Orange County, CA
$449,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Beach City, Automotive Repair, Adjusted profit $196,662, Retirement
Premier Automotive Training Business in Los Angeles for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
High-Volume Well-Established Great Clips Torrance, CA - Plaza Mayor!
Torrance, CA
$219,000
Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
Korean Fried Chicken Franchise - Absentee Run
California
$380,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Franchise Fitness Center - Established Brand
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$120,000
Authentic European Bakery – A Recipe for Profit
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
$250,000
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Coffee Shop & Bakery - Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
$200,000
Rocklin, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant – South Orange County Beach Town
Orange County, CA
$195,000
PHO Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI
Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley
Serving Riverside County, CA
In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association
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Woodland Hills Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Fast Seafood Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Home Health Care Agency in Excellent Standing – For Sale!!!
Sun Valley, CA
$175,000
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in California
$180,000
Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
Dank City Delivery
$799,000
Sacramento, CA
Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale
San Diego, CA
$200,000
YOGURTLAND, NEWLY BUILT, FLAGSHIP STORE, BEACH AREA
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
20 Year Established LA Fashion District Apparel Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$1,095,000
Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Market Sushi
Moorpark, CA
$35,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
$60,000
Highly Reputable Metal Fabrication Co. For Sale
California
$1,155,000
Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale
$900,000
Taft, CA
Website Design and Analytics Agency
California
$400,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FranchiseAltitude Trampoline Park
Available in California
$400,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mt View, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Cafe in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Money-Making, Cash Cow Car Dealership Business is for sale.
Valley Glen, CA
$389,000
Scalable IT & Telecom Services Platform
California
$995,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.
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Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$395,000
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Profitable, well-located car wash business for sale in Sacramento!!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
FranchisePokemoto
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
Growing & Profitable Behavioral Health Provider in Southern California
California
$22,000,000
$1.7 Million in Sales! Restaurant in Famous Anaheim Packing District!
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Postal center 'Turn Key In opportunity' Under 100K
Lodi, CA
$89,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Absentee Owner and Franchise Tea with Price Down
Torrance, CA
$120,000
Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Yogurtland, Newly Built, Flagship Store, $90k Monthly Avg,beach Area
Santa Monica, CA
$969,000
FranchiseCloset Factory
Available Nationwide
$200,000
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.
