La Puente, CA
$80,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Great Location Chinese Restaurant For sale
Confidential Full-Service Restaurant w/ Premium Buildout + Type 47
Orange County, CA
$299,000
High Volume Auto repair shop for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$600,000
Modern Japanese hot pot restaurant for sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$500,000
transport business (LLC) for sale.
Fremont, CA
$85,000
Well Known Korean Tofu House Restaurant for sale
Arcadia, CA
$220,000
Sport Bar, a beer pubs with 28 Beer Taps
Canoga Park, CA
$180,000
Established Thai Restaurant for Sale
Citrus Heights, CA
$80,000
Trucking Company with 1.4 Million Revenue and Growing!
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Established Ice Cream Shop with local following
Cathedral City, CA
$115,000
Beauty Supply and 98 Cents Store
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Established Home Care Serving Orange & Riverside Counties
Orange County, CA
$625,000
Profitable Low-Voltage & Cabling Company – Turnkey, High-Demand
California
$1,780,000
The Future of Longevity Partnered with Massive Global Brand ID!
$650,000
Woodside, CA
Water Restoration Business
Los Angeles, CA
$975,000
Yogurt Shop- Profitable and turn key since 2017 in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$265,000
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Profitable Southern California Electronics Recycling Business
San Diego, CA
$599,000
First time on the market! Profitable Yogurt Shop- Seller Finance
Temecula, CA
$265,000
NICE Burgers....100% VEGAN....Franchise OPTIONAL....Bring BEST OFFER !
Mission Viejo, CA
$180,000
European Wax Center Franchise For Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Premium Tactical Gear Built for Indoor Training Excellence
San Francisco County, CA
$325,000
SMC Hotspot! Fully Equipped Mediterranean/Persian Eatery
Santa Monica, CA
$95,000
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
$1,650,000
Boba, Juice, Coffee & Snack Bar - Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$89,000
$1.2M Inventory + $200K Racking & Equipment for $799K
$799,000
Modesto, CA
Restaurant w/Heavy Foot Traffic & Visibility – High Volume Potential!
Long Beach, CA
$99,000
Turnkey opportunity dry cleaners in Prime location
Encino, CA
$165,000
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$31,200
Profitable Golf Cart Rental, Service and Dealer for sale
Sacramento County, CA
$1,100,000
LA K-Town Liquor Store
Los Angeles, CA
$449,000
YUMMY PIZZA AND BEER $117,000 with ABC #41. Seller Motivated
La Habra, CA
$119,000
Established Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood and 41 liquor license
San Leandro, CA
$159,000
Sushi Restaurant & Semi Full Bar
El Dorado, CA
$495,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Excellent location/Auto shop in Hollywood, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant with a good atmosphere
Milpitas, CA
$165,000
Established Coin-Operated Laundromat for Sale
Orange County, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Trike/Handcycle Ramp Business $40,000. #11201
Yorba Linda, CA
$40,000
Absentee owner/Great location
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Major brand with convenience store, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
$7,900,000
Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall in Rancho Cucamonga!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$125,000
Child Day Care- Profitable & Established plus Real Estate
Orange County, CA
$199,500
Turnkey & profitable Commercial Printing Business
California
$325,000
Kathleen Jones
Business Team
Serving Orange County, CA
BTI Group - Business Team helps people buy and sell businesses. Since 1981, we have successfully closed over 7000 business sales and acquisitions. BTI is the largest business brokerage in the western United States. With close to 100 agents, all offices and agents work together to market and sell our clients' businesses. This gives your business the widest possible exposure. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise for locating qualified buyers and solving any problems that arise during a transaction, not to mention our network of trusted resources to help close transactions. Services Offered WE GUIDE SELLERS: - Prepare businesses for sale - Create a detailed Information Memorandum for the business - Discretely and Confidentially market your business - Actively solicit to our pool of Buyers, High Net Worth Individuals & Private Equity Groups - Manage process through sale closing including providing all necessary agreements
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Meat and Produce market near FWY 110
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Prime Location Tutoring Center – Turnkey Opportunity
Westminster, CA
$150,000
For Sale: Turnkey Studio Asset - With Below Market Rent - Los Angeles
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Thriving Dog Grooming Spa with Loyal Clientele
San Mateo, CA
$120,000
Relocatable Hospice – San Diego, No CAP, No ADRs
San Dimas, CA
$600,000
Exceptional Opportunity: High-Volume, Multi-Revenue Auto Dealership
Ventura County, CA
$4,000,000
Pizza Place For Sale
Reseda, CA
$119,000
Distributor of Lighters, Torches, & Smoking Accessories
California
Not Disclosed
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
Not Disclosed
Established Car Wash Business for Sale – Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
$2,700,000
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.
