Ocean Beach, CA
$280,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant For Sale
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
Asset Sale2022 New Build, Turn Key QSR Restaurant, Highly Visible Location
Cypress, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleCosmetic Surgery and MD Laser Center
Stanislaus County, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleBEST Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleStylish Interior · Full Kitchen Restaurant – Asset Sale (As-Is)
Cerritos, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleMini cafe asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$20,000
Asset SaleShell Gas Station For Sale - BUSINESS ONLY Opportunity
Sun Valley, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleHome Health Care Agency
Westlake Village, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset sale
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleAsset sale teriyaki restaurant
Gardena, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Apparel Print Shop–Fully Equipped
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Hot Pot Restaurant–Fully Equipped Asset
Los Angeles County, CA
$98,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleLarge Restaurant In A Great Location Of Placentia Anchored Plaza
Placentia, CA
$150,000
Fred Mercuro
Pacific Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
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Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleSupermarket Asset Sale-4,700 Sq.Ft. Prc $199K, Westminster, OC
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleAsset sale - keep current ice cream concept or bring your own
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Asset SaleMarina Del Rey Turn Key Waterfront Restaurant For Lease
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleNo Key Money - Fairfax Blvd. Cafe W/ Kitchen & 2 Patios
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleIncome generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleUpscale Asian-Fusion in Affluent Neighborhood - Turnkey Strong Review
Oak Park, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleGreat Location of Asset Sale in Downtown Whittier
Whittier, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Smashburger Restaurant –Branded Menu and Ice Cream Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTire Shop Service And Repair
Gardena, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleHigh Traffic Mex Style Ice Cream Store
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
Asset Sale30 year Divorce Mediation Firm
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Asset SaleSensational Hair Salon Near El Paseo in Palm Desert - Make an Offer
Palm Desert, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleFlower Shop in Burbank
Burbank, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleTropical Fruit Nursery
San Diego County, CA
$1,950,000
Asset SaleFranchise/Conversion Mexican Food Restaurant Opportunity
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleDonut Shop - Asset Sale (Make Your Own)
West Covina, CA
$120,000
Asset Sale$80K in Luxury Swimwear Inventory/Professional Creatives/Website
San Diego, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleParamount starter laundry
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleCoastal Community Restaurant Gem for Sale in Orange County!
Orange, CA
$115,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$630,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
Campbell, CA
$224,900
Asset SalePizzeria restaurant with 40 year History
Sherman Oaks, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Seafood Restaurant Space – Mariscos El Camaron Borracho
Tulare, CA
$74,900
Asset SaleUsed Cars Dealership In A Great Location Looking For A Right Owner!
Sacramento, CA
$139,000
Deanna Dube
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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Asset SaleCoastal Eatery with Established Clientele
Santa Barbara, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleEuropean Designer Fashion Boutique - Highly Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Asset SaleGreat Location Rancho Cucamonga C.u.p. Entertainment And 47 Full Liqu
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$350,000
Asset SalePoint Loma Neighborhood Bar
San Diego, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleCasino & Liquor License
Rancho Cordova, CA
$999,000
Asset SaleThis is an asset sale
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
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.
