San Jose, CA
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Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
Premier Dog Daycare Business – Loyal Client Base & Recurring Revenue
Alameda County, CA
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
ASSET SALE w/ Renters: Salon: Lash, Brow, Facial, Massage
San Diego County, CA
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!
Pleasanton, CA
Well-established Retail Pharmacy in Sacramento avg 90 scripts daily
Sacramento, CA
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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All major Insurances accepted at a Retail Pharmacy in Garden Grove OC
Garden Grove, CA
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
Established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
Test Only Smog Check Station - Near A Busy DMV, Huge upside potential
California
Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
California
Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
Northern CA Veterinary Practice + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
Same owner for 33 years,
Covina, CA
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
Licensed Hospice Agency in San Gabriel | Active Census
San Gabriel, CA
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Young Kim
YK Real Estate
Serving Sacramento County, CA
YK Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in business sales, commercial real estate, investment properties, and residential transactions throughout Northern California. We provide strategic guidance, market expertise, and personalized service to buyers, sellers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results through honest communication, skilled negotiation, and a client-first approach. Whether you're purchasing an established business, selling a commercial property, expanding your investment portfolio, or buying your next home, YK Real Estate is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with confidence and professionalism.
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Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast
Lakeport, CA
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
Two Luxurious Med Spas Servicing the Greater San Diego Area#25100CR
San Diego, CA
Subway
Fullerton, CA
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.
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