Orange County, CA
$3,750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Prime ARCO am/pm Gas Station & Convenience Store – South Orange County
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Turnkey 2-Unit Franchise Near Sacramento – Strong Profits
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Great Bell Gardens location with room for expansion
Bell Gardens, CA
$949,000
Low rent & good lease, low expense, high comission from lotto sales
Chino, CA
$650,000
Liquor store+RE(bldg 2315sf,land 17000sf) employees‘ running
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colton, CA
$1,350,000
Berkeley Gilman Restaurant FOR SALE,w/ Central Kitchen Potential!!!!!!
Berkeley, CA
$118,000
RARE: Turnkey Restaurant on San Francisco's Most Vibrant Valencia St!!
San Francisco, CA
$126,000
Huge potential,Short Hour(8am—8:30pm),Korean to retire,many Apts+Indus
Vernon, CA
$400,000
Profitable AI Focused Technology Services Company
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Established Downtown Restuarant
Santa Barbara, CA
$250,000
Landscape Design Business
Aliso Viejo, CA
$199,000
Boutique Spa with Name Brand Recognition Operating Since 2007
Clovis, CA
$49,000
Long-Established Dog Walking Business • Turnkey • Low Overhead
$110,000
San Rafael, CA
High-Volume Ultra-Modern Restaurant & Bar | Hard Liquor License
Butte County, CA
$350,000
Turnkey opportunity of Chinese Restaurant with Beer and Wine license
Redondo Beach, CA
$280,000
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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23-Year Premium Hair-Loss Solutions Business | 76–83% Gross Margins
Fresno County, CA
$195,000
Flower Shop for Sale in Glendale (Asset Sale)
Glendale, CA
$160,000
"Southern CA High Revenue/Profit B&M Firearms Business"
Riverside County, CA
$3,250,000
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Escondido, CA
$910,000
Hospice agency for sale - Orange County
Garden Grove, CA
$390,000
Established Car Dealership and Car Rental Business
Orange, CA
$229,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Scenic Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, CA
$200,000
Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)
Long Beach, CA
$490,000
$28k/Mo Successful Amazon Listing with High Profit
$225,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Tour Company with Vintage VW bus
Carmel, CA
$49,000
Turnkey Chiropractic Business
Tehama County, CA
$180,000
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lassen County, CA
$1,300,000
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
$225,000
Reduced Price *Plug and Play Quick Serve/Cafe in Gardena
Gardena, CA
$50,000
Established, Reputable & Highly Lucrative Plumbing Service Company
Laguna Niguel, CA
$475,000
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Established Landscaping Business With Strong Cash Flow
Pine Grove, CA
$510,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in West Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Money-Making Nail Salon & Skin Care Center For Sale !!!
North Hollywood, CA
$70,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
$1,249,000
California
Children's Playground and Party Center
Sun Valley, CA
$50,000
Profitable, Multi-location Pain Management Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Well Established Restaurant For Sale.
Woodland, CA
$299,000
Iconic Pier-Side Seafood Market With Prime Coastal Location
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$75,000
Nail Salon & Spa For Sale | 10 Year Established Business
Burbank, CA
$80,000
Distributor of Agricultural Wholesale Gear, Includes $600K Inventory
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,400,000
Profitable Auto Repair & Body Shop in Prime San Diego Location
Escondido, CA
$28,000
Top Rated, Growing and Profitable Cleaning Business
Big Bear City, CA
$260,000
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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Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Second generation restaurant, existing Cafe (Union City)
Union City, CA
$79,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
Highly Profitable Fitness Centre With Top of The Line Equipment
Orange County, CA
$530,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners - Recent Equipment Upgrades
Benicia, CA
$179,500
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$800,000
Busy Absentee Owned Restaurant - Heart of Riverside
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Shopify-Focused eCommerce Development Agency
Newport Beach, CA
$275,000
Family Owned Trash Bin Valet Service for Sale
Danville, CA
$15,000
Newly built-out Fast Food Franchise in Prime Location
Victorville, CA
$250,000
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.
