Orange County, CA
$195,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
South Orange County - Beach Town
Pho Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
Thriving Home Staging Business with Supplemental Relocation Revenue
Studio City, CA
$1,800,000
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
Orange County, CA
$249,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Gourmet Dessert Shop | $1.25M Revenue
Clovis, CA
$300,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Established High End Floral Shop
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Absentee run Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in Milpitas plaza
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
FranchiseMerry Maids
Available in California
$50,000
High Volume Chicken Wing Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow & Loyal Customer Base
Davis, CA
$250,000
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
$250,000
Sunnyvale, CA
A creative studio at the heart of community
California
$165,000
Specialty Packaging Mftr with $3.35M in EBITDA
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,500,000
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Med Spa for Sale!
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
Established Gun Safe Manufacturing Business with National Reach
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
High Volume Full Serve Bar & Grill Adjacent to Rose Parade route
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Trusted Southern California Pest Control Company with Recurring Revenu
San Diego, CA
$1,600,000
Profitable E-Commerce Flower Business – Work From Anywhere
North Highlands, CA
$180,000
FranchiseFS Cut & Color
Available in California
$50,000
Highly Profitable Indoor Plastering Biz – 40+ Years Reputation
Monterey County, CA
$1,350,000
Turn Key-Food Distributor & Wholesaler w/Established Accts
Santa Barbara County, CA
$849,000
Historic Riverfront Gem in Mountain Town, Restaurant Now for Sale
$3,500,000
Truckee, CA
2-Location [CA & CO] Med Spa Practice For Sale (#2162)
Encinitas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000
Japanese/Sushi restaurant with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$185,000
Long Establish High End Bodyshop South Bay LA County
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
$179,000
Turnkey indoor golf simulator business in the Heart of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$150,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$180,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
FranchiseChildren's Orchard®
Available Nationwide
$100,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
$1,249,000
California
2 Store Wienerschnitzel Franchises package
Los Angeles County, CA
$849,000
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Hospice Agency in South CA for sale $430K
Glendale, CA
$430,000
**PRICE IMPROVEMENT**RARE Northern California Opportunity
Chico, CA
$195,000
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
$950,000
Residential Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Exquisite Studio w/ Private Suites - Set up for Med Spa / Beauty
Eastvale, CA
$700,000
Arif Sealey
Sealey Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Own Your Coastal Community Dream!
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Two Hair Salons For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$249,000
Established and Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant
$135,000
Stanton, CA
Convenient store/restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$110,000
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
$150,000
FranchiseOne Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Available in California
$150,000
Liquor/Tobacco Store With Inventory Included
Redondo Beach, CA
$250,000
Beautiful Turnkey Barre Studio
San Diego, CA
$60,000
Exceptional upscale, college town OC location!
Orange County, CA
$450,000
40+ Year Stablished Nail Salon in busy mall
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Semi-Absentee Bubble Tea Shop – East San Jose, Great Potential
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Middle-Eastern Restaurant
Orange, CA
$265,000
East San Jose Asian Fusion Restaurant – High-Density Area
San Jose, CA
$275,000
Vending Route For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$12,000
Fine Mediterranean Dining-Liquor License
Corona, CA
$595,000
FranchiseSkyhawks Sports Academy
Available in California
$60,000
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.
