. Contemporary
Dana Point, CA
Car Rental Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
World's Largest Sci-Fi Museum
Chatsworth, CA
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
Profitable Glass Business Ready for Your Vision
San Mateo County, CA
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Well designed Restaurant /Wine Bar W/ Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilroy, CA
Premier Kitchen & Bath Showroom & Design-Build Firm
Ventura County, CA
Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Port Drayage and Transloading Company
California
Steve Van Voorhis
ATB, Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Accounting & Tax Brokerage
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Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
Charming sushi restaurant for sale in Fair Oaks of Sacramento county
Fair Oaks, CA
E-Commerce & National Retail Pet Brand | Major Retail Partnerships
Portola Valley, CA
Express Delivery Courier in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Eleven
San Bernardino County, CA
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Gas Station
Hesperia, CA
Established Bubble Tea Shop in Contra Costa County- $70,000, 630 sq ft
Contra Costa County, CA
North Hollywood Bar with Customer Embraced Concept & Vibe!
North Hollywood, CA
706721 - IT Managed Services Companies
California
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Santa Monica, CA
Modern restaurant for sale in South Sacramento Delta shores
Sacramento, CA
Free Standing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Franchise or Independent Bakery - Prime Location
Concord, CA
Indian Fusion Pizza | Net $250K on $800K Sales, Yorba Linda OC
Yorba Linda, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with $1M+ Annual Gross Sales
Los Angeles, CA
Martial Arts Studio- Price 50% under Market Value
Los Angeles County, CA
One-of-a-Kind Camera Shop at an Incredible Location
Los Angeles County, CA
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
Hotel Zoso Gift Shop
Palm Springs, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in Calabasas/Agoura Hills area
Hidden Hills, CA
Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Tustin, CA
Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Aski
Bellflower, CA
Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property
Los Angeles, CA
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Liquor Store in Fontana - Employee Run
Fontana, CA
Dry Cleaner Agency near Corona
Eastvale, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant In LA - Employee Run
Los Angeles, CA
PHO Restaurant in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Very Porifitable and Established Smoke Shop for Sale
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
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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