Shasta County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Own Anchor Preschool in Anderson — Business & Real Estate Available
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
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, 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
Recent Price Drop-Motivated Seller, Well-Established
Santa Rosa, CA
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
San Diego County, CA
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
Price Reduced! As Seen on TV Store Cannery Row, CA.
Monterey, CA
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$1.15M Revenue Artisan Donut & Pastry Bakery – Strong Cash Flow
Alameda County, CA
Beer,Wine & Grocery Store for Sale in San Joaquin County CA
San Joaquin County, CA
Convenience store with Indian Grocery
Yuba City, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Long-Established – Bar/Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease
Costa Mesa, CA
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Hub
Stanislaus County, CA
"Excellent Mobil Gas Station with Starbucks & Subway as your Tenants"
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
Pine House Cafe & Tavern!
Mount Laguna, CA
Hand Car Wash Orange County
Orange County, CA
Express Car Wash Orange County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
A Thriving, Modern Hair Salon – Turnkey
California
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA
Great Price Allstate Agency 10 year Location
Santa Clara County, CA
Well Established Profitable Machine Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Supermarket with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
76 Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate For Sale
Kern County, CA
Top Fast Food Restaurant
California
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Japanese Restaurant with Sashimi in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
Corn Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property inc
Anaheim, CA
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Fitness Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, 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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