Visalia, CA
$49,999
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Barbershop for Sale
Mexican Fast Food Restaurant for Sale – Westminster, California
Westminster, CA
$120,000
Profitable, Clean Plumbing Business, Central Coast, Turnkey
Santa Maria, CA
$450,000
LA Auto Body Shop | 2 Booths + Permits | $1.3M Rev
Hawthorne, CA
$1,850,000
Same owner for 20 years, seller wants to retire
Huntington Beach, CA
$500,000
LA Fashion District Apparel Manufacturer - Fire Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$495,000
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$450,000
High traffic area Korean Live Fish Sashimi/Sushi restaurant.
Buena Park, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Row House Boutique Fitness Franchise For Sale – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Papa John's Pizza - High Visibility Profitable Location
Lomita, CA
$179,000
Fully Equipped, Well-Established Local Favorite
Alameda County, CA
$119,000
Pharmacy For Sale
Roseville, CA
$750,000
beer and wine market in prime location in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
$349,000
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Prime location discount store or other retail concepts
San Gabriel, CA
$50,000
Commercial Landscape Contractors
Hayward, CA
$3,545,452
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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Great opportunity
Victorville, CA
$449,000
A Haven for Specialized Care: Pristine RCFE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rialto, CA
$730,000
Turnkey Italian Restaurant – Strong Sales, Great Lease, High Volume Lo
La Mesa, CA
$300,000
Precision CNC Machine Shop
San Bernardino County, CA
$295,000
Preschool Business for Sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$450,000
Major Brand Cash Cow Gas Station
Los Angeles County, CA
$15,750,000
Turn Key-Award Winner and Top of the line established Wellness Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Turnkey Boutique Med Spa- Practice and/or Assets for Sale
Santa Barbara, CA
$175,000
Turnkey Low Touch Highly Profitable Digital Online Business
$190,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Fresh Market and Great cash generate location you are looking for!!
La Puente, CA
$550,000
Sightseeing Tour & Limo / Party Bus Trolley Business
Los Angeles, CA
$290,000
SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pollock Pines, CA
$2,600,000
SALE PENDING– Coffee | Boba Tea Shop | Arcadia (No Hood)
Arcadia, CA
$20,000
Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise
Thousand Oaks, CA
$349,000
For Sale: Turnkey C6 Cabinet Millwork Shop – Ready to Roll
Orange, CA
$75,000
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - 2 Locations
Anaheim, CA
$640,000
Specialty Commercial Landscaping Business
Orange County, CA
$875,000
TOP Neighborhood Bakery – Profitable & SBA Ready
Vacaville, CA
$750,000
Seller(Korean) to retire, free standing bldg, AAAAA location
Yucaipa, CA
$150,000
FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable CNC Machine Shop - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona
Pomona, CA
$350,000
Home Health Agency for Sale in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$75,000
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,495,000
Turnkey Photography Studio + Content Production Opp./ SF's EAST BAY
Hayward, CA
$75,000
Established Lash + Brow + Permanent Make Up Studio
Pacifica, CA
$40,000
Property Damage/Restoration: Excellent and Consistent Profits
Modesto, CA
$398,999
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$398,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Rare brewery opportunity with full kitchen in Torrance
Torrance, CA
$250,000
Established Beauty Salon for Sale in Glendale CA | Rental Income
Glendale, CA
$150,000
Santa Monica Restaurant Beer & Wine – Prime Location
$1,050,000
Santa Monica, CA
Landmark Irish Pub – $1.4M+ Sales – Full Liquor – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Pizza store and kids Play Court!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Hair & Nails Salon
Morgan Hill, CA
$270,000
Drug Test and Blood Draw Lab
Placer County, CA
$199,999
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,200,000
Growth potential pilates yoga studio!
Diamond Bar, CA
$160,000
Profitable Established Korean Cosmetics Store-OC Over 10+years
Orange County, CA
$180,000
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.
