Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Woodland Hills Bakery
Fast Seafood Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Home Health Care Agency in Excellent Standing – For Sale!!!
Sun Valley, CA
$175,000
Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale
San Diego, CA
$200,000
YOGURTLAND, NEWLY BUILT, FLAGSHIP STORE, BEACH AREA
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
20 Year Established LA Fashion District Apparel Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$1,095,000
Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Dank City Delivery
$799,000
Sacramento, CA
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
$55,000
Highly Reputable Metal Fabrication Co. For Sale
California
$1,155,000
Ashley Ayala
Transworld
Serving Santa Cruz County, CA
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Website Design and Analytics Agency
California
$300,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mt View, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Cafe in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Money-Making, Cash Cow Car Dealership Business is for sale.
Valley Glen, CA
$389,000
Scalable IT & Telecom Services Business
California
$995,000
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Small Veterinary Animal Hospital for Sale
$900,000
Taft, CA
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Profitable, well-located car wash business for sale in Sacramento!!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
Growing & Profitable Behavioral Health Provider in Southern California
California
$22,000,000
$1.7 Million in Sales! Restaurant in Famous Anaheim Packing District!
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Postal center 'Turn Key In opportunity' Under 100K
Lodi, CA
$89,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Absentee Owner and Franchise Tea with Price Down
Torrance, CA
$120,000
Restaurant In Highland Park/Eagle Rock
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Yogurtland, Newly Built, Flagship Store, $90k Monthly Avg,beach Area
Santa Monica, CA
$969,000
Charm Retail Location For Sale
Torrance, CA
$97,000
Charm Retail Business For Sale - Mall Kiosks
Cerritos, CA
$119,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Premier BMW repair shop in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$275,000
Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs
Fontana, CA
$350,000
Full Service Central Coast Pet Grooming, Boarding & Training Services
California
$508,000
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
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Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$270,000
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable, Respected Business with a Blue-Chip Customer Base
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Everyday 95 cent store!
Glendale, CA
$45,000
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
Broasted Chicken- TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!!
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location
San Diego, CA
$119,999
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $271,000
Authentic Mexican Clothing,Footware, and Handbags
Huntington Park, CA
$65,000
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.
