Studio City, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Studio City restaurant with parking, patio & B/W License
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant for a Well-Performing Space
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleRoom to grow in LA
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleSuper Salon and Stylist Business-Turn Key-Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleFusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Cafe House in SoCal
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleTurnkey West Hollywood Salon/Barbershop/Med Spa/ Tattoo/900sf
West Hollywood, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleUnique Market & Restaurant Combo(Low Rent $2,500!)
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleFully Licensed Cannabis Distribution Business For Sale
Oakland, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleSonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Food Trailer
Stanislaus County, CA
$115,000
Asset SalePopular Dim Sum and Cantonese Restaurant in busy plaza in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Cafe For Sale
Encinitas, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleCampus Restaurant Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$185,000
Asset SaleChef Kitchen Restaurant & Bar in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$315,000
Asset SaleOperating Pizza restaurant, fully equipt
Woodland Hills, CA
$94,500
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
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Asset SaleRestaurant, Bar & Venue Opportunity in Little Italy
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant on the Convoy Street
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleAsian Restaurant, 15ft Hood, Grease – Fully Equipped - Price to Sell!
Ventura, CA
$70,000
Asset Sale$2,386/mo Donut/Sandwich Shop w/Hoods - North Hollywood - IN ESCROW
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleRestaurant ASSET *BUSY* - Irvine
Irvine, CA
$180,000
Asset SalePortable Cannabis Consumption Lounge License (West Hollywood, CA)
Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleLocation! Established Smoke & Novelty Shop in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleNewly Renovated Hair Salon/ Highly Desirable Area
Orange County, CA
$82,000
Asset SaleIn-Network Lab: Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPOs, Many Medicaids
Irvine, CA
$2,500,000
Asset SaleFabulous Gift Basket Company- Turn Key -Make Offer
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAutomotive: Profitable Diesel Injection Service & Repair Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, Asset Sale, Full Kitchen, Food Court.
Los Angeles County, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, "Asset Sale", Full Kitchen, Food Court, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant / Production Kitchen With Parking
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleSmaller format DTLA Turnkey Commissary Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
$71,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Modern Indian Restaurant – Event Space Included
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Asset Sale"AAA: E Coast Hwy Site with inside and small outside seating
Corona Del Mar, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleAmerican Restaurant- Changeable to other concepts
Newport Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleLiquor Licenses Type 47- Los Angeles
Monrovia, CA
$135,000
Asset SaleSeafood Rest, Build out $650K, ASSET SALE.Type41.
Norwalk, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleWell Established Medical Practice - Profitable Retail Center Location
Victorville, CA
$499,000
Asset SaleAsset sale.
Pasadena, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleChino hills Donut & Dessert Shop for Sale
Chino Hills, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleHair and Nail Beauty Salon on Main Street!
Glendale, CA
$38,000
Asset SaleRestaurant in Rowland Heights w/ ABC 41
Rowland Heights, CA
$210,000
Asset SaleFusion Tea Cafe Coffee Smoothie Boba Tea Snacks Two Locations in SoCal
Arcadia, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleJames Beard nominated bar Friends & Family For Sale in Oakland
Alameda County, CA
$129,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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Asset SaleLow Rent - Cute Coffee Shop/Cafe in Inner Richmond!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale L&l Hawaiian Bbq
Ramona, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleLiquor Store with Upside – Taken Over, Steady Operations, Growing Sale
Woodland Hills, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleBoba shop Asset sale
Loma Linda, CA
$119,000
Asset SaleRoasted & Raw (Turn-Key Restaurant Space in Oakland with Type-1 Hood)
Oakland, CA
$130,000
Asset SalePoke Restaurant
Corona, CA
$155,000
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.
