Los Angeles, CA
$4,650,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Auto Body Shop Franchise with Two Locations in Los Angeles
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
License Agreement-Mobile Brake Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$39,500
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Hair Studio in Prime Location – Huge Revenue Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Michoacan Style -Ice Cream & Paletas Shop- Excellent Location & Sales
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City Restaurant for sale
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Anaheim Restaurant for sale
Anaheim, CA
$218,000
Lovely care home in good neighborhood close to John Muir Hospital
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,820,000
Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Beautifully Designed LA Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
$5,900,000
Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!
Tustin, CA
$225,000
Steven Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
Famous Hong Kong Style Deli & Desserts, Desirable Location
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Restaurant & Bar So OC Beach Location Busy Top Location
Orange County, CA
$1,000,000
Profitable Electrical Contracting Business – Major Clients
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Established Fast Food Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen
San Jose, CA
$148,000
Own a Global Brand – Leguano® Franchise, 250+ Stores in 21 Countries
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs Fully Equipped Low Rent!
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
$360,000
Hospice
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Medicare Certified Home Health Care
Glendale, CA
$170,000
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
CPG-Bread, Snack & Food Manufacturer-Positioned for Growth-
Marin County, CA
$650,000
Independent Gas station with Kiosk/Real Proper- Arco approved location
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
Monterey County-Established Flooring Franchise with Mobile Showroom
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant-Dana Point-PRICE REDUCED
Dana Point, CA
$189,000
Restaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Manhattan Beach, CA
$140,000
Branded Boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near college
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Breakfast Cafe Gross $1,920,000 yr. $132,000 Dn. Assume 3.75% note
Sonora, CA
$480,000
Established Security Firm with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
San Diego County, CA
$600,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
Hancock Park Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating – High Visibility Location
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Immigration Law Practice with Steady Client Base – Well Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Children Indoor Playground - Short Hours - Low Rent
Redlands, CA
$250,000
Established Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Unlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership
Established Nail & Skin Care Business - Franchise Support
Fremont, CA
$100,000
Breakfast, Lunch Cafe So OC Beach Location
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Retail Pharmacy near major Hospital in Downtown Los Angeles. All PBMs
Los Angeles, CA
$225,880
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Fastest Labs Franchise Location, Exclusive Territories
San Diego County, CA
$210,000
Operating 6-Bed Residential Treatment and Detox Facility
Santa Ana, CA
$400,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,900,000
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.
