Alameda County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Two Luxurious Med Spas Servicing the Greater San Diego Area#25100CR
San Diego, CA
Subway
Fullerton, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, 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
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
San Diego County, CA
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
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
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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La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, 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
Stunning remodeled restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
Beauty Salon, 6 Chairs 2 Rooms 30-year Reputation
Orange County, CA
Korean Tofu Restaurant, 16 Years in Business, Prime Location in OC
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
The Counter - Located in the heart of Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
Coming Soon-Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling
San Francisco County, CA
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
Elegant & Beautiful Downtown Saratoga Restaurant W/Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
Distillery and Huge Event center for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
Specialty Floating Sauna Therapy And Sauna
San Diego County, CA
50's Style Diner, Money Maker, Manager Run
Oceanside, CA
Fantastic Sams Franchise for Sale-San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Online Retailer - Natural Home Goods & Clothing
California
High Volume Restaurant & Bakery
Riverside County, CA
Pizza restaurant-Long established-TURN KEY
Thousand Oaks, CA
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store
La Quinta, CA
Jimmy John's Franchise - California
Yuba 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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Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!
Riverside, CA
Profitable Established Mrs.Fields Cookies Franchise For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Direct Lending & Real Estate Investments Services
California
Sushi 6-days open ABC and $3600 all in rent!
West Covina, CA
Established Wine Shop
Santa Barbara, 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.
