Los Angeles, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
Liquor and convenience grocery market
San Francisco, CA
Porfitable Mini Market in San Valley
Sun Valley, CA
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
Home appliances store, retail and wholesale
Northridge, CA
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
AI Hybrid Cloud & Content Mngt. w/Breakthrough Technology
Los Angeles, CA
Ken Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
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Liquor Store for Sale
Santa Clara 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
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
Type 48 Full Liquor Bar with Property Yolo County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yolo County, 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
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
Barnyard 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
Cody Wellington
Matthews
Serving Orange County, CA
CRE Broker | Mergers and Acquisitions | Collision Industry
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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
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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