Dublin, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, 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
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
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, 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
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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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
Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast
Lakeport, CA
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, 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
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
Two Luxurious Med Spas Servicing the Greater San Diego Area#25100CR
San Diego, CA
Subway
Fullerton, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Jumpers Party Zone
Cathedral City, CA
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise established 40 years family run.
San Diego County, CA
Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Mexican Restaurant with full bar, patio, and live entertainment
Irvine, CA
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
Taco Shop - Mexican Restaurant
Hemet, CA
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Screw Machine Shop - Fantastic Revenue Growth Current Fiscal Year!
Orange County, CA
Established salon In South OC, Near Freeway , Very reasonable rent
Laguna Hills, CA
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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Beauty Salon, 6 Chairs 2 Rooms 30-year Reputation
Orange County, CA
Korean Restaurant for Sale in Popular Neighborhood | $199,000
Monterey County, CA
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Dental Practice FOR SALE, Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
Ramen Franchise Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
Revolutionary CAE SaaS Company with Growth Potential
Alameda 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.
