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Santa Clarita, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Animal Clinic & Pet Resort
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
Nunos Bistro & Bar in Upland - SBA Loan Pre-Approved
San Bernardino County, CA
High Volume Absentee Operated Ramen Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
American Cafe with Drive Thru on I - 10 Freeway
Thousand Palms, CA
$375,000+ Consistent Profit, Rare Bar + Real Estate, Prime Sub-Market
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Los Angeles, CA
Santa Barbara-Goleta Area Bakery w/ Real Estate For Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
Established Asian Restaurant at UC Santa Cruz's Doorstep
Santa Cruz, CA
Modern Korean BBQ restaurant for sale in Rancho Cordova shopping paza
Rancho Cordova, CA
Modern upscale japanese restaurant for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
Downtown Cafe
Butte County, CA
Circle K Franchise - Real Estate(land & Building) - Beer & Wine Lis
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Los Angeles County, CA
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Los Angeles Area Tan Salon w/ Stellar Equipment in Popular University
Los Angeles, CA
Costa Mesa Area Restaurant & Bar – Established Customer Favorite!
Costa Mesa, CA
Asset Sale — Restaurant w/ Patio & Bar + Full Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Art Studio - creativity meets cash flow
Santa Clara County, CA
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
Korean Style Fried Chicken, Positive Cash Flow, Quick Return!
Monterey Park, CA
Profitable Hair Salon Minimal Owner Involvement
San Diego, CA
Profitable Pizza Restaurant - High Traffic Location!
Santa Rosa, CA
40 Year Old Wire & Cable Assembly Company for Medical & Defense
Santa Ana, CA
In-Network Full-Service Clinical Laboratory – Northern California
California
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great Location , Turn key
Laguna Niguel, CA
Established Gas Analyzer Manufacturer | Explosion-Proof Tech | 65 yrs
California
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
Central Los Angeles Residential HVAC For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Chinese restaurant in a desirable area
Mountain View, CA
Oral Surgery Practice - Poised for Growth
El Sobrante, CA
High-Traffic Smoke Shop - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential!
Riverside, CA
San Joaquin County Preschool Center: Beautiful, Play Based Preschool
San Joaquin County, CA
Liquor Store -An Absentee Owner Store - near Culver City
Los Angeles, CA
Digital Media & Communication Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
Iconic Restaurant Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Self-ran, money producing website from an established lash artist!
Garden Grove, CA
Absentee run branded boba tea shop for sale in San Jose Berryessa
San Jose, CA
Absentee run Burger joint for sale in Folsom near highway 50
Folsom, CA
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
Retail/LTC Pharmacy in Oxnard. All insurances. 2 NPI numbers!
Oxnard, CA
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
San Mateo County, CA
American Restaurant with Patio & Full-Bar $180k Asset Sale
Alameda County, CA
Narinder Singh
Nationwide Homes & Lending - Broker
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Wholesale Heritage Nursery - Horticultural Production & Garden Center
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Profitable Internal Medicine Practice – Riverside County, CA
Riverside, CA
Home Health Agency Los Angeles County (Transferable and Relocatable)
Glendale, CA
Bagel breakfast & lunch in Oxnard
Port Hueneme, CA
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, 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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