Morgan Hill, CA
$110,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SalePizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
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 SaleFood Packaging Supplies Distributor
San Diego County, CA
$170,000
Asset SaleExcellent location, 2nd Gen Boba Tea Restaurant Asset in a busy plaza.
Temecula, CA
$89,995
Asset SaleStock Traders Daily and Predative AI
Encinitas, CA
$10,000,000
Asset SaleRestaurant For Sale in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleAsset sale and low rent
Sacramento, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleCafe - Coffee, Tea & Desserts
Los Angeles County, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleDtla Turn Key Restaurant 2 Am Bar Live Entertainment For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Asset SaleCalifornia High Complexity CLIA, Validated PCR Equipment, LIS
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Asset SalePopular BBQ Fast-Casual Restaurant Near Beach Community – Ex-Franchise
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant and bar in fast growing community
San Diego County, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleSmall Super Market, That servers Pizza Pizza Burgers, Fries $189,000
Rosemead, CA
$189,000
Asset SaleMedical Spa Burbank Ca
Los Angeles County, CA
$399,000
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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Asset SaleConstruction Fence Rental Assets with High Recurring Revenue Potential
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleSmall Retail Insurance Book for Sale (99% Commercial) - $68K Revenue
Newport Beach, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleFranchise Boba Shop
Westminster, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleBar and Lounge
Santa Barbara, CA
$390,000
Asset SaleMexican Restaurant Asset Sale Turnkey Opportunity
California
$150,000
Asset SaleWest Hollywood Prime Turnkey Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Asset SaleSushi Restaurant with DRIVE THRU and 41 License
San Bernardino County, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat price/ Prime Downtown Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$29,000
Asset SaleUnbelievable Buildout with Incredible Ocean Views and Type 47
Laguna Beach, CA
$749,000
Asset SalePrime Fontana Location! Ready-to-Grow Pizza Restaurant
Fontana, CA
$219,000
Asset SaleRiverside County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleSacramento County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$34,000
Asset SaleOperate Where the Action Is – 42 License Corner Bar in Downtown Oceans
Oceanside, CA
$450,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale beer and wine market
Gardena, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleMexican Restaurant - Since 1952, Long History
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Dog FREE Boarding & Training Facility – 2,200 sq. ft. Leased
Anaheim, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleBeautifully decorated restaurant in Uptown Whittier
Whittier, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Restaurant For Sale
Leucadia, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleConvertible Asset Sale - Second Generation Hair Salon
Fremont, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleAmerican Fast Casual.
Orange, CA
$95,000
Asset Sale24 Years El Dorado Hills Landscape & Design
El Dorado Hills, CA
$10,000
Asset SaleNails & spa for SALE
Lake Forest, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleHigh End Salon in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleAftermarket Auto Body Collision Parts
North Highlands, CA
$400,000
Asset SaleHyw. 1 Coffee Shop/Cafe
Moss Landing, CA
$25,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Asset SaleMarket awaiting approval for an ABC Type-20 license
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleBar Restaurant Type 47 to 2 am
Los Angeles, CA
$158,000
Asset SalePremier NorCal brewery facility assets for sale; low lease rate(no IP)
California
$2,000,000
Asset SaleProduce Marketing Company and Packing House
Fresno County, CA
$4,200,000
Asset SaleLow Rent Auto Body For Sale w/ Licensed Spray Booth
North Hollywood, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRedondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
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.
