San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Below Market Price-Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
Oil Changer top-Tier Franchise, Price to Sell
San Joaquin County, CA
$100,000
Napa Auto Care
Williams, CA
$1,500,000
Just Reduced - Absentee Owner Turn Key Brazilian Juice Bar and Cafe
Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
$739,000
Production Equipment Rentals – Well-Established with w/High Inventory!
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Beautiful Wine & Beer Bar | Newer Build | Fully Equipped
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Hookah Bar And Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Teriyaki restaurant near USC
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$365,000
Earn $270K+ your first year with Farmers Ins, scale to $1M+ in 3 years
Excellent Location in the corner of 2 Major streets & off Highway 280
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Established Nearshore Software Staff Augmentation Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$450,000
Locksmith Business For Sale In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
Long Established Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,996,000
Cigar Shop with Club and Mailbox Rentals For Sale in Orange County CA
Orange County, CA
$197,000
Established, Lucrative OBGYN Practice Seeks Qualified Successor
Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Fully Automated Online Lending Business
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Premier Paddle & Foil Sports Retailer
Santa Cruz, CA
$540,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Huntington Beach, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Orange County, CA
$300,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Liquor Store , Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$299,000
Rare Opportunity: Previous 14-Bed RCFE in Prime Woodland, Sacramento
Woodland, CA
$997,000
Hydrogen Water Exclusive Distribution w/ e-Commerce Store
Irvine, CA
$191,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Turnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home
Screen Printing & Embroidery Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Orangevale Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
Premium Barber Shop - Individual Sale
Wildomar, CA
$65,000
Down Town Montebello Pizza & Chicken , Pop Restaurant
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Randy Katz
Synesis Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
From our initial discussion about a potential sale until after you have handed over your operation, Synesis Advisors is there. This includes helping you understand what your business is worth and potential deal structures, assembling offering memorandums, implementing go-to-market strategies, pre-screening potential buyers, negotiating deal terms, project managing the many parties associated with a transaction, and planning an orderly business transition. We are multi-disciplinary experts so that you don’t have to be.
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Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
Profitable Los Angeles Airbnb Rental - 5 units- Silverlake area
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
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
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.
