San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
Profitable Turnkey Restaurant on Historic Route 66 – Near APU
Azusa, CA
$250,000
High Volume Ice Cream Shop - Manufacture & Retail- 3 Business In 1
Alhambra, CA
$335,000
Fully Built Out AYCE Shabu Restaurant for Sale
Arcadia, CA
$110,000
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Sporting Goods Store 100 Yrs. In Business N. California SC2228
California
$570,000
10-Yr-Old Content & Software Business Focused on Magic: The Gathering
California
$2,325,000
Niche Psychological Testing Practice: legacy contracts – SoCal
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Successful Elegant Restaurant with Full Bar & Patio in Prime Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$650,000
Indian Fusion Pizza Restaurant with Bar!!
Santa Rosa, CA
$129,999
Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Car Seat Cover Service in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$120,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Sign company, all necessary equipment, and a Large Spray booth
Orange, CA
$159,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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Fully digital dental office in Laguna Niguel w/ 18 years of goodwill
Laguna Niguel, CA
$960,000
Free Standing Bldg Chinese & more Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Wine/Liquor Shop Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Westlake Village CPA Firm for Sale
Westlake Village, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Palm Desert EA Firm for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$160,000
La Mesa CPA Firm for Sale
La Mesa, CA
$155,000
Profitable Signage Company – Design, Fabrication & Installation
Torrance, CA
$170,000
Mini-donut Trailer - earn $134k in average net profit per trailer
Beautiful restaurant near Bay 101 and Matrix8
San Jose, CA
$215,000
Antioch Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$136,800
Renowned Eatery & Gastropub (Two Locations)
San Mateo County, CA
$988,000
Profitable MEP Services - Electrical Contracting Business Available
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
Scalable Freight Business in the Heart of the Inland Empire - Motivat
Palm Desert, CA
$250,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Expert Auto Repair Services
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Old-Fashioned Bakery w/ High Netting, for Sale – Only $109K
Anaheim, CA
$109,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
Physical Therapy Corporation for Sale-Insurance Contracts Included
Torrance, CA
$75,000
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
Winebar
Fresno, CA
$80,000
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
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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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
Open A iFixandrepair Franchise Inside Walmart Near You
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
Liquor Store for Sale in Alameda County. Current owner is relocating.
Alameda County, CA
$329,000
Thriving Film Location for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$985,000
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
$140,000
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.
