Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Italian/Pizza Vegan Restaurant Los Angeles Westside
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Streetwear Brand –Designer Access,Wholesale Ready, $99,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$99,000
Chicken Franchise, Help run, Newly Built, Full Kitchen, Type 41.
Artesia, CA
$249,000
Family run charming Mediterannean restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$220,000
Home Based Digital Advertising Firm For Sale In Columbus
Columbus, CA
$109,000
Concord CPA Firm for Sale
Concord, CA
$535,000
Encino CPA Firm for Sale
Encino, CA
$895,000
Torrance CPA Firm for Sale
Torrance, CA
$1,300,000
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
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Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Rare, Iconic Surf Shop for Sale in Southern California
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Burger restaurant with strong sales, newly renovated, outdoor seating
Fullerton, CA
$249,000
Profitable Family Medical Practice For Sale
Riverside, CA
$698,000
Below Market Price-Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Oil Changer top-Tier Franchise, Price to Sell
San Joaquin County, CA
$100,000
Napa Auto Care
Williams, CA
$1,500,000
Just Reduced - Absentee Owner Turn Key Brazilian Juice Bar and Cafe
Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
$739,000
Production Equipment Rentals – Well-Established with w/High Inventory!
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Beautiful Wine & Beer Bar | Newer Build | Fully Equipped
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Hookah Bar And Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Teriyaki restaurant near USC
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$365,000
Excellent Location in the corner of 2 Major streets & off Highway 280
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$450,000
Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
Long Established Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,996,000
Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County CA
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Established, Lucrative OBGYN Practice Seeks Qualified Successor
Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Situ Millawabandara
EXP Commercial of California Inc.
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Premier Paddle & Foil Sports Retailer
Santa Cruz, CA
$540,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Huntington Beach, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Orange County, CA
$300,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Liquor Store , Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
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.
