Coronado, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Denny's Restaurant Business opportunity for Sale in Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA
$199,000
VERY PROFITABLE Market/Liquor, No. CA, $650,000 + Inv.
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – San Joaquin County!
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Premium Vanity Phone Number Business
Los Angeles, CA
$790,000
A fully equipped Chinese restaurant in an upscale area
Palo Alto, CA
$125,000
Two Smoke Shops For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Profitable restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Crown'd Smoke Shop
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
Med Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
A Gorgeous Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$888,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
San Diego Highly Profitable, well-established Restaurant -Culinary Gem
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
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: Commerce, California
Commerce, CA
$250,888
Liquor Store: Redlands, California
Redlands, CA
$325,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,200,000
Charming Confectionary Store for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$425,000
AI SaaS Platform – Scalable B2B Solution
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Great Restaurant Opportunity-Busy-Location-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
$279,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
$149,000
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
$331,000
Thriving Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
$550,000
Monterey, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
Story-Driven Escape Experience
Orange County, CA
$720,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
1 FedEx Linehaul Route - Tracy, CA - Highly Profitable
Tracy, CA
$250,000
Restaurant Equipment Distributor and Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,690,000
Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity
Glendale, CA
$219,000
Hospice Care & Home Health Care Agencies Combo-Over 36 Months-Turnkey
Temecula, CA
$999,000
Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
$250,000
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Quick Serve Restaurant Priced to Sell
Paramount, CA
$175,000
Juice Bar
Suisun City, CA
$60,000
New Installations And Repairs - HVAC Business
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
$479,000
Restaurant in a busy Area of Ventura , Next to the Mall
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Well-Located Japanese Restaurant with Strong Potential
Carson, CA
$345,000
Currently a renowned bakery and breakfast & lunch location.
Corona Del Mar, CA
$475,000
Established & Trusted Sports Medicine Practice
Huntington Beach, CA
$249,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Tutti Frutti, High Vol & Net, 13 yrs, Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
$279,000
Move in ready in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$1,500,000
FIRESALE! $299,999 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!
$299,995
San Luis Obispo, CA
Tutti Frutti, High Vol & Net,13 yrs, Retire.
Panorama City, CA
$279,000
Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant
Murphys, CA
$685,000
Coaching Kids Tennis After-School Business SD County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$159,000
Highly Profitable 30-Year ISO-Certified CNC Machining Firm
San Jose, CA
$2,750,000
Luxury Mobile Grooming Service with Mercedes Sprinter Van
San Diego, CA
$150,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$1,050,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Fresno, CA - Vehicle Financing
Fresno, CA
$1,525,000
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.
