Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleImperial Beach Neighborhood Bar For Sale w/ Type 48
Asset SaleAsset sale - keep current ice cream concept or bring your own
Walnut, CA
$95,000
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 SaleIncome generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Smashburger Restaurant –Branded Menu and Ice Cream Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$40,000
Asset Sale30 year Divorce Mediation Firm
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Asset SaleFlower Shop in Burbank
Burbank, CA
$44,000
Asset SaleTropical Fruit Nursery
San Diego County, CA
$1,950,000
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 SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
Campbell, CA
$224,900
Asset SaleUsed Cars Dealership In A Great Location Looking For A Right Owner!
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleCoastal Eatery with Established Clientele
Santa Barbara, CA
$425,000
Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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Asset SaleCasino & Liquor License
Rancho Cordova, CA
$999,000
Asset SaleHigh End full service rest & bar
La Jolla, CA
$270,000
Asset SaleThis is an asset sale
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleBowtruss 2nd generation restaurant and bar Ventura Boulevard corner
Sherman Oaks, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleType 48 Established Nightlife Venue in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleExceptional Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleCamarillo Restaurant
Camarillo, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleBoba Shop
Placer County, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleSherman Oaks TurnKey Equipped Profitable Restaurant For Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleSuper Deli/Sandwich Shop-Type 1 Hood-Type 41-Indoor/Outdoor Seating
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant with B&W
Placentia, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleSports Bar & Korean style Pub--Asset Sale
Lakewood, CA
$179,000
Asset SaleCompton opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$160,000
Asset SaleType 48 with Live Entertainment & Dancing in Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Asset SaleAbsentee Run Franchise Fusion Asian Fast Food Restaurant
Chatsworth, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleBar and Restaurant Asset Sale - Camarillo
Camarillo, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRetail Pharmacy Ideal for an Owner Operator or Suitable for Relocation
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleSFV/LA Retail Pharmacy Inside Medical Building Adjacent To Hospital
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleRetail Pharmacy in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleFast Casual Indian Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleEncino Ventura Blvd. Fully Equipped Restaurant With Hookah
Encino, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant in Prime Asian Shopping Center – Fully Built Out.
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleNightclub and Music Venue in DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Asset SaleNewly established Retail Pharmacy in Camarillo. All major insurances.
Camarillo, CA
$225,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Restaurant
Fresno County, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Sushi Restaurant in Torrance
Torrance, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleTurn-key Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Program for Sale
Orange, CA
$600,000
Asset SaleWell-established (2017)Long Term Care, Closed Doors Pharmacy in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
$199,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleType 48 DTLA Bar
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Asset SaleDental Office for Sale , Turn Key , Rent $3,521 , fully equipped
Lake Forest, CA
$95,000
Asset SaleOil Company & Properties for sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Shabu Shabu Restaurant B&W
Alhambra, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleUpscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar-Full Liquor-Off-Track Betting
Ventura County, CA
$299,000
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.
