San Diego, CA
$995,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Keeping Businesses Always Connected
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$925,000
Legacy High-End Driving School – LA Area, CA | 7 Instructors
Los Angeles County, CA
$638,000
Established Neighborhood Pizzeria in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$225,000
Profitable Corner Café & Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow in High-Traffic
San Francisco County, CA
$330,000
Orange County Growth Potential Laundromat
Stanton, CA
$450,000
Popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant at the food court is for sale
Downey, CA
$449,000
Established Towing & Recovery Business Opportunity in Southern CA
Orange County, CA
$549,000
Prime Downtown Whittier 2nd Gen Restaurant For Sale
Whittier, CA
$179,000
Prime Fast-Casual Space at the Heart of SF's Golden Triangle for SALE!
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Specialty Coffee Shop & Micro Bakery - high-end location
Santa Monica, CA
$400,000
Thriving coffee roastery for sale - Through April 15th.
Bishop, CA
$74,000
Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
$1,566,000
Citrus Heights, CA
Established Profitable Hospice in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$227,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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High-Volume Smoke & Vape Shop in Affluent South Orange County Hub
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Gross sales $75,000-85000/Rent $5500/Lease !0+2x5 yr/2700 sf
Bloomington, CA
$800,000
Farmers Insurance Agency - $150K Income - Vietnamese
San Jose, CA
$230,000
Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
Beverly Hills, CA
$925,000
Price $150k + inventory, free standing building, Huge potential
Mentone, CA
$150,000
Historic San Francisco Liquor & Grocery Store
San Francisco County, CA
$125,000
Supermarket Business & Property for Sale | Corner Location
Kings County, CA
$1,500,000
Former Julian Grill - Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$900,000
San Diego Speakeasy Gaslamp District
$375,000
San Diego, CA
Auto repair shop with costar smog .
Glendora, CA
$115,000
Turnkey Hair Salon + Beauty Supply Space in Busy Buena Park Plaza
Buena Park, CA
$260,000
Farmers Insurance Agency – $170K Income – Mandarin/Cantonese
San Jose, CA
$265,000
Market for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Smoke shop in Los Angeles For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
3-Location California Car Wash Portfolio — $744K NOI, 11% Cap
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Galt, CA
$6,750,000
High Value Neurology & Sleep Practice- Southern California
Riverside County, CA
$7,600,000
Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation
Morgan Hill, CA
$525,000
Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location
Orange County, CA
$525,000
Turn-Key Taco Shop for Sale – Prime Anaheim Location – Fully Equipped
Anaheim, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
$24,995
Riverside County, CA
Established Auto Repair Facility - Cherry Valley, CA
Cherry Valley, CA
$350,000
ARCO Direct Gas Station – Newly Converted!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Popular Franchise Boba Tea Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Indian Fusion Pizza Restaurant with Bar!!
Santa Rosa, CA
$99,000
Profitable NEMT Company | $2.36M Revenue | $255K SDE | LA Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,095,000
Well established restaurant in Long Beach – Absentee owned
Long Beach, CA
$750,000
Locally quality made granola here in Bay Area
San Francisco County, CA
$140,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
$1,299,000
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
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1571 Hale Avenue - Preschool/Investment/Owner User
Escondido, CA
$865,000
$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License
Santa Clara County, CA
$649,000
Turnkey Retail Opportunity in Pacific Heights
$400,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Retail Store–Prime Location| Fixtures & Inventory Included
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$85,000
Turnkey Boba, Coffee, and Dessert Shop – Prime Location
Pleasanton, CA
$178,000
$3,300,000 Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice
California
$4,500,000
Premier Flooring Business For Sale
California
$390,000
Allstate Agency Ownership Opportunity – $7M Premium Book Available
Santa Clara County, CA
$999,999
Adelanto market and liquor for Sale
Adelanto, CA
$349,000
Established Bicycle Shop for Sale in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$99,000
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.
