Orange County, CA
$750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
MBZ Auto Repair Est 22 Years 5 Star Reviews
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
South Orange County - Beach Town- Mediterranean restaurant
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Coffee Shop & Bakery for Sale – Prime Newport Beach Location
Newport Beach, CA
$390,000
Pho Vietnamese restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
South Orange County Pizzeria for sale
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Allstate Agency for Sale / Santa Clara 38 years Established-Full Staff
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,025,000
Turnkey #1 STEM Youth Education Franchise| Profitable Chino Hills
Chino Hills, CA
$260,000
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
$449,000
Well Established and Profitable Tanning Salon in East Vallejo!!
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
Limited Kitchen Food Restaurant or ToGo Takeout in downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$70,000
Established Family-Run Japanese Restaurant with Strong Foot Traffic an
Oakland, CA
$300,000
Lawn Mower Sales & Service
Corona, CA
$650,000
Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale
Oxnard, CA
Dry Cleaner in Costa Mesa with Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
$299,000
Established 5-Stars math enrichment franchise in the Tri-Valley area
Dublin, CA
$260,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Subway Sandwich Franchised Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Completely remodeled Laundry with Real Estate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$1,749,000
Subscription Web Services for Small Businesses
Alameda County, CA
$305,000
Restaurant For Sale in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$320,000
South Bay Gourmet Market w/Built-In Clients – Absentee
Torrance, CA
$395,000
Sushi Kiosk – Major Grocery Store – $15K Net Month
Riverside County, CA
$119,000
Confidential: Hayes Valley Bar for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Valuable Liquor License Included With Imperial Beach Bar & Grill
Imperial Beach, CA
$250,000
Gas station/ convenient store (package of 2, shell and Valero)
$9,950,000
Fillmore, CA
Auto Body Shop for Sale - Owner Absentee and Fully Equipped
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,500,000
Home Care Business for Sale in Yorba Linda
Placentia, CA
$125,000
5 Star Business for Sale
Newark, CA
$450,000
Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Santa Clara, CA
$355,000
Profitable Payroll Processing & Compliance Business – Scalable
Sacramento, CA
$325,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Highly Profitable, large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
$2,000,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
Busy Downtown Campbell, Heavy Foot Traffic, Large Patio, Type 47
Campbell, CA
$398,000
Subway Sandwich Restaurant - Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
$329,000
Profitable MedSPA for Sale
$655,000
Los Angeles, CA
Franchised Pizza Restaurant - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$399,000
Major Franchise Pizza Restaurant - High Volume (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
$699,000
Established HVAC – 30+ Yrs of Service and Loyal Client Base
Riverside County, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Coffee Concept in Prime Newport Beach Location
Newport Beach, CA
$250,000
Established Hair Salon in a fabulous location-turn key business
Thousand Oaks, CA
$25,000
Quick Sale – Turnkey Restaurant | $2,080 Rent | Fully Equipped Kitchen
Hemet, CA
$70,000
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,245,000
Established Vending Machine Route with 8 Machines
Ontario, CA
$55,000
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
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Auto Repair, Auto Maintenance & Brake Services Franchise
Oxnard, CA
$295,000
Mail Box Shipping in Korea Time
Los Angeles, CA
$270,000
Beachfront Whisky Distillery in San Franisco
$49,000
Pacifica, CA
2 Unit Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Live Scan - Established & Profitable
Livermore, CA
$350,000
Restaurant & full Bar-Asset Sale. Downtown
Livermore, CA
$195,000
Own the Business and the Building – Profitable Flower Shop Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shingle Springs, CA
$750,000
Established Multi-Unit Pizza Franchise Opportunity – Riverside, CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,450,000
Established Warehousing and storage
West Sacramento, CA
$850,000
Budget Blinds Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
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.
