San Bernardino, CA
$950,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
GS $310K/SIZE 36K/RENT $13K/ LEASE 4 +2X5YR/ 7AM--9PM
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
Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified
San Diego County, CA
$475,000
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$248,000
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
FranchiseSam the Concrete Man
Available in California
$35,000
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
Established Plumbing and Septic Opportunity
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
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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Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
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
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
FranchiseThe Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop
Available in California
$150,000
Market Sushi
Fullerton, CA
$140,000
Brewery, Tasting Room, & New Equipment For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$799,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
Nails Studio
Jurupa Valley, CA
$30,000
Well Known Franchised Infant & Preschool For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
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
FranchiseHeaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Available in California
$40,000
HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ
Chino, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
FranchiseFASTSIGNS
Available Nationwide
$80,000
"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
Profitable Print Shop Business
Glendale, CA
$265,000
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Samaira Sarang
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company Information: Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc. is fastest growing business broker firm in California, specialize in small to mid size businesses. LBA agents are well trained professional who do nothing but Business opportunity brokerage and are very inform in the operation of each business they sell. Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
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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
Resort Retail Apparel, Gift and Home Decor Store - Sale Pending
$389,000
Lake Arrowhead, CA
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
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
$60,000
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
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Orange County, CA
$675,000
Home Day Care Center Business Newark, CA
Newark, CA
$140,000
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
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.
