Monterey, CA
$85,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Hair Salon with 8 Individual Stations in Monterey
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Cash Flow: $336,153
Liquor Store Available in Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
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
FranchiseOxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Available in California
$40,900
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
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Signs & Graphics Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
$80,000
Sam Griffin, CBI
Gilezan Global brokered by eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Gilezan Global - brokered by eXp Commercial and eXp Realty, is a full-service real estate brokerage that specializes in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate, Business Brokerage, Business Development, Commercial Investments and Residential Real Estate. With over 100 years of combined experience and more than $3 BILLION in closed transactions, our results-driven team is perfectly positioned to provide solutions, streamline processes, and foster collaboration. Our growing team consists of experienced advisors who have previously owned and managed businesses of their own. Our global network is in over 22 countries and our in depth market knowledge enables clients to make informed real estate and business decisions. We guide, serve, and empower our clients by offering strategic digital marketing, financial strategies, and business and real estate valuations. Through industry education and economic advisors, our team provides the best options to help our clients build their portfolio and move their business forward. Our areas of expertise include Hospitality, Industrial, Portfolio sales in Franchise Restaurant Brands, Land Development, Asset Liquidations, Ground-up Construction, Multi-Family, Business Sales, Capital Funding, Franchise Referrals and Business Brokering. Gilezan Global partners with numerous entrepreneurs, corporations and organizations to assist with acquisitions and/or sales. Whether you are a buyer considering a strategic acquisition or an owner wanting to sell their real estate and/or business, our team can put your company on the right path to a successful transaction. Our team works all time zones and every day of the week. We understand every client has different needs at different times. Our policy is to be there when the client needs us, not just during business hours. We are equipped to guide you through transactions that are tailored to your investment needs - from buying, selling, and leasing across all asset types and specialties.
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This is for deployment
Redondo Beach, CA
$10,000
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
Lassen County, CA
$1,600,000
Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
$150,000
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
$190,000
FranchiseBlue Moon Estate Sales
Available in California
$60,000
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
$150,000
High Volume Liquor Store In Prime Area Of Orange County For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$825,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Livermore, CA
$274,999
Newly Accredited Home Health Agency – Los Angeles County
Van Nuys, CA
$180,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$289,000
Hospice Agency – Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
Sherman Oaks, CA
$250,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$249,999
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Central California Truck Stop & C-Store with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in California
$65,000
Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
Victor Buendia
Progressive Real Estates Partners
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.
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Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
$98,000
Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$900,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$550,000
FranchiseThe Grounds Guys
Available Nationwide
$30,000
A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!
Orange County, CA
$69,500
Profitable Chiropractic Clinic in High-Traffic Location, San Francisco
San Francisco County, CA
$429,000
Best Ramen in Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Sought After Profitable Luxury Beauty Business in NELA
Los Angeles, CA
$660,000
SUBWAY Sandwich Lease is Over Price Only $50K
La Habra, CA
$50,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Meat Grocery Market -LA North
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts
California
$475,000
FranchiseHome Cleaning Centers of America
Available in California
$70,000
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.
