Claremont, CA
$260,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Exotic Car Rental Business! (Already Revenuing)
Established Aircraft Parts Distributor with Major Airline Accounts
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,900,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$150,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Caterer, Restaurant, Event Space & Takeaway Space - All in one!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,100,000
Mirage salon where beauty meets illusion
Simi Valley, CA
$40,000
Fast Modern Gourmet Sandwich Shop in Coachella Valley
Palm Desert, CA
$399,000
Established 2009 – Successful Downtown Culver City Restaurant & Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Smoke, Tobacco, Cigar, Accessories Store
Torrance, CA
$45,000
FranchiseHomeVestors
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Huntington Beach - Restaurant located on Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
High-Volume Long-Established Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA - He
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
Kawaii klaws
$400,000
Downey, CA
Luxury Residential Design Studio Serving Elite Clients
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
Liquor Store with Real Estate for Sale in Stanislaus County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
BizEx Business Brokers
BizEx Businesss Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Selling businesses is difficult, as many business owners who try to sell their business on their own find out. They typically don’t know what the market value of their business is; how to prepare their business for sale for the highest price; how to find, qualify, and take buyers through a process that will generate competitive offers; respond to letters of intent, manage legal resources; get financing for the acquisition; complete due diligence; or address the many issues that emerge that can sink a deal. This process often takes nine to twelve months to complete. Hiring a business broker will simplify the process significantly, but who do you trust? The BizEx website can answer many of your executive-level questions. It includes our very popular free online business valuation calculator, the business sales process, how to choose a business broker, and other challenges. Once you’ve done your research, take advantage of our free business evaluation and consultation. We’ll dig deeper into those elements of your business that drives value, and help you make sense of everything you’ve learned. During this process, you should gain a fair idea of our professionalism and trustworthiness. We don’t charge an upfront fee. We’re success fee driven. BizEx was established in 2005 and is now one of the largest Business Brokerages in Los Angeles.
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8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Signs, Graphics and Print Center, Top Rated Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
$325,000
(4) Profitable Facial Spa Units For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
Turnkey Custom Framing Shop, Flexibility and Steady Income
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
FranchiseWindow Genie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Over 50 Years of Service – Well-Established Dry Cleaners for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor
Pleasanton, CA
$388,000
Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Home Health Care, Est 2007, Easy transferrable,
Burbank, CA
$330,000
#1 Caribbean Restaurant of the Area – $346K SDE
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
Home Health Agency for Sale – ACHC Accredited and Fully Licensed
Chatsworth, CA
$545,000
Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Thai Restaurant For Sale North Hills Calif.
North Hills, CA
$90,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Very Profitable Cafe Shop
Riverside, CA
$190,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
Established Insurance Agency- Farmers Insurance
$200,000
Temecula, CA
SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Golf Simulator Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Well Established Flooring and Kitchen Renovators
Covina, CA
$300,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
2
Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$25,000
Outdoor Water Sports
Stanton, CA
$250,000
3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,200,000
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
HOT Pet Franchise Opportunity – Priced to sell fast!
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
FranchiseMosquito Joe
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Turnkey Cat & Dog Grooming Spa — New Build-Out, 925 SF, Easy Lease
Milpitas, CA
$98,888
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
Two Established & Profitable Central Coast Restaurants
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$899,000
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
FranchiseSam the Concrete Man
Available in California
$35,000
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.
