Riverside County, CA
$650,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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ESTABLISHED PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Beautiful Rental Salon , Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$35,000
Large Rental Turnkey salon in Affluent Beach city , Full service,
Seal Beach, CA
$120,000
Dental Practice with Building for Sale - Temple City, CA
Temple City, CA
$1,275,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
$369,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Established Liquor Store near UCSB Campus
Santa Barbara, CA
$349,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
$599,000
Moe Bousaid
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Preschool Business for Sale in Concord, CA
Concord, CA
$450,000
Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
$1,200,000
Mechatronics Firm Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$645,000
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Drive-Thru restaurant in San Bernardino
Mentone, CA
$750,000
The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant
Davis, CA
$495,000
Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley Since 1984 Proven | Profitable
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
$429,999
New High-Tech Hologram Zoo Entertainment - Global Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Fireplace & Chimney Sales, Service, and Installation/Restoration
California
Cash Flow: $201,000
ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness
Mountain View, CA
$200,000
HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in greater LA (2)
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,150,000
Taste Of Korea
Northridge, CA
$69,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill
Oakland, CA
$370,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Franchise burger restaurant.
Monrovia, CA
$159,000
Market with meat, beer and wine.
Los Angeles, CA
$398,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki
Los Angeles, CA
$349,000
Beautiful Large Hair salon , Contemporaray look , Turnkey- Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
$59,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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Custom Acrylic Plastic Manufacturing Business California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
Preschool In Alhambra For Sale
Alhambra, CA
$600,000
JUICE IT UP FRANCHISE - ESTABLISHED SINCE 2014
Riverside County, CA
$340,000
Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S
California
$350,000
Concrete Supply Company with Huge Growth Potential
Kern County, CA
$500,000
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.
