Santa Clara, CA
$355,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Profitable Payroll Processing & Compliance Business – Scalable
Sacramento, CA
$325,000
Southern California Home Health Opportunity
Irvine, CA
$60,000
Dry Cleaners 3 Locations
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
30+ Year Old Trucking Company located in Southern California
California
$62,999,999
Stock Traders Daily 16x Growth Expansion
San Diego, CA
$7,500,000
Brand Strategy & Communications Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!
Oceanside, CA
$320,000
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
$429,999
Low Rent Dry Cleaners Owner works Half Day Cost Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
$230,000
Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property
Tulare County, CA
$6,500,000
Property with market in Los Angeles
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Turnkey Crumbl Cookies Franchise with Strong Cash Flow
City Of Industry, CA
$350,000
Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
Garden Grove, CA
"San Carlos Downtown" Turn-Key Restaurant on Laurel Street, low rent!
San Carlos, CA
$325,000
"San Bruno Downtown" fully equipped restaurant, turn key, profitable!
San Bruno, CA
$288,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)
Stockton, CA
$1,200,000
Laundromat in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$475,000
Very popular cafe for sale
Placer County, CA
$120,000
Confidential Two-Unit Restaurant Portfolio for Sale Premium California
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,750,000
Confidential Restaurant for Sale – High-Volume Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$1,350,000
Excellent Collision Center
El Monte, CA
$2,950,000
Well known Restaurant in SF Bay Area
Oakland, CA
$200,000
Market Sushi
Diamond Bar, CA
$50,000
Very Profitable EV Car Fleet Rental Business
$80,000
Los Angeles, CA
Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
$97,000
Restaurant For Sale in Eagle Rock | Mediterranean
Eagle Rock, CA
$99,000
Coastal Craft Wine Bar Tasting Room Kitchen
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
Established Smog Station, Vehicle Registration and General Repair
Temecula, CA
$110,000
Owner-Absentee Hardwood Flooring Business | Open 40+ Years
Los Angeles, CA
$1,594,000
In Escrow---Mailbox Rental and Shipping, with Multiple Income Stream
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
The UPS Store Franchise In Prime Location
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Absentee Owner Coffee shop with Busy Street In Glendale
Glendale, CA
$450,000
Well-established popular American family diner in OC for sale
Orange County, CA
$390,000
Owner Carry Available--Modern Chinese Restaurant
$269,000
Tustin, CA
Confidential Restaurant Opportunity — Established Destination Location
Mono County, CA
$1,400,000
Dessert / Beverage Concept Friendly/ QSR Asset Sale – New-Build
Orange County, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Boutique Café in Placer County Premier Commercial Corridor
Placer County, CA
$120,000
Well Established Pest Control Co Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
$595,000
Profitable Pet Boutique in Prime Marin Location
Marin County, CA
$149,000
Well known franchise bakery for sale
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Profitable and fast growing Home Care Agency with 500K+ SDE
San Francisco County, CA
$2,100,000
Major brand-with market- Business Only
Paramount, CA
$1,000,000
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
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Subway Franchise - Nice Neighborhood, Closed on Sundays
Orange County, CA
$178,000
Jewelry Store in Resort Beach Town
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Long-Established Dog Walking Business • Turnkey • Low Overhead
$110,000
San Rafael, CA
A boba tea shop (franchise) with a fully equipped kitchen
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Orange County, CA
$240,000
Profitable Beer & Wine Convenience Store - Growing Sales
San Pedro, CA
$375,000
Premium Partyware Brand | 111% Growth After Strategic Focus
California
$3,250,000
Johnny Rockets Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles County
Alhambra, CA
$50,000
High-Volume Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity in South El Monte
South El Monte, CA
$220,000
Greek Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale – Prime Food Court Location.
Van Nuys, CA
$49,500
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.
