Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Rare opportunity Japanese Sushi & Ramen Restaurant
B2B Packaging Manufacturer – $1.66M Revenue, $256K DE
Riverside County, CA
$685,000
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Japanese Ramen & Sushi
Orange County, CA
$450,000
6 days open Japanese Sushi Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$188,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Candy Vault & Arcade
Sonora, CA
$185,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Hospice Agency in South CA for sale $430K
Glendale, CA
$430,000
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Established Med Spa in Burbank, CA
Burbank, CA
$425,000
Folsom Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
California
Cash Flow: $251,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Premium Dog Hiking Business w/ Van, Clients, Brand & Major Scalability
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
11 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT -Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$2,600,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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5 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT - Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$900,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!
Burbank, CA
$350,000
Wonderful Mediterranean restaurant for sale with ABC & Tobacco licens
Glendale, CA
$180,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
$1,100,000
San Diego Coin Laundry – $375K – 45 Washers / 20 Dryers
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Southwest Riverside County EA Firm for Sale
Menifee, CA
$199,000
Lake Forest EA Firm for Sale
Lake Forest, CA
$110,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Hilmar Pool Service Route for Sale
Merced County, CA
$27,600
Charcoal BBQ Restaurant for Sale Near Famous Fat Ding Plaza
Monterey Park, CA
$180,000
Show-Stopping Ent. & Event Planning Service with Secured Contracts
San Diego County, CA
$340,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
$275,000
Store-less Flower Shop with 10+ Years Operation
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000
Established Residential Fencing Contractor --- SBA Financing Available
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Rare Opportunity: Oceanfront Japanese and American Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
$249,900
Business Hours 8 am to 7pm ,6 Days Open, Motivated Seller!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Clearlake Pool Service Route for Sale
Lake County, CA
$408,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Highly Scalable & Profitable B2B Equipment Manufacturing & Service Com
Kern County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,602,628
High Net Sale Sushi Restaurant
Azusa, CA
$720,000
Liquor store for Sale in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$325,000
Restoration franchise
Colton, CA
$120,000
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
Excellent opportunity to own 3 RCFE's on the same street.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Springs, CA
$830,000
Home Health Agency with 10-15 Patients
Pasadena, CA
$220,000
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Established Intermodal Trucking Business Los Angeles
Garden Grove, CA
$500,000
Korean Restaurant (BBQ, Tofu, K-food)
San Bernardino, CA
$350,000
Your Dream Wine Bar & Store or Tasting Room Downtown With Kitchen
$80,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Hospice for sale - $300k, accredited with provider number
Long Beach, CA
$300,000
Beautiful Post Modern
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Southern California Commercial & Residential Electrical Contractor
California
$499,000
Kern County Flower Shop Available - Don't Miss It!
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Beautiful Restaurant Pub
Studio City, CA
$600,000
Home Health Care Agency for Sale, past 36 month hold period
North Hills, CA
$170,000
Wireless Leasehold Corporation w/ Verizon Income + Rent-Free Office
Tarzana, CA
$180,000
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.
