Contra Costa County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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$340K+ Cash Flow — with Only ~$100K Down
32-Year SBA Pre-Qualified Masonry & Concrete Company | Orange Co, CA
Orange, CA
Peruvian Boutique Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Turnkey Day Spa for Sale in Prestigious Malibu Country Mart
Los Angeles County, CA
Beer Wine Market in El Monte - Employee Run
El Monte, CA
Lawn Mower Sales & Service
Corona, CA
Dry Cleaner in Costa Mesa with Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Subway Sandwich Franchised Restaurant
San Jose, CA
Subway Sandwich Franchised Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
Restaurant with Patio in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Hayes Valley Bar with Type 47 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Price Reduced Auto Body Shop for Sale - Motivated and Fully Equipped
Huntington Beach, CA
Profitable, Long-Standing Locksmith Shop with Service Van
Ventura County, CA
Busy Downtown Campbell, Heavy Foot Traffic, Large Patio, Type 47
Campbell, CA
Subway Sandwich Restaurant - Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Franchised Pizza Restaurant - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Brett Sargent
Sunbelt of Sacramento
Serving Sacramento County, CA
The Sacramento Sunbelt Team of Brokers has decades of combined business experience. Selling your business or buying a new one is easier when using a professional. Sunbelt’s Small Business Brokers will do all the footwork so you can save your time for more important matters. We will evaluate businesses and keep you on track. Give our team a call today to get started with selling your business or purchasing one. About Sunbelt Of Sacramento Sunbelt Of Sacramento is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Sacramento has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. Selling a Business When selling a business, it is vital that you use a professional that is experienced in selling businesses. Our Sunbelt Of Sacramento office will do a complete evaluation of your business so that you can be sure that your asking price reasonably reflects your business’ value. Sunbelt will work with you to sell your business confidentially and quickly. Buying a Business The Business Brokers at Sunbelt do all of the time-consuming searching for profitable opportunities for you and protect your interests when buying a business. Our brokers are able to quickly evaluate a Sacramento business to make sure you are obtaining a business with a fair market price and that there is still growth potential.
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Major Franchise Pizza Restaurant - High Volume (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Established HVAC – 30+ Yrs of Service and Loyal Client Base
Riverside County, CA
So Cal packaging, safety and janitorial wholesale business for sale
California
Auto Repair, Auto Maintenance & Brake Services Franchise
Oxnard, CA
Mail Box Shipping in Korea Time
Los Angeles, CA
Live Scan - Established & Profitable
Livermore, CA
Coin Laundry with Property in Compton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Compton, CA
Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
Established Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Landscape & Garden Maintenance Service
Alameda County, CA
2 Mexican Fast Casual Restaurants. 1 or both available
San Diego County, CA
Restaurant with a reasonable rent
Menlo Park, CA
Market Sushi--High Volume
Corona, CA
Urgent Care - West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
High Desert CPA Firm for Sale
Kern County, CA
Coin Laundry / Pickup & Delivery For Sale in Haight & Ashbury SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey, High-Net, Printing Shop –Same Owner for 20 Years!
Los Angeles County, CA
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Commercial HVAC 2025 SDE Over $1.1M - GROWING due to Performance
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Korean BBQ with All you can eat place
Orange County, CA
Highly Scalable Underwater Imaging Manufacturer For Sale
California
Preschool Business For Sale Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Popular Franshise Pizza
Solano County, CA
4.8M Revenue San Francisco Dental Practice (38052)
San Francisco, CA
Southern California Firm Serving High-Net-Worth Clients
California
Turnkey Niche E-Commerce Platform No Training Required
Fresno County, CA
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Long Established Independent Salvage Yard - San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA
Dispensary
Merced County, CA
Glass and Mirror Products and Repair Services
California
Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
Scenic Backings Rentals-Entertainment Industry-Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Complete Auto Repair Shop
Lancaster, 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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