Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, S SF Bay Area
CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$2,990,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$68,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
$250,000
Branded eCommerce FBA Business – Highly Profitable & Scalable
Los Angeles, CA
$1,700,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine
Kern County, CA
$495,000
Est. 35+ years-Home Remodel and Design Business
Orange County, CA
$499,999
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Chinese Restaurant
Stanislaus County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Todd Smith
Corbett Restaurant Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
Corbett Restaurant Group is a leading commercial real estate firm with offices in Boston, New York, Florida, and California, that specializes in the sale and leasing of restaurants. Our experience and expertise make us an invaluable partner to have when buying or selling a restaurant on any level. Corbett Restaurant Group is a professional organization whose top priority is client service; we are firmly committed to confidentiality, integrity and excellence. Selling or buying a business is a major decision; you want the very best professional guidance available. Corbett Restaurant Group has dedicated itself to understanding the restaurant business and has discovered what it takes to bring buyers and sellers together within this industry. We drive each and every transaction through to an orderly close. As a trusted advisor, we provide the information and tools necessary for our clients to make the best decisions.
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Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indio, CA
$4,800,000
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop
San Benito County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Beauty Salon with Great Rent in Busy Location!
La Puente, CA
$79,000
Profitable Established Clothing Store
Santa Ana, CA
$285,000
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$168,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Not Disclosed
Profitable Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
European Designer Fashion Boutique - $400k SDE
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
$1.6 Million Revenue Medical Spa in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Mountain View, CA
$115,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Agoura Hills, CA
$750,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!
Newark, CA
$158,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Well-Run Sports Bar with Food, Part-Time Ownership
San Bernardino County, CA
$375,000
Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$125,000
Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Fashion Forward Opportunity!
Carlsbad, CA
$149,000
Home Health Agency- First License Only
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
$195,000
Highly Established Home Renovation Business - Premium Client Base
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
*IN ESCROW* Licensed Alcohol & Drug Residential Rehab Center
Riverside County, CA
$349,000
Very Motivated Seller, Franchise Pizza Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$349,000
Restaurant with Grocery and Meat Market
Sacramento County, CA
$286,000
Tene Shake
Real Brokerage
Serving Monterey County, CA
Representing the Monterey County in Business and Commercial Sales
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Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $2,800,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$2,800,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Union City plaza
Union City, CA
$98,000
Branded Hot pot restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza
Roseville, CA
$319,000
The Point Restaurant is For Sale! Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Rio Vista, CA
$350,000
Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Multi location breakfast & lunch
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
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.
