La Verne, CA
$85,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Mexican Restaurant for Sale next to University of La Verne
Profitable Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Mall
Downey, CA
$125,000
Sweet Franchise for Sale in High-Traffic SoCal Lifestyle Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$59,000
Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Los Alamitos Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in a Great area
Glendale, CA
$499,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
Baja Fresh, Fully Updated in Sought-After Community
Orange County, CA
$465,000
Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store
San Diego, CA
$35,000
Turnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Beautiful Established Massage Therapy Business For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$428,000
Reduced from $62,500 - Catering Van + Premium Zero Waste Event Assets
$49,990
Riverside County, CA
Spacious Restaurant + Stage + Outdoor Space in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$290,000
Restaurant and Bar So OC Beach City Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Jose Sanchez-Alvarez
Re/Max Champions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Alameda County, California, Veterinary Practice - Leasehold
Alameda County, CA
$795,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
$725,000
Partially SBA Pre-Qualified: Premium Amazon Agency
California
$1,650,000
Luxury Massage Spa For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$40,000
Dance School – High Profits, No Dance Experience Needed
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Event Ticket Reseller
Ontario, CA
$27,867,070
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
food truck new kitchen in side California health department approved
$79,950
California
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
Price Reduced – Great Value Flower Shop!
Carmichael, CA
$200,000
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant & Bar Type 47 License
Campbell, CA
$250,000
Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Pizza Venue w/Street Visibility on Major Throughway
Hancock, CA
$95,000
"Redwood City" Highly-Recommended Restaurant is Now For Sale!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colusa County, CA
$2,700,000
Anaheim Boba Shop near HighSchool 2MinsWalk Established customers base
Anaheim, CA
$95,000
Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos
$399,000
Aptos, CA
***Sale Pending***LA County Residential & Commercial Plumbing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,600,000
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,600,000
Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule
Beverly Hills, CA
$400,000
Smoke Shop @ Dinuba
Dinuba, CA
$175,000
NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Well-Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer with 40-Year Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
Auto Repair shop AND Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,849,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Morgan Hill, CA
$350,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
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Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Sutter County, CA
$225,000
Custom Socks Company and Manufacturer
San Bernardino County, CA
$950,000
Catering Truck For Sale
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Ice Cream Business for Sale – Retail & Wholesale
Berkeley, CA
$124,900
Just Listed - Outstanding Redlands Restaurant / Bar Opportunity!
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Retail Business Opportunity – Prime El Centro Location with Establish
El Centro, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey Long-Standing Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale
Temecula, CA
$120,000
Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA
Windsor, CA
$2,938,000
Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)
California
$350,000
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.
