Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Successful Pizzeria in a Desirable Location with Huge Upside
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
Thrive with Holistic Wellness Care
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Home Health agency in orange county for sale for $220,000
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
Emergency Pack Out for Residential & Commercial Properties
San Diego, CA
$900,000
Ramen Restaurant in Prime LA Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
"Downtown Palo Alto" Restaurant for SALE with Cheap Rent!
Palo Alto, CA
$218,000
Ice Cream La Michoacana for Sale in Visalia, Ca!
Visalia, CA
$400,000
Ice Cream La Michoacana For Sale in Anaheim!
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale.
Kern County, CA
$179,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area
San Diego, CA
Cash Flow: $589,608
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Bosco's restaurant, bar and banquet room in Sunol, CA
$150,000
Sunol, CA
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
$229,000
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Michael Preston
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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Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
$1,200,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Well Established 7-11 for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$320,000
Liquor store for sale
Victorville, CA
$475,000
High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Med Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Turnkey! Start Your Eco-Catering Business – Van + Premium Event Assets
$62,500
Riverside County, CA
Sizzler Franchise - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$595,000
Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent
Covina, CA
$89,000
Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity
Glendale, CA
$219,000
San Diego Residential HVAC
San Diego County, CA
$1,900,000
Liquor and another business with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Profitable Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real with a patio
Sunnyvale, CA
$380,000
Premier High-Precision Laser-Marking Business | South Bay, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
AI Optical Design & Manufacturing Company
$2,800,000
Santa Clara County, CA
High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!
California
$800,000
Artesia 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 200K
Artesia, CA
$200,000
High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners ( In Escrow)
Lake Forest, CA
$445,000
Palo Alto – Poke Restaurant with Type-1 Hood in Kitchen
Palo Alto, CA
$220,000
Government Consulting Firm
Costa Mesa, CA
$350,000
Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable
Temecula, CA
$99,000
SBA Pre-qualified! Dry Cleaner, Plant & Agency ,Prime Location,
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Opportunities To Start Your Own Business
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Dessert Franchise in an excellent location
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
food truck new kitchen in side California health department approved
$79,950
California
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Los Angeles County, CA
$330,000
Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Tanning business opportunities
Hollister, CA
$85,000
Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$124,999
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.
