Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
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
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
Juice bar South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Hospice Ready to Bill 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
FranchisePet Wants
Available in California
$50,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
$699,000
Burbank, CA
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Full-Service Restaurant & Bar With Type 47 License
Sonoma County, CA
$355,000
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$450,000
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
“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
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
$500,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Profit Making Franchisee Sale Pending
$449,000
San Clemente, CA
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
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
General Auto Repair - Long Established
San Diego, CA
$499,000
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
FranchiseGrease Monkey
Available in California
$400,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Specialty Retail & Salon - Asking Wholesale Value of Retail
$149,730
Chico, CA
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$45,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
FranchiseMoe's Southwest Grill
Available Nationwide
$300,000
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
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
Mr. Hyperlocal
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Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
The Only Cannoli
$470,000
Oceanside, CA
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
$785,000
Tape and Reel Packaging for Electronic Assembly
California
$5,000,000
FranchiseMartinizing Cleaners
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$350,000
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
High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Pizza Scotts Valley Nets $109,127 $25,000 Dn., EIDL Note of 3.75% int.
Scotts Valley, CA
$300,000
"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
18 Year Established Commercial Printshop+ , Turnkey ready.
Santa Ana, CA
$900,000
FranchiseiSmash
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.
