Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$225,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,100,000
Sign company, all necessary equipment, and a Large Spray booth
Orange, CA
$159,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
$279,000
Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
$2,600,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away
San Diego County, CA
$300,000
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
$140,000
Carmel Restaurant For Sale
Carmel, CA
$250,000
Candy Store Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Wellness Center (CRYO/IV/Red Light) Franchise LA and OC Territories
California
$70,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$50,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$50,000
A profitable restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
$300,000
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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Pizzeria & Arcade W/Beer/Wine-CASH COW! SBA APRVD
San Bernardino County, CA
$599,000
Allstate Agency in Northern CA. Elite Status - Active Variable Comp
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,183,700
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Seller Financing
Burbank, CA
$1,025,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles (Vernon), CA - Seller Financing
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes - Fremont, CA - Highly Profitable
Fremont, CA
$1,900,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Carson, CA - Highly Profitable
Carson, CA
$875,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$149,000
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in Fremont near COSTCO, TARGET
Fremont, CA
$288,000
Lodi CA, (San Joaquin County) Tax & Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$410,000
Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$700,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Baja Fresh Franchise – Prime Simi Valley Location
Simi Valley, CA
$99,000
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
$349,000
Thriving Preschool in Shasta County Business + Real Estate
Shasta County, CA
$149,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$175,000
Paris Baguette - High Volume & Nets $50K Monthly Avg, SBA, Full Staff
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,880,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,880,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
$25,000
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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Well-Established Book Store/Gift Shop
North Highlands, CA
$150,000
Profitable Smoke Shop with Walk-In Cigar Humidor
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,000,000
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
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.
