San Diego, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
Asian Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$39,000
Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
Norms Restaurant in Palo Cedro
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Turnkey Antique Shop
Shasta County, CA
$85,000
Deli Delicious in the Sierra Foothills
Oakhurst, CA
$299,000
Established Beer & Wine Market & Property & 4 Res. units for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Monterey Peninsula CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Monterey County, CA
$950,000
Long Time Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant-Type 1 Hood-Absentee Owner!!
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Online Retail Service
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
Iconic Auto Body Shop
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
Turnkey! Start Your Eco-Catering Business – Van + Premium Event Assets
$62,500
Riverside County, CA
40+ Years Established Car Rental & Sales in Coastal CA
Orange County, CA
$899,000
High-traffic area luxury food hall in Stanton.
Stanton, CA
$120,000
John & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Market Sushi
Torrance, CA
$87,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Premium Burger Restaurant $300K
Yuba City, CA
$300,000
Market Sushi
Long Beach, CA
$35,000
Award Winning Barbershop with Live-Work Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
$1.73M Revenue IT Monitoring Firm – ~90% Recurring
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $36,000
AI Optical Design & Manufacturing Company
$2,800,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable Same-Day Courier & Transportation Company For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$1,700,000
Turnkey Medical Spa for Sale – Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Shop - Busy Plaza, Well Established
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
Established Medical Supply Store
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Newly Built Out, Turnkey Beauty Salon in Koreatown
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
AAA Location!!! 50 Years Established Pizza Restaurant with B & W,
Orange, CA
$198,000
Coffee/cafe location-cheap rent-$2560-good sales-Range price 159-189k!
San Diego County, CA
$179,999
Premier Psychology Practice For Sale Owner Retiring – Northern CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $768,246
Patented Thermal Solar Clean Technology
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
$350,000
food truck new kitchen in side California health department approved
$79,950
California
Thriving Nail & Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Hayward Location!
Hayward, CA
$250,000
Juice Bar For Sale Riverside County - Price Reduced
Riverside County, CA
$29,000
Established Automotive Repair Shop
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Kids indoor playground business for sale
Fontana, CA
$400,000
Multi-County Hospice GSA
Harbor City, CA
$400,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Dry Cleaner AGENCY for sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!
Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Prime Mission Valley, Next 2 Cinema, Gym, Dance Acad, Library, Trolley
$99,000
San Diego, CA
Established - Turnkey Fitness Studio
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
$525,000
Turnkey Learning Center (Inland Empire West, CA) For Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$249,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Hookah Lounge for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$198,800
Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev Avg. $1.35M+ | Price $650K
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Profitable Nail Salon near The Grove in West Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$95,500
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.
