San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!
Pleasanton, CA
$159,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Well-established Retail Pharmacy in Sacramento avg 90 scripts daily
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
All major Insurances accepted at a Retail Pharmacy in Garden Grove OC
Garden Grove, CA
$175,000
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
Smoke Shop
Merced County, CA
$95,000
Established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Test Only Smog Check Station - Near A Busy DMV, Huge upside potential
California
$475,000
Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
California
$299,000
Profitable, luxurious Nail Salon business For Sale! Absentee operated
Brea, CA
$298,000
Pizza Franchise Selma Nets 110,000 Yr.$75,000 Down Owner Finance
Selma, CA
$235,000
Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$165,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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"Daly City" Highly Profitable & Turn-key Auto mechanic Business!
Daly City, CA
$1,118,000
Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
$475,000
Northern CA Veterinary Practice + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
$2,100,000
Well-Established Liquor Store for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Silverlake Area Retail Bakery with Local Following
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Established Full-Service RV Dealership with Multiple Revenue Streams
Marin County, CA
$2,500,000
Thriving Toys & Collectibles Bus w Strong Retail & Online Presence
Orange County, CA
$499,999
Dry Cleaner in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
Dry Cleaners in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Dry Cleaners in Mountain View for sale!
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Smoke Shop
Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Bar - Neigborhood - Heart of Oakland
Oakland, CA
$225,000
Same owner for 33 years,
Covina, CA
$290,000
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
$180,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Franchise Sandwhich
Napa County, CA
$200,000
Absentee run asian dessert shop for sale in SF Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$78,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$135,000
Authentic Thai restaurant for sale in Huntington Beach with patio
Huntington Beach, CA
$250,000
Taiwanese fusion restaurant for sale Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$150,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$350,000
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$65,000
Profitable Meat Market with Small Mini Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Leslie Horton
California eTime Solutions & Liberty Group Of Nevada
Serving Placer County, CA
Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton is affiliated with The Liberty Group of Nevada, LLC. Both companies are well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.
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Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$400,000
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Medical and Dental Products manufacturer and distributor (master dist)
Hayward, CA
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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.
