Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Established Mrs.Fields Cookies Franchise For Sale
Profitable Direct Lending & Real Estate Investments Services
California
$35,000,000
Well built out-great location and demographics
San Diego, CA
$299,999
Sushi 6-days open ABC and $3600 all in rent!
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Popular Grocery Market with Beer Wine License - Salinas
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
76 Gas Station Business Only
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
Established Wine Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$110,000
High End Sacramento Carehome - 6 Bed RCFE
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
REST, 41, HELP RUN, FULL KITCHEN, HIGH VOL & NET.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Profitable Tech and Media Company with Global Reach
Pleasanton, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,322
Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$2,700,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Gift Shop in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Reduced Price *Plug and Play Quick Serve/Cafe in Gardena
Gardena, CA
$50,000
Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$6,950,000
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
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Plastic Surgeon-Led Medical Spa in the Coachella Valley
Riverside County, CA
$1,900,000
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Barstow, CA
$399,999
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
$295,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Full Service Hair Salon
Fullerton, CA
$50,000
VEGAN WHOLESALE BAKERY - EST. 10 YRS
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Reduce Price Super Market With Beer And Wine, Meat, Produce And Deli
Whittier, CA
$579,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Cocktail Bar 48, low rent, limited competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
Palm Springs Home Health Care w/Public Health License
Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Eagle Rock Vegan Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Mexican Restaurant
Northridge, CA
$300,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
$645,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$875,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Established Sushi restaurant Prime Location in O.C.
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$398,000
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Integrated Circuit Testing and Repair
California
$799,000
Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$549,885
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
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.
