Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateCommercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
California
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCommercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateDistressed Child Care Facility with Seller Carry
Davis, CA
$899,000
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateHot Listing! 6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,075,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateRetail grocery/supermarket store in Leimert Park
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Stations with Property, Package Deal.
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
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SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePizzaria
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWinery with Vineyard
Tehama County, CA
$450,000
Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Real Estate100 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity
Atwater, CA
$100,000
Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateMarket with meat, beer and wine.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Oceanside, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateReal Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA
Orange Cove, CA
$450,000
Real EstateFranchise Gas Station & C-store
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
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.
