Marin County, CA
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Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Established Plastering Company For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Exotic Rugs showroom over 30 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Heavy Civil Construction in California
California
Plumbing,HVAC and Electrical Business
Chester, CA
Profitable Tire & Auto Service-Established 18 Years
Glendora, CA
MIXED-USE: Liquor Store & Residential in South Bay
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Torrance, CA
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
Tulare County, CA
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Matt Mertens
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Smoke Shop, High-Volume, Monthly Net Income $15K
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
Retail Pharmacy near major Hospital in Downtown Los Angeles. All PBMs
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
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.
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