Chico, CA
$450,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
$150,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
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San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
$375,000
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Semi-Absentee Lumber Supplier & Distributor – $200K Inventory Included
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
FranchiseFACE FOUNDRIÉ
Available in California
$250,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Beer & Wine, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Arco am/pm with rental income, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Kawaii klaws
$400,000
Downey, CA
Live Love Play - Indoor Playground
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio, and Beers on tap
Menifee, CA
$249,000
Very Well Established Family Restaurant In Great Santa Cruz Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Established Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – Beer & Wine Incl.
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Japanese Hot Pot franchise - high gross 4.5 yelp
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
FranchiseBlue Moon Estate Sales
Available in California
$60,000
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Restaurant for Sale - Near CSUN (Northridge university)
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Baking A Sweet Opportunity with Serious Profits — Not A Franchise!
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Florist for sale on the Central Coast
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
FranchiseJuice It Up!
Available in California
$150,000
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
One of a kind Health management with explosive Growth
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
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Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Busy center-full kitchen-sushi restaurant-41 license
National City, CA
$99,999
Established Insurance Agency- Farmers Insurance
$200,000
Temecula, CA
Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Hardware Store & Building Materials - Business & Real Estate
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
FranchiseMr. Rooter
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
Absentee Liquor Store: Yucaipa, California
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
Property Management Business In No. Orange County 200 Doors
Orange County, CA
$245,000
Profitable sandwich franchise in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
Authentic Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant in Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA
$95,000
Well Established 6 - Bed Residential Care Facility (RCFE)
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Experienced High-End Pool Contractor
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,315,000
Owner absentee Cafe-bakery with Hood type one for sale
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
FranchisePillar To Post Home Inspectors
Available in California
$50,000
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.
