Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Well Established Bike Shop w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$1,175,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
American Restaurant next to Movie theater
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Franchise Fish Market near FWY 710
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Thriving, Turnkey, Deli in Prime Oakland Location
Oakland, CA
$299,000
Beachside Business Opportunity - Hospitality / Full Service
Pacifica, CA
$168,000
Turnkey Salon in Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
$213,000
Plumbing Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$152,500
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA
$45,000
Juice Bar Franchise for Sale in Sacramento County
Elk Grove, CA
$299,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Subway - 9 Units - CA | Fully Remodeled
California
$1,400,000
7 Office Staffing System in California
$8,500,000
Ontario, CA
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown next to busy Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Good location Chinese restaurant for sale
Marina, CA
$220,000
Jose Sanchez-Alvarez
Re/Max Champions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center in Culver City
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Leading live entertainment and artist management firm
Los Angeles County, CA
$24,995,000
Hair Perfect Salon in a Prime Location Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$200,000
Italian Food Truck in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Absentee Owner Liquor store
Walnut, CA
$240,000
Exclusive Listing · Fremont Restaurant for Sale
Fremont, CA
$130,000
Boba Matcha Shop in a busy shopping center close to Yorba Linda
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - Niche Service & Rentals Provider
Riverside County, CA
$1,199,888
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Holiday Lighting
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Juice bar South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Successful & Profitable Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio, Corner Location
San Bernardino, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Inner Sunset SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$174,900
Turnkey, long-standing, full service, authentic Italian bar-restaurant
Orange, CA
$499,000
Established Mail & Print Company For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$195,000
Authentic Sichuan-Style Hotpot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
$228,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$380,000
Wellness Franchise Group in Riverside/San Bernadino, CA | $2.3M SDE
Riverside County, CA
$11,250,000
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
Opportunity to grow in care agency business
Glendale, CA
$250,000
$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$525,000
Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center
Santa Clara County, CA
$125,000
Turn-Key Laundromat – Fully Equipped & Priced to Sell!
San Leandro, CA
$325,000
Sushi Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$495,000
Spin Into Profits! Thriving Laundry Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$269,000
Popular restaurant with big kitchen for sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Casual Restaurant Great Downtown Fullerton Location
Fullerton, CA
$195,000
Randy McGee
Spectrum Business Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Spectrum Business Advisors we represent entrepreneurs. We enjoy and pride ourselves on accomplishing our clients’ goals—whether it is an exit strategy or a growth opportunity, our experience and dedication will help get you there. If you need a business broker, we are here for you. Here is an outline of what we do for our clients: A. Lease Negotiations B. Value and understand our client’s business C. Develop a pricing strategy D. Create a marketing package for your business E. Receive SBA loan pre-approval—improves the availability of you business to more potential buyers F. Confidentially market your business G. Screen potential buyers—non-disclosure agreements, credit checks, match a person to your business H. Negotiate and structure the best deal I. Manage the escrow, due diligence, and disclosure process J. Facilitate the transition and training period K. Get you the most money! Read more about business brokers here: http://www.1800BizBroker.com
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GMP Certified Supplement Manufacturer & Distributor | Relocatable
Alameda County, CA
$1,175,000
Profitable Korean Restaurant in Downtown – Price Reduced!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Highly Profitable Construction Company Well Established- (Bay Area)
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Well-Established and Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location
San Bruno, CA
$90,000
Residential HVAC Serving San Bernadino County
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Scalable IT & Telecom Services Business
California
$995,000
26 year Manufacture of hardware Product Sold to Major Retailers
Simi Valley, CA
$2,900,000
Tire and Automotive Business Opportunity
Victorville, CA
$200,000
IT Services Biz serving State & Local Govt. w/ Contract Vehicles
Sacramento County, CA
$16,500,000
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.
