Barstow, CA
$399,999
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
$295,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Vegan Bakery -Wholesale Only - Established for 10+ years,
Los Angeles, CA
$160,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Cocktail Bar 48, low rent, limited competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Eagle Rock Vegan Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$100,000
Mexican Restaurant
Northridge, CA
$300,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
$645,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$725,000
Pablo Fonseca, MBA
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$398,000
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$489,888
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Profitable Ebay Store - Est 20+ Yrs -Owner Retire
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Thriving Wine Business & Tasting Room Opportunity – Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,500,000
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer**
Los Angeles, CA
$11,500,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$138,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$225,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Central California Logistics-REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
California
Not Disclosed
Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Liquor, 12 Yrs Biz, Retire, Korea Town, LA.
Vermont, CA
$269,000
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,500,000
Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Beautiful Rental Salon , Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$35,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
$369,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
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Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Profitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$449,000
Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley Since 1984 Proven | Profitable
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
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.
