San Diego County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido
Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer
San Diego County, CA
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
Best area and huge kitchen
San Ramon, CA
***In Escrow***Profitable Design and Niche Manufacturer Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Residential HVAC Company near Sacramento, CA
California
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, CA
Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions , Great Value
Fresno County, CA
Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Adelanto, CA
Trucking Company - 48 State Long Haul
California
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.
San Diego, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Orange County.
Orange, CA
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd Silver
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles County, CA
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property in Los Angeles
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Flooring & Window Covering, Central Coast Wine Country
Paso Robles, CA
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
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.
