Inglewood, CA
$205,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area
Preschool For Sale Carmichael CA (Real Estate & Business)
Carmichael, CA
$1,350,000
Alteration and Wedding Dress-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts
Santa Clara County, CA
$49,000
Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Milk Tea Shop-Full Kitchen-Owner Absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Sherman Oaks CPA Practice
Sherman Oaks, CA
$2,800,000
Restaurant with BAR in Nice Area-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion - Private Parking-High Tips
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Absentee Fine Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating-Can Convert
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Licensed Manufacturing & Distribution Facility – Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,500,000
Mailbox Rental, Shipping, and Packing Store- Folsom
$200,000
Folsom, CA
Residential Service | Premium Clientele | Seller Financing
Huntington Beach, CA
$445,000
Cold Plunge Studio – Recurring Revenue – Affluent Coastal community
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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Profitable Fitness Studio in Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Priced to Sell: Turnkey Canning & Beverage Mfg Ready to scale
Porterville, CA
$250,000
Med Spa For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$370,000
TikTok-Driven Beauty E-Commerce Brand | Profitable w/Low Owner Hours
Orange County, CA
$79,000
Tanning & Wellness Spa For Sale!
San Jose, CA
$275,000
Internal Medicine Practice – San Diego
San Diego, CA
$400,000
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Oakland for sale!
Oakland, CA
$99,000
"SF inner sunset" turn key cafe deli with type 1 hood, available!!!
San Francisco, CA
$188,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Well Established Flowershop w/ 20+ years reputation - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Fried chicken-Beautifully designed-turnkey condition
San Jose, CA
$175,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
100% Employee Operated Franchise Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Established Insurance Brokerage for Sale - $3M+ Premium
Los Angeles County, CA
$975,000
Well-Established Sushi Restaurant in High-Traffic Location
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$250,000
#1 Mobile Residential and Commercial Locksmith
Santa Clarita, CA
$85,000
Profitable San Diego Hookah Lounge + Catering Business | Low Rent
San Diego, CA
$200,000
IN ESCROW-40 Yr. Home Based Commercial & Res. Window Tinting Business!
San Jose, CA
$1,800,000
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
$199,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
$39,999
$950K Revenue - Oakland CA Retail Pharmacy - Owner Operated
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Market Sushi
Fountain Valley, CA
$49,000
Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$325,000
Corvette Specialties
Palm Desert, CA
$1,700,000
Subway available in flexible multi-unit packages
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Shasta County, CA
$3,650,000
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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Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus
Yolo County, CA
$210,000
Reputable Sign Company with steady/growing clientele
Anaheim, CA
$125,000
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
Just Reduced! Very Successful Bagel Franchise Est 23 Yrs Same Location
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
Full-Service Producer of Large-Scale Corporate Events
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,905,000
Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!
Palm Springs, CA
$119,800
Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA
$59,900
Turnkey, Fast-Growing Established Franchisor with Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Upscale Restaurant. Downtown Campbell.
Campbell, CA
$200,000
Veterinary Hospital for sale in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA
$275,000
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.
