North Hollywood, CA
$750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Dental Practice for Sale in N. Hollywood, CA
Popular, Well Established Japanese /Sushi Restaurant Motivated Seller
Marin County, CA
$100,000
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
$180,000
"Redwood City" Turn-Key restaurant with cater service along El Camino!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Novato CA CPA Practice for Sale
Novato, CA
$800,000
Must see Drive Thru Restaurant in Brea
California
$295,000
Highly Reputable Internal Medicine Clinic
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $434,000
Poke Restaurant in Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$150,000
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
Acclaimed Wholesale Bakery Brand w/Retail – Property Available!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,550,000
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$495,000
Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento
California
$1,750,000
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
Not Disclosed
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
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Architectural Firm
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
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
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Asset SaleTurnkey West Hollywood Salon/Barbershop/Med Spa/ Tattoo/900sf
California
$50,000
Asset SaleKhana Peena – Former Indian Restaurant,Solano Ave Berkeley (Pending)
Berkeley, CA
$79,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
Morgan Hill, CA
$110,000
Asset Sale$2,386/mo Donut/Sandwich Shop w/Hoods - North Hollywood - Cash Sales
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog
Riverside County, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleBakery Open Permitted
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Asset SaleRestaurant with full kitchen Downtown South SF_ Asset Sale
South San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleHVAC company with Service Contracts and Backlog of Jobs
San Bernardino County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleEstablished Alterations Tailor Shop in the Heart of Coachella Valley
Cathedral City, CA
$59,900
Asset SaleSherman Oaks Ventura Blvd. Sports Bar for Lease
Sherman Oaks, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Business- Ready for a coffee ,boba, juice, tea shop
Suisun City, CA
$30,000
Asset SaleVenue & Event Space - Asset Sale, Second Generation
Oakland, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleAAAHC-Accredited Surgery Center For Sale-Accreditation Included
Sherman Oaks, CA
$225,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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Asset SaleHospice Agency for sale.
Los Angeles, CA
$425,000
Asset SalePopular Japanese Ramen Restaurant Located in a High-Traffic Mall
La Mirada, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleConfidential - Prime Rowland Heights Restaurant | 3,000 SF | Low Rent
Rowland Heights, CA
$249,000
Asset Salevideo production company
Palm Springs, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleFood Packaging Supplies Distributor
San Diego County, CA
$170,000
Asset SaleAbsentee Owner Pizzeria Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
$165,000
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.
