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Businesses For Sale in California
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Start-upAffordable Pre-packaged Pest Control Subscription Company
4
$20,000
Start-upUnique Portable charger Vending Machine
CAN MAKE MORE THAN $40,000 PER YEAR!!!!! I no longer have the time to focus on this business, so my loss is your gain. Rent A Charge is a portable charger vending machine business with five machines...
4
$11,000
Start-upHome Health Agency License For Sale
New home Health license for sale by consultant includes CHOW, All Program Books INCLUDED ALSO. GSA includes surrounding county’s ( Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles...
$65,000
Start-upCustom Tailored Vintage Denim Brand
Old Gold Denim is a custom-tailored vintage denim brand built around one simple idea: jeans should fit you, not the other way around. We specialize in curated vintage Levi’s 501s, Wranglers, and other...
5
$4,500
Start-upHigh-Profit Turnkey Wine Bar in The Avenue Viera- Prime Location
Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise located in The Avenue Viera, one of Florida’s premier outdoor shopping destinations — just 15 minutes from the beach. This is a...
6
$85,000
Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity
Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...
6
$5,000
Start-upModern Dumpster Rental Franchise Offers a Turnkey Business Blueprint
Modern Dumpster Rental is the solution for new home construction, home remodels, commercial and industrial construction projects. Our junk/waste removal services are friendly, professional and...
6
$40,000
Start-upDo you wish to be your own boss, Own a proven holistic Medspa Business
VJuv provides safe and innovative treatments that no other medical spa offers. They are non-invasive, natural, and effective solutions for incontinence, hair loss, and reverse aging with utilizing the...
4
$40,000
Start-upHokkaido Ramen House
Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...
2
$30,000
Start-upVibrant Hookah Lounge & Cafe
Hookah Lounge and Cafe in the heart of the central valley. A business where every corner is designed to inspire and energize, a place where collaboration and creativity flourish. Vast selection of...
6
$100,000
FranchiseComForCare
Available in California
ComForCare is your chance to own a senior home care franchise business that makes a real, meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in your community. Our franchise owners help families find peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones want to live their best life possible in the comfort of their own home.
$50,000
See More FranchisesStart-upConcrete Coating Business for Sale
Franchised concrete coating business for sale. Proprietary products that are the absolute best in the industry. Excellent franchise support with no interference. You run your business how you want!...
4
$120,000
Start-upTurnkey Coffee Shop
* TURNKEY COFFEE SHOP BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - in Southern CALIFORNIA * Skip the Franchise Fees - Get Real Expertise and Partnership Instead! * $30,000 Complete Coffee Shop Setup, Supply, Service &...
5
$30,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Start-upEntrepreneurs, Self-Starters & Leaders Join the Farmers Insurance Team
Farmers Insurance offers a unique opportunity to build and/or buy an Agency. Farmers Insurance Agency owners enjoy limitless income potential (we are open in all California markets) with monthly and...
Start-upFastest Labs of Westminster
Certified drug testing, dna testing, and breath and alcohol testing facility....
3
$25,000
Tony CBI
Business Team
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
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Start-upQuarterly Routine Home Maintenance Subscription Business
The Kura Home License is a unique opportunity to enter (or expand within) the home services industry using a fully built, battle-tested business model—without the restrictions of a traditional...
4
$35,000
Start-upD.O.L.L.S. Cleaning Franchise Opportunity – Trusted Brand in Cleaning
D.O.L.L.S. Cleaning is a recognized leader in the residential and commercial cleaning industry, offering a reliable, customer-centric approach that sets it apart. Founded on the principles of...
4
$35,000
Start-up"At Home Real Estate Investing Company $220k - $350k Actual Net"
You WILL be expected to do your first real estate deal with me in the first 30-90 days and make $10,000-$85,000 or more on it...even if you have no experience, 100% in writing! How? We get deals...
Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.
Riverside County, CA
$199,000
Market / B&W –Low Rent, Short Hours, Asking $60K
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Riverside County, CA
$150,000
Elite Dog Boarding and Grooming and Day Care operation
California
$1,620,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
High-End Auto Repair Shop in Wealthy OC – Room to Double Revenue
Orange County, CA
$598,000
Pizza Parlor - Tap Beer & Wine Bar - Arcade - 3500 SF - Employee Run
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Upscale furniture store & interior design business for sale
San Diego, CA
$875,000
Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company
California
$14,000,000
Niche Global Supplier of Shipment Monitoring Devices
California
Cash Flow: $1,363,205
Great Hemet Commercial Pool Route
Hemet, CA
$79,800
Upscale Nail Salon! Good location!
Santa Clara, CA
$220,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
$500,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Restaurant located on Main Street, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Rare Opportunity: Established Supermarket for Sale in Prime Location
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
Oceanside Hospice For Sale
Oceanside, CA
$550,000
FranchiseThe Lash Lounge
Available in California
$200,000
Market Sushi
Marina Del Rey, CA
$65,000
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$87,000
Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream
Nevada City, CA
$179,000
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Northern Californian Child Safety Pool Fence Company - SC2241
California
$349,000
Northern California Indoor Therapeutic Entertainment Business - SC2240
California
$350,000
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
$500,000
Solano County, CA
Sandwich Franchise - Prime Corner Location in West LA
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Fast-Food Franchise in a Prime Hollywood Location
Hollywood, CA
$49,000
FranchiseKiddie Academy
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Gateway to a Thriving Food Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
High volume restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$150,000
Successful Gross of $ 3million Casualty Lines Allstate Agency 10 years
Carson, CA
$640,000
Vacaville Pool Service Route for Sale
Solano County, CA
$100,800
Smoke Shop for Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
Restaurant/outdoor kids playground
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Indoor Playground business for sale
Murrieta, CA
$200,000
FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in California
$200,000
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.
