Long Beach, CA
$95,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turnkey Asian Fusion Street Food Restaurant - $75k down
Spacious Restaurant + Stage + Outdoor Space in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$290,000
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
$2,200,000
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
Event Ticket Reseller
Ontario, CA
$27,867,070
Bus Transportation to Music Festivals & Sporting Events!
California
$350,000
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
Electric Bike Brand in a growing industry
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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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
$299,000
Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Pizza Venue w/Street Visibility on Major Throughway
Hancock, CA
$95,000
"Redwood City" Highly-Recommended Restaurant is Now For Sale!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colusa County, CA
$2,700,000
Turnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean
$49,000
Carson, CA
Anaheim Boba Shop near HighSchool 2MinsWalk Established customers base
Anaheim, CA
$95,000
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,600,000
Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule
Beverly Hills, CA
$400,000
Smoke Shop @ Dinuba
Dinuba, CA
$175,000
NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Well-Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer with 40-Year Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
Auto Repair shop AND Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,849,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Morgan Hill, CA
$350,000
Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Sutter County, CA
$225,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Boba shop for sale
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
Custom Socks Company and Manufacturer
San Bernardino County, CA
$950,000
Exceptional Ice Cream Business for Sale – Retail & Wholesale
Berkeley, CA
$124,900
Just Listed - Outstanding Redlands Restaurant / Bar Opportunity!
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Retail Business Opportunity – Prime El Centro Location with Establish
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey Long-Standing Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale
Temecula, CA
$120,000
Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA
Windsor, CA
$2,938,000
Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)
California
$350,000
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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Auto Dealership
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Crazy Cool Jukeboxes
$19,995
Granada Hills, CA
Established Psychology Practice with Strong Referral Network
Ventura County, CA
$489,000
Indoor Cycling Studio Franchise For Sale - Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$500,000
Eyelash & Eyebrow Franchise In Orange County - Price Reduced
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT
San Diego, CA
$235,000
Turn-Key Restaurant with Patio on Prime Glendora Main Street
Glendora, CA
$269,000
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, 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.
