Los Angeles, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, CA
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in Glendale short hours
Glendale, CA
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
EXIT NOW - Profitable Flower Shop
Carmichael, CA
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colusa County, CA
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule
Beverly Hills, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA
Windsor, CA
Auto Dealership
Alameda County, CA
Established Psychology Practice with Strong Referral Network
Ventura County, CA
Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!
Redding, CA
Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Newly Built Out, Turnkey Beauty Salon in Koreatown [Fire Sale!]
Los Angeles County, CA
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
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Patented Thermal Solar Clean Technology
Alameda County, CA
Established - Turnkey Fitness Studio
Ventura County, CA
Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev $1.35M+ | Reduced $490K
Aliso Viejo, CA
Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow..
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vacaville, CA
Automotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Head Therapy Spa in Prime San Jose Location! Instant Cash Flow
San Jose, CA
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic For Sale
San Francisco, CA
"PRICE REDUCTION" Unbranded Gas Station with Beer and Wine License.
Exeter, CA
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Family Owned HVAC Business-Home based in Norcal-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Well-Established Commercial / Wholesale Bakery
Orange County, CA
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
Ron Chaquica
TheAgency
Serving San Diego County, CA
The Agency - Fine Restaurant Group specializes in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars and clubs in the San Diego area and throughout California. Fine Restaurant Group is able to reach a niche audience of restaurateurs that are highly entrepreneurial and are generally looking for new deals specific to the space. Whether you're looking to retire, pursue new opportunities, or simply ready to move on, we're here to guide you through every step of the process.
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High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Anaheim, CA
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey Liquor Store in a Busy Area - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Camarillo, CA
Jimboy’s Tacos Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, 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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