Irvine, CA
$750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Steady and profitable DENTAL LAB
Long Established Dry Cleaners For Sale
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
NEW PRICE DROP: T-UP UKIAH MINI GOLF-Family Entertainment Center
Ukiah, CA
$299,000
Subway For Sale - Now At A Reduced Price!!!! New Asking Price:$120,000
Livermore, CA
$120,000
Fantastic Sams Franchise for Sale-San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$80,000
Online Retailer - Natural Home Goods & Clothing
California
$89,000
Independent S. California Bike Shop with Loyal Customer Base
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Bus & Shuttle Passenger Transportation Company
California
$4,500,000
High Volume Restaurant & Bakery
Riverside County, CA
$11,000,000
Location! Scenic Design and Fabrication Shop - SBA Approved
California
$1,800,000
Pizza restaurant-Long established-TURN KEY
Thousand Oaks, CA
$125,000
Poke and Sushi Restaurant in Industrial Area
Commerce, CA
$149,000
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Fresno CPA Firm for Sale
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Thai Restaurant Bar and Lounge
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Award Winning Craft Brewery Event Center, Vineyard , & Luxury Home
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Placerville, CA
$5,995,000
Indian Fast Food Takeout/Grocery
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Huntington Beach CPA Firm for Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
$500,000
Dental Practice with Real Estate for Sale in Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
$799,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Union City, CA
$500,000
Cigar ( smoke) store in Santa Clarita area
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$220,000
Cannabis Dispensary & Delivery Business (Stockton, CA) #1496
Stockton, CA
$199,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
BOBA SHOP-ABSENTEE RUN-HIGH VOLUME-FULL KITCHEN
San Bernardino County, CA
$190,000
BOBA COFFEE SHOP-ABSENTEE OWNER-LA COUNTY
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Profitable Auto Shop w/Property (25+ years in business)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$900,000
Profitable Beauty Supply in K-Town in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
Urgent ASAP sale for profitable Palm Desert Flooring & Blinds store
Palm Desert, CA
$75,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
9 Non-Surgical Regenerative Pain Treatment Centers for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$2,711,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Mexican Market and Restaurant in Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
Granite Bay RCFE/Carehomes for the Elderly
Granite Bay, CA
$150,000
Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!
Riverside, CA
$750,000
Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Grass Valley, CA EA Practice for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$375,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
High Growth High Profit CBD Products Co
Ontario, CA
$2,400,000
Vintage Auto Parts Manu & Dist 45 Yrs Legacy
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,900
Turnkey Full Service Restaurant for Sale-Mira Mesa
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
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Dental Practice for Sale - San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$200,000
Speciality Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Modesto CA
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Allstate Agency Mega in Burlingame Area 30 years in Business
Burlingame, CA
$1,950,000
Health, Nutrition and Weightloss Store
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Established Sleep and Wellness Center
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Cannabis Manufacturing and Distribution Licenses(Los Angeles, CA)#1464
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
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.
