Corona, CA
$80,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Bar and Restaurant – Classic Neighborhood Favorite w/Street Visibility
Ontario, CA
$375,000
Profitable RV Rental Business
El Dorado County, CA
$3,100,000
Cash Flowing Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
$120,000
Exciting and Profitable 80's Theme Lounge and Grill in Whittier, Ca
Whittier, CA
$750,000
Folsom CPA Firm for Sale
Folsom, CA
$2,900,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Pleasanton Calif. Restaurant for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$292,000
Family run Mexican Restaurant
Escondido, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Beach City Bistro | Prime Trade Area | Patio | Low Rent |
Orange County, CA
$249,000
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale!
Discovery Bay, CA
$329,000
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$288,000
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
$358,000
Marin County, CA
Insurance Book for Sale(Independent Agency)
Fullerton, CA
$300,000
Profitable Dry Cleaner: Prime Beach City Location!
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
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Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$265,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Established Cleaning Plant for Sale
Long Beach, CA
$210,000
Landscaping & Holiday Lighting Business Landscaping
California
Not Disclosed
High-Demand Territory with World’s #1 In-Home Dog Training Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Profitable 5-Day Café – Commercial Campus – Easy Owner Operator – $99K
San Mateo, CA
$99,000
40 year Los Angeles Property Management Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$375,000
Awesome Spring Break Product - Ready to Grow!
$200,000
Orange, CA
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great rent, Great open space , Treatment room
Laguna Hills, CA
$59,000
High-End Artisan Bakery & Coffee Bar – Turnkey Operation
Thousand Oaks, CA
$356,040
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
$125k, Sacramento Metro Area – Sports Bar with QSR Style Restaurant
Yolo County, CA
$125,000
Coffee Shop: SBA-eligible, Continued Growth, Turn Key, Asking $450K
Glendale, CA
$450,000
Little Caesars - California
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
$160,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
$160,000
Profitable Food Court Restaurant Location-Prominent San Diego Mall
San Diego County, CA
$95,000
Medical Office + Real-estate in the heart of Los Angles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
$135,000
Manteca, CA
Beer Wine Market in SF Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$190,000
Grocery Market with Beer Wine
Long Beach, CA
$380,000
National Fast Food Burger Franchise- Drive-thru restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$220,000
Quick Service Chicken Shop, Low rent,
Fountain Valley, CA
$99,000
Seller of Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Related Hardware
California
Not Disclosed
South Central Established Auto Body Shop with Permitted Spray Booth
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Unique Indian restaurant for sale in Granite Bay of placer county
Granite Bay, CA
$120,000
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - Low Rent - Short Hours
Riverside County, CA
$195,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
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Established Indian restaurant for sale in heart of Downtown Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
$150,000
Indian & Nepalese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Self Serve CarWash For Sale
$625,000
Coalinga, CA
Mediterranean Grill restaurant
San Clemente, CA
$120,000
Dry Cleaner Plant near Torrance
Carson, CA
$240,000
Animal Care & Pet Spa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
$5,249,999
Bakery and coffee shop with great street visibility
Costa Mesa, CA
$300,000
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
$245,000
Harbor City Coin Laundromat | Steady Revenue | 39 Washers / 36 Dryers
Harbor City, CA
$330,000
Surfside Gift Shop & Gallery, with $150K Inventory Included
Ventura County, CA
$239,000
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.
