Campbell, CA
$450,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Bay Area HVAC-R Company
Established Vending Machine Route with 12 Machines
Corona, CA
$70,000
Profitable and Popular French Bakery For Sale!
Contra Costa County, CA
$249,900
Farmers Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Profitable Indian Bakery in Dense Populated Area w/ Spacious Facility
Mountain View, CA
$350,000
High End Liquor Store Near Venice Beach
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Chemical feed systems
Laguna Hills, CA
$1,500,000
Established Small Law Firm with Guaranteed High Six Figure Income
Riverside County, CA
$400,000
Established Italian Restaurant with Hookah Lounge
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Big & Amazing Remodel Liquor Store. Absentee Owner - Must See.
Santa Clarita, CA
$300,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
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BREAKFAST(8:00-3:30)Strong Cash flow $145,000/Turnkey Opportunity
Yorba Linda, CA
$265,000
European Vehicle Auto Service
Laguna Hills, CA
$145,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Pizza Roseville Nets $131,000 yr. SBA $57,000 Dn.Incl. Inv.
Roseville, CA
$295,000
2 Market Sushi for sale
Murrieta, CA
$80,000
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Non-Emergency Med Trans LA,Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$1,500,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales
Lake Forest, CA
$700,000
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
Franchise1-800 Plumber + Air
Available in California
$150,000
Sylmar BBQ (Armenian BBQ)
Sylmar, CA
$225,000
Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Established San Diego Construction & Water Damage Restoration Business
$425,000
San Diego, CA
Flower Shop in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$165,000
Central Coast Full-Service Sign & Graphics Shop - Established, Turnkey
Atascadero, CA
$120,000
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, CA
$120,000
Popular Liquor Store - Seller retiring (Sherman Oaks)
Sherman Oaks, CA
$99,000
Beef Jerky & Sausage Company with National Reach
San Luis Obispo, CA
$399,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$450,000
Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$335,000
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
Available in California
$100,000
Mexican Restaurant for Sale next to University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
$85,000
Profitable Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Mall
Downey, CA
$125,000
Wholesale Independent Optical Lab with Sizeable Revenue and Assets
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Sweet Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Lifestyle Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$59,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Mail Box, postal, shipping business fro sale
San Francisco, CA
$66,000
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in a Great area
Glendale, CA
$499,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$104,000
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Beautiful Established Massage Therapy Business For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$428,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Turnkey Asian Fusion Street Food Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
$95,000
Restaurant and Bar So OC Beach City Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$350,000
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $700k+ in Inventor,
$800,000
Los Angeles, CA
Alameda County, Florida, Veterinary Practice for Sale - Leasehold
Alameda County, CA
$795,000
RCFE for Sale in Redlands, CA
Redlands, CA
$70,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
$725,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Orlando (South Ocala), FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$600,000
Luxury Massage Spa For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$40,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Bus Transportation to Music Festivals & Sporting Events!
California
$350,000
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
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.
