Vernon, CA
$779,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Premier, High-end Fashion Design, Apparel Manufactory
Dry Cleaners with Alterations
Riverside, CA
$450,000
Semi-Absentee Award-Winning Escape Room in Southern California
California
$575,000
Burger / Fried Chicken Restaurant with Patio, great lease, end-cap
Huntington Beach, CA
$99,000
Recurring Revenue SaaS for Business Reputation Monitoring
Ventura County, CA
$1,530,000
Franchise Burger Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, Great Sales and .
Carson, CA
$249,000
Well-established Lumber and Building Materials Retailer
Tulare County, CA
$1,950,000
Profitable, Turnkey Commercial Cleaning & Disinfecting Business
San Diego County, CA
$186,500
Gas Station, C Store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$2,700,000
Orange County Bar, Live Music & Dining Hot Spot – Music Lover’s Fave!
Huntington Park, CA
$695,000
Turnkey RCFE Opportunity | Prime Winchester Location
Winchester, CA
$160,000
Auto & Mechnic Repair Shop
Tarzana, CA
$300,000
$700,000 in net income, low rent, prime location, high profit
Alameda County, CA
$2,500,000
Established Thai Restaurant
$220,000
Cypress, CA
Elegant restaurant & Banquet Venue for Sale – Glendale
Glendale, CA
$155,000
Turnkey East Hollywood Restaurant – Long Lease & Ample Parking
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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High Volume Circle K For Sale
Riverside, CA
$525,000
BBQ&Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale In Daly City
Daly City, CA
$298,000
Fast Food with real estate
Los Gatos, CA
$495,000
Laundromat in the City of Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$575,000
Semi-Absentee Sushi & Japanese-Very Low Rent-Private Parking Lot
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Market Sushi
Downey, CA
$45,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Panama Bar and Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
$1,250,000
Advanced Psychological and Behavioral Medicine Center FOR SALE!
$500,000
Downey, CA
Government-Focused Management Consulting & Project Advisory Firm
California
$3,515,000
Absentee Operated & Remodeled Baskin Robbins in San Mateo County
San Carlos, CA
$480,000
Pizzeria Business For Sale
Newcastle, CA
$475,000
$267,000 Net Income Cryotherapy
Contra Costa County, CA
$670,000
East Downtown Los Angeles - 3000 sq ft Café & Bakery
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store and Real Estate Investment – Fresno County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$699,000
High Volume Smog Test Only - Available for the first time in 20 years
Fullerton, CA
$165,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in La Verne! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!!
La Verne, CA
$120,000
Cosmetic Dental Laboratory - Supplier of Transformative Restorations
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise- EBITDA $450k
Los Angeles, CA
$1,799,000
Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
$2,000,000
Concord, CA
Money making liquor store
Torrance, CA
$399,000
Design/Build Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – Established 35 Years
California
$9,000,000
Established Chino Hills Nail Salon-High-Traffic Location – $70K OBO!
Chino Hills, CA
$70,000
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
$549,000
Landscape Maintenance Business with Recurring Revenue
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$780,000
Well Established Armenian Bakery
Santa Clarita, CA
$239,000
Asian Market in Riverside
Arlington, CA
$150,000
Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
$675,000
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
Active Laboratory with Medicare and Equipment in CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
$310,000
Turn key Established Thai Restaurant
$450,000
Artesia, CA
Passive & Profitable w/ Major Upside, North County San Diego
Oceanside, CA
$1,972,500
Montessori childcare ( homedaycare)
Anaheim, CA
$68,000
Branded Gas Station & Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madera County, CA
$2,500,000
Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready
Orange County, CA
$469,000
HOSPICE AGENCY:Compliance Focused, Proven Operations, Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Glendale Fitness Studio!
Glendale, CA
$150,000
Amazing Family Medical Practice with 43.5% EBITDA Margins
Orange County, CA
$4,600,000
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.
