Long Beach, CA
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Elite Baseball Athlete Training Business for Sale
Impressive & Well-known Cigar Shop-Lounge in Orange County, California
Orange County, CA
$230,000
HIgh Volume Dental lab 400k+ net income /year and $2.2M gross revenue
Sacramento, CA
$2,100,000
Unmatched Liquor Store Opportunity | High Traffic • Strong Margins •
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
6 Beds Residential Care Faciity with Real Etate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jacinto, CA
$650,000
6 Beds Residential Care Facility with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hemet, CA
$650,004
High-Gear Investment: Profitable auto repair Franchise on Busy street
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Long-Established HVAC Installation Business with $10M+ Pipeline
Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$650,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$525,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$1,175,000
Natural Nail Salon
Bell Gardens, CA
$35,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Screenprint and Embroidery shop - For sale
$130,000
Escondido, CA
Popular Seafood Boil and Asian Fusion Restaurant
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
$395,000
Fred Mercuro
Pacific Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
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Semi-absentee, Full-service Moving & Storage Business For Sale
Irvine, CA
$302,000
Orange County Custom Event Design and Decor Rental business
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Huge traffic-perfect for Mex Food or Keep current Asian Menu
Chula Vista, CA
$139,999
Power & Control Cable Manufacturer
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,964,000
Texas BBQ in California. Turnkey Opportunity. Over $100k Invested.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$1,450,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$850,000
Gas station/ convenient store (package of 2, shell and Valero)
$9,950,000
Fillmore, CA
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$800,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$375,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success,
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Established Home Staging Business w Warehouse SBA Pre Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
$399,025
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Mexican Grill Restaurant (Northwest)
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Mercury Magnetics Inc
$2,000,000
California
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Formal Ware Dress Shop
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
My Little Flower Shop
Palm Springs, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Profitable Pet Grooming Business
California
$79,000
Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
The only gas station in town & store is ready for a new owner to open!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Deanna Dube
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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Waba Grill Teriyaki Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Long Term HVAC Company East of Sacramento
El Dorado County, CA
$1,000,000
Turn-Key Established Comic Book Shop for Sale
$400,000
Fullerton, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$350,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Tucson, AZ - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tucson, CA
$650,000
Almost 11 years and still going strong!
Indio, CA
$299,000
Classic American Diner
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Own a Restaurant/Full Bar for the Price of a 47 Liquor License down
Santa Cruz, CA
$299,900
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
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.
