Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Take Out Pizza Franchise $50K Down! Established Since 1998! 1 Owner!
Smoke Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$195,000
Simple Coin Laundry For Sale on Major Street in Oakland
Oakland, CA
$160,000
Profitable, turnkey operation with loyal customers
California
$1,050,000
Waterfront No. Cal. Property with Many Features
Yolo County, CA
$1,850,000
Existing Pizza Loction
Sacramento County, CA
$250,000
Relocatable, Owner-Absentee E-Commerce Brand with 200K+ Audience
Alameda County, CA
$94,897
Profitable Japanese Restaurant for Sale
San Leandro, CA
$199,000
Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease.
Whittier, CA
$1,980,000
Turnkey Restaurant+Boba Shop for Sale in Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
$248,000
Start with minimal capital. 100% employee-operated claw machine arcade
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Virtual San Francisco Bay Area CA CPA Practice for sale
San Francisco County, CA
$1,200,000
Well-Established Print & Marketing Communications
California
$425,000
Axe Throwing Bar Looking for Partnership
$25,000
Roseville, CA
Established 6 Bed RCFE in Fontana- Business Only w/ Attractive Lease
Fontana, CA
$140,000
Well-Established Print & Marketing Communications
California
$425,000
Peter & Carmen Gray
Vintage Sotheby's International Realty Commercial
Serving Napa County, CA
The Elite Club is the Commercial division of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage (often referred to as business opportunities or Mergers and Acquisitions/M&A) and development, in addition to luxury and residential real estate. We are a specialized group of full service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate. About Peter Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 415.839.8339 / Email: peter@carmengraycre.com For more than 19 years, as an entrepreneur and fractional COO, Peter has been involved in nearly every facet of developing and growing businesses, raising capital and turning businesses into valuable assets. Bringing his market knowledge, negotiating expertise and research/analytical skills to the Commercial Real Estate industry, Peter is focused on Business Opportunities (Business Brokerage) along with Specialty Properties, Wineries, Vineyard Estates and Industrial Properties. About Carmen Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 707.410.5399 / Email: carmen@carmengraycre.com Carmen has deep experience in commercial real estate throughout the whole of California and has a particular affinity for wineries, vineyard estates and developable land, along with Luxury residential properties. Carmen’s diverse background includes a high performing history of business, corporate sales and marketing, team management and a degree in intercultural communications. This has enhanced her ability to think outside of the box and focus on maximizing the return on investments for her Real Estate Clients. She is also well known for her collaborative working style both within and between dynamic business organizations.
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Eastbay Nightclub For Sale. Rare ABC Type 90- Music Venue & License
Alameda County, CA
$375,000
Sercurity and Protection Service Company Located near Sacramento, CA
California
$324,900
Anaheim Profitable TurnKey Brewery Restaurant For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$695,000
Prime 2,500 SF Turnkey Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41
Orange County, CA
$185,000
Subway in Riverside
Riverside, CA
$175,000
Well-Known Los Feliz Restaurant with Full Bar & Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Los Angeles, CA
$1,600,000
Licensed character merchandise wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
$97,000
Profitable E-commerce Business - Highly Scalable
Los Angeles County, CA
$55,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
$150,000
Redlands, CA
West Hills Hair and Beauty Salon for Sale!
West Hills, CA
$48,000
Turnkey Franchise Fitness Center – Brand New Buildout
California
$100,000
Well Established & Profitable ServiceMaster Franchises S. SF Bay Area.
California
$808,000
Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$4,000,000
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Manufacturer of Medical Products
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
BMW, Mercedes & Porsche Auto Repair
San Francisco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Korean Soup Franchise Restaurant – Turn-Key Opportunity
Cerritos, CA
$350,000
K-Food opportunity — Koreatown chicken shop with full recipe transfer
Los Angeles, CA
$260,000
Profitable B2B SaaS Business with $1.15M ARR
California
$6,000,000
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Franchise Business Opportunity for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$869,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
West Hollywood Bar 48 License for Sale
West Hollywood, CA
$650,000
DTLA Fashion Private Label Design-Manufacturing
Los Angeles, CA
$585,000
Liquor, Grocery & Commercial Kitchen- 4,300 Sq Ft, 120 & 99 Corridor
San Joaquin County, CA
$529,900
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown Alameda near high school
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Newport Beach High Traffic - Type 47 - Amazing Build in Small Space
Newport Beach, CA
$375,000
Absentee Pool Route Business in a Highly Desirable Area
Sacramento County, CA
$130,000
Four Metro by T-Mobile Locations for Sale - Package Deal
Los Angeles County, CA
$436,000
Retail Pharmacy | Relocatable
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Dehlan Group
Dehlan Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.
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Tax & Books specializing in Automotive
San Diego, CA
$400,000
Net $240,000/YR Wig Store in Pomona 75 year in business
Pomona, CA
$600,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Absentee Seafood Restaurant for Sale or Asset Sale (2nd Gen Space)
Concord, CA
$350,000
Liquor Store near FWY 101
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
OC Topless Cocktail Club
Orange County, CA
$875,000
Established Hi Profit wood restoration repairs. HOA contracts
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Semi-Absentee - Profitable Dessert & Gift Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$210,000
Prime Waterfront Restaurant Opportunity in Morro Bay
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Auto/Offroad UTV mechanic shop for sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$450,000
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.
