Santa Clara County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


California
$1,100,000

San Diego, CA
$375,000

Menifee, CA
$199,000
Lake Forest, CA
$110,000
Monterey Park, CA
$180,000
San Diego County, CA
$340,000
Merced, CA
$265,000
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
San Diego, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$249,900
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Woodworking business assets for sale / 6000 sf shop for lease
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Kern County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,602,628
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.
Azusa, CA
$720,000
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
Colton, CA
$120,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Springs, CA
$830,000
Pasadena, CA
$220,000
Garden Grove, CA
$500,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
$150,000
Redlands, CA
San Bernardino, CA
$350,000
Long Beach, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
California
$499,000
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Studio City, CA
$600,000
North Hills, CA
$170,000
Tarzana, CA
$180,000
Milpitas, CA
$245,000
Salt Lake City, CA
$500,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Glendora, CA
$495,000
Daly City, CA
$128,000
Torrance, CA
$250,000
Garden Grove, CA
$87,000
Corona, CA
$75,000
Belmont, CA
$325,000
Samaira Sarang
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company Information: Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc. is fastest growing business broker firm in California, specialize in small to mid size businesses. LBA agents are well trained professional who do nothing but Business opportunity brokerage and are very inform in the operation of each business they sell. Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,250,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Sarasota, CA
$500,000
Tacoma, CA
$650,000
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
Orange County, CA
$1,325,000
California
$1,499,000
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
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
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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.