San Joaquin County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Growing Turnkey Suburban Barre Studio - Nat'l Franchise
Cell Phone Accessories E-commerce Wholesaler - 99% RPR, B2B, Scalable
Los Angeles County, CA
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Vacaville, CA
Sensors- Manufacturing
Ventura, CA
Looking for a business person to own or co-operate my current daycare
San Jose, CA
Smoke shop in La Puente For Sale
La Puente, CA
Absentee run Large hair salon. Contemporary
Dana Point, CA
Food Truck with Access to High-Traffic South Fair Events
Perris, CA
Cash-Flowing Laundromat – Semi-Absentee, Recently Upgraded
Los Angeles, CA
Brand new fast food In the heart of Contra Costa $125,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Auto Body & EV Repair Shop | 12+ Years
San Diego County, CA
Car Rental Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
$200,000
Rocklin, CA
World's Largest Sci-Fi Museum
Chatsworth, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
Teri Szoke
Assisted Living Real Estate Group/ Pellego Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
Our focus is on serving clients with a strong interest in the senior assisted living and adult residential care? industry. With our extensive industry expertise, we are uniquely positioned to adapt to evolving client needs, regulatory changes, and market conditions. While the market is saturated with commercial brokers, few possess a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in ?this industry. Our team is well-versed in the nuances of buying and selling assisted living facilities and associated businesses and properties, drawing from our own personal business experiences to navigate this specialized sector effectively. Our top-tier, confidential marketing strategy is designed to safeguard the seller & business, reputation, and operations while drawing in potential buyers who are equally dedicated to delivering quality care for the elderly. We achieve this by emphasizing confidentiality, targeted marketing, and transparent communication. This approach ensures a smooth and successful transaction, benefiting both the seller and the buyers, without causing any disruptions to the essential services provided to the residents. With over 25 years of combined experience in ?opening, owning, s?elling, ?helping others sell and buy various care facilities and agencies. Our expertise spans Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers?,? Congregate Facilities, Home Health Care Agencies? and Hospice Agencies?. We are committed to providing exceptional service and valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of these industries.
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Turnkey Premium Floral Franchise – Skip the Startup Phase
Orange, CA
Highly Rated Indian Restaurant – Strong Sales – Prime I-80 Location
Placer County, CA
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
Mendocino County, CA
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
Long Standing Motorcycle and Bicycle Service Shop.
Santa Cruz, CA
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
Salon & Spa
Sunnyvale, CA
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$2,600,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Good profitable salon for sale in Inner Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Glass Business Ready for Your Vision
San Mateo County, CA
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
Lucky Riders Inc: Medical Transportation
Simi Valley, CA
Well designed Restaurant /Wine Bar W/ Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilroy, CA
Premier Kitchen & Bath Showroom & Design-Build Firm
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Ventura County, CA
Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Mobile Smoothie, Fruit Shake & Specialty Fruit Beverage Business
Perris, CA
Port Drayage and Transloading Company
California
Great opportunity deli shop in Costa Mesa, CA rent only $1,100
$175,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
Subway on Ventura Blvd!
Los Angeles, CA
Long Term Residential HVAC Company serving Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Thai eatery for sale in San Ramon near near major anchor retail tenant
San Ramon, CA
Premier Senior Living Opportunity in Ventura’s Finest Neighborhood
Ventura, CA
Charming sushi restaurant for sale in Fair Oaks of Sacramento county
Fair Oaks, CA
One of a lifetime opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant
Marin County, CA
Rolando Aldabert
Liberty Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers both domestically and internationally. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Our vast experience enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. We not only emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative.
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Top Performing Sign Co. | $600K EBITDA | $5M Pipeline |
San Diego, CA
Express Delivery Courier in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Motorcycle Towing
Vallejo, CA
Home Care Business for Sale in Yorba Linda..Seller Financing Available
Placentia, CA
10 years old Ecommerce business for Sale
La Mirada, CA
Premium Jewelry Boutique in K-Town - MOTIVATED SELLER!!
Los Angeles, CA
Indian Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License: Long Beach, Ca.
Long Beach, CA
Two Profitable Yogurt Shops
Bakersfield, CA
Established Boutique Yoga Studio in Northern California Foothills
Placer 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.
