Placer County, CA
$179,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Large Full bar and restaurant for sale in El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$180,000
Branded Mochi donuts and desserts shop for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Facebook Automation SaaS | $563K SDE | 54% Profit Margins
California
$1,775,000
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
$595,000
Fountain Valley, CA
Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$285,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
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Premium Butcher Shop – Trusted Brand, Loyal Clients, Turnkey
San Francisco County, CA
$4,200,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
$375,000
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Beer & Wine, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Arco am/pm with rental income, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Live Love Play - Indoor Playground
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio, and Beers on tap
Menifee, CA
$249,000
Very Well Established Family Restaurant In Great Santa Cruz Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Established Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – Beer & Wine Incl.
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
$99,000
Orange, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Japanese Hot Pot franchise - high gross 4.5 yelp
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Shopify Legacy Professional Apparel Brand | > 80% Repeat Customer Rate
California
$425,000
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Restaurant for Sale - Near CSUN (Northridge university)
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Baking A Sweet Opportunity with Serious Profits — Not A Franchise!
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Florist for sale on the Central Coast
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
Maury O'Hearn
Premier Property Group
Serving El Dorado County, CA
Car Guy Real Estate Premier Property Group / Car Guy Real Estate We know that this is a niche market but after all we are Car Guys too and feel that our experience in real estate combined with a life-time addiction to cars is a perfect match. We would like to share with you our passion and commitment to hunt down that perfect property just as we would a Speedster in a barn. As you know, most car stories start out as roomers until some lucky guy makes a find. Let us help you make that find by using our laser focused technology. After all if we can find you the perfect property it will not only give you more time to play with your toys it might just have enough room for a few more!
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Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
One of a kind Health management with explosive Growth
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Innovative Scalable Senior Care IP Platform w/ Directory, App & Licens
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Busy center-full kitchen-sushi restaurant-41 license
National City, CA
$99,999
Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Hardware Store & Building Materials - Business & Real Estate
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
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.
