California
$14,000,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well Established Aerial Fire Fighting Aviation Company
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$150,000
Brewery, Tasting Room, & New Equipment For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$799,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
Nails Studio
Jurupa Valley, CA
$30,000
Well Known Franchised Infant & Preschool For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
$100,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
USC's Official Prime Smoke Shop- 12+ years operating Price REDUCED
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
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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"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
Profitable Print Shop Business
Glendale, CA
$265,000
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Preschool + RE: $488K SDE - 50 YR History, Buyer Friendly Loan
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
FranchiseAssisting Hands Home Care
Available in California
$150,000
Successful Urology Medical Practice
California
Cash Flow: $1,167,000
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
$655,000
Los Angeles, CA
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Thriving Tattoo Studio – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
$2,270,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Smoke shop for sale
Canoga Park, CA
$220,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
FranchiseAroma Joe's
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$499,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Rosemead, CA
$349,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
FranchiseGranite Garage Floors
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$495,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Fantastic Corner Sandwich shop business for sale
San Francisco, CA
$67,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
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Hair Salon with 8 Individual Stations in Monterey
Monterey, CA
$85,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Cash Flow: $336,153
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Liquor Store Available in Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
FranchisePet Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin
San Francisco, CA
$8,500,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, No experience necessary B to B
Fullerton, CA
$650,000
Affordable Turn-key Boba Shop
La Verne, CA
$70,000
Established restaurant bistro style in Downtown Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$275,000
Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area
Yolo County, CA
$300,000
Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale
San Diego, CA
$300,000
Turnkey DME Business with Growth Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$999,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$325,000
Signs & Graphics Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
FranchiseCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
Available in California
$250,000
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.
