Ventura, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Turnkey Fastest Labs Franchise Location, Exclusive Territories
San Diego County, CA
$210,000
Operating 6-Bed Residential Treatment and Detox Facility
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,900,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Highly Profitable
San Jose, CA
$1,425,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$575,000
17 FedEx Ground Routes - Ocala, FL - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$500,000
South Bay-Franchise Hair Salon with Established Cliental & Staff
Los Angeles County, CA
$89,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Solo Medical Practice for Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$500,000
Profitable and Long-Established Music School - Riverside County
Corona, CA
$165,000
***For Sale: Thriving Auto Repair Shops!***
Riverside, CA
$75,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Neighborhood Market Business For Sale
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Established Hair Salon/Barber Shop with Large social platform
West Hollywood, CA
$125,000
Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE
Irvine, CA
$220,000
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Bradenton, FL - Vehicle Financing
Bradenton, CA
$450,000
33 FedEx Ground Routes - Spokane, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Spokane, CA
$1,650,000
Your Dream Wine Bar & Store or Tasting Room Downtown With Kitchen
$80,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Established Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Established Owner-Absent Psychotherapy Practice
Long Beach, CA
$300,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Meat Grocery Market - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Absentee Boba Tea House
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Preschool - $300k+ SDE - Possible Seller Carry
San Diego, CA
$800,000
Hospice ,brand new for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$395,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Fremont, CA
$175,000
General Dentistry Practice in Auburn, Ca ~ 40% SDE Margins
$550,000
Auburn, CA
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Burger Restaurant, Long Term lease, Turn-key
Stanton, CA
$149,000
Profitable Lagree Fitness Studio in Prime Orange County Location!
Yorba Linda, CA
$659,000
Dental Practice For Sale
San Diego, CA
$850,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Automated Gate Manfacturer and Installer
California
Cash Flow: $516,000
Outdoor Water Sports
Stanton, CA
$250,000
Rockstar Cannabis
Palm Springs, CA
$200,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
$99,888
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Turnkey Bakery for sale in Woodland Hills
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
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
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.
