Lemon Grove, CA
$99,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$38,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla
San Diego County, CA
$299,000
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,100,000
Much Loved Bead Store in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$64,900
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Auto Supply Shop
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
$1,249,000
California
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
1,495sf Hookah Lounge w/Low Rent
Pomona, CA
$78,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Tape and Reel Packaging for Electronic Assembly
California
$5,000,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Thriving Poke restaurant in high traffic plaza -turnkey business
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM
$249,000
San Mateo County, CA
OC CA Commercial P&C Insurance Agency For Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
$850,000
Private Mail Box Business for Sale in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
40yr Established Commercial Electrical Services Company
Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Pizza Scotts Valley Nets $109,127 $25,000 Dn., EIDL Note of 3.75% int.
Scotts Valley, CA
$300,000
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$285,000
High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
San Diego, CA
$249,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
$425,000
Reputable Mobile Mechanic Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$145,000
Profitable Behavioral Health Group Services Co. – Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale
$775,000
Newport Beach, CA
Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry
City Of Industry, CA
$100,000
18 Year Established Commercial Printshop+ , Turnkey ready.
Santa Ana, CA
$900,000
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
$100,000
Absantee Owned and Operated Cyclebar Franchise For Sale
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
$3,000,000
Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$450,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Beauty Supply - Inglewood *great potential*
Inglewood, CA
$180,000
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First American Brokers
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7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
TAEKWONDO ACADEMY- 7 YEARS SUCCESS
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
$600,000
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
FranchiseD1 Training
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Turnkey Lighting Maintenance & Electrical Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$356,000
Auto Repair W/ Property-Est 60 Years, Retiring!
Orange County, CA
$2,145,000
Market with Property in Los Angeles City.
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Absolute Turnkey/Established Barbershop-South County
Chula Vista, CA
$79,000
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Specialty Snack & Drink Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$29,000
OC2103 Premium Wood Restoration Services
Santa Clara County, CA
$400,000
Beauty Salon & Supply FOR SALE - 30+ Years of Established Business
Burbank, CA
$50,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Scenic Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, CA
$330,000
FranchiseAAMCO Transmissions
Available in California
$90,000
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.
