Anaheim Hills, CA
$119,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleChinese Restaurant with Dessert
Asset SaleExplore a Unique Fast-food Licensee Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$39,500
Asset SaleHigh Complexity CLIA licenses 60K to 120K
California
Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateWalgreens Montebello for Sale
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Real EstateCoin Car Wash Business & Property is for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Real EstateIndependent gas station with property is for sale
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Real EstateGound lease for sale
Chino, CA
$195,000
Real EstateLiquor Store with Large size Grocery Store/Market including Property
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Real Estate3,904 Sq Ft Building for rent.
Kern County, CA
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant for Sale | Renovated | Private Parking
Lomita, CA
$789,000
Real EstateIndustrial Offices & Storage
Bakersfield, CA
Real EstateProfitable barbershop/hair salon for sale
Ceres, CA
Tim Cunha, J.D.
an EvergreenGold Business Broker
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.
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Real EstateWell Established CPA Firm in SLO CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Real EstateAuto Body in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Real EstateMobil Gas Station and Property Prime Location
Los Angeles, CA
$7,999,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant/Bar or Retail Lease Opportunity – Hilltop Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
Real EstateFor Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Ventura, CA
$1,100,000
Real EstateSan Diego County Bakery For Sale w/ Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
$3,600,000
Real EstateProperty & Building
Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Real EstateExcellent Opportunity to own a 30 bed RCFE
Yucca Valley, CA
$1,800,000
Real EstateCar Sales And Rental Business & Property
Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Real EstateSunrise Market- Real Estate and Business for Sale
Madera, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateBusiness Real Estate / Commercial Building
Tracy, CA
$1,200,000
Real EstateGas Station, C Store with RE, Blythe, California
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateSmoke Shop for sale in downtown San Diego!
San Diego, CA
Real EstateUnbranded Gas Station
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Real EstateSinclair Branded Gas Station
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateUnbranded Business Only Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Real EstateBusiness only Unbranded Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Real EstateDrive thru liquor store
Baldwin Park, CA
$899,000
Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Laguna Hills, CA
Real EstateHot Listing-13 Bed Elderly Facility 4SALE-$62k Monthly Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,000,000
Real EstatePrime 6,150 sq. ft. Corner Lot – High-Traffic Location in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,250,000
Real EstateSecond Generation Restaurant Space Available!
Woodland Hills, CA
Real EstateUnbranded Gas Station with Beer and Wine License.
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$1,860,000
Real EstateFood Truck Parking Stop + Commercial Kitchen for Lease
Hayward, CA
Real EstateAlcohol recovery center In Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
$28,800,000
Real EstateMajor Brand Gas Station & Property - Owner Carry Available
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Tyler Applegate
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.
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Real EstateRestaurant & Wine Bar with Real Estate in the Heart of Santa Ynez!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$4,950,000
Real EstateAuto repair shop building San Francisco Great Location!
San Francisco, CA
$1,595,000
Real EstateGas Station For Sale ( Including Land) Location!! Location!!
Los Angeles, CA
$14,000,000
Real EstateCoronado Restaurant - ORANGE AVE
California
$330,000
Real EstatePrime Multi-Use signalize corner location on South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateDog Kennel and Cat Boarding Popular and Turnkey in Northern California
California
$2,195,000
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.
