Huntington Beach, CA
$165,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Premium Subway Location - $125K+ SDE Potential
Established Defense Contractor with Key Certifications
San Diego County, CA
$5,062,400
Profitable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Company – Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
Specialty Gluten-Free Bakery in Southern California
California
$180,000
Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993
Fresno, CA
$995,000
Upscale Karaoke Bar in San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
North Orange County, CA Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in West LA.
West Los Angeles, CA
$230,000
Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop – Turnkey for Sale
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Middle Eastern Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
FranchiseMorrison Plus Property Inspections
Available in California
$50,000
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
San Jose, CA
$400,000
30 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$1,225,000
USC's Official Prime Smoke Shop- 12+ years operating Price REDUCED
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Lancaster, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmdale, CA
$400,000
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Turnkey High-End Designer Resale Store – Santa Monica’s Posh Duck
Los Angeles, CA
$489,000
Established Laundromat with New Equipment & Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
High Potential: Prime Cannabis Dispensary for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Bakery/ Donut Shop For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$109,000
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
FranchiseClaimTek
Available Nationwide
$32,000
Dermatology Practice in LA - High Margins, Prime Area
Los Angeles, CA
$3,000,000
Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
$655,000
Los Angeles, CA
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Established, Profitable Fencing Contractor
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,495,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
FranchiseComForCare
Available in California
$50,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
8 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$259,000
FranchiseSiteSwan
Available Nationwide
$199
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Highly Rated Party Equipment Rental Company
Modesto, CA
$159,000
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Dublin, CA
$850,000
GS $310K/SIZE 36K/RENT $13K/ LEASE 4 +2X5YR/ 7AM--9PM
San Bernardino, CA
$950,000
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
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Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Profitable Franchise: Batteries, Lighting, Repairs & Key Fobs
Los Angeles County, CA
$701,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
FranchiseScout and Molly's
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Remodeling Goldmine: Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Now Available
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Wood Carving Business
Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
$189,999
Established Flower Shop Specializing in Local Flowers
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
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.
