Orange County, CA
$2,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Award-Winning Spirits Brand w RARE CRT-Certified Tequila & Mezcal
Nature and Play based preschool with real estate option
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
$150,000
High-Cash-Flow Turnkey Vietnamese Kitchen with Proprietary Recipes
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
Successful Pediatric Practice near Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,800
Chinese restaurant at a great location and high sales
Fremont, CA
$280,000
Mediterranean Restaurant!
Chatsworth, CA
$320,000
Step Into a Successful Vitality Bowls with No Startup Hassle
Santa Clara County, CA
$119,970
Highly Profitable Indian Grocery Market
Newark, CA
$499,000
Established Full-Service Event Design and Production Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
$975,000
Highly Profitable Ice Cream Franchise – Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$380,000
Profitable Commercial Printing Company – 30+ Years – SBA Pre-Qualified
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
Absentee owner, Prime High-Traffic Salon – 11 Stations
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Profitable Hair Removal Studio - Year-Over-Year Growth & Loyal Clients
$899,000
Palm Springs, CA
30-Year Established Asian Supermarket
Los Angeles County, CA
$649,000
Popular Chinese Restaurant in Busy Shopping Center
Norwalk, CA
$175,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
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Established Fitness & Pilates Operation
Placer County, CA
$660,000
Established Fitness & Pilates Operation - Semi absentee
Placer County, CA
$660,000
Turnkey Multi-Service Wellness Studio – $50K+ SDE – Semi-Absentee
Riverside, CA
$175,000
High-Volume Denny’s in Prime Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,200,000
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Berkeley,near campus only $85,000
Alameda County, CA
$85,000
Home Services - 40% Repeat/Recurring Rev - Seller Financing - 234K SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
$894,000
Multi-Modality Fitness Studio with Cafe Concept - Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
$1,100,000
25+ Year Thriving General Contracting Company in Southern California
California
$6,100,000
2 X F45 Training studios in Newport Beach & Corona Del Mar CA!
$499,000
Newport Beach, CA
Price Reduced to $299K – SBA Eligible – Owner Operator
Orange County, CA
$299,000
2 Proven Bar & Restaurant Brands with 6 Profitable Locations
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Large childcare center ages 0 to 12
Hanford, CA
$500,000
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$48,000
Profitable Behavioral Health Group Services Co. – Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Growth-Ready Beauty Brand | Amazon, DTC
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Tennis & Pickleball Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$700,000
Fire Inspection Business w/ State and multiple City licenses
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Restaurant/Bar Opportunity in the Heart of S.V. Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$248,000
Spotless acai and full juice bar opportunity in north Redondo
Redondo Beach, CA
$250,000
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
$99,000
San Diego, CA
Profitable Retail Pharmacy inside a Medical Building near LAX
Los Angeles, CA
$595,880
Turnkey Elegant Wine Bar / Restaurant / Café — High-End Buildout
Thousand Oaks, CA
$1,500,000
Absentee Owner/ Beauty and wellness center
Contra Costa County, CA
$173,000
Iconic Restaurant and Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,700,000
Established Wellness Studio/Absentee Owner/ great Net income
Contra Costa County, CA
$175,000
Cajun Seafood, HIGH VOL. & NET, Full Staff, 41. Affluent BREA, CA.
Brea, CA
$399,000
Liquor Store: Rosemead, California
Rosemead, CA
$250,000
High End Restaurant in Del Mar
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Jae Lee
Solidon Corp.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Community-Favorite Tri-Valley Pizza Spot With Beer & Wine License
Alameda County, CA
$140,000
4S Ranch Orthodontic or GP Practice No-Chart (Asset) Sale
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Mailbox Rental, Shipping, and Packing Store- Folsom
$200,000
Folsom, CA
2 Accredited Franchised Chiropractic Locations
San Diego County, CA
$580,000
Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise — Newly Remodeled
Alameda County, CA
$460,000
Smoke shop in Fullerton For Sale
Fullerton, CA
$60,000
Wholesale Bakery with Property
Riverside County, CA
$895,000
Luxury Strength and Boxing Studio for Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
$160,000
15-Year Estab. Cage-Free Doggie Grooming/Daycare | Affluent San Marino
San Marino, CA
$150,000
SBA Pre-Approved Trade-show display rental & sales business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Chino Hills, CA
$436,000
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.
