Orange County, CA
$295,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Automotive Repair Shop
Vocational School with Strong Contracts and Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
$800,000
Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Turn Key Super high Vlium Net $350k Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas (Watsonville), CA - Highly Profitable
Watsonville, CA
$700,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
$300,000
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
High Volume Broken Yolk Café Franchise for Sale
California
$1,795,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,900,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Iconic Business Technologies Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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9 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta (Norcross), GA - Vehicle Financing
Norcross, CA
$900,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Established Bar with Amazing food and established clientele
Winchester, CA
$550,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Tacoma, WA - Highly Profitable
Tacoma, CA
$900,000
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Owner Absentee Franchise - Tax Prep Co. with 10+ locations SoCali
California
$1,000,000
Plato's Closet Teen Apparel Resale Store for Sale! Santa Rosa, CA.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20,000
Accredited Central California Home Health Agency - Clean, Relocatable
Fresno, CA
$400,000
Opportunity to grow in care agency business
Glendale, CA
$250,000
Established Turn-Key Nail Spa & Salon Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$99,000
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,000,000
18 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$4,375,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$1,675,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$650,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,000,000
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Professionally built Beach City restaurant with ABC47
Huntington Beach, CA
$650,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Coin Laundromat Ready for Remodel
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Commercial Plumbing & Underground work
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $476,057
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Plato's Closet Teen Resale Store for Sale Hawaiian Gardens!
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$75,000
Tawnya Gilreath
EXP Commercial of California, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
EXP Commercial's Business Advisory division stands as a pioneering specialty group within the expansive umbrella of EXP World Holdings, a publicly traded global entity renowned for its innovative approach to the commercial real estate and business brokerage sectors. As a dedicated broker associate within this esteemed division, our focus is on delivering unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of buying, selling, or expanding businesses. Our commitment to excellence, combined with EXP Commercial's cutting-edge technology and global network, ensures our clients not only achieve their immediate objectives but are also positioned for sustained success in the dynamic business landscape. Whether you're looking to acquire a new venture, divest an existing operation, or seek advisory services to elevate your business, our team is equipped to facilitate your goals with precision, integrity, and a personalized approach.
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Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Medical Device Business - Successful & Unparalleled
Milwaukee, CA
$424,999
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
North Bay - Sound Reinforcement Co.
California
$225,000
A well-established Liquor store business and the property for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
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.
