San Diego, CA
$420,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleCannabis Domain Name PineappleExpress.com For Sale
Asset SaleTurnkey Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Business For Sale
Modesto, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleMobile Wound Care for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleNorth Park Restaurant / Distillery For Sale
San Diego, CA
$215,000
Asset SaleLong standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleLiquor Store with Upside – Taken Over, Steady Operations, Growing Sale
Woodland Hills, CA
$375,000
Asset SaleBoba Tea Shop for Sale ( Please do not speak to the employees )
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleHospice license from 2014 for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Tea & Honey Brand for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$17,450
Asset SaleThai Bistro
Chula Vista, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleTurn Key - Nail Studio for Asset Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$89,500
Asset SaleNevada County ABC Type 47 Full Liquor License For Sale
Truckee, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleBoba shop Asset sale
Loma Linda, CA
$149,000
Asset SalePRICE UPDATE Silk Screen Printing - Asset Sale (all equipment)
Lancaster, CA
$35,000
Asset SalePoke Restaurant
Corona, CA
$155,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Asset SaleBAR / LOUNGE / CLUB For Sale in Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleWrought Iron Est 39 Yrs, 5 Star Reviews
Los Angeles County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleDental office leasehold for sale in Brea
Brea, CA
$75,000
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
Not Disclosed
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 SaleTasting Room For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$25,000
Asset Sale2nd Generation Restaurant Space – Food & Beverage Ready
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleBeauty Salon 540sqft +
Valley Village, CA
$79,999
Asset SaleRamen Restaurant With Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Franchise, Truck, Equipment and Powerful Brand Name
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Asset SalePoke, To-Go Restaurant
Torrance, CA
$19,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant Asset Sale – Ready for your Vision
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
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
Asset SaleProfitable Takeout Restaurant – $30K Monthly Sales, Only $48K!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$48,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for sale in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Taqueria in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleProfitable Equine & Livestock Equipment Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
$975,000
Asset SaleSouthern California Plastics Company – Stable Revenue, Profitable with
Riverside County, CA
$2,800,000
Asset SaleSo fine near SoFi
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleUpscale Salon in Prime South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$60,000
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 SalePremium Streaming Platform with a Mission
West Hollywood, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleWoodworking Facility 10k sq ft
Gardena, CA
$465,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Ready – Asset & Tenant Improvements for Sale
Rocklin, CA
$139,000
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Asset SaleTWO - 2022 New Build-Out, Turn Key QSR Restaurants, Highly Visible
San Bernardino County, CA
$198,000
Asset Sale2022 Modern Sandwich QSR Build-Out, Fully Equipped in Prime Location
Upland, CA
$99,000
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.
