Burbank, CA
$320,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Chinese Restaurant in Burbank
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
$80,000
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
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
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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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
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
Vintage Auto Parts Manu & Dist 45 Yrs Legacy
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,900
Maymay Huang
Epique Realty
Serving Yolo County, CA
Maymay, Co-Founder of The Elite Group is committed to delivering exceptional real estate services to businesses & homeowners throughout the Sacramento areas. With a proven track record of helping countless businesses & families achieve their dream of homeownership, our experienced and dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way. At The Elite Group, we believe in more than just transactions—we prioritize loyalty, trust, and long-lasting relationships with our clients. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, you can count on us to provide expert guidance, market insights, and unwavering support. Let The Elite Group be your trusted partner in making your real estate journey smooth, successful, and stress-free.
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Turnkey Full Service Restaurant for Sale-Mira Mesa
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Dental Practice for Sale - San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$200,000
Speciality Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Modesto CA
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Allstate Agency Mega in Burlingame Area 30 years in Business
Burlingame, CA
$1,950,000
Health, Nutrition and Weightloss Store
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Established Sleep and Wellness Center
Orange County, CA
$600,000
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.
