Riverside, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Well-Established Landscape Business for Sale – Great Reputation
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT
Lancaster, CA
$270,000
Absentee Owner Liquor store
Walnut, CA
$200,000
Dry Cleaning Business with Proven Profit & Scalability
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Bar & Billiards Business
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Profitable Small Animal Vet. Hospital
Hollister, CA
$1,000,000
Absentee-Run Poke Concept · Stable Revenue · High Online Ratings
West Covina, CA
$240,000
Vertically Integrated Addiction Recovery Medical Insurance Paid
Los Angeles, CA
$47,800,000
FranchiseNoble Locksmith
Available Nationwide
$105,000
Distributor of Food Industry Disposable Packaging
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,000
Turnkey Café Space in Prime Retail Center
San Diego County, CA
$39,999
Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Downtown Long Beach
$80,000
Long Beach, CA
Drive-thru Burgers, Manager Run, Great Sales and Profits, Beauty
Riverside, CA
$875,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
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"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
$250,000
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Greek/Turkish/Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$199,000
Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Napa County, CA
$899,000
Former Tea/Boba Shop Available
Fountain Valley, CA
$449,000
FranchiseDoodyCalls
Available in California
$50,000
Profitable Tech Retail and Services Business in Silicon Valley
Los Altos, CA
$900,000
Profitable Gourmet Snack Business | Turnkey Opportunity
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
A breakfast restaurant with a patio, it can convert.
Cupertino, CA
$185,000
Established multi-location Pilates studios (4 units) - Staff in place
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Japanese Restaurant & Bar near Long Beach Airport
Long Beach, CA
$2,500,000
Turn-Key Car Wash | Business & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
$2,300,000
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Diego, CA
$2,350,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Ornamental and Custom Metal Fabrication Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $515,000
Restaurant Business For Sale in Los Angeles County
Alhambra, CA
$80,000
High Profit High Growth CBD Company -75% Recurring Revenue, 14y old.
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
$1,800,000
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
$1,950,000
FranchiseSnap Fitness 24/7
Available in California
$250,000
Confidential Acquisition Opportunity – High-End Wellness Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
ACHC-Accredited Hospice Agency – Los Angeles County (South Bay)
Harbor City, CA
$400,000
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
Established Brewery/Taproom/Resaturant
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Precision Plating Company
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) for Sale - Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
$155,000
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
$270,000
Solano County, CA
Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $170,000
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
FranchisePet Wants
Available in California
$50,000
Custom Paper Cup & To-Go Packaging Manufacturing Business
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Custom Outdoor Lighting Contractor - $234K SDE - Seller Financing
California
$894,000
Middlle Libby Boutique - One Sweet Clothing & Accessories Store!
Redding, CA
$60,000
Construction/Exclusive Distributer of Italian Rivedil Decor Paints
Glendale, CA
$999,999
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Charming Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Hercules shopping center
Hercules, CA
$200,000
Thai restaurant with Beer and Wine License
Oxnard, CA
$120,000
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Established Merchant Services Company- Profitable & Scalable Business
Marina Del Rey, CA
$3,300,000
FranchiseH&H Bagels
Available Nationwide
$500,000
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.
