Malibu, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
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
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$75,000
Tape and Reel Packaging for Electronic Assembly
California
$5,000,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$390,000
Teriyaki Grill - $130,000
Sacramento, CA
$130,000
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
$449,000
San Clemente, CA
Thriving Poke restaurant in high traffic plaza -turnkey business
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Private Mail Box Business for Sale in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Pizza To Go Nets $109,127 yr. $25,000 Down, Assume SBA Note of 3.75%
Scotts Valley, CA
$361,305
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$285,000
Reputable Mobile Mechanic Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$175,000
Profitable Behavioral Health Group Services Co. – Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
$750,000
18 Year Established Commercial Printshop+ , Turnkey ready.
Santa Ana, CA
$900,000
Absantee Owned and Operated Cyclebar Franchise For Sale
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Turnkey Specialty Retail & Salon - Asking Wholesale Value of Retail
$149,730
Chico, CA
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
$3,000,000
Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$450,000
Lucrative Auto Repair Franchise Business – $290K SDE
Palmdale, CA
$750,000
Lucrative Coffee & Tea Café with Stunning Location
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Beauty Supply - Inglewood *great potential*
Inglewood, CA
$180,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
FranchisePure Green Franchise
Available in California
$100,000
TAEKWONDO ACADEMY- 7 YEARS SUCCESS
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
$600,000
The Only Cannoli
$470,000
Oceanside, CA
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Turnkey Lighting Maintenance & Electrical Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$356,000
FranchiseThe Dog Stop
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Auto Repair W/ Property-Est 60 Years, Retiring!
Orange County, CA
$2,145,000
Market with Property in Los Angeles City.
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Absolute Turnkey/Established Barbershop-South County
Chula Vista, CA
$79,000
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Specialty Snack & Drink Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$29,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Beauty Salon & Supply FOR SALE - 30+ Years of Established Business
Burbank, CA
$50,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Scenic Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, CA
$330,000
Restaurant In Highland Park/Eagle Rock
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Well Established Liquor Store in high commuter area
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,999
Established SMOG Check on Prime Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
$1,550,000
FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Laundromat Business For SALE!
San Jose, CA
$450,000
Cannabis Shared Manufacturing and Distribution Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$175,000
Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready
Alameda County, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
High-End Residential Architecture Firm: Owner Wanting Strategic Partn
Los Angeles, CA
$745,000
The Sunflower Bakery, Cafe & Catering
Idyllwild, CA
$225,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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.
