San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Beauty Franchise $437k Annual Sales
Cafe & Event Room or Asset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant
Redwood City, CA
$200,000
Pizza restaurant with arcade and 41 ABC license, N.OC
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Sourdough Franchise Restaurant
Humboldt County, CA
$390,000
Bakery Franchise - West Covina
West Covina, CA
$1,250,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Flower Shop - West LA
West Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Redondo
Redondo Beach, CA
$300,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Tarzana
Tarzana, CA
$360,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in California
$50,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Humboldt County, CA
$9,450,000
Pho restaurant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$670,000
Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Downtown Long Beach
$80,000
Long Beach, CA
Hawaiian BBQ - Burbank
Burbank, CA
$760,000
Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
John & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers Besides Newport Beach, CA. & Henderson, NV., we also have office locations in San Diego, CA., Los Angeles, CA., Santa Barbara, CA., Chico, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Reno, NV., Las Vegas, NV., Summerlin, NV., San Bernardino, Ca. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 3857 Birch St., Suite 3030, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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Very rare prime downtown Hermosa Beach restaurant opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$330,000
North County San Diego Deli & Catering Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Liquor store with real estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Needles, CA
$799,000
Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Murphys, CA
$375,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
FranchisePizza Factory
Available in California
$90,000
Clean, Convenient Top-Rated Laundromat in Van Nuys
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
High-End Medical Spa in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$588,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Successful Established Restaurant in Wildomar
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Pasadena Dry Cleaners
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Ice Cream Franchise, Well-Est., Great Location, No. Bay Area
Napa County, CA
$225,000
Specialized Technical Service Business | Buyer-Friendly Deal
San Diego County, CA
$405,000
Well established Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
$975,000
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Sourdough Franchise Sandwhich Shop
Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
FranchiseLemon Tree Hair Salons
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Reputable Sign Company with Steady Growth and Expanding Profits
Garden Grove, CA
$375,000
"San Francisco" Busy Restaurant Business in Polk St!
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
High Profit High Growth CBD Company -75% Recurring Revenue, 14y old.
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue
Anaheim, CA
$1,875,000
Highly Profitable Medical Spa - Semi-Absentee Owner
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,500
FranchiseMinuteman Press Business Services
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$400,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$850,000
Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine For Sale
San Diego, CA
$550,000
Visa & Passport Expediting – Repeat Corporate Clients – Seller Fin.
San Diego, CA
$395,000
Bubble Tea Store Located in Popular Food Centric Retail Center
Davis, CA
$200,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
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Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Mom's Kitchen - Restaurant - Auburn, CA
Auburn, CA
$99,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
$270,000
Solano County, CA
Farmers Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!
San Diego, CA
$79,900
FranchiseDoor Renew
Available in California
$150,000
Turnkey Go Karting Business
Sonoma County, CA
$1,500,000
Mediterranean Restaurant
Temecula, CA
$399,000
Fully Established Smoke Shop
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Indoor Playground & Café – Turnkey Luv 2 Play Franchise – Riverside, C
Riverside, CA
$500,000
Bar & Grill-Prime Downtown Long Beach Location
Long Beach, CA
$274,000
Nursing Home with Property near PCH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$16,000,000
High-Visibility Stand-Alone Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$175,000
Well Established Hand Carwash With Lube Shop For Sale
Downey, CA
$2,500,000
One-of-a-Kind Auto Body Shop in Greater El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,990,000
FranchiseH&H Bagels
Available Nationwide
$500,000
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.
