Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Sought After Profitable Luxury Beauty Business in NELA
Los Angeles, CA
$660,000
SUBWAY Sandwich Lease is Over Price Only $50K
La Habra, CA
$50,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Meat Grocery Market -LA North
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts
California
$475,000
A cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks with turn-key condition
Fremont, CA
$250,000
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
Established Profitable Child Day Care Center
Bakersfield, CA
$525,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
FranchiseHello Sugar
Available in California
$150,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$55,000
Growing and Profitable Amazon Kitchen Accessory Brand| Doing 4k/Month
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair
Orange County, CA
$505,000
AutoBody + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
$190,000
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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Boba Matcha Shop in a busy shopping center close to Yorba Linda
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Slimsculpt OC
Rancho Mirage, CA
$38,000
Great Producing Gas Station With Upside
Fresno, CA
$950,000
Reputable SoCal Design-Build Firm | Full-Service Construction
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Niche Global Supplier of Shipment Monitoring Devices
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,363,205
FranchiseTouching Hearts at Home
Available in California
$75,000
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Downtown El Segundo, CA - Grand Plaza!
El Segundo, CA
$159,000
Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)
Long Beach, CA
$490,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Upscale Nail Salon! Good location!
Santa Clara, CA
$220,000
Established, Reputable & Highly Lucrative Plumbing Service Company
Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Restaurant located on Main Street, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Supermarket for Sale in Prime Location
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
Oceanside Hospice For Sale
Oceanside, CA
$550,000
SoCal Hospice with Wide GSA – $450K
Upland, CA
$450,000
Market Sushi
Marina Del Rey, CA
$65,000
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$87,000
Medical spa for sale
$1,450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream
Nevada City, CA
$179,000
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Gateway to a Thriving Food Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
High volume restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$150,000
Successful Gross of $ 3million Casualty Lines Allstate Agency 10 years
Carson, CA
$640,000
Smoke Shop for Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Thriving Medical Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$1,100,000
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
Fully Loaded Brand New Sports Bar & Grill - TYPE 47 License
Jurupa Valley, CA
$610,000
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
$200,000
Rocklin, CA
QSR Franchise for Sale in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Thriving Mobile & Brick-and-Mortar Dog Grooming
California
$250,000
Profitable Bakery & Event Space for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Restaurant/outdoor kids playground
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Indoor Playground business for sale
Murrieta, CA
$200,000
Retail Musical Instrument Business for Sale - San Francisco Bay Area
California
$788,000
Super Long Time Corner Grocery Store-Full Spirits Sales!
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Beach City, Automotive Repair, Adjusted profit $196,662, Retirement
Orange County, CA
$449,000
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.
