San Bernardino County, CA
$800,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
El Pollo Loco - Great for Owner-Operator
Nationally Recognized Fast Food Franchise – Prime Location! Absentee
San Gabriel, CA
$387,000
Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease
Whittier, CA
$2,100,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
Los Angeles, CA
$2,600,000
Auto Repair: Profitable, Consistent and Specialized
Westlake Village, CA
$850,000
Restaurant for sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$149,900
For Sale: Quik Stop Gas Station Franchise – Yuba City, CA
Yuba City, CA
$350,000
Deli Cafe with a beer & wine license
Los Gatos, CA
$219,000
Back On The Market at this Asset Sale price!
Redondo Beach, CA
$55,000
Well Established Profitable Machine Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$449,000
Burbank CPA/Business Management Firm for Sale
Burbank, CA
$825,000
Highly Profitable Legal Support Services Business
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Smog Test Shop - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,999
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
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Well Established Party Rental Company in Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Supermarket with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Bookkeeping & Accounting Franchise for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$550,000
San Diego Long Term Care Pharmacy for Sale
San Diego, CA
$749,000
Clothing (Blythe)
Blythe, CA
$160,000
Existing Nail Salon Space Available!
Van Nuys, CA
$1
Average location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$600,000
Sacramento Beer and Wine Store - Prime Location & Growth Potential
Sacramento County, CA
$199,900
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Cash Flow: $375,000
Warehouse Opportunity
North Hollywood, CA
$1,200,000
Empower, Inspire, and Profit: Women’s Group Fitness Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Window and Door Sales and Installation
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Highly Profitable Auto Repair Shop/Smog in Los Angeles!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
Rowland Heights, CA
$259,000
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,990
Unlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership
Branded Gas Station with Liquor License For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$4,400,000
GS$80K-90K/MO, 2400SF,LEASE 10YR+2X5 YR OPTION,RENT$6K(10YR), 7A-10P
Bloomington, CA
$890,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Bell Gardens, 150 scripts a day, all PBM
Bell Gardens, CA
$938,809
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Kingsburg Smoke Shop
Kingsburg, CA
$150,000
Virtual Woodland Hills, CA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$995,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Pizza Restaurant with Beer/Wine Bar - Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$250,000
Deanna Dube
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Chinese restaurant with a 31 feet hood-Newly remodeled
Milpitas, CA
$219,000
A fully equipped restaurant with a reasonable rent
San Mateo, CA
$220,000
Low Investment Roofing Franchise w/ $400k+ Avg Net Income!
Pediatric Practice Long Established South Orange County
Foothill Ranch, CA
$275,000
Long Established Profitable High End Pet Grooming Salon in South Orang
Laguna Hills, CA
$375,000
Dry Cleaner Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Roofing Business For Sale In Northern California
Sacramento County, CA
$7,000,000
Dental office in great location for sale w/ 26 years plus of goodwill
Norwalk, CA
$850,000
High-Margin Tobacco and Vape Store-Fully Stocked and Operational
Downey, CA
$80,000
Turn Key Staging Established Home Staging Business for Sale – San Jose
San Jose, CA
$350,000
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.
