California
Businesses in California For Sale
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Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
Profitable, luxurious Nail Salon business For Sale! Absentee operated
Brea, CA
"Daly City" Highly Profitable & Turn-key Auto mechanic Business!
Daly City, CA
Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
Northern CA Veterinary Practice + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
Established Full-Service RV Dealership with Multiple Revenue Streams
Marin County, CA
Same owner for 33 years,
Covina, CA
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
Absentee run asian dessert shop for sale in SF Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Authentic Thai restaurant for sale in Huntington Beach with patio
Huntington Beach, CA
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
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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Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
Medical and Dental Products manufacturer and distributor (master dist)
Hayward, CA
Licensed Hospice Agency in San Gabriel | Active Census
San Gabriel, CA
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
Full-Service Commercial Printer
California
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street
Los Angeles County, 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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Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast
Lakeport, CA
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
San Gabriel, CA
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, 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.
