San Juan Capistrano, CA
$320,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill
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
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
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
$150,000
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
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Wholesale Independent Optical Lab with Sizeable Revenue and Assets
$1,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
$2,200,000
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop
Escondido, CA
$75,000
Ian MacLachlan
Business Team
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Restaurant Business For Sale – $700K | Financing Offered
Tujunga, CA
$700,000
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
Established Southern California Sign Company Looking for a Successor
Costa Mesa, CA
$975,000
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $500k+ in Inventor,
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$175,000
Well Established HVAC and Plumbing Firm
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,000,000
Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
Hospice with VA Contract & 15–20 Census
Norco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
$270,000
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
$449,000
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Installer Company
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable Popcorn Dessert Specialty Food Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Successful Thai Restaurant on Huntington Beach's Main Thoroughfare
Huntington Beach, CA
$239,000
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business
$168,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
G3kids in UTC LA jolla CA MALL for sale 80k revenues month
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!
Agoura Hills, CA
$169,000
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
$39,999
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$67,200
Cerritos SPA business for sale
Cerritos, CA
$65,000
San Gabriel Photo Studio for Sale
San Gabriel, CA
$16,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Anaheim Restaurant for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$180,000
Alhambra business for sale
Alhambra, CA
$299,000
Prime Location Pizza Restaurant – High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base!
$415,000
Stanislaus County, CA
El Monte restaurant for sale
South El Monte, CA
$69,000
Boutique Clinical Laboratory – PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal & Pathology
Orange County, CA
$8,000,000
Smoke shop
Los Angeles, CA
$119,000
Bagel Shop Franchise For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA
$65,000
Own a Popular Cypress Hotspot – Fully Operational Asian Fusion Restaur
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Elite Baseball Athlete Training Business for Sale
Long Beach, CA
$100,000
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.
