Santa Ana, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Fantastic Opportunity, This Cozy Pizzeria Restaurant
Established Dental Practice In West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Poway, CA
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Net income $260,000 SBA approved, low rent, prime location Auto repair
San Joaquin County, CA
Wine Importer/Wholesaler & Wine Brand Developer
California
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
Established Web And Graphic Design Studio Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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Turnkey Sushi Restaurant in Torrance
Torrance, CA
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
Auto Dismantling / Wreaking yard / Auto Repair for Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Long Established Jewelry Shop for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Successful Structural Steel Fabrication Company with Real Estate
California
Well Established and Very Profitable Pharmacy in Riverside County
Corona, CA
Established and Growing Orange County Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
7-Eleven in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Brewery with Bar, Restaurant and Beer Garden – Exudes Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Contra Costa County, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness
San Francisco, CA
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
Vape Shop, High Volume & High Net, Help Run Operation!
Los Angeles County, CA
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Leslie Haro
City Street Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, 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.
