Garden Grove, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Very Profitable and Stable 28-Yr Sign Company w/ the Best Price
Under Contract - Highly Profitable Medical Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Riverside County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
High-Visibility Stand-Alone Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
San Francisco Bay Area Fireplace and Outdoor Living Business
San Francisco County, CA
Profitable – Well Established, Home Care Business in Santa Rosa
California
Round Table - California
San Mateo County, CA
Well Established, Semi-Absentee Laundromat
Morro Bay, CA
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County
San Diego, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
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Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in SF Dogpatch neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
New American Cuisine & Complete Craft Cocktail Bar, Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County
Kern County, CA
High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County
Tulare County, CA
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
(Sale Pending) Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Restaurant-Busy Location-Type 41-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Absentee Owner - Commercial & Gov't Tile & Flooring Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant
Murphys, CA
Auto Body + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
Dual-Shop Auto Facility + Real Estate in Prime Zoning Corridor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa 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.
