Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Smoke Shop!
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced, CA
$435,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
$500,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,550,000
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Pet Grooming Business for Sale in Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$160,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
$1,400,000
Compton, CA
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$38,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
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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Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Tape and Reel Packaging for Electronic Assembly
California
$5,000,000
Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
$249,000
Roseville, CA
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Thriving Poke restaurant in high traffic plaza -turnkey business
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Private Mail Box Business for Sale in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Pizza Scotts Valley Nets $109,127 $25,000 Dn., EIDL Note of 3.75% int.
Scotts Valley, CA
$300,000
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$285,000
Reputable Mobile Mechanic Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$145,000
Profitable Behavioral Health Group Services Co. – Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
18 Year Established Commercial Printshop+ , Turnkey ready.
Santa Ana, CA
$900,000
Absantee Owned and Operated Cyclebar Franchise For Sale
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
$3,000,000
Profitable parking lot sweeping business for sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$450,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Beauty Supply - Inglewood *great potential*
Inglewood, CA
$180,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
TAEKWONDO ACADEMY- 7 YEARS SUCCESS
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Laboratory with Medicare, 550K gross
Chatsworth, CA
$600,000
Coin Laundry Business for Sale in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
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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Turnkey Lighting Maintenance & Electrical Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$356,000
Auto Repair W/ Property-Est 60 Years, Retiring!
Orange County, CA
$2,145,000
Sacramento, CA: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Market with Property in Los Angeles City.
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Absolute Turnkey/Established Barbershop-South County
Chula Vista, CA
$79,000
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Specialty Snack & Drink Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$29,000
Beauty Salon & Supply FOR SALE - 30+ Years of Established Business
Burbank, CA
$50,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Scenic Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, CA
$330,000
Well Established Liquor Store in high commuter area
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,999
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.
