Fresno, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Junk Hauling / Dumpster business
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
Market sushi
Norco, CA
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Imported goods Market - Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop – Seller will consider a note!!!
San Francisco, CA
Be Your Own Boss Today - Hair Saloon
Pleasanton, CA
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
The Veld Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
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Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs
Contra Costa County, CA
Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
Lancaster, CA
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced County, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop-Owner open to seller-financing
California
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, CA
TAEKWONDO ACADEMY- 7 YEARS SUCCESS
Orange County, CA
Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$20M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
Hair Salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor
Marina Del Rey, CA
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic..
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
Well-Established RV Repair Shop in CA - Strong Reputation
Sonoma County, CA
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable CNC Machining Business
Santa Clara, CA
David Lee
J1 Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
restaurant, office, Irvine, sushi, retail, Los Angeles, Down town, Japanese, Ramen, Orange county,
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Mountain Mike's CA
California
Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in SF lower haight
San Francisco, CA
Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.
Los Angeles, CA
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, 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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