Riverside County, CA
$199,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.
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
Japanese Sushi Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Riverside County, CA
$150,000
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
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Mountain Mikes Pizza Business
Antelope, CA
$425,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
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
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$200,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
FranchiseSchool of Rock
Available in California
$150,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
$488,000
San Jose, CA
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
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
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
FranchiseHomeVestors
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Great Exposure Corner Restaurant/Bar with type 41 License
San Jose, CA
$248,000
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
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
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
Jen Spaletta
Century 21 Select commercial Group
Serving Glenn County, CA
The Century 21 Select Commercial division. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions and development. We are a specialized group of full-service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate.
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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
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
$99,000
Orange, CA
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$275,000
Reps
Mountain Center, CA
$189,000
FranchiseWindow Genie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
FranchiseWindow World
Available Nationwide
$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.
