Anaheim, CA
$109,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Old-Fashioned Bakery w/ High Netting, for Sale – Only $109K
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Physical Therapy Corporation for Sale-Insurance Contracts Included
Torrance, CA
$75,000
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Profitable Luxury Auto Service Center
Temecula, CA
$450,000
Absentee Run Firearms & Accessories Business w/ Seller Finance option
Barstow, CA
$425,000
Profitable Skincare Brand with Loyal Following
Riverside County, CA
$27,500
Iconic North Bay Taproom and Restaurant in historic location
California
$549,000
Pizza Store for Sale
Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Winebar
Fresno, CA
$90,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
$3,150,000
Korean Eatery for sale in Livermore near 500 residential housing soon
Livermore, CA
$188,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Michael Preston
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
Major Brand Gas Station (Business Only) in Alameda County.
Alameda County, CA
$1,495,000
Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
High-Margin Extra Mile Chevron Gas Station with Market – Real Estate I
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,890,000
Thriving Film Location for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$985,000
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
$140,000
Carmel Restaurant For Sale
Carmel, CA
$250,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Chino, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Chino, CA
$275,000
Mini-donut Trailer - earn $134k in average net profit per trailer
Candy Store Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Luganos Swiss Bistro & Beer Garden, Carmel, Ca.
Carmel, CA
$99,000
Motel in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA
$9,000,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$70,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$70,000
A profitable restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Pizzeria and Arcade w/Beer and Wine, SBA Pre-Aprvd!
San Bernardino County, CA
$599,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Ocala, FL - Highly Profitable
Ocala, CA
$725,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - North Portland, OR - Seller Financing
Portland, CA
$1,950,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - North Portland, OR - Seller Financing
Portland, CA
$950,000
Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Highly Profitable
Sun Valley, CA
$1,000,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,075,000
Premier Cabinet Manufacturer for Sale with 39 Years of Excellence
Santa Clara County, CA
$625,000
Furniture story for sale stablished Furniture & Home Goods Bu San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Low Rent Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Citrus Heights, CA
$150,000
Kitchen & Bath Contractor – 30+ Years, $280K SDE, Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
Telecommunications networking
California
$350,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Liquor and grocery store
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Trucking Company 3+ years running 1 Semi + covered 53' flat Trailer
Loomis, CA
$175,000
Open A iFixandrepair Franchise Inside Walmart Near You
Allstate Agency in Northern CA. Elite Status - Active Variable Comp
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,183,700
Established Home Health Care Agency located in La Crescenta, CA
Glendale, CA
$145,000
Well-known ramen franchise in major shopping center
San Diego County, CA
$270,000
Beauty SPA for sale
Lake Forest, CA
$90,000
Alhambra restaurant for sale
Alhambra, CA
$90,000
Allstate Agency Northern Ca. 30 years Established
Modesto, CA
$2,399,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Seller Financing
Burbank, CA
$750,000
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.
