Sun Valley, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Poke Restaurant in Sun Valley
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles County, CA
$525,000
Wholesale Party Favors Company
Los Angeles, CA
$4,000,000
Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Veterinary Hospital, North Coast of California, Small Animal
Arcata, CA
Cash Flow: $194,500
Acclaimed Wholesale Bakery Brand w/Retail – Property Available!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,550,000
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$495,000
Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento
California
$1,750,000
Fast Fish and Chips and Hamburger for sale in Sacramento area
Sacramento, CA
$199,000
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
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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Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
RV Service and Parts Sales Company
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Established Lotto/western Union/Tax preparing business for sale in SF
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Architectural Firm
California
Car Wash with Property in San Bernardino County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,200,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
$800,000
IRVINE High Volume Restaurant W/ Type 47 ABC License For Sale
Irvine, CA
Cash Flow: $381,235
FAA Certified Aircraft Interiors & Repair Station
Long Beach, CA
$500,000
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog
Riverside County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleWell established 22-year Vending Route- Work 1-Day @ Week
Orange County, CA
$99,900
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
Asset SaleBoba Tea Café: Absentee-Run | Gross $604K | Asset Sale Now $129K, OC
Torrance, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleGranite, Stone Fabrication
Indio, CA
$165,000
Asset SalePrime Modern Mexican Restaurant - Newport Beach Corner Location
Newport Beach, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleFully Built Out Turnkey Cannabis Delivery & Distribution For Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
$499,000
Asset SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleBeauty Salon 540sqft +
Valley Village, CA
Asset SaleRamen Restaurant With Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleCannabis Delivery Social Equity Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Franchise, Truck, Equipment and Powerful Brand Name
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Asset SalePoke, To-Go Restaurant
Torrance, CA
$30,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant Asset Sale – Ready for your Vision
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
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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Asset SaleIndoor Golf Simulator Facility | 4 Bays + 2 Private Rooms, Asset sale
Chino, CA
$320,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleOnline - BeautySpecials.com
Irvine, CA
$3,000
Asset SaleProfitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Sale
Oakland, CA
$420,420
Asset SaleProfitable Trusted Home Framing Contractor with Decades of Experience
Riverside County, CA
$8,500,000
Asset SaleRevolutionary Maglev Doors - Billion-dollar market opportunities
California
$3,000,000
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.
