La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Dessert Franchise in an excellent location
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Fitness Studio For Sale (SELLER FINANCING)
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Bistro and Cake House in Studio City ( On Hold )
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Acupuncture, massage, and fitness
Laguna Hills, CA
$45,000
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Profitable Turnkey Boba Tea Drinks – Prime High Traffic Location
Westminster, CA
$220,000
Metal Finishing
California
$378,263
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$580,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
Cast Polymer Building Materials Manufacturer
California
$1,000,000
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
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Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Sacramento CA Area
Rocklin, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Family Owned, Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Vietnamese street food + Boba restaurant for sale in Sacramento l
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Wellness Space with Non-Invasive Treatments
Alameda County, CA
$1,950,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Auto repair shop business only in Los Angeles County
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$675,000
Convenience Store in Los Angeles! (High Profits)
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Established in a Thriving Location
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$625,000
Well-Established Commercial Bakery
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Time Established Plant for sale
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Pet Grooming Business!
Sylmar, CA
$110,000
Jimboy’s Restaurant, Asset sale on Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
"SF Downtown Berkeley" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Established & Turnkey Restaurant WITH FULL 47 Liquor License
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
Lara Trepanier
West Coast Commercial LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
For nearly forty years, West Coast Commercial Realty has offered market-leading real estate consulting, brokerage and transaction services designed to meet our client's goals, including investment value, location intelligence, tenant mix, property and market positioning, and landlord, agency and principal representation.
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Popular Takeout Japanese Restaruant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
$94,000
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
$18,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Turn-Key Well-Known Restaurant in the best location for sale
Alameda County, CA
$155,000
Great Nail Salon in Rolando San Diego
San Diego, CA
$45,000
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.
