Laguna Hills, CA
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Businesses For Sale in California
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Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePriced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateFor Sale or Lease, 1201 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Real EstateTurn-Key Food & Beverage Production Facility
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRare Find: 12-Bed RCFE with Massive Income Potential!
San Jacinto, CA
$590,000
Real EstateHigh Visibility Corner Commercial Property
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000,000
Real EstateIndustrial Property for Sale
Paramount, CA
$2,490,000
Real EstateFOR LEASE - 135 Park Place in Historic Point Richmond
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFor Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Ventura, CA
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey RCFE Lease - Carmichael, CA
Carmichael, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateImproved Commercial Building on Main St with Acreage!
Quincy, CA
$799,000
Real EstateTurnkey 6,600 SF Restaurant + Bar Space on Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRedding Landmark-Style Restaurant & Bar Building FOR SALE — 6,600± SF
Redding, CA
$1,750,000
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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Real EstateSubleases Available for Stunning Restaurant Space with Type 47
Laguna Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTwo 6-acre Buildable Country Parcels in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA
$587,000
Real EstateDental Practice for Lease
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGas station & Property for sale
Fillmore, CA
$4,995,000
Real Estate2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Avenue
Alameda, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOffice Building for Lease
Fresno, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant Condo Located at 116 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA
Vista, CA
$1,695,000
Real Estate76 Gas Station, Subway with Liquor License
Wofford Heights, CA
$5,450,000
Real EstateSpace for Lease – Vibrant Mixed-Use Venue in Downtown Oakland
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCoin Laundry with Property in Compton
Compton, CA
$4,100,000
Real Estate6 Bed Licenced RCFE
Carson, CA
$925,000
Real EstateCloud Kitchen for Sale with Real Estate
Tracy, CA
$1,150,000
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateSecond-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub
Shasta, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Lease in Redding’s Retail Hub
Shasta Lake, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRare Opportunity! Adult Care Facilty-$750k El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Real EstateGas Station, Food Store With Real Estate
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateCommercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
$1,760,000
Real EstateDental Space Available with Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment Avail.
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Vacant Commercial Property For Sale In High Demand Location
Carson, CA
$995,000
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateChico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Real EstateBeautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
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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Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Real EstateEstablished preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$2,500,000
Real EstateFor lease,prior 99 Cents Only Site, Chino, CA on Central Ave.
Chino, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store with property
Inglewood, CA
$2,590,000
Real EstateBusy center-NEW Lease available
National City, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
California
$1,500,000
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.
