Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating
Mechanic shop for sale
North Hollywood, CA
$70,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Boutique Winery, Wine Country, Central Coast California
Paso Robles, CA
$49,500
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Paso Robles e-Bike Vineyard Tour Service
Monterey County, CA
$95,000
Charming & bright elderly care home licensed for 6
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,430,000
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice - SC2222
California
$1,950,000
Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Mediterranean Cuisine
Los Angeles County, CA
$439,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$1,100,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Diego Construction & Water Restoration Business
$395,000
San Diego, CA
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Jeff Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Accredited Home Health Agency – Turnkey & Profitable
San Bernardino, CA
$500,000
$488K SDE, 50yr Preschool + Real Estate, SBA 25yr Amortization
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$4,000,000
Pizzeria
Glendale, CA
$155,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Cash Flow: $615,000
Children's Onlline Clothing Brand with $140K in Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Established Property Management / Construction with GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
24-Yr-Old Google-News-Certified Photography Platform | DR 72
California
$199,000
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!
Stockton, CA
$175,000
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
$8,400,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
$250,000
Wholesale USDA-Certified Meat and Poultry Processing Business for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$224,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Turnkey Ice Cream Shop with Coffee Option High-Traffic Mall – $99,800
$99,800
Mission Viejo, CA
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Italian/Pizza Vegan Restaurant Los Angeles Westside
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Private Label Swimsuit Brand For Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Cash Flow: $453,268
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Robert Kale
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Streetwear Brand –Designer Access,Wholesale Ready, $99,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$99,000
Electric Bike Brand in a growing industry
$50,000
Santa Ana, CA
Chicken Franchise, Help run, Newly Built, Full Kitchen, Type 41.
Artesia, CA
$249,000
Family run charming Mediterannean restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$220,000
Most Established Live Scan Biz in Livermore 95-5 star reviews.
Livermore, CA
$85,000
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
36 FedEx Ground Routes - Augusta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Augusta, CA
$925,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Augusta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Augusta, CA
$425,000
Established plumbing business for sale
Northridge, CA
$725,000
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.
