Contra Costa County, CA
$825,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Premium Hair Salon | SF East Bay | Part-Time Owner | Rising Cash Flow
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
Sell the Flavors of the UK! British Shop w/Proven Profits & Motivated
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Body Shop with Insurance Contracts and Permit for Spray Booth
Canoga Park, CA
$180,000
Disrupt An Industry & Transform Homes, One Floor at a Time!
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Laundromat Opportunity in the Heart of Camarillo
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
"SF Clement St" Restaurant for Sale at a CHEAP Price!
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Restaurant For Sale – Prime Opportunity & High Foot Traffic
San Marcos, CA
$109,000
Profitable Dog Grooming Salon – 30+ Yrs in Business – SBA Prequalified
Contra Costa County, CA
$590,000
Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Fully Automated Online Lending Business
Liquor and convenience grocery market
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Semi Absentee Run Franchise Asian Fast food Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
$175,000
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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100% Employee Operated Franchise Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Pizza Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$135,000
*In Escrow* Charleys Cheesesteaks w Drive-Thru! Franchise SBA PreApp
Upland, CA
$695,000
Mexican Rest, High Vol & Net, Gross Lease, BUSY.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
San Francisco Bay Area Fireplace and Outdoor Living Business
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Branded Franchise Poke bowl shop for sale in Fairfield Retail center
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Porfitable Mini Market in San Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$189,000
Indoor Themed children’s fitness, public open play and private parties
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
$810,000
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
$810,000
Liquor Store
Covina, CA
$499,000
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Profitable Smog Check Station in Prime Woodland Hills Location
Woodland Hills, CA
$199,000
Two Fujisan sushi bars for sale, only $18,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$18,000
Home appliances store, retail and wholesale
Northridge, CA
$450,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
AI Hybrid Cloud & Content Mngt. w/Breakthrough Technology
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000,000
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Adult Day Healthcare Center in OC
Orange County, CA
$10,500,000
Papa John's Pizza - Corner Location - Profitable & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$179,000
High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant
Concord, CA
$575,000
Modern Medical Clinic
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $515,000
GNC Store
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Bakery, Cafe, Breakfast, Sandwich Shop
Huntington Beach, CA
$70,000
Premier Cannabis Cultivation Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable SoCal Freight & Logistics Company, 30+ Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$580,000
NEREIDA CASTILLO
HOMESMART REALTY WEST
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Established Allied Health School | Scalable Model | Owner Retiring
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,500,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$400,000
Turn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
Ventura County, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$3,500,000
Seafood & Mexican Restaurant in North San Diego County
Vista, CA
$150,000
Shooting Range (Real Estate Purchase Available)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$399,000
Liquor Store
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Micro brewery with Type 47 license
Alameda County, CA
$130,000
High-Growth Tax Relief Firm with 4.9+ Google Rating ASSET ONLY SALE
Costa Mesa, CA
$225,000
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.
