Garden Grove, CA
$500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Intermodal Trucking Business Los Angeles
Korean Restaurant (BBQ, Tofu, K-food)
San Bernardino, CA
$350,000
Hospice for sale - $300k, accredited with provider number
Long Beach, CA
$300,000
Beautiful Post Modern
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Southern California Commercial & Residential Electrical Contractor
California
$499,000
Kern County Flower Shop Available - Don't Miss It!
Kern County, CA
$530,000
Beautiful Restaurant Pub
Studio City, CA
$600,000
Home Health Care Agency for Sale, past 36 month hold period
North Hills, CA
$170,000
Wireless Leasehold Corporation w/ Verizon Income + Rent-Free Office
Tarzana, CA
$180,000
Sushi restaurant with a patio and good rent
Milpitas, CA
$200,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT - Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$500,000
Turnkey Preschool and Daycare Opportunity in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Pasadena Dry Cleaners
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, Partner Program Opportunity.
Profitable Tire & Auto Service-Established 18 Years
Glendora, CA
$495,000
Hot Pot restaurant in a good location
Daly City, CA
$128,000
Tim Whipple
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Looking to Buy or Sell a Business? Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm with over 200 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Whether you are interested in buying a business or selling a business, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, no obligation conversation. If you own an established business and are ready to sell, Sunbelt Business Brokers is here to help and ensure you receive fair value for the hard work you’ve poured into your business. Contact us today at (480)809-3199 or https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com.
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Established Liquor Store For Sale In The South Bay
Torrance, CA
$250,000
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
$87,000
703333 - IT Managed Services Company
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $320,921
Market Sushi
Corona, CA
$75,000
1 Year Old Restaurant
Belmont, CA
$325,000
Positive Cash Flow -SoCal Martial Arts & Yoga Studio
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Distribution Co. Packaging and Janitorial Supplies 40 Yrs running
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $150,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Sarasota, FL - Vehicle Financing
Sarasota, CA
$500,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Tacoma, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Tacoma, CA
$650,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
RCFE in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$1,325,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Escondido Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
Tulare County, CA
$239,000
The Popular Restaurant, Bar w/Live Music - ROXX On MAIN - is For Sale!
Martinez, CA
$290,000
Beautifully Remodeled, Fully Equipped, Downtown Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$164,000
High-Visibility Corner Restaurant Space in the Heart of Central Marin
Marin County, CA
$249,000
Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Own a Global Brand – Leguano® Franchise, 250+ Stores in 21 Countries
Assisted Stretching
Napa, CA
$10,000
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
$475,000
erotic Adult Store.
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Savannah, GA - Vehicle Financing
Savannah, CA
$400,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$975,000
Profitable Auto Service Center – 40+ Years of Trust
Los Angeles County, CA
$360,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes - Punta Gorda, FL - Vehicle Financing
Punta Gorda, CA
$825,000
Gary Sahakian
City Center Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.
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Jewelry Store
Riverside, CA
$382,000
Smoke Shop And Cellphone repair store
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Restaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning
Italian Restaurant For Sale - In Escrow
San Diego County, CA
$69,000
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Tile & Stone Fabrication and Install Est 1994,YTD July +19% revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,626,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$247,000
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.
