San Diego County, CA
$120,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale
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
Established SMOG Check on Prime Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
$1,550,000
Cannabis Shared Manufacturing and Distribution Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$175,000
Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready
Alameda County, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
The Sunflower Bakery, Cafe & Catering
Idyllwild, CA
$225,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Market Sushi
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Established Sheet Metal Fabricator in NorCal Central Valley
Stanislaus County, CA
$450,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Automotive Repair Shop, Solid Year Over Year Revenues, High Visibility
Nevada County, CA
$250,000
Business with a lot of potential to grow
Los Angeles, CA
$280,000
Music Store
San Marcos, CA
$375,000
Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$267,300
Pet Grooming
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Veterinary Hospital--OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY!
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
$1,000,000
Wholesale Independent Optical Lab with Sizeable Revenue and Assets
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale
City Of Industry, CA
$598,000
Ventura Maintenance Business
Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch Spot with Heavy Foot traffic
Montebello, CA
$299,000
Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only
Los Angeles County, CA
$140,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$320,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant – High Margins, Proven Model, Great Lease
Santa Ana, CA
$219,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$1,275,000
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $500k+ in Inventor,
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business
California
$350,000
**Sale Pending** Great Multi-County Pest Control Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
$1,300,000
Private Mailbox Rental/Printing/Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
$80,000
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Established Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$180,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
$2,200,000
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business
$168,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop
Escondido, CA
$75,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
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.
