Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
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
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
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
Average location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
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
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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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
Retiring dentist selling practice after 28+ years!
La Mirada, CA
$850,000
Tavern, Restaurant & Music Venue with Type 47 Liquor License for Sale
Petaluma, CA
$425,000
Drive Thru Burger Place ,Self Standing Building, Good size & Profit
Buena Park, CA
$949,000
Unlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership
Turn Key Restaurant in the best part of Town
Contra Costa County, CA
$139,000
Rare Adult Boutique, with no competitors for sale
Corona, CA
$90,000
North Bay Home Repair and Remodeling Co.
California
$775,000
Profitable BBQ Restaurant with Stellar Reviews
Merced County, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles Cannabis Dispensary-Premium Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,800,000
Shipping & Mail Center in Prime Location
Rancho Bernardo, CA
$199,000
Solar & Battery Storage System Installations
Ventura County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in Citrus Heights plaza
Citrus Heights, CA
$150,000
Branded Pizza restaurant for sale in Folsom shopping center
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Low Investment Roofing Franchise w/ $400k+ Avg Net Income!
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
$50,000
1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Spacious 1,400sf Chinese Fast Food, Convenient Baldwin Park Location
Baldwin Park, CA
$80,000
Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA
Milpitas, CA
$850,000
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-High End Neighborhood
Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
Business For Sale!
Reseda, CA
$50,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Samaira Sarang
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company Information: Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc. is fastest growing business broker firm in California, specialize in small to mid size businesses. LBA agents are well trained professional who do nothing but Business opportunity brokerage and are very inform in the operation of each business they sell. Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
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Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Would You Invest $24,750 to Earn $100,000 in the Next 12 Months.
Japanese (Gardena)
Gardena, CA
$299,000
9000 Sq Ft asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino near Apple Park
Cupertino, CA
$1,500,000
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
$1,200,000
Acupunture Clinic for Sale in Lodi, CA
Lodi, CA
$150,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Established, Fully Equipped Coin Laundry – Turnkey Operation
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Food Service and Hospitality Consulting
California
Cash Flow: $489,000
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.
