Indio, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Dry Cleaning Business – Two Prime Locations
Well Established Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Cathedral City, CA
San Diego County Legacy Bakery For Sale (Real Estate Available)
San Diego County, CA
Coin Laundry and Pure Water Store-New Renovation-More Potential
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Turnkey Tanning & Wellness Salon - Motivated Seller
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Good potential, Good area, Growing area* *8
Redlands, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
"Prime Santa Rosa Shopping Center" Established Beverage Franchise Opp
Santa Rosa, CA
Short-term Rental Property Management Co.
California
"SF Inner Sunset District" Turnkey Poke & Asian-Fusion Restaurant Oppo
San Francisco, CA
Residential Window & Door Replacement Contractor
California
Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing
San Diego, CA
TurnKey Family Entertainment Center - Arcade, Lazer Tag, VR, Axes
$250,000
Paradise, CA
Established B2B Vegan Bakery LA County and profitable
Los Angeles County, CA
Branded Kid Fashion Retail and Online
Los Angeles, CA
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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Established Billingual Spanish Agency for Sale in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Busy Nail Salon | Prime Los Angeles Location Near The Grove |Est. 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed Automotive Dismantler / Wrecking Yard For Sale
Fontana, CA
Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Koreatown Ramen Restaurant - Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Salinas, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
$50,000
National City, CA
Right at Apple's Doorstep — Profitable Tea Shop, No Hood Needed, Ready
Cupertino, CA
Turnkey POKE - Employee-Run – Beer&Wine–Huge Growth Potential
Palm Desert, CA
Franchised Learning Center – Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
Established Automotive Restyling & Rhino lining Spray Business – 9 Yea
Escondido, CA
Absentee Chocolate Franchise - Profitable, Turnkey, $187K
Sonoma County, CA
MEP engineering firm near Irvine CA specializing in K12, DSA projects
Lake Forest, CA
Home Health Agency Platform Opportunity – Sacramento County
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Absentee Chocolate Franchise - $187K
Sonoma County, CA
Established Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Agency – Orange Cou
Orange, CA
1 Bread Route - Central California
California
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
$645,000
Roseville, CA
Ice Cream Shop
Sacramento County, CA
Asset Recovery with Institutional Contracts-SBA Pre-Approved
Orange County, CA
Well Established Residential HVAC Serving San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established Optometry Practice
Corte Madera, CA
Over 2,900 Sq Ft Beautifully Well Decor Coffee and Desert Lounge
Garden Grove, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
Tanning & Wellness Spa For Sale!
San Jose, CA
Collision Excellence
Los Angeles, CA
Scott Wells, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Premier Northern California DUI Law Practice
Butte County, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom
$1,899,999
Folsom, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
Profitable Home Remodel Co. for Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
California Medicaid Skilled Home Health Agency
California
118+ Lic. | Rare Montessori Business + Real Estate Acquisition..
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business for Sale
San Francisco County, CA
30% ROI || Semi Absentee Ownership
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Ice Cream & Tea Franchise in Busy Eastvale Shopping Center
Eastvale, 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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