Northridge, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Home appliances store, retail and wholesale
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
AI Hybrid Cloud & Content Mngt. w/Breakthrough Technology
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Liquor Store
Sacramento County, CA
Fast Food Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Shooting Range (Real Estate Purchase Available)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
Market( Mexican) with Meat & Bakery in Panorama City
Panorama City, CA
Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
A Wine Country Favorite — Served with Profit and Prestige
Sonoma County, CA
Highly Profitable Multi-Channel E-Commerce Business – $250K+ Net
Beverly Hills, CA
Retail RX Inside Medical Building - Well Established $3M plus In Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner
Orange County, CA
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Elegant Restaurant with Full Bar & Patio in Prime Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Bright and Modern Restaurant Opportunity in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in SF. Sale reduced!!!
San Francisco, CA
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
Independent Hardware Store - Sale Pending
San Diego County, CA
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
Carmel Restaurant For Sale
Carmel, CA
Candy Store Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
A profitable Vietnamese restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
Allstate Agency in Northern CA. Elite Status - Active Variable Comp
San Joaquin County, CA
Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in Fremont near COSTCO, TARGET
Fremont, CA
Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
Own Anchor Preschool in Anderson — Business & Real Estate Available
Shasta County, CA
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
Absentee-Run Boba Franchise – Established Brand + Loyal Customers
Newark, CA
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
Arif Sealey
Sealey Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
Well-Established Book Store/Gift Shop
North Highlands, CA
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, 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.
