Los Angeles, CA
$525,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Mid-Wilshire Cocktail Bar w/No Food Required – Ideal Accessibility!
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Profitable Ebay Store - Est 20+ Yrs -Owner Retire
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Charming Café
Santa Barbara County, CA
$875,000
Great Profit Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Bernardino, CA
$250,000
Tailor Shop & Tuxedo Rental in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$99,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Tasting Room I Turn-key Winery Operation I Seller Financing Available
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,995,000
Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)
Fremont, CA
$375,000
Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Established local restaurant with Type 47 ABC license in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
$350,000
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Deli and Pizza restaurant-long established - great rent-full kitchen
Poway, CA
$139,999
Van Nuys Home Health Care For Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$190,000
Retail E-Commerce with Recurring Revenue and Completely Relocatable
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Profitable Retail Pharmacy is located in the area of Tarzana/W. Hills
Tarzana, CA
$436,565
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$11,500,000
E-commerce business with subscribers, can be moved
Sacramento County, CA
$499,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Ramen, Sushi, and Thai Restaurant in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
High Margin Sports Therapy
San Bernardino County, CA
$449,000
Pizza/ sandwiches/ kebob restaurant.
Sunland, CA
$75,000
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Historic Restaurant For Sale
Camino, CA
$450,000
Upscale Beauty Store & Salon - Professional Products, No. Bay Area
Sonoma County, CA
$399,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$138,000
Rare Irvine 2nd Gen Turnkey Restaurant
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Interior Architectural Design Firm Hospitality resort Luxury Homes
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$199,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Burbank CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Central California Logistics-REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
California
Night club w/ full Liquor #47 lic & full kitchen for Sale in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Liquor Store - 12 Years in Business - Retiring - Koreatown, Los Angles
Los Angeles, CA
$289,000
Established and profitable Burger, Brews and Cocktails Restaurant
Claremont, CA
$399,000
Liquor, 12 Yrs Biz, Retire, Korea Town, LA.
Vermont, CA
$289,000
Premier Electrical Contracting Business in LA with Unique Specialties
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Beautiful all Rental Salon in South Orange County. Turnkey Operation,
Foothill Ranch, CA
$120,000
Veterinary Hospital, AAHA , Northern Coast of California
California
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,500,000
“Turn Key” Well Equipped, Restaurant in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$188,000
Fresh Juice & Smoothies in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$210,000
Full Restaurant Buildout in Prime Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$125,000
ESTABLISHED PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Riverside County, CA
$650,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Tiny Homes on Wheels or Pad CA approved
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Beautiful Rental Salon , Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$35,000
Large Rental Turnkey salon in Affluent Beach city , Full service,
Seal Beach, CA
$120,000
Dental Practice with Building for Sale - Temple City, CA
Temple City, CA
$1,275,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
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.
