Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Catering business run semi-absentee
Roundtable Pizza Restaurant - Kern County
Kern County, CA
$449,000
Profitable Absentee Operated Eatery
Santa Clara County, CA
$199,900
TUTTI FRUTTI, HELP RUN, HIGH NET, EASY,
San Bernardino County, CA
$99,000
Cocktail Bar - Type 48 License - 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
Long Established Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria extremely Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
$499,000
Eagle Rock Vegan Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Balloon Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Mexican Restaurant-->Seller Finance Available
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 | $920,000
Pleasanton, CA
$920,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
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9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$875,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Prime Location/E2 possible
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
Semi-Passive Vending Machine Business For Sale
San Jose, CA
$147,500
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$399,000
The Perfect Sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
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
Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$599,885
Extremely Profitable Upscale Spa
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Smoke Era & Vape
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Karaoke Bar in city of Arcadia for Sale
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
7-Eleven in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
$350,000
Good Income Poke & Ramen in big Showing area
Riverside County, CA
$180,000
Advanced Battery Backup For Solar Systems Manufacturer
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Turnkey | Child Care Center | 122-Total Lic. | Biz and Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$3,490,000
Smoke Shop: Glendora, California
Glendora, CA
$99,888
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Beautiful full liquor restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa
Hermosa Beach, CA
$350,000
Gourmet Soup and Sandwich Eatery For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$95,000
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
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Refurbished Appliances Store, Great Cash Flow, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
Mid-Wilshire Cocktail Bar w/No Food Required – Ideal Accessibility!
Los Angeles, CA
$525,000
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
Tailor Shop & Tuxedo Rental in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$99,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
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.
