Long Beach, CA
$249,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Sports bar with Pizza, Wings and More
Auto Detailing & Custom Wrap Shop - Owner Operated
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
Biz(Dry Cleaner)+RE(2 Unit)AAA location,Seller over 30 yrs
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yucaipa, CA
$1,750,000
Multi-Location General Dentistry Practice For Sale In San Diego Area
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Get Into The Health Craze - High Cash Flow Health Food QSR - $125+ SDE
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Sacramento, CA
$160,000
Amazon VC account (US), GLX brand
Duarte, CA
$3,500,000
Rare Turn-Key Holistic Spa Opportunity in Prime Ojai Location
Ojai, CA
$149,000
Established, Turnkey Dry Cleaning plant with Multiple Revenue streams
San Mateo County, CA
$1,200,000
Modern restaurant and Bar for sale in Natomas sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location
Orange County, CA
$25,000
Profitable Waba Grill Franchise
Cypress, CA
$175,000
Full ABC 47 + Live Music | 3500 SF South OC Corner Bar-Restaurant
Orange, CA
$399,000
Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
Garden Grove, CA
Trusted Local Bicycle Shop– Ready for New Ownership
Contra Costa County, CA
$395,000
High Volume American Restaurant with Full Bar, long established
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,999,990
AJ Rana
Lemara Commercial
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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High-Margin Interior Door Installation Business | $674K Avg SDE | SBA
Santa Clara, CA
$2,300,000
Public Works Landscaping
California
$1,500,000
SBA Pre-Qualified Restaurant in a Coveted San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Smoke Shop
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Stable Owner-Operator Dry Cleaning Agency with Strong Lease - $50K
Castro Valley, CA
$50,000
Restaurant for Sale Tracy, CA (Papa Urbs Grill)
Tracy, CA
$100,000
Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District
San Diego, CA
$199,999
Papa John's Pizza -Owner Operator Opportunity or New Concept Space
Rancho Bernardo, CA
$120,000
Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
Indian Grocery store which includes Sweets/Snacks & Take out!
San Jose, CA
$174,999
Casual Thai restaurant on Ventura Blvd in Encino
Encino, CA
$195,000
Thriving Film Location for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$786,000
Home Health Agency For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Well-established California-based 3PL, fulfillment, and packaging
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Employee Run Store
Orange County, CA
$450,000
Established Exterior Cleaning Business with Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Window & Exterior Cleaning with Growth Potential
Long Beach, CA
$50,000
Attractive Janitorial Business with Recurring Revenues
Irvine, CA
$250,000
Expand & Scale: Electric Service Business in Prime Territory
La Jolla, CA
$98,000
Owner Carry Available--Modern Chinese Restaurant
$269,000
Tustin, CA
Asian Restaurant with Hood, Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Nicholas Orme M.D., Inc.
Fresno, CA
$150,000
Bar with Karaoke - Koreatown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
5 Star Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,999
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
$195,000
Multi-Channel E-Commerce Apparel Business for Sale Amazon Walmart
Los Angeles County, CA
$920,000
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
$349,900
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
$465,000
sarbjit sandhu
BRG Realty
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
We specialize in the sale of Small Businesses. Whether it is a Bar or Restaurant, a Retail Store, Gas Station, a Manufacturing, a Wholesale, A Distribution or a Service Business, we have all levels and can find the PERFECT business for you. We provided guidance on all aspect of acquiring a Small Business.
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Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny
La Mesa, CA
$20,000
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
Long-Established Dog Walking Business • Turnkey • Low Overhead
$110,000
San Rafael, CA
Profitable Massage & Skincare Spa – Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$125,000
Freestanding High-Income Laundromat + Real Estate | Turnkey + Staffed
Los Angeles, CA
$7,950,000
Turn-Key Hair Salon - Asset Sale
Corona, CA
$25,000
Well Established Profitable Sandwich Shop/Cafe-Prime Shopping Center
Yolo County, CA
$300,000
5 Day Deli In Industrial/commercial Park
Alameda County, CA
$49,500
dry cleaners and laundry
Palm Springs, CA
$180,000
Dry Cleaner for Sale
Burlingame, CA
$150,000
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.
