Fairfield, CA
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop – $123K Cash Flow & Highway Location
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
$465,000
Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$25,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
$925,000
Pizza Franchise-Well Priced for a Quick Sale! Only 49k down!
Stockton, CA
$79,000
3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Crazy Cool Jukeboxes
$45,000
Granada Hills, CA
Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Denny's Restaurant Business opportunity for Sale in Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA
$199,000
NEW PRICE-MARKET/LIQUOR, WELL EST., No. CA, $595,000 + INV.
Mendocino County, CA
$595,000
Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – San Joaquin County!
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Premium Vanity Phone Number Business
Los Angeles, CA
$790,000
Restaurant Asset Sale Mission Valley – Top Mall Location, Turn Key
$390,000
San Diego, CA
A fully equipped Chinese restaurant in an upscale area
Palo Alto, CA
$125,000
Two Smoke Shops For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Profitable restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
A Gorgeous Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$775,000
San Diego Highly Profitable, well-established Restaurant -Culinary Gem
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,200,000
Charming Confectionary Store for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$425,000
AI SaaS Platform – Scalable B2B Solution
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Great Restaurant Opportunity-Busy-Location-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
$264,000
Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant W/ Full Kitchen + ABC 41 in Costa Mesa
$125,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
$129,000
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
$331,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
1 FedEx Linehaul Route - Tracy, CA - Highly Profitable
Tracy, CA
$250,000
Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
$250,000
Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186
California
$200,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Profitable Quick Serve Restaurant Priced to Sell
Paramount, CA
$175,000
Turnkey Claw Machine Arcade - High Margin Easy to Operate
$50,000
Pomona, CA
Juice Bar
Suisun City, CA
$60,000
New Installations And Repairs - HVAC Business
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
$90,000
Restaurant in a busy Area of Ventura , Next to the Mall
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Currently a renowned bakery and breakfast & lunch location.
Corona Del Mar, CA
$475,000
Established & Trusted Sports Medicine Practice
Huntington Beach, CA
$249,000
Tutti Frutti, High Vol & Net, 13 yrs, Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
$279,000
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.
