San Diego, CA
$500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
Professionally built Beach City restaurant with ABC47
Huntington Beach, CA
$650,000
Plumbing & HVAC Company with Financing Options | High ROI Potential
Oak Hills, CA
$777,000
Ventura Blvd. Japanese omakase restaurant
Tarzana, CA
$110,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Coin Laundromat Ready for Remodel
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Commercial Plumbing & Underground work
California
Cash Flow: $476,057
Luxury Personal Concierge Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
Auto repair in Exclusive neighborhood- Domestic and foreign cars
Santa Barbara, CA
$399,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
BPRE is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Southern California region. The founder and managing broker, Bobby Panahi, is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales/leasing, bulk asset business sales, and real estate development. Bobby holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and has lived most of his life in the Los Angeles area. While serving as President of one of T-Mobile's top retail partners, Bobby gained extensive knowledge of Southern California's commercial geography and real estate landscape, which he eventually leveraged to build a thriving business brokerage
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Plato's Closet Teen Resale Store for Sale Hawaiian Gardens!
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$75,000
Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Established Korean Franchise Restaurant for Sale
Rowland Heights, CA
$575,000
North Bay - Sound Reinforcement Co.
California
$225,000
A well-established Liquor store business and the property for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Profitable Turnkey City of Ventura Main Street Restaurant For Sale
Ventura, CA
$495,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
Screen Printing & Embroidery
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Multi-Unit Subway® Opportunity – Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,865,000
Hello Penny Bar - Unique Mobile Bar Trailer Event Business
San Diego County, CA
$89,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Established Profitable Automotive Parts Distribution Business
Alameda County, CA
$975,999
Liquor Store in San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
profitable liquor store in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$959,000
Turnkey Laundromat in a Prime Shopping Center of San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Stunning Upscale Restaurant w/Designer Finishes & Fixtures
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Commercial and Residential Drywall Co.
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Boba tea and Dessert shop for sale in Milpitas shopping center
Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Unique Food Truck Business
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Investment Opportunity to a well-established food business
El Monte, CA
$22,000,000
Home textile goods manufacturer with property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$15,500,000
Well-Established Manufacturer of Custom Bedding (Semi-Absentee)
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Michael Langford
Citizens Business Group
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Profitable construction company in a Growing Area
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Bo Derek's Perfect 10 Mattress
Pool & Landscaping Construction Company Established
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
Restaurant is located in a great location with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$125,000
Established Pizza Restaurant with Good Bones and Potential
San Clemente, CA
$270,000
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Pawn shop / Jewelry Exchange
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
Sushi/Japanese Restaurant in a high-traffice area
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Beauty salon
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
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.
