South San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
$360,000
Profitable Bicycle Shop – Est. 1975
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Established Dry Cleaners, None within 5 mile radius, near freeway
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Priced to Sell – Profitable New & Used Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Hospice for sale - $300k, accredited with provider number
Long Beach, CA
$300,000
Profitable Auto Body Repair & Used Car Dealership – Prime Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Retail Shoe Store & Repair Shop |Semi-Absentee |$55,000 Net Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
$20,000
Specialty Auto Electrical - $150K Owner Earnings - Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA
$60,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
Newly built-out Fast Food Franchise in Prime Location
Victorville, CA
$299,999
Iconic Shabu Shabu Restaurant for Sale – Arcadia, CA
$450,000
Arcadia, CA
Cafe & Event Room or Asset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Pizza restaurant with arcade and 41 ABC license, N.OC
Orange County, CA
$550,000
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Sourdough Franchise Restaurant
Humboldt County, CA
$390,000
Flower Shop - West LA
West Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Redondo
Redondo Beach, CA
$300,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Tarzana
Tarzana, CA
$360,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Humboldt County, CA
$9,450,000
Pho restaurant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$670,000
Hawaiian BBQ - Burbank
Burbank, CA
$760,000
Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
$9,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
Very rare prime downtown Hermosa Beach restaurant opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$330,000
Highly Profitable 5 day Deli In North County.
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Murphys, CA
$275,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$39,995
Turnkey Health & Wellness Juice / Acai Bar with Strong Cash Flow
San Bernardino County, CA
$449,000
Semi-Absentee Lumber Supplier & Distributor – $200K Inventory Included
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Machine Shop | Auto Engine Rebuilding | Commercial Land & Building
Colton, CA
$277,000
Pasadena Dry Cleaners
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Ice Cream Franchise, Well-Est., Great Location, No. Bay Area
Napa County, CA
$225,000
Crazy Cool Jukeboxes
$55,000
Granada Hills, CA
Specialized Technical Service Business | Buyer-Friendly Deal
San Diego County, CA
$405,000
Well established Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
$975,000
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Sourdough Franchise Sandwhich Shop
Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
Reputable Sign Company with Steady Growth and Expanding Profits
Garden Grove, CA
$375,000
"San Francisco" Busy Restaurant Business in Polk St!
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Under Contract - Highly Profitable Medical Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,500
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$400,000
Abdul Jobah, CCIM DESIGNEE
Jobah's Commercial Real Estate
Serving Kern County, CA
From city to city, country to country, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Small businesses provide a living for their owners, while meeting the needs of the local community. Having a successful business comes from years of hard work. At Executive Realtors, we are a small business too, and no one understands the value of hard work like we do. We see it everyday, not only in our own business, but in the successful businesses we sell . Our clients work hard for their businesses and that is why when it comes time to buy or sell, they call us. We take our time working together with our clients to understand their needs. Our clients and their businesses are each unique and they understand that the buying or selling of a business is a complicated matter. Mistakes can be very expensive. Our clients trust us to make sure that we protect their best interests, and the business they worked so hard to build , That is what we do. We’ve done it again and again, for over 30 years. From Modesto to Los Angeles, Team Jobah and Executive Realtors, is the source for business opportunities and commercial real estate sales and purchase. Looking for a business, or wondering what your business is worth? Call for a free business evaluation, we would be happy to speak with you.
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Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine For Sale
San Diego, CA
$550,000
Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Restaurant Asset Sale Mission Valley – Top Mall Location, Turn Key
$390,000
San Diego, CA
Mom's Kitchen - Restaurant - Auburn, CA
Auburn, CA
$99,000
Iconic 50-Year Sandwich Shop-Decades of Success
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
$385,000
High Volume Chicken Wing Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
Commercial Construction Company with Explosive Growth
Shasta County, CA
$1,250,000
Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!
San Diego, CA
$79,900
Turnkey Go Karting Business
Sonoma County, CA
$1,500,000
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.
