Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Restaurant and Brewery, Established in 2000 - 4,000 Sqft plus Patio
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Tutti Frutti, Help Run, High Net, Easy,
San Bernardino County, CA
$139,000
Established and Profitable CPA Practice
Santa Cruz, CA
$550,000
Super busy Mexican food Restaurant in Anaheim minutes from Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
$168,000
Profitable Hot Tub and Outdoor Grill Buisiness
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Men's Suit and Alterations
Northridge, CA
$80,000
Absentee Run Coin Laundry in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Sushi Restaurant - Full Kitchen - ABC - $108k profits
Ladera Ranch, CA
$149,000
Sherman Oaks, CA EA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$780,000
Nightclub/Restaurant/Kareoke/MusicVenue
Torrance, CA
$995,000
HVAC Contractor—Commercial and Residential
California
Iconic Adult Store
Butte County, CA
$1,200,000
Highly Profitable Nail Salon For Sale
California
$1,999,999
Vibrant Bar and Restaurant
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,100,000
Helicopter Flight School and Touring
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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***In Escrow*** Profitable HOA Property Management Company in OC
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Spa & Wellness Center
Santa Barbara, CA
$550,000
Franchise Pizza
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
An Innovative Car Service Co. Cutting-Edge Technology. Seller Carry
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Price Reduced! Korean BBQ Chicken restaurant for Sale in Prunedale!
Prunedale, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Northern California Fencing Company
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Retail Pharmacy located in a Large Medical Center Averages 60 scripts
Laguna Hills, CA
$285,880
Established Market with Beer & Wine for Sale
Ventura, CA
$575,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
7-Eleven in Bakersfield
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
Established Port Of Subs Franchise Sandwich Shop For Sale
Grass Valley, CA
$315,000
Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$395,000
Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
Cafe Restaurant with the property
Agoura Hills, CA
$2,500,000
Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $5,000
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido
San Diego County, CA
$250,000
Antioch, CA EA Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$130,000
Mattresses and Accessories - Independent Retailer
San Diego County, CA
$398,000
Dry Cleaners in Santa Clarita( Newhall)
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Oakland, CA EA Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$1,200,000
Established Bar in the booming city of Hawthorne!
Hawthorne, CA
$200,000
Highly Profitable Jaguar Land Rover Auto Service & Repair - SBA OK'd
Alameda County, CA
$1,195,000
Skin Care Product Brand w/Excellent Reviews & Reputation
Los Angeles, CA
$14,000,000
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Beauty Supply Store Asset Sale! | $180,000
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Award Winning Mobile Pet Groomer
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Long established music school
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Convenience Store for Sale in Merced County CA
Merced County, CA
$175,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Established Auto Glass Business
Shasta County, CA
$475,000
Absentee run high Volume Pet store for sale in Union City by Starbucks
Union City, CA
$100,000
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$8,000,000
Chinese Restaurant in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$395,000
American Style Bangladeshi cuisine
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
BOBA FRANCHISE - SIMPLE - PARKING - LOW RENT
Los Angeles County, CA
$248,000
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.
