Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Grocery Store
Mechanic Shop
Sonoma County, CA
$300,000
San Jose, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,550,000
Davis, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Yolo County, CA
$860,000
The Global Standard in Channel Sales Training
California
$750,000
Well Regarded Sonoma County Winery and Tasting Room *asset lite
Sonoma County, CA
Cash Flow: $317,000
Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Stanislaus County CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
Chinese Restaurant in Burbank
Burbank, CA
$320,000
Steady and profitable DENTAL LAB
Irvine, CA
$750,000
Long Established Dry Cleaners For Sale
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
NEW PRICE DROP: T-UP UKIAH MINI GOLF-Family Entertainment Center
Ukiah, CA
$299,000
Subway For Sale - Now At A Reduced Price!!!! New Asking Price:$120,000
Livermore, CA
$120,000
Fantastic Sams Franchise for Sale-San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Online Retailer - Natural Home Goods & Clothing
California
$89,000
Independent S. California Bike Shop with Loyal Customer Base
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Bus & Shuttle Passenger Transportation Company
California
$4,500,000
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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High Volume Restaurant & Bakery
Riverside County, CA
$11,000,000
Location! Scenic Design and Fabrication Shop - SBA Approved
California
$1,800,000
Pizza restaurant-Long established-TURN KEY
Thousand Oaks, CA
$125,000
Poke and Sushi Restaurant in Industrial Area
Commerce, CA
$149,000
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Fresno CPA Firm for Sale
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Thai Restaurant Bar and Lounge
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
Process Server Business
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Award Winning Craft Brewery Event Center, Vineyard , & Luxury Home
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Placerville, CA
$5,995,000
Indian Fast Food Takeout/Grocery
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Huntington Beach CPA Firm for Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
$500,000
Dental Practice with Real Estate for Sale in Orange County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
$799,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Union City, CA
$500,000
Cigar ( smoke) store in Santa Clarita area
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$220,000
Cannabis Dispensary & Delivery Business (Stockton, CA) #1496
Stockton, CA
$199,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
BOBA SHOP-ABSENTEE RUN-HIGH VOLUME-FULL KITCHEN
San Bernardino County, CA
$190,000
BOBA COFFEE SHOP-ABSENTEE OWNER-LA COUNTY
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Profitable Auto Shop w/Property (25+ years in business)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$900,000
Profitable Beauty Supply in K-Town in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
Urgent ASAP sale for profitable Palm Desert Flooring & Blinds store
Palm Desert, CA
$75,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
9 Non-Surgical Regenerative Pain Treatment Centers for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$2,711,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Mexican Market and Restaurant in Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
yazan ibrahim
First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Granite Bay RCFE/Carehomes for the Elderly
Granite Bay, CA
$150,000
Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!
Riverside, CA
$750,000
Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Grass Valley, CA EA Practice for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$375,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
High Growth High Profit CBD Products Co
Ontario, CA
$2,400,000
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.
