Tustin, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Owner-Operated Home Furniture Retailer
Sushi Restaurant with Walking to Beach
Seal Beach, CA
Dry Cleaner With Plant - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA
Turlock, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA
Turlock, CA
Subway Franchise in San Fernando Valley is for sale
Chatsworth, CA
Growing B2B Signage Company
California
Preschool For Sale Morgan Hill, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Morgan Hill, CA
High Volume Ice Cream Shop - Manufacture and Retail- 3 Business In 1
Alhambra, CA
Smoke Shop Seller Financing is Available
Santa Clara County, CA
Under Contract - Golf Cart Sales, Service and Repair
Kern County, CA
One Of A Kind Wine Bar For Sale in WINE COUNTRY!
Sonoma County, CA
Absentee Run Property Management Company
San Jose, CA
Profitable Flooring and Installation Business Ripe for New Owner!
Contra Costa County, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
Mochi Donuts and coffee with kitchen for sale in Irvine
Irvine, CA
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Mochi Donuts with kitchen for sale in Torrance Japanese marketplace
Torrance, CA
Established Muffler & Exhaust Repair Shop with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Smoke Shop/ $28K Monthly Net Income/ Help Run / Low Rent
Imperial County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Lake Tahoe CA Area
Placer County, CA
Plumbing Acquisition Opportunity in California
California
$150,000 Cash Flow – $31K Down
Oakland, CA
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Saratoga historic downtown
Saratoga, CA
Turnkey Child Care Operation | Absentee Ownership | Real Estate..
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redlands, CA
Beloved Local Coffee Shop - Strong Culture and Community
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable general dentist practice in Vista/Fallbrook/Esco area
San Diego County, CA
Premier, Profitable SoCal Acting School (SBA avail)
Orange County, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
Established Traditional Japanese restaurant
Davis, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
Gas station business & property for sale
Fresno, CA
High Volume Supermarket Business for sale
Yucaipa, CA
Glass Glazing business
Sacramento, CA
Laundry with Real Estate & Rental Income
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Bicycle Shop in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
Established Pizza Business
Sacramento, CA
New and preowned variety, vintage, antique
Los Angeles County, CA
Delicious Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in San Jose plaza
San Jose, CA
Modern Japanese hot pot restaurant for sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Established Thai Restaurant for Sale
Citrus Heights, CA
Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Store
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
Premium Tactical Gear Built for Indoor Training Excellence
San Francisco County, CA
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Restaurant w/Heavy Foot Traffic & Visibility – High Volume Potential!
Long Beach, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Restaurant with a good atmosphere
Milpitas, CA
Profitable Trike/Handcycle Ramp Business $40,000. #11201
Yorba Linda, CA
Absentee owner/Great location
Alameda County, CA
Major brand with convenience store, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, 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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