Walnut Creek, CA
$495,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
High-End Bakery Cafe, Profitable, Absentee Run
San Diego Medicare Home Health for Sale
San Diego, CA
$800,000
40 Year Profitable Bookkeeping & Tax Services Firm
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Distributor of High-Quality Door & Gate Hardware
California
Not Disclosed
High-End Travel Agency Now Available!
Orange, CA
$95,000
San Diego General Dentistry Practice For Sale (#2222)
San Diego, CA
$1,250,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale in Fremont - Prime Location
Fremont, CA
$250,000
31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Established Pinkberry Long Beach, CA - Heart Of Downtown Long Beach!
Long Beach, CA
$39,000
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
$700,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Santa Fe Springs! AMAZING and INCREDIBLE!
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$175,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise — Very Motivated Seller — Great Location
San Mateo County, CA
$130,000
Established Iron & Metal Business with Strong Local Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,500
Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
$100,000
Pasadena, CA
4 year Trucking Business, profitable Sacramento / Reno with client
Loomis, CA
$135,000
Market
Contra Costa County, CA
$200,000
Dr. & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
Dr. John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers We serve all of all of Nevada from our Las Vegas, NV office & California from our Newport Beach, CA office. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 301 Bayview Circle, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic in Redwood City for Sale
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Safety Training
Galt, CA
$60,000
High-End Bakery Cafe, Profitable, Absentee Run
Walnut Creek, CA
$495,000
11 FedEx P&D Routes For Sale in California
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Transportation Business for Sale – $220,000
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
High-Volume 3-Unit Subway Portfolio – $1M Sales
Victorville, CA
$675,000
PC Gaming Arcade in Bon Air Center in Greenbrae CA
Larkspur, CA
$250,000
Public Market Opportunity -Own a Turnkey Established Taco Shop
Orange County, CA
$98,500
$1.2M Inventory + $200K Racking & Equipment for $799K
$799,000
Modesto, CA
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
$90,000
Luxury Transportation Company
Santa Barbara County, CA
$890,000
Motivated Sale! Brand New Turnkey Japanese Sushi & Izakaya in SF
San Francisco, CA
$90,000
Asian Franchise Concept-keep current or bring you own-Sushi/Japanese
National City, CA
$149,999
Community & Non-Sterile Pharmacy - South Bay
Torrance, CA
$1,299,000
Established Insurance Agency for Sale – Stable Revenue & Renewals
San Diego County, CA
$575,000
Home-Based Freight Business | Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Palm Desert, CA
$250,000
Established Specialty Retail, Café & Coffee Roasting Business
Modesto, CA
$775,000
Prime Turnkey Mexican Restaurant Steps from College Campus
Santa Clara County, CA
$266,000
Established Strength & Conditioning Fitness Studio for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Island Bodega
$150,000
Westminster, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Arden/Carmichael, CA
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant in Davis
Yolo County, CA
$470,000
Mars Bar & Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue with Full Liquor License
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
PRIME OC//Sushi Restaurant $489,000//$1.1M+
Aliso Viejo, CA
$489,000
Mexican Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
$550,000
Children's Claw Game Center
Milpitas, CA
$385,000
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
$284,000
Deli and Pizza restaurant-long established - great rent-full kitchen
Poway, CA
$124,999
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Convenience Store with Beer & Wine, Major Street
Wilmington, CA
$159,000
Established Laguna Beach Restaurant - SBA Approved! Prime Location!!!
Laguna Beach, CA
$595,000
ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
$45,000
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
Very profitable Mexican restaurant
Granada Hills, CA
$279,000
Great Home Based Business for Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Provider of Specialty Cruise Group Events
Los Angeles County, CA
$890,000
Fast-Growing Home Improvement Franchise
Fresno County, CA
$350,000
Highly Reputable Structural Engineering Firm
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
100% Help run, Turnkey, Quick Serve Restaurant just reduced the Price
Riverside County, CA
$150,000
Leading Watch Parts Suppler Closing Out Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$600,000
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.
