Riverside County, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Japanese Sushi Restaurant with Beer & Wine
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
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
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
Owner Retired Sushi Roll & Ramen in OC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
$595,000
Fountain Valley, CA
Price Dropped | Subway Franchise | 24/7 | Remodeled | Top SJ Corridor
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Jeff Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Beloved Fish & Chips Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow with 20% YOY Growth
Stockton, CA
$250,000
Mountain Mikes Pizza Business
Antelope, CA
$425,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$200,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
High-Profit Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Riverside County, CA (Conf
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$195,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
$425,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
$488,000
San Jose, CA
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
FranchiseFS Cut & Color
Available in California
$50,000
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Great Exposure Corner Restaurant/Bar with type 41 License
San Jose, CA
$248,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
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Turnkey Chinese Fast Food Restaurant in Prime La Habra Location
La Habra, CA
$250,000
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
A great opportunity to purchase real money making auto part supply biz
Orange County, CA
$1,190,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Placer County, CA
$179,000
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$275,000
Reps
Mountain Center, CA
$189,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.
