Lomita, CA
$40,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Flexible Retail / Food Space – Prime Corner – Low Overhead
Profitable Polka Dot Drive-In + Real Estate | SBA Ready | $698 K Sales
Yuba County, CA
$395,000
Award-Winning Multi-Unit Bakery with Central Production Facility
San Francisco County, CA
$1,195,000
A MUST SEE! Premiere Wine Country Restaurant & Music Venue
Napa County, CA
$159,000
Two Branded Gas stations for sale Combined Package
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA
$17,500,000
Oceanside Bar/Restaurant For Sale
Oceanside, CA
$395,000
76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Merced County, CA
$3,800,000
Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.
Merced County, CA
$6,200,000
Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Branded Gas Station with Hard Liquor license & Real Estate for Sale
Kern County, CA
$4,800,000
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$2,600,000
Highly Profitable — Semi-Absentee Restaurant in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood
San Diego, CA
$249,000
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
San Diego General Dentistry Practice For Sale (#2266)
San Diego, CA
$1,100,000
Remodeled Walnut Creek Cocktail Lounge - $194,802 Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
$695,000
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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Profitable European Auto Repair Shop + Real Estate | Bay Area, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$575,000
Wine & Beer Store for Sale – Prime Ontario Location
Ontario, CA
$200,000
5 Star Business for Sale
Newark, CA
$450,000
Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Santa Clara, CA
$355,000
Profitable Payroll Processing & Compliance Business – Scalable
Sacramento, CA
$325,000
Southern California Home Health Opportunity
Irvine, CA
$60,000
Dry Cleaners 3 Locations
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
California
$62,999,999
Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
Stock Traders Daily 16x Growth Expansion
San Diego, CA
$7,500,000
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
$429,999
Low Rent Dry Cleaners Owner works Half Day Cost Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
$230,000
Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property
Tulare County, CA
$6,500,000
Property with market in Los Angeles
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Turnkey Crumbl Cookies Franchise with Strong Cash Flow
City Of Industry, CA
$350,000
"San Carlos Downtown" Turn-Key Restaurant on Laurel Street, low rent!
San Carlos, CA
$325,000
"San Bruno Downtown" fully equipped restaurant, turn key, profitable!
San Bruno, CA
$288,000
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Stockton, CA
$1,200,000
Laundromat in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$475,000
Very popular cafe for sale
Placer County, CA
$120,000
Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,750,000
Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$1,350,000
Excellent Collision Center
El Monte, CA
$2,950,000
Well known Restaurant in SF Bay Area
Oakland, CA
$200,000
Market Sushi
Diamond Bar, CA
$50,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
$97,000
Restaurant For Sale in Eagle Rock | Mediterranean
Eagle Rock, CA
$99,000
Top 10 Crypto News Media Brand | Global Syndication | $8.3M Revenue
$16,000,000
California
Coastal Craft Wine Bar Tasting Room Kitchen
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
Established Smog Station, Vehicle Registration and General Repair
Temecula, CA
$110,000
Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years
Los Angeles, CA
$1,594,000
In Escrow---Mailbox Rental and Shipping, with Multiple Income Stream
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Absentee Owner Coffee shop with Busy Street In Glendale
Glendale, CA
$450,000
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.
