Oxnard, CA
$235,500
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Retail/LTC Pharmacy in Oxnard. All insurances. 2 NPI numbers!
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
San Mateo County, CA
$150,000
Brunch Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$355,000
Well Established Preschool day care
Chico, CA
$180,000
Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$380,000
Wholesale Heritage Nursery - Horticultural Production & Garden Center
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Internal Medicine Practice – Riverside County, CA
Riverside, CA
$448,000
Home Health Agency Los Angeles County (Transferable and Relocatable)
Glendale, CA
$60,000
Kitchen & Bath Design Showroom & Studio for Sale in Redlands
Redlands, CA
$200,000
NAIL SALON FOR SALE In Sherman Oaks | Los Angeles | Remodeled
Sherman Oaks, CA
$225,000
Women's Clothing Consignment Store
Sacramento, CA
$99,950
Coin-Op Self Car Wash
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Community Staple Printing and Embroidery Business For Sale
Lodi, CA
$375,000
Turn-key Restaurant or Bakery with Type 1 hood
$150,000
Artesia, CA
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
Health Spa ( Sauna) in Gardena
Gardena, CA
$870,000
BizEx Business Brokers
BizEx Businesss Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.
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Bagel breakfast & lunch in Oxnard
Port Hueneme, CA
$915,000
Lasshes, Brows & Skin in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$40,000
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in San Jose Berryessa area
San Jose, CA
$190,000
Fully equipped with great foot traffic in Fish & Chip
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Encino/Reseda area. All major PBMs.
Tarzana, CA
$585,700
Great 2nd Generation Restaurant Space, In a Prime Area
Alameda County, CA
$145,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco County, CA
$149,000
Turn Key Cafe or Restaurant with Type 1 Hood in West Covina
$75,000
West Covina, CA
Turnkey Downtown Redlands Restaurant & Bar | Prime Corridor
San Bernardino County, CA
$399,000
Boba Shop with hood in busy plaza
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Established Profitable Auto High Performance Part Manufacturer
Orange County, CA
$770,000
High-End Bakery Cafe, Profitable, Absentee Run
Walnut Creek, CA
$495,000
San Diego Medicare Home Health for Sale
San Diego, CA
$800,000
40 Year Profitable Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Distributor of High-Quality Door & Gate Hardware
California
Not Disclosed
High-End Travel Agency Now Available!
Orange, CA
$95,000
San Diego General Dentistry Practice For Sale (#2222)
San Diego, CA
$1,250,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale in Fremont - Prime Location
Fremont, CA
$250,000
Exploding Wildlife Control Franchise | Low $10K Investment!
$70,000
Los Angeles, CA
31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Established Pinkberry Long Beach, CA - Heart Of Downtown Long Beach!
Long Beach, CA
$39,000
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
$700,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Santa Fe Springs! AMAZING and INCREDIBLE!
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$175,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise — Very Motivated Seller — Great Location
San Mateo County, CA
$130,000
Established Iron & Metal Business with Strong Local Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,500
4 year Trucking Business, profitable Sacramento / Reno with client
Loomis, CA
$135,000
Market
Contra Costa County, CA
$200,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic in Redwood City for Sale
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Safety Training
Galt, CA
$60,000
Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
$150,000
San Diego, CA
High-End Bakery Cafe, Profitable, Absentee Run
Walnut Creek, CA
$495,000
11 FedEx P&D Routes For Sale in California
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Transportation Business for Sale – $220,000
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
High-Volume 3-Unit Subway Portfolio – $1M Sales
Victorville, CA
$675,000
PC Gaming Arcade in Bon Air Center in Greenbrae CA
Larkspur, CA
$250,000
Public Market Opportunity -Own a Turnkey Established Taco Shop
Orange County, CA
$98,500
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
$90,000
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.
