Stanislaus County, CA
$1,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateRetail Store Property for Sale in Stanislaus County CA
Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Start-upMobile Coffee Bike and trailer, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sal
$30,000
Start-upAccredited Home Health Care Agency For Sale
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Oceanside
$45,000
Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales
Start-up100% Business
$15,000
Start-upKanga's Children's Playcenter
Start-upFreight Brokerage Business for Sale: Established Client Base and Stron
$20,000
Start-upYoga Womens Atheltic wear E-commerce BRAND FOR SALE
Start-upNEW BAR-47 Liquor License and Kitchen Newly Remodeled
$205,000
Start-upTurnkey E-Commerce Tire Retailer: Ready-to-Launch Dropshipping Store
$35,000
Start-upReady to Launch: Social Media Influencer Marketplace App
$35,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Temecula
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Walnut Creek
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Anaheim
$45,000
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Los Gatos
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Long Beach
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Ft. Worth
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sacramento
$45,000
Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upAlameda County Liquor License Lottery
$1,931
Start-upRiverside County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upSan Diego County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upOrange County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sarasota
$45,000
Start-upLos Angeles County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upNEW BAR/RESTAURANT- For sale Moreno Valley PRIME Location
$150,000
Start-upSelling Wine Bar Cafe
Start-upPortable Grand Prix Racing System
$75,000
Start-upAuto Body Location with Two Spray Bays, Lifts, Compressors and Framing
$450,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Tampa
$45,000
Start-upFarmers Market Mini Franchise Opportunity
$5,000
Start-upNail Salon in Prime LA Location – Luxury Setup, Ready to Operate!
$100,000
Start-upBusiness Management Consultant
$39,500
Start-upLegacy One Auto Collision Inc
$320,000
Start-upPremia Fitness — Best Gym for Small Towns
$10,000
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Start-upProfitable Tutoring Business For Sale - Growing and Ready to Scale Up!
$65,000
Start-upSelling Tattoo Shop at a prime location
Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles
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.
