North Hollywood, CA
$495,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
New Tech Auto Care
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Established Mountain Community Bakery & Restaurant
California
$850,000
Established Sandwich Shop in a Prime location
Costa Mesa, CA
$249,000
Established Pizzeria with beer & wine
Long Beach, CA
$175,000
Well Known Long Established & Profitable Nursery with Land for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Bill's Cabinets
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Thriving Sushi Restaurant - Fully Absentee - Full Liquor License
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
Established Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
California
$125,000
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Dog Day Care - Franchised
Orange County, CA
$1,600,000
Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer
California
$600,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Comfort Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
BPRE is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
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Home Health Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$150,000
Stylish Beauty Salon in Arcadia: Strong Cash Flow w/ Huge Growth
Arcadia, CA
$168,888
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Established Auto Body Shop Business for Sale!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
5 days open Sand-Cafe in Industry Area
Corona, CA
$65,000
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
High Volume & Profitable Grocery Business for Sale
Kern County, CA
$2,500,000
Established Laundromat for Sale
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
Pieology Pizzeria - Excellent Location Very Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Guards Down Barber Shop
San Bernardino, CA
$120,000
Preschool Business Redwood City , CA
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
$2,200,000
Upscale Hair Salon in Irvine, Station Rental , Great location
Irvine, CA
$200,000
Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved
Oakland, CA
$353,000
Preschool Business in Rocklin, CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,000,000
Unique Korean Restaurant in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$169,000
Mexican Restaurant with full bar, patio, and live entertainment
Irvine, CA
$249,000
Leading Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry.
California
$2,000,000
Profitable Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$350,000
Quick-Service Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$49,000
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
$990,000
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
$400,000
3 Immaculate Lash locations!
San Diego County, CA
$315,000
Restaurant / lounge BUSINESS for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$949,000
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $236,516
Patented Speech Synthesis and Translation Solution
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
James Liao
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Buying
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Highly Profitable Kids Boutique with Over $300k Gross and $100k SDE
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Sandwich Shop Established 25 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Well Established, Full-Service Tennis & Pickleball Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
$75,000
Established Kosher Market, Deli & Butcher Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,345,000
Renowned and Profitable Preschool in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $474,476
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.
