Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Brand Name DTLA apparel factory Business Opportunity
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Downey Prime Location – Sushi & Teriyaki Restaurant for Sale!
Downey, CA
$300,000
Asian Restaurant for Sale near East Los Angeles!
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Turn Key Sandwich Deli in Busy Industrial Park
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
Established Independent Contractor Network
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
B&W Market ( Check Cashing ) 6 days open store
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Easy operating business
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
Established Residential Care Facility (RCFE)- Licensed for 6 in Azusa
Azusa, CA
$800,000
Large childcare center ages 0 to 12
Hanford, CA
$500,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $275K-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$275,000
San Diego, CA
SFV Tavern With Loyal Customer Base
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Profitable And Stable: Shipping And Logistics Company For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$299,990
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.
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Historic San Francisco Liquor Store | 119-Year Legacy Business
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Dessert & Coffee/Boba Shop in Downtown Tracy
Tracy, CA
$190,000
Fully remodeled 48 Bar with Entertainment License
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Must see the modern facility Urgent Care
Orange County, CA
$7,999,000
Profitable boba shop for sale
Escondido, CA
$150,000
Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$220,000
Established Turnkey Chiropractic Clinic In Beautiful Seaside Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Owner Retired Sushi Roll & Ramen in OC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
5-Day Poke Eatery | $100K+ Net Profit | Potential | $180K
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$225,000
Mailbox & Postal Services Business – 30+ Years Established /Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Profitable High-End Facial Spa Business – 4 Corporate Locations
Los Angeles, CA
$4,699,999
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Beloved Fish & Chips Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow with 20% YOY Growth
Mountain House, CA
$250,000
Round Table Pizza - CA
Alameda County, CA
$785,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Successful San Francisco Property Management Firm
San Francisco, CA
$725,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
High-Profit Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Riverside County, CA (Conf
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$195,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$750,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Steve Pereira
Murphy
Serving Orange County, CA
Murphy Business Sales is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada, offering brokerage services to owners of closely held companies in need of confidential, experienced professional services. The brokers at our Irvine office have been successful business owners and managers for many years prior to joining the Murphy team. As seasoned, experienced professionals, we can answer all of your questions on how to sell your business to help you establish confidence that when we take your business to market, we will treat the sale of your business as if it were one of our own. And, once we go to market, Murphy’s selling practices will provide the maximum exposure that’s needed locally, nationally and internationally to sell your business.
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High Volume Full Serve Bar & Grill Adjacent to Rose Parade route
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Santa Monica Plant Nursery
$175,000
Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop-cheap rent-$2560-good sales-bring your offer!!
San Diego County, CA
$179,999
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
AI enabled software ITSM/ITAM with fortune 500 customers
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
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.
