Pacifica, CA
$297,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Established - Turnkey Fitness Studio
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
$525,000
Turnkey Learning Center (Inland Empire West, CA) For Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$249,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Hookah Lounge for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$198,800
Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev Avg. $1.35M+ | Price $650K
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Profitable Nail Salon near The Grove in West Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$95,500
Beautiful restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$210,000
Turnkey Franchise | Premium Ice Cream Shop | Below-Market Price
Bakersfield, CA
$95,000
$373K Revenue Full-Service IT Solutions Company – 35% Recurring
Orange County, CA
food truck new kitchen in side California health department approved
$79,950
California
Valuable Liquor License Included With Imperial Beach Bar & Grill
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
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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Boutique HOA Management Company-Orange & LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$280,000
20+ YR Distribution Biz - Recurring Revenue, Seller Financing
Chatsworth, CA
$370,000
High-End Remodeling - Flexible Terms, Seller Financing, $150k down
San Diego, CA
$500,000
California Distributor of Agricultural & Safety Gear Wholesaler
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,400,000
Luxury Auto Repair, Pre-Approved, $329K SDE, Record 2025
San Diego, CA
$990,000
Dive Bar - Type 48 ABC & Entertainment Permit. Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Thai restaurant in sants rosas historic railroad square
Santa Rosa, CA
$244,000
Absentee Run Poke & Teriyaki Restaurant
El Monte, CA
$350,000
Prime Mission Valley, Next 2 Cinema, Gym, Dance Acad, Library, Trolley
$99,000
San Diego, CA
Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Simi Valley, CA
$2,700,000
Master Care Commercial Janitorial
Palm Springs, CA
$575,000
3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$995,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Korean Cafe for Sale | $248,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vacaville, CA
$8,171,877
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Arcadia, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Arcadia, CA
$900,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
$550,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Denver (Aurora), CO -Seller & Vehicle Finance
Denver, CA
$400,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Panama City, FL - Vehicle Financing
Panama City, CA
$950,000
TURN-KEY Cafe Asset Sale With Type I & II Hood In Pasadena
$125,000
Pasadena, CA
Turnkey Hair /Nail/Beauty Salon in Los Feliz/Los Angeles, CA
Los Feliz, CA
$350,000
Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in Busy Bakersfield Mall
Bakersfield, CA
$15,000
Coin Op Laundromat-Brand New Machines-Location Location Location
Fresno, CA
$779,900
16 Year Old Water, Fire, and Mold Damage Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Profitable Durable Medical Equipment Rental Company (SBA avail)
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Smog Check & Minor Repair Shop Turnkey – Prime Long Beach Corner Lot
Long Beach, CA
$104,999
Turnkey Head Therapy Spa in Prime San Jose Location! Instant Cash Flow
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
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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13 FedEx Ground Routes, Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos
$399,000
Aptos, CA
Established & Trusted Sleep Therapy
Ventura County, CA
$1,300,000
Established HVAC Company with Repeat Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Agency Dry Cleaners Rich area with retiring
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Japanese Sushi with Dining Place
Orange County, CA
$210,000
Turnkey Cannabis Dispensary
Atwater, CA
$1,000,000
Well-Established Indian & Nepali Restaurant with Loyal Clientele
Berkeley, CA
$200,000
Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop
California
Cash Flow: $849,000
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.
