Covina, CA
$248,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
General mechanic shop.
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
$350,000
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
FranchiseFS Cut & Color
Available in California
$50,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
USC's Official Prime Smoke Shop- 12+ years operating Price REDUCED
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Torrance, CA
$300,000
Must see the modern facility Urgent Care
Orange County, CA
$7,999,000
Eric Singer
Future In Franchises
Serving Sacramento County, CA
I sold my vending business in 2010 after 30 years of service to the Portland and Salem metro areas. Today, I assist other business owners in the process of selling ones business and getting top dollar. My experience will help you in avoiding costly mistakes, while bringing the buyer and seller to a closing that works for all parties.. I provide assistance with the valuation of your business, writing an informative and engaging listing, presenting you with offers, into negotiations, and closing. Feel free to download the 'Ten Steps to Selling your Business' at my website: https://www.investinginthenorthwest.com/selling-your-business-or-franchise Click on the '10 step precess to selling your business' to enter your email and into a landing page to access the document or contact me directly.
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Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Fullerton, CA
$140,000
Brewery, Tasting Room, & New Equipment For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$799,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
Nails Studio
Jurupa Valley, CA
$30,000
Well Known Franchised Infant & Preschool For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
$655,000
Los Angeles, CA
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
Restaurant for sale in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA
$200,000
Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny
La Mesa, CA
$60,000
HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ
Chino, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
FranchiseFirst Choice Business Brokers
Available in California
$75,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
Profitable Print Shop Business
Glendale, CA
$265,000
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
FranchiseKid to Kid
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Preschool + RE: $488K SDE - 50 YR History, Buyer Friendly Loan
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
Successful Urology Medical Practice
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,167,000
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Thriving Tattoo Studio – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
$2,270,000
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Orange County, CA
$675,000
Home Day Care Center Business Newark, CA
Newark, CA
$140,000
FranchiseExpress Employment Professionals
Available in California
$200,000
Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location
Santa Clara, CA
$150,000
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Smoke shop for sale
Canoga Park, CA
$169,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$499,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Rosemead, CA
$349,000
FranchiseCruise Planners
Available Nationwide
$9,995
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.
