San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Texas BBQ in California. Turnkey Opportunity. Over $100k Invested.
Turnkey Luxury Day Spa & Med Spa – Profitable and Manager-Run
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,680,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$1,450,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$850,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$800,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$375,000
Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Mexican Grill Restaurant (Northwest)
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Formal Ware Dress Shop
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
$249,000
Roseville, CA
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
My Little Flower Shop
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Profitable Pet Grooming Business
California
$79,000
Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
The only gas station in town & store is ready for a new owner to open!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Long Term HVAC Company East of Sacramento
El Dorado County, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$350,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$650,000
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,400,000
Almost 11 years and still going strong!
Indio, CA
$299,000
Own a Restaurant/Full Bar for the Price of a 47 Liquor License down
Santa Cruz, CA
$299,900
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Pizzeria in High-Traffic Location in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Established and lucrative Nail Salon
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$90,000
High-volume Liquor Store + $300k in Lotto & Scratch sales per month!
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
A well-established thriving fast food burger shop business for sale
Brea, CA
$590,000
Turnkey brewery with global distribution + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Youth Sports Leagues For Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
Beer & Wine Mexican Restaurant: South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Allstate Agency Located in L A County Gross Premium over $5,000,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories And Offices Included
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
New Construction Small Carry Out Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$118,888
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Turn-Key Indian Restaurants in famous street
Alameda County, CA
$159,000
Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Low work large margin opportunity 2 businesses in one location
Fresno, CA
$425,000
Cabinet shop
Oakland, CA
$35,000
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
$100,000
Beloved Coffee Bar, Prime Business Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
$225,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine – Newly Remodeled – San Jose
San Jose, CA
$249,000
Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
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.
