Echo Park, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
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
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
Branded eCommerce FBA Business – Highly Profitable & Scalable
Los Angeles, CA
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine
Kern County, CA
Est. 35+ years-Home Remodel and Design Business
Orange County, CA
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indio, CA
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
European Designer Fashion Boutique - $400k SDE
Santa Clara County, CA
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!
Newark, CA
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-Run Sports Bar with Food, Part-Time Ownership
San Bernardino County, CA
Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele
San Diego, CA
Fashion Forward Opportunity!
Carlsbad, CA
Home Health Agency- First License Only
Van Nuys, CA
Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant with Grocery and Meat Market
Sacramento County, CA
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $2,800,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Union City plaza
Union City, CA
Branded Hot pot restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza
Roseville, CA
The Point Restaurant is For Sale! Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Rio Vista, CA
Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Multi location breakfast & lunch
Long Beach, CA
SMOKE SHOP, HIGH VOL & NET $65K MONTHLY AVG.
Los Angeles County, CA
Fast growing Franchise Tea Bar in High End area
Los Angeles, CA
Established Senior Care Business
Walnut Creek, CA
Exciting Franchise Opportunity – Turnkey Cookie and Ice Cream in a Pri
Santa Clara County, CA
Great Restaurant With Over 10 Years In Business
Torrance, CA
Have An Instant West Coast Presence: Cash In on CA Employment Law
San Diego County, CA
Exellent restaurantwith bar for sale in Burlingame
Burlingame, CA
Rare Established Pre-School
San Francisco, CA
Shop and Save Market
Parlier, CA
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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Price Reduction! Iconic Bar and Real Estate by the Beach for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Premier outpatient Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Treatment bus.
Oak Park, CA
Niche TI Construction & Maintenance Servicing Life Science
Alameda County, CA
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale - Prime Location & Loyal Customer Base
Merced, 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.
