Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
South Orange County, CA Pharmacy for Sale
San Francisco Downtown Pharmacy for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Turn-Key Gift Shop - Prime Lake Arrowhead Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
$280,000
Good location Chinese restaurant for sale
Marina, CA
$220,000
Leading live entertainment and artist management firm
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000,000
Italian Food Truck in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Major brand Gas Station, Car Wash & Conv. Store with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
$4,950,000
Liquor Store - Noe Valley (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$349,000
Rare Opportunity Profitable Korean Restaurant-Owner Retiring
Orange County, CA
$690,000
Clean Hospice License Opportunity
Van Nuys, CA
$25,000
Profitable home based sign manufacturing company for sale!
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Cafe & Full Bar in So OC Beach City
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Two Established Device Repair Businesses
$98,000
Fresno, CA
Boba / Tea shop in busy, highly sought after Costa Mesa location
Costa Mesa, CA
$95,000
Income-Producing Auto Shop | Asset Sale Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Turnkey CNC Cabinet Manufacturing Shop – Fully Equipped – Low Rent
Oceanside, CA
$99,000
General merchandise
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Old Town Orange Restaurant with Liquor – Prime Location
Orange, CA
$999,000
Profitable Hot Wings Store for Sale in Auburn
Auburn, CA
$750,000
Established Laundromat 30 Years in Operation
San Jose, CA
$650,000
Flag ship Location | Thriving Mediterranean Quick Service Restaurant
Visalia, CA
$200,000
JaneRockstar Hair & nail Salon for sale, busy & top rated
Artesia, CA
$325,000
Indian Wells Pool Service Route for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$30,000
Community loved Studio Style Boxing & Fitness
$125,000
Oceanside, CA
Coffee Shop & Bakery for Sale – Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$340,000
High-Margin Timeshare Exit Co. – Scalable & Proven Model
San Diego, CA
$1,000,000
High-Volume K-Chicken Franchise - Prime Sawtelle
Los Angeles, CA
$1,100,000
Dental Practcie $ Medcial SPA for Sale- Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palms, CA
$350,000
Nail Salon
Santa Cruz County, CA
$325,000
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Highly Profitable 5 day Deli In North County
San Diego County, CA
$169,000
Established CNC Machine Shop – Turnkey Operation, Priced at Equipment
Glendale, CA
$160,000
Interior and Exterior Wall Finishings Company
California
Not Disclosed
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Orange County
Anaheim, CA
$240,000
E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont
$166,000
Fremont, CA
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Tulare County
Visalia, CA
$400,000
Turn-key Profitable auto repair shop in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Fully Remote Profitable SEO Business: $9.6K/Month, Walk Away Ready
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Franchise Restaurant With Simple Operations and High Demand Menu
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
Incredible Business Opportunity in the Heart of San Benito County!
Hollister, CA
$150,000
Fashion Studio Business for SALE!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000
VERY FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! In West Hollywood! WOW!!
Hollywood, CA
$95,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Dry Cleaner in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$499,000
Fiber Optics Stretcher Company
$1,175,000
Los Angeles, CA
Concierge Mobile Physical/Verbal/Occupational Therapy business
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Chinese Skewer and noodles restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$78,000
Established Party Rental Business | Turnkey Operation | $303K Revenue
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Home Health Agency for Sale. $160,000 - Canoga Park, CA
Canoga Park, CA
$160,000
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
$40,000
Deli Delicious in the Sierra Foothills
Oakhurst, CA
$400,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in San Leandro shopping plaza
San Leandro, CA
$168,000
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.
