San Clemente, CA
$249,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Restaurant with Full Bar, and a patio with panoramic views
Established Towing Business
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Absentee Top 10 National Performer | Elite "Class A" Boutique Fitness
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
San Diego, CA
$395,000
Established 1993 – Specialist Deli & Grocery Store - $2.1million
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Fast Food Take-out Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Monterey County, CA
$250,000
High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Profitable Carnicería for Sale
Perris, CA
$300,000
Established Auto Repair Shop – Prime Marin Location w/Strong Lease
Marin County, CA
$190,000
Renowned Riverside County BBQ Restaurant, Non-Franchise
Riverside County, CA
$395,900
Remodeling & Repair Company Specializing in Manufactured Homes
California
Not Disclosed
Well-Established Beauty, Cosmetology & Training Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$480,000
Established 50-Year Auto Shop w/Loyal Clientele & Strong Cash Flow
Auberry, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Charcuterie Business
$178,000
Tulare County, CA
Turnkey Photography Business | $100K+ Owner Income | Part Time
Santa Cruz County, CA
$295,000
Turnkey Boutique Yoga & Fitness Studio – Coastal Market
Santa Barbara, CA
$135,000
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
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Pure Barre Temecula
Temecula, CA
$40,000
Profitable Medicare BOB for sale in Northern CA -Ideal buyer in detail
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Highly Profitable Car Wash In San Gabriel Valley Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Plumbing Company-Orange County
Orange County, CA
$1,350,000
Established Specialty Kitchen & Home Goods Store with E-Commerce
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,075,000
Growing Dessert Brand for Sale | Asset-Light, Low OH, Flexible Model
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Open, Operating and Profitable Home Healthcare Franchise Resale
$275,000
Fair Oaks, CA
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts-No Competi
Alameda County, CA
$76,000
Profitable Event-Focused Food Truck
Perris, CA
$1,500,000
Tortilla Manufacturing
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Orange County Music School with 7 rooms
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Turnkey Massage & SPA Studio in Prime DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
$168,000
Turnkey Food Court Restaurant at Galleria at Tyler
Riverside, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Popular Specialty Restaurant in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
$69,000
For Sale – Non-Branded Gas Station On Hwy 99 In Sutter County, CA
Yuba City, CA
$5,000,000
Prime Irvine Spectrum Flagship Restaurant
Irvine, CA
$499,000
Exclusive Art Gallery in Walkable Upscale Town
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Beachfront Whisky Distillery in San Franisco
$49,000
Pacifica, CA
$2.7M+ Sales Restaurant Brand 2 Locations + Food Truck | Semi-Absentee
San Francisco County, CA
$870,000
Established Circle K Store in A Stand Alone Building With Low Rent
Downey, CA
$799,900
Barbershop for sale
Pacifica, CA
$70,000
San Francisco Prime Retail
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Merchant Processing / Service Provider for Sale
California
$4,050,000
Commercial and residential air purifiers
Woodland Hills, CA
$50,000
$1M+Sales-Brunch 5days / Fully Built Out +ABC #41 -ASKING$195.000
Chino, CA
$195,000
International QSR Location - California
Redondo Beach, CA
$375,000
Michael Faust
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
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Home Health agency for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Indian /Indo-Chinese restaurant for sale/lease in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$220,000
Pour Me Taproom
$450,000
Gilroy, CA
Kern County Medical Transport Services
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Sushi in West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Physical therapy business in Northern Part of CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$330,000
Physical therapy business in Northern CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$330,000
Well Established Dental Practice for Sale (SBA Qualified)
San Jose, CA
$295,000
"Pleasanton" Prime Location, Restaurant & Bar, with 47 Liquor License!
Pleasanton, CA
$625,000
Established Outplacement Business with Steady Repeat Clients
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
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.
