Laguna Hills, CA
$59,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Contemporary Hair Salon, Great rent, Great open space , Treatment room
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
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
Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
$135,000
Manteca, CA
Quick Service Chicken Shop, Low rent,
Fountain Valley, CA
$99,000
Seller of Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Related Hardware
California
Not Disclosed
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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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
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
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
Self Serve CarWash For Sale
$625,000
Coalinga, CA
Bakery and coffee shop with great street visibility
Costa Mesa, CA
$270,000
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
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Award-Winning Juice & Coffee Café
Solano County, CA
$165,000
Pizza Twist franchise for $60,000 down payment
Sonoma County, CA
$90,000
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Nunos Bistro & Bar in Upland - SBA Loan Pre-Approved
San Bernardino County, CA
$345,000
Real Estate Opportunity with Restaurant Infrastructure on Main Steet
San Mateo County, CA
$995,000
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
$800,000
Marysville, CA
Pet Grooming in Burbank!
Burbank, CA
$280,000
Restaurant for Sale in excellent location - Mountain View !!
Mountain View, CA
$205,000
High Volume Absentee Ramen Restaurant in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Proven Hospitality Brokerage & Consulting-Perfect for Licensed Broker
Palm Desert, CA
$390,000
Established Structural Steel & Welding Business – SoCal
South Gate, CA
$199,000
Veterinary Practice
Montague, CA
Not Disclosed
17-Year-Old Email Service Provider SaaS
California
$345,000
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
$14,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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American Cafe with Drive Thru on I - 10 Freeway
Thousand Palms, CA
$1,200,000
$375,000+ Consistent Profit, Rare Bar + Real Estate, Prime Sub-Market
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Simi Valley, CA
$280,000
Simi Valley, CA
2,000sf 20 Years Established Japanese Restaurant w/beer&wine License
Corona, CA
$389,000
Profitable Boba Tea & Food Franchise – Turnkey, High Traffic Location
Concord, CA
$180,000
South Bay opportunity
Hawthorne, CA
$249,000
Precision Deep hole Gun drill and Hone Company
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$1,450,000
Confidential LA County Café | $450K+ Sales | $120K SDE | Semi-Absentee
Rowland Hgts, CA
$335,000
Santa Barbara-Goleta Area Bakery w/ Real Estate For Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,250,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Monterey Park
Monterey Park, CA
$55,000
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.
