Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Chinese food Restaurant For Sale by owner
Hemet, CA
$249,999
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
$137,000
Two High-End Franchise Fitness Studios – Growing Revenue, Turnkey!!!
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Vocational School with Strong Contracts and Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
$800,000
Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Turn Key Super high Vlium Net $350k Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas (Watsonville), CA - Highly Profitable
Watsonville, CA
$700,000
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Business – High Residuals + Full Training
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
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16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
$300,000
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
High Volume Broken Yolk Café Franchise for Sale
California
$1,795,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,900,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta (Norcross), GA - Vehicle Financing
Norcross, CA
$900,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Established Bar with Amazing food and established clientele
Winchester, CA
$550,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Tacoma, WA - Highly Profitable
Tacoma, CA
$900,000
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Owner Absentee Franchise - Tax Prep Co. with 10+ locations SoCali
California
$1,000,000
Accredited Central California Home Health Agency - Clean, Relocatable
Fresno, CA
$400,000
Opportunity to grow in care agency business
Glendale, CA
$250,000
Established Turn-Key Nail Spa & Salon Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$99,000
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,000,000
18 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$4,375,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$1,675,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$650,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,000,000
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Professionally built Beach City restaurant with ABC47
Huntington Beach, CA
$650,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
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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The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Commercial Plumbing & Underground work
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $476,057
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Plato's Closet Teen Resale Store for Sale Hawaiian Gardens!
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$50,000
Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
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.
