Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Just Reduced - Absentee Owner Turn Key Brazilian Juice Bar and Cafe
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
$739,000
Production Equipment Rentals – Well-Established with w/High Inventory!
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
1,382sf Profitable Spa in Ktown since 2015 another Medspa in OC
Los Angeles, CA
$230,000
Beautiful Wine & Beer Bar | Newer Build | Fully Equipped
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
$40,000
Hookah Bar And Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Teriyaki restaurant near USC
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$365,000
Excellent Location in the corner of 2 Major streets & off Highway 280
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
Jack Oh
Power Realty & Investments
Serving Orange County, CA
Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.
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After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$450,000
Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
Long Established Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,996,000
Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County CA
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Established, Lucrative OBGYN Practice Seeks Qualified Successor
Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Stand alone Mexican food restaurant or bring your own concept 41 lic
Escondido, CA
$179,999
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Premier Paddle & Foil Sports Retailer
Santa Cruz, CA
$540,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Huntington Beach, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Orange County, CA
$300,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Liquor Store , Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Reclaimed Wood & Architectural Salvage Retail Store - Sales Only
Paso Robles, CA
$438,000
Rare Opportunity: Previous 14-Bed RCFE in Prime Woodland, Sacramento
Woodland, CA
$997,000
Gs $55k-65k+ Com Income (Lotto)$78/YR, Rent $3400(all),lease 15yr
Chino, CA
$650,000
Hydrogen Water Exclusive Distribution w/ e-Commerce Store
Irvine, CA
$191,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Screen Printing & Embroidery Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Profitable Precision Mold Maker & Machine Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$2,500,000
Established Turnkey Chiropractic Clinic In Beautiful Seaside Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
Price Dropped | Subway Franchise | 24/7 | Remodeled | Top SJ Corridor
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Premium Barber Shop - Individual Sale
Wildomar, CA
$65,000
Chris Beckman
Transworld Business Advisors of Long Beach, Tustin & Irvine
Serving Orange County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.
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Down Town Montebello Pizza & Chicken , Pop Restaurant
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
Profitable Los Angeles Airbnb Rental - 5 units- Silverlake area
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Premium Hair Salon | SF East Bay | Part-Time Owner | Rising Cash Flow
Contra Costa County, CA
$825,000
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
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.
