REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$8,997,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Express Car Wash with Real Estate(Land & Building) - Very Attractive
Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
Charming Restaurant & Real Estate Opportunity – Julian, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$1,279,000
Hospice Agency for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$200,000
Perfection in the East Valley
Burbank, CA
$875,000
High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Anaheim, CA
$49,000
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Leading Sports Nutrition and Supplement Company in the Industry
Corona, CA
$250,000
great location smoke shop corona del Mar for sale
Corona Del Mar, CA
$140,000
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Asian Restaurant For Sale Orange County Price Reduced
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Poke Bar Restaurant - Very Turnkey & Profitable - Low Labor
San Bernardino County, CA
$89,000
Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
10 Years Profitable Ramen in Azusa College Center
Azusa, CA
$90,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Fountain valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
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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Fully built out Wellness clinic in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$99,000
Established Home Services Franchise – Profitable & Turnkey Opportunity
Santa Clara, CA
$549,900
Profitable and well known cafe in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
$349,000
Two Profitable Absentee-Run Franchise Units – Turnkey Opportunity!
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Restaurant for Sale - Milpitas !!
Milpitas, CA
$500,000
Well Established Sushi Restaurant
Modesto, CA
$250,000
Profitable Solana Beach Cafe
Solana Beach, CA
$200,000
Branded Gas Station with Permits Ready for C-Store Expansion!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eagle Rock, CA
$4,995,000
Hair Salon
Glendale, CA
$50,000
Rare Opportunity Dry Cleaning Business w/ Real Estate For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,650,000
NEMT- Non-Emergency Medical Transport
San Bernardino County, CA
$550,000
Lego® Minifigures, Sets, Bricks & More!
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Sushi Kiosk - STATER BROS Grocery Store, High Net 7K Monthly AVG.
Murrieta, CA
$109,000
Successful Sign Design and Printing Business For Sale
Placer County, CA
$300,000
Ventura County Home Health – 30 Census
Simi Valley, CA
$899,000
Grocery & Specialty Market – Stanislaus County
Modesto, CA
$100,000
Cash Flowing Liquor Store in Prime Traffic Corridor | Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
Turnkey Liquor Store in a Busy Area - San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Nursery Garden Center in Murphys,CA
Murphys, CA
$199,000
Established Lash Extension Business – 10 Years – Turnkey Operation
Alameda, CA
$15,000
Exceptional turnkey cannabis cultivation facility
Antioch, CA
$2,400,000
Axe throwing venue for sale
West Covina, CA
$20,000
Licensed Medicare Certified and JC Accredited HHA
Camarillo, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Local Packing and Shipping Business Since 1983
Redding, CA
$179,500
Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable Noodle Restaurant-Great location
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Soil & Fertilizer Manufacturer
California
$5,000,000
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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Jimboy’s Tacos Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
$165,000
San Bernardino County, Successful Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
Chino, CA
$595,000
Profitable Small Animal Vet. Hospital
Hollister, CA
$1,000,000
High-Margin Marine Service Business – Untapped Territory & Scalable
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine - Very Attractive - High Gross High Net
Riverside County, CA
$995,000
Long Estabished, Renowned BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$395,900
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.
