San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Profitable General Engineering Company
Coffee Shop & Bakery - Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
South Orange County - Beach Town
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Pho Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Thriving Home Staging Business with Supplemental Relocation Revenue
Studio City, CA
$1,800,000
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
Orange County, CA
$249,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Gourmet Dessert Shop | $1.25M Revenue
Clovis, CA
$300,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!
Palm Springs, CA
$198,000
FranchiseAltitude Trampoline Park
Available in California
$400,000
Established High End Floral Shop
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
HOT Pet Franchise Opportunity – Priced to sell fast!
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Absentee run Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in Milpitas plaza
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
High Volume Chicken Wing Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Profitable Chinese Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow & Loyal Customer Base
Davis, CA
$250,000
A creative studio at the heart of community
California
$165,000
Strategic buyer sought for Specialty Packaging Mftr w/ $3.35M EBITDA
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,500,000
Med Spa for Sale!
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
Established Gun Safe Manufacturing Business with National Reach
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
FranchiseSparkle Squad
Available in California
$60,000
Profitable E-Commerce Flower Business – Work From Anywhere
North Highlands, CA
$180,000
2-Location [CA & CO] Med Spa Practice For Sale (#2162)
Encinitas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000
76Gas Station with Circle K,CarWash & Rental Income- Prime Oppertunity
$14,999,999
San Bernardino, CA
Japanese/Sushi restaurant with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$185,000
Long Establish High End Bodyshop South Bay LA County
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
$179,000
Existing Mailbox and Shipping Store with Multiple Income Streams
Fontana, CA
$88,600
Sandwich Franchise - Prime Corner Location in West LA
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Turnkey indoor golf simulator business in the Heart of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$150,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$180,000
FranchisePokemoto
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
High demand recession proof business
$35,000
San Francisco, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
2 Store Wienerschnitzel Franchises package
Los Angeles County, CA
$849,000
FranchiseZiggi's Coffee
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Hospice Agency in South CA for sale $430K
Glendale, CA
$430,000
**PRICE IMPROVEMENT**RARE Northern California Opportunity
Chico, CA
$195,000
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
$950,000
Residential Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
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Exquisite Studio w/ Private Suites - Set up for Med Spa / Beauty
Eastvale, CA
$700,000
Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$230,000
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
Own Your Coastal Community Dream!
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Convenient store/restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$110,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
$150,000
Liquor/Tobacco Store With Inventory Included
Redondo Beach, CA
$250,000
Beautiful Turnkey Barre Studio
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Exceptional upscale, college town OC location!
Orange County, CA
$450,000
$2.75M Landscape Maintenance Firm– SF South Bay Licensed Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $520,000
40+ Year Stablished Nail Salon in busy mall
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Semi-Absentee Bubble Tea Shop – East San Jose, Great Potential
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Middle-Eastern Restaurant
Orange, CA
$265,000
East San Jose Asian Fusion Restaurant – High-Density Area
San Jose, CA
$275,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
$750,000
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.
