Yorba Linda, CA
$265,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
BREAKFAST(8:00-3:30)Strong Cash flow $145,000/Turnkey Opportunity
European Vehicle Auto Service
Laguna Hills, CA
$145,000
Pizza Roseville Nets $131,000 yr. SBA $57,000 Dn.Incl. Inv.
Roseville, CA
$295,000
Established 25-Year Sushi Restaurant-Prime Orange county $1.35M+ Sales
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
2 Market Sushi for sale
Murrieta, CA
$80,000
Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Non-Emergency Med Trans LA,Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$995,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Sushi & Bar with Proven $1.4M+ Sales
Lake Forest, CA
$700,000
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Sylmar BBQ (Armenian BBQ)
Sylmar, CA
$225,000
Architectural Firm with 4 Years of Upward Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Flower Shop in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$165,000
Auto Body Shop with Spray Booth & Licenses – East Hollywood – $199,000
$199,000
Los Angeles, CA
Central Coast Full-Service Sign & Graphics Shop - Established, Turnkey
Atascadero, CA
$120,000
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, CA
$120,000
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Popular Liquor Store - Seller retiring (Sherman Oaks)
Sherman Oaks, CA
$99,000
Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$335,000
Ramen Noodles Restaurant - Short Hours - High Net - Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$325,000
Mexican Restaurant for Sale next to University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
$85,000
Profitable Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Mall
Downey, CA
$125,000
Sweet Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Lifestyle Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$59,000
Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Excellent location/Auto shop in Hollywood, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in a Great area
Glendale, CA
$499,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
Fully Updated Baja Fresh in Sought-After Community
Orange County, CA
$465,000
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$35,000
Turnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Beautiful Established Massage Therapy Business For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$428,000
Turnkey Asian Fusion Street Food Restaurant - $75k down
Long Beach, CA
$95,000
Spacious Restaurant + Stage + Outdoor Space in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$290,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant and Bar So OC Beach City Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Alameda County, Florida, Veterinary Practice for Sale - Leasehold
Alameda County, CA
$795,000
RCFE for Sale in Redlands, CA
Redlands, CA
$70,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
$725,000
Partially SBA Pre-Qualified: Premium Amazon Agency
California
$1,650,000
Luxury Massage Spa For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$40,000
Dance School – High Profits, No Dance Experience Needed
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Ajay Singh
California Business Broker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 600 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.
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Event Ticket Reseller
Ontario, CA
$27,867,070
Bus Transportation to Music Festivals & Sporting Events!
California
$350,000
Electric Bike Brand in a growing industry
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
Flower Shop *Profitable & Affordable Rent*
Carmichael, CA
$250,000
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Indoor Family Entertainment Center - Pre-Approved for SBA Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$2,650,000
Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant & Bar Type 47 License
Campbell, CA
$250,000
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.
