Martinez, CA
$270,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Senior Care Facility (RCFE) - Turn Key & Highly Profitable
Environmental Landscape Restoration Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,726,500
Dry Cleaning | 35+ Yrs Est.| On-Site Factory & Alterations
San Bernardino County, CA
$299,000
A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
$168,000
25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |
Simi Valley, CA
$429,000
Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$599,000
Automotive Electronics Brand | Proprietary Subscription Moat
California
$4,200,000
Body Shop Auto Repair Automotive Collision for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Vietnamese Restaurant - Profitable, Well Loved by Loyal Customers
Dublin, CA
$340,000
Well established salon for sale
Placer County, CA
$180,000
Afternoon Tea Bakery Brand + Wholesale
Los Angeles County, CA
$97,000
Niche HVAC business - Evaporative Cooler Installation and Service
Palm Desert, CA
$149,998
Turnkey Head Spa & Hair Salon in Prime San Gabriel Location – Modern B
San Gabriel, CA
$59,000
Turn-Key, Profitable Pet Wash, Easy To Run
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established 16 Years Fast Food Restaurant for sale
Bell Gardens, CA
$120,000
Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
$48,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
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Boba in Old Town Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$100,000
Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale
Sonoma, CA
$400,000
Established 13-Year Korean Fashion Boutique in San Francisco – Turnkey
San Francisco, CA
$90,000
High -End Dry Cleaning store with Loyal Clients Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$680,000
Euro Auto Repair Shop - $200K SDE w Excellent growth potential!
San Mateo County, CA
$499,000
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential
Orange County, CA
$129,000
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
Pacific Beach, CA
$950,000
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential
Orange County, CA
$129,000
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale
Encinitas, CA
$375,000
Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
$725,000
Steel fabrication & welding business
Temecula, CA
$3,500,000
Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)
Stanislaus County, CA
Not Disclosed
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
$260,000
Profitable Plumbing Business - Established Customer Base!
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Charming Family-Owned Italian Restaurant – 30+ Years of Success
San Diego, CA
$445,000
Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale
South San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Yucca Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$216,000
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
$449,000
Opportunity to Take Over a Turnkey Established Brand - Fully Equipped
$325,000
Anaheim, CA
Well Established and Profitable Tanning Salon in East Vallejo!!
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
Turn key mini donut and ice cream shop in the heart of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$120,000
Hookah Lounge for Sale
San Diego, CA
$699,999
High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM
Pasadena, CA
$2,495,650
Restaurant And Cafe - Over $200K in Annual Profits!
Santa Rosa, CA
$395,000
Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Turnkey Juice & Smoothie Shop
Long Beach, CA
$195,000
Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
$134,000
Moh Baugheri
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Multi-Unit Papa John’s Portfolio | Strong NOI | LA/Riverside
Corona, CA
$3,150,000
Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,269,000
Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available
Oceanside, CA
$250,000
Established 40+ Years: Premier Shoe Store with Loyal Client Base
Glendale, CA
$590,000
Highly Profitable Environmental Services & Waste Management Firm in So
Los Angeles County, CA
$10,200,000
Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!
San Bernardino, CA
$7,800,000
Opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, luxury Pilates studio
West Hollywood, CA
$140,000
Market Sushi
Murrieta, CA
$87,000
San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
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.
