Palmdale, CA
$350,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Established Multi-Service Shipping & Business Center – 26+ Years
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Licensed Home-Based Gourmet Candy Business – Low Overhead, Profitable
South San Francisco, CA
$38,000
Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
Santa Clara County, CA
$711,000
Profitable Dog Daycare & Boarding Business in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$275,000
Chevron Gas Station/Extra Mile Store & Real Estate for Sale
Oxnard, CA
$4,999,000
Walters Camp Rv Park
Palo Verde, CA
$1,199,000
Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory
Vernon, CA
$779,000
Dry Cleaners with Alterations
Riverside, CA
$450,000
Asian Fusion Quick Service Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$99,000
Franchise Burger Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, Great Sales and .
Carson, CA
$249,000
Well-established Lumber and Building Materials Retailer
Tulare County, CA
$1,950,000
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
$186,500
Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area
$1,050,000
Santa Monica, CA
Gas Station, C Store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$2,700,000
Orange County Bar, Live Music & Dining Hot Spot – Music Lover’s Fave!
Huntington Park, CA
$695,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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Turnkey RCFE Opportunity | Prime Winchester Location
Winchester, CA
$160,000
Auto & Mechnic Repair Shop
Tarzana, CA
$300,000
$700,000 in net income, low rent, prime location, high profit
Alameda County, CA
$2,500,000
Turnkey East Hollywood Restaurant – Long Lease & Ample Parking
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
High Volume Circle K For Sale
Riverside, CA
$525,000
BBQ&Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale In Daly City
Daly City, CA
$298,000
Fast Food with real estate
Los Gatos, CA
$495,000
Laundromat in the City of Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$575,000
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
$525,000
Marysville, CA
Semi-Absentee Sushi & Japanese-Very Low Rent-Private Parking Lot
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Market Sushi
Downey, CA
$45,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Panama Bar and Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
$1,250,000
Government-Focused Management Consulting & Project Advisory Firm
California
$3,515,000
Absentee Operated & Remodeled Baskin Robbins in San Mateo County
San Carlos, CA
$480,000
Pizzeria Business For Sale
Newcastle, CA
$475,000
$267,000 Net Income Cryotherapy
Contra Costa County, CA
$670,000
East Downtown Los Angeles - 3000 sq ft Café & Bakery
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store and Real Estate Investment – Fresno County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$699,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
High Volume Smog Test Only - Available for the first time in 20 years
Fullerton, CA
$165,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in La Verne! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!!
La Verne, CA
$120,000
Cosmetic Dental Laboratory - Supplier of Transformative Restorations
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise- EBITDA $450k
Los Angeles, CA
$1,799,000
Design/Build Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – Established 35 Years
California
$9,000,000
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
$549,000
Landscape Maintenance Business with Recurring Revenue
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$780,000
Asian Market in Riverside
Arlington, CA
$150,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
$675,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
$1,566,000
Citrus Heights, CA
Passive & Profitable w/ Major Upside, North County San Diego
Oceanside, CA
$1,972,500
Branded Gas Station & Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madera County, CA
$2,500,000
Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready
Orange County, CA
$469,000
HOSPICE AGENCY:Compliance Focused, Proven Operations, Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Glendale Fitness Studio!
Glendale, CA
$150,000
Amazing Family Medical Practice with 43.5% EBITDA Margins
Orange County, CA
$4,600,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
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.
