San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Wellness Space with Non-Invasive Treatments
Alameda County, CA
$1,950,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Auto repair shop business only in Los Angeles County
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$675,000
Convenience Store in Los Angeles! (High Profits)
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Established in a Thriving Location
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
Thriving Landmark Restaurant – Extraordinary Business Opportunity
$249,000
Ramona, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$625,000
Well-Established Commercial Bakery
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Time Established Plant for sale
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Pet Grooming Business!
Sylmar, CA
$110,000
Jimboy’s Restaurant, Asset sale on Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
"SF Downtown Berkeley" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Established & Turnkey Restaurant WITH FULL 47 Liquor License
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
Popular Takeout Japanese Restaruant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
$94,000
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
$18,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Upscale Beach LA Community
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Great Nail Salon in Rolando San Diego
San Diego, CA
$45,000
Express Car Wash with Real Estate(Land & Building) - Very Attractive
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$8,997,000
Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
Charming Restaurant & Real Estate Opportunity – Julian, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$1,279,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
Hospice Agency for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$200,000
Perfection in the East Valley
Burbank, CA
$875,000
High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
High-End Hair & Nail Salon in Premier OC Hotel
Anaheim, CA
$49,000
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Leading Sports Nutrition and Supplement Company in the Industry
Corona, CA
$250,000
great location smoke shop corona del Mar for sale
Corona Del Mar, CA
$140,000
Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer
Georgetown, CA
$460,000
Lara Liu
CBD Investment Inc
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
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Poke Bar Restaurant - Very Turnkey & Profitable - Low Labor
San Bernardino County, CA
$89,000
Establised Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Body Contouring & Wellness Clinic
10 Years Profitable Ramen in Azusa College Center
Azusa, CA
$90,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Fountain valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$280,000
Fully built out Wellness clinic in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$99,000
Established Home Services Franchise – Profitable & Turnkey Opportunity
Santa Clara, CA
$549,900
Profitable and well known cafe in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
$349,000
Two Profitable Absentee-Run Franchise Units – Turnkey Opportunity!
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Restaurant for Sale - Milpitas !!
Milpitas, CA
$500,000
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.
