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Start-upLandscape Curbing Business with Custom Trailer
6
$9,650
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-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
$50,000
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
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...
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Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare
Huntington Beach, CA
$219,000
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Established Adult Day Health Care – Licensed for 125 Participants
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,300,000
Yogurt shop with Grease trap and possibilities Placer County
Roseville, CA
$42,000
Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.
Riverside County, CA
$199,000
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
$50,000
Market / B&W –Low Rent, Short Hours, Asking $60K
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$40,000
Oakland, CA
Highly Scalable Home Care Staffing Agency - Motivated Seller
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Elite Dog Boarding and Grooming and Day Care operation
California
$1,620,000
Ryan Clark - CM&AA, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
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Profitable Pet Grooming Opportunity near Burbank
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,000
High-End Auto Repair Shop in Wealthy OC – Room to Double Revenue
Orange County, CA
$598,000
Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company
California
$14,000,000
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Downtown Location
Santa Ana, CA
$295,000
Reputable Mobile Mechanic Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$115,000
FranchiseOxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Available in California
$40,900
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Time Established Plant for sale
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA
$110,000
Julian, CA
A Sushi Restaurant with a reasonable rent. It can convert.
Fremont, CA
$195,000
Established Restaurant in a Desirable Shopping Center, $975,000
Alameda, CA
$195,000
Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location
Alameda, CA
$295,000
An East Asian restaurant is located in a great location
Pleasanton, CA
$180,000
Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Bistro & Bar Opportunity – Affluent Peninsula Location
San Mateo County, CA
$495,000
HVAC Services Company - Project Riverview
Santa Barbara County, CA
$10,000,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Arco Station with Large Real Property and Market
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Long Beach, CA
$4,700,000
Established NorCal Gas Utility Systems Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$6,500,000
profitable long established Bakery and coffee shop in an affluent area
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
FranchiseAssisting Hands Home Care
Available in California
$150,000
Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Profitable Torrance Laundromat, Rare Opportunity in South Bay
Torrance, CA
$275,000
Profitable Kern County Roofing Company with Real Estate Available
Kern County, CA
$1,050,000
Turnkey Boba Shop with A1 Hood & Grease Trap
San Diego County, CA
$129,000
Turn-Key Bakery & Café in Glendale – 800 sq ft, Fully Equipped
Glendale, CA
$190,000
Caroline Harabedian
RE-Search Concept
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At RE-Search Concept, we specialize in real estate and business sales, helping clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence. With extensive experience in residential, commercial, and business brokerage, we provide expert guidance and strategic solutions to maximize value in every transaction. Our team is dedicated to personalized service, market expertise, and seamless negotiations to ensure successful outcomes for our clients. Whether you're looking to purchase a property, sell a business, or explore investment opportunities, we are committed to delivering results with professionalism and integrity.
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Established Direct Mail & Print Company For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$195,000
Premier Custom Jewelry Store for Sale
Orange County, CA
$325,000
7 Office Staffing System in California
$8,500,000
Ontario, CA
Virtual Brentwood CA Tax Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$360,000
Established Skincare & Wellness Brand Seeking Majority Sale / Partner
California
$1,000,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
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Profitable Auto Repair Shop – Turnkey, Owner-Operated
El Dorado County, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Hair Salon in Prime Bay Area Location
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Chinese restaurant in a great location
Morgan Hill, CA
$180,000
North Hollywood MASSAGE BUSINESS FOR SALE
North Hollywood, CA
$139,000
BEST RESTAURANT FOR SALE
Diamond Bar, CA
$168,000
Facial & SPA business for sale
Walnut, CA
$79,000
Chinese Restaurant business for sale
El Monte, CA
$69,000
Auto Glass Service Business – Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
FranchiseClub Z! Tutoring Services
Available Nationwide
$30,000
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.
