San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateCash Flow Opportunity. Auto Industry including Real Estate.
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateGravel and Aggregate Quarry
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateNewly Built Gas Station, Drive-thru Franchise QSR Business & Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Real EstateHigh Volume & Profitable Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest 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. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Real EstateShell Gas Station in Los Angeles ( Under Contract )
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Real EstateRetail Commercial
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Real EstateHot Listing! 6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $22k Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,075,000
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateBed & Breakfast Listing
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateCraft Burgers, Brews and Cocktails
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Real EstateRetail grocery/supermarket store in Leimert Park
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFontana (CBD) Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment and Retail Opportunity
Fontana, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Stations with Property, Package Deal.
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease
Santa Barbara, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePizzaria
Moss Landing, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateWinery with Vineyard
Tehama County, CA
$450,000
Real EstateRestaurant Property for sale
Madera, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGreat Opportunity, Vacant lot located in Mercado District
Escondido, CA
$399,999
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco Direct Gas Station and Property
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Real Estate100 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity
Atwater, CA
$150,000
Real EstateRare Sushi restaurant in Big Bear w/ amazing location!
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateMarket with meat, beer and wine.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Oceanside, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateReal Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA
Orange Cove, CA
$450,000
Real EstateFranchise Gas Station & C-store
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Real Estate46,000 sq ft warehouse for sale in North San Jose
San Jose, CA
$26,000,000
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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Real EstateInvestment Opportunity/ Hotel development
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Start-upOwn your very own Wrecking yard and auto parts store
$395,000
Start-upPremia Fitness — Best Gym for Small Towns
$10,000
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Start-upConfidential Sale – Strong Early Revenue Near Major University
$175,000
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.
