California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $434,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Highly Reputable Internal Medicine Clinic
Poke Restaurant in Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$150,000
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles County, CA
$525,000
Wholesale Party Favors Company
Los Angeles, CA
$4,000,000
Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Acclaimed Wholesale Bakery Brand w/Retail – Property Available!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,550,000
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$495,000
Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento
California
$1,750,000
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Architectural Firm
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
$800,000
IRVINE High Volume Restaurant W/ Type 47 ABC License For Sale
Irvine, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
FAA Certified Aircraft Interiors & Repair Station
Long Beach, CA
$500,000
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Asset SaleTurnkey West Hollywood Salon/Barbershop/Med Spa/ Tattoo/900sf
California
$50,000
Asset SaleKhana Peena – Former Indian Restaurant,Solano Ave Berkeley (Pending)
Berkeley, CA
$79,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
Morgan Hill, CA
$110,000
Asset Sale$2,386/mo Donut/Sandwich Shop w/Hoods - North Hollywood - Cash Sales
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog
Riverside County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleConstruction Fence Rental Assets with High Recurring Revenue Potential
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleSmall Retail Insurance Book for Sale (99% Commercial) - $68K Revenue
Newport Beach, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleFranchise Boba Shop — Can Be Converted to Another Business Type
Westminster, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleBar and Lounge
Santa Barbara, CA
$390,000
Asset SaleMexican Restaurant Asset Sale Turnkey Opportunity
California
$150,000
Asset SaleWest Hollywood Prime Turnkey Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Asset SaleSushi Restaurant with DRIVE THRU and 41 License
San Bernardino County, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat price/ Prime Downtown Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$29,000
Asset SaleUnbelievable Buildout with Incredible Ocean Views and Type 47
Laguna Beach, CA
$749,000
Asset SaleRiverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Asset SaleOperate Where the Action Is – 42 License Corner Bar in Downtown Oceans
Oceanside, CA
$450,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale beer and wine market
Gardena, CA
$85,000
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
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Asset SaleMexican Restaurant - Since 1952, Long History
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Dog Boarding & Training Facility – 2,200 sq. ft. Leased Space
Anaheim, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleBeautifully decorated restaurant in Uptown Whittier
Whittier, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Restaurant For Sale
Leucadia, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleConvertible Asset Sale - Second Generation Hair Salon
Fremont, CA
$100,000
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.
