Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Market with Property
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Profitable Market Sushi Business in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$55,000
Established Yoga Studio
Huntington Beach, CA
$980,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Well established Pizza Company, with 11 locations
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Market at Valley Area, L.A. county
North Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Subway for sale
El Monte, CA
$99,000
FranchiseThe Tox
Available in California
$200,000
Chicken Broasted TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!! / LOW RENT !!!
Bellflower, CA
$129,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Cash Flow: $150,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Truck Stop, Wholesale Fuel Distributor with C-Store & Residence
California
$349,000
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Julieanna Wakileh
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
"At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our recent merger with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance has greatly expanded our market reach by creating an expansive referral network that now includes over 40 residential resale offices and 1,800 active agents. This vast experience and expansive market presence enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. Not only do we emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative."
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Famous Pizza Shop For Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Full Service Construction Design-Build Firm
California
$1,800,000
Boutique Yoga Studio in a Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
$119,000
Coffee Bar Business For Sale Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$249,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit Projections
$119,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
Clean Hospice For Sale (Zero Cap)
Los Angeles County, CA
$389,000
Fonda don cuco
La Verne, CA
$159,000
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
FranchiseAccelerated Waste Solutions
Available in California
$100,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Full-Service Restaurant & Bar With Type 47 License
Sonoma County, CA
$355,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
$103,990
Fresno County, CA
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$450,000
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
$100,000
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced, CA
$435,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
Cash Flow: $60,875
Turnkey Casual Ramen & Asian Fusion
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Abdul Jobah, CCIM DESIGNEE
Jobah's Commercial Real Estate
Serving Kern County, CA
From city to city, country to country, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Small businesses provide a living for their owners, while meeting the needs of the local community. Having a successful business comes from years of hard work. At Executive Realtors, we are a small business too, and no one understands the value of hard work like we do. We see it everyday, not only in our own business, but in the successful businesses we sell . Our clients work hard for their businesses and that is why when it comes time to buy or sell, they call us. We take our time working together with our clients to understand their needs. Our clients and their businesses are each unique and they understand that the buying or selling of a business is a complicated matter. Mistakes can be very expensive. Our clients trust us to make sure that we protect their best interests, and the business they worked so hard to build , That is what we do. We’ve done it again and again, for over 30 years. From Modesto to Los Angeles, Team Jobah and Executive Realtors, is the source for business opportunities and commercial real estate sales and purchase. Looking for a business, or wondering what your business is worth? Call for a free business evaluation, we would be happy to speak with you.
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Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,550,000
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
$699,000
Burbank, CA
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
$150,000
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Pet Grooming Business for Sale in Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$160,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
FranchiseThe Tutoring Center
Available in California
$50,000
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.
