San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asset SaleType-47 ABC License for use in San Luis Obispo
Asset SaleMenchies Frozen Yogurt Shop -PRICE REDUCED
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleAsset sale Persian & Italian Restaurant with B&W
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleRare Restaurant Opportunity in the Affluent City of Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleHillcrest Restaurant with Incredible Charm, Super low rent!
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Fast Food Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleTRADEMARKS for Sale - Athletic Apparel Design Company Since 1985
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRecently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
West Covina, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale
Orange, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Asset Sale$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Asset Sale$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Asset SalePatented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Asset Sale15 Off market Hotel, Hotel Note and development land
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Asset SaleExplore A Unique Fast-Food Licensee Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$39,500
Asset SaleHigh Complexity CLIA licenses 60K to 120K
California
Not Disclosed
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateOpportunity to own a well-established Convenience Store and Smoke Shop
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Real EstateLiquor Store with property
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Real EstateEstablished preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$2,500,000
Real EstateAAAAA LOC Biz (Dry Cleaner) + RE (bldg 4092sf/2u/ land22,022sf)
Yucaipa, CA
$1,950,000
Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
California
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.5 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Stanislaus County
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.14 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Merced County
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateBrand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Real Estate2,300 Sq Ft Auto-Mechanic Building for Lease
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIconic Java Johns Coffeehouse in the heart of historic Nevada City
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations - Bar & Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate5 Oceanfront properties combined!
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Real EstateWalgreens Montebello for Sale
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Real EstateCoin Car Wash Business & Property is for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Real EstateIndependent gas station with property is for sale
Fillmore, CA
$5,400,000
Real EstateGound lease for sale
Chino, CA
$195,000
Real EstateLiquor Store with Large size Grocery Store/Market including Property
Kern County, CA
$1,800,000
Real Estate3,904 Sq Ft Building for rent.
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant for Sale | Renovated | Private Parking
Lomita, CA
$789,000
Real EstateIndustrial Offices & Storage
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateProfitable barbershop/hair salon for sale
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateAuto Body in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
NEREIDA CASTILLO
HOMESMART REALTY WEST
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Real EstateMobil Gas Station and Property Prime Location
Los Angeles, CA
$7,999,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant/Bar or Retail Lease Opportunity – Hilltop Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFor Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Ventura, CA
$1,100,000
Real EstateSan Diego County Bakery For Sale w/ Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
$3,600,000
Real EstateProperty & Building
Long Beach, CA
$999,000
Real EstateExcellent Opportunity to own a 30 bed RCFE
Yucca Valley, CA
$1,800,000
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.
