Los Angeles, CA
$670,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Pho restaurant - Los Angeles
Hawaiian BBQ - Burbank
Burbank, CA
$760,000
Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
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
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
FranchiseBlue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Highly Successful Established Restaurant in Wildomar
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Pasadena Dry Cleaners
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Turnkey Airbnb Portfolio – 3 Adjacent Homes / 15 Rooms – High Cashflow
$230,000
Los Angeles, CA
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
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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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
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
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
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
High Profit High Growth CBD Company -75% Recurring Revenue, 14y old.
$275,000
San Diego, CA
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
Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Mom's Kitchen - Restaurant - Auburn, CA
Auburn, CA
$99,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
$750,000
Farmers Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!
San Diego, CA
$79,900
Farmers Agency For Sale
$270,000
Solano County, CA
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
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$2,125,000
Turnkey Coffee & Brunch Café in Prime Orange Location
Orange, CA
$225,000
Turn-Key, Profitable, Pet Wash , Easy To Run
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
Wienerschnitzel restaurant for Sale
Tulare County, CA
$149,000
Online Egg & Chick Sales
Shasta County, CA
$35,000
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
$1,290,000
Thriving Cage-Free Dog Daycare & Boarding with Recurring Revenue
San Diego, CA
$150,000
SBA Qualified American Restaurant – 10% Down with Strong Sales
Yolo County, CA
$160,000
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
$98,000
Pho Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
“Pedone’s Pizza & Italian” Restaurant located near Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
$219,000
Coffee Shop & Bakery for Sale – Prime Location in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
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.
