Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+
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
James Shin, MBA, CBI
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5 Billion. You deserve an experienced, certified, and licensed professional who specializes in business sales.
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“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
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
Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -
Los Angeles, CA
$369,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Established Liquor Store near UCSB Campus
Santa Barbara, CA
$349,000
Market with the meat in Chino
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
$599,000
Preschool Business for Sale in Concord, CA
Concord, CA
$450,000
Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
$1,200,000
Mechatronics Firm Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$645,000
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Drive-Thru restaurant in San Bernardino
Mentone, CA
$750,000
The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant
Davis, CA
$495,000
Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley Since 1984 Proven | Profitable
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
Nikki Francis
KW Commercial
Serving San Diego County, CA
Keller Williams is the largest brokerage in the world and KW Commercial is set to revolutionize the way the commercial real estate game is played, we make it a priority to only be in business. With over 2,600 commercial real estate associates and growing, continually driven by individual business, culture and profitability.
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Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
$429,999
New High-Tech Hologram Zoo Entertainment - Global Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Fireplace & Chimney Sales, Service, and Installation/Restoration
California
Cash Flow: $201,000
ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness
Mountain View, CA
$200,000
HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
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.
