Sanford, CA
$775,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Orlando (Sanford), FL - Highly Profitable
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Palmetto, FL - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmetto, CA
$450,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - North Ft. Myers, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Myers, CA
$1,050,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Myers, FL - Vehicle Financing
Fort Myers, CA
$1,300,000
Flower Shop in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$155,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy inside Riverside's Medical Building
Riverside, CA
$3,150,650
Operational and profitable specialty coffee shop for sale
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Profitable Upscale Moraga Restaurant For Sale. SBA Pre-Approved
Moraga, CA
$349,000
Two Turnkey Fitness Franchise #955
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Elite Gym Crushing Cash SBA Pre Approved and Seller Financing
California
$850,000
Electrical Contracting Firm Specializing in Public Works and Schools
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
$285,000
Fast Food Burgers, SBA Approved, Profitable, Priced Right
Riverside County, CA
$395,000
Absentee Model Mobile Bespoke Suit Franchise w/ BIG Profit Margins!
Long Beach Market w/Built-In Client Base – Absentee
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
Unlock Unlimited Income Potential: Top-Tier Janitorial Franchise
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Established Discount Retail Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Auto Repair Shop - In Escrow
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Preschool Business For Sale Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$500,000
Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
$475,000
Well-established LGBTQ+ Men's Clothing Store w/ Over $400k Gross
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
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Mexican Restaurant with Food Truck
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Established Restaurant For Sale With Type 41 ABC License.
Riverside County, CA
$380,000
Franchised Juice Bar - Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana Area - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Bar & Billiards Business
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Smog Test Only $80K 3 Bays In Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Turnkey Chicken Restaurant – Priced to Move! $99,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Beauty Expertise Needed in California City, California!
California City, CA
$150,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property $370,000 Net Income
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
"San Jose" Restaurant Business for Sale near Evergreen Village Square!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Turn Key Packing & Shipping Stores, available starting at $72,500
Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Fresno, CA Psychiatry Office | Established 24 Years
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
As Seen on TV Store Cannery Row, CA.
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Cybersecurity platform in California
San Jose, CA
Absentee Operated Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent
Oakland, CA
$380,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Turn-Key Hair & Nail Salon For Sale – Prime Los Angeles County Locatio
Los Angeles County, CA
$29,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
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Profitable Laundromat With Value Add Opportunities For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Well Established and Profitable RV and Boat Accessory Manufacturer
Hollister, CA
$265,000
Property Management Business Opportunity
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
San Diego Café & Wine Bar
San Diego County, CA
$137,000
Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Profitable Modern Donut and Pastry Bakery
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
High Volume Medical Transport With Contracts In North La County
California
$3,500,000
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.
