California
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Airport Shuttle Service for Sale
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, CA
$79,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Pico Rivera, CA
$295,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Montebello, CA
$225,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Whittier, CA
$95,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
San Gabriel beauty in Duarte
Duarte, CA
$495,000
Commercial and Residential Carpet and Floor Cleaning Business
Ventura, CA
$125,000
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
$775,000
Premier Sub Brand 3 UNITS
Placerville, CA
$1,525,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$825,000
Matt Mertens
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
For over 45 years, Transworld Business Advisors has been the world’s leading business brokerage firm helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, and franchise their businesses with confidence. With a global network of 1,000+ professional brokers across 250+ offices worldwide, Transworld has successfully sold more than 15,000 businesses, combining unmatched reach with proven expertise. At Transworld Business Advisors of Sacramento, we bring this global power to your local market. Our team delivers the personalized insight, integrity, and hands-on support that only a local expert can provide, backed by one of the largest buyer databases in the industry. That means your business opportunity reaches not only qualified buyers around the world but also serious investors right here in California and the Sacramento region. When you’re ready to sell, buy, or franchise your business, trust the #1 business brokerage network in the world with our global resources and local expertise.
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Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
$475,000
Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 39K Down-Seller Financing Available!
Stockton, CA
$69,000
Day Spa, Spa, Salon, Facial, Hair, Esthetician Services
Newport Beach, CA
$10,000
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
$1,100,000
Liquor Store in San Bernardino
Mentone, CA
$135,000
Coffee shop/ Hookah lounge
San Diego, CA
$100,000
Turn-Key Sweet Deal: Cinnabon Franchise - Start Rolling in the Dough
Shasta County, CA
$150,000
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$720,000
Independent Pizza
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Retail Pharmacy with all major PBMs, relocatable, Rancho Cordova area
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business Opportunity in York St
San Francisco, CA
$95,000
Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street
Los Angeles County, CA
$259,000
Profitable Boba Tea Shop For Sale - Downtown Davis, with Full Kitchen
Davis, CA
$160,000
Profitable Family Run Thai Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$119,000
Dental Equip. Repair Truck for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$190,000
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
$348,999
Shell Food Mart
Hanford, CA
$599,000
High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$348,000
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
San Gabriel, CA
$198,000
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
Taiwanese Bento & chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Cute boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center
Fairfield, CA
$99,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina
San Francisco, CA
$185,000
High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
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Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Springs of LA County
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$180,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
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.
