San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
Sacramento Retail Pharmacy. All PBMs, 100 scripts a day.
Sacramento, CA
$179,400
Popular Bait and Tackle Shop in Oakland CA
Oakland, CA
$80,000
Very Profitable Specialty Pharmacy in Ventura County. 500 scripts p/d
Ventura County, CA
$4,595,950
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
$700,000
Turnkey Profitable Semi-Absentee Med Spa
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Long-Established – Bar/Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
HOT & Profitable HVAC Service Business – Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service with Real Estate Available
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
$950,000
Rest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$2,550,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
Robert Wellman
BusinessWise Brokers & Consultants
Serving El Dorado County, CA
As an independent business brokerage firm, our focus is dedicated to providing you the best outcome possible. Whether you are selling a business, buying a business, leasing commercial property or buying commercial property, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is a good one. What makes this firm different you may ask? Principal broker, Robert Wellman, has built and sold firms throughout his career. As a former accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and business owner of both service and retail businesses, he can relate on many levels to the experiences you may be facing. Having worked in mergers and acquisitions for a number of years, his proven experience is invaluable. Finally, your success is our success. We work primarily on a referral basis and count on referrals to grow. We greatly appreciate the trust and referrals we have received since starting the firm in 2013.
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21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$2,600,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,300,000
Boba, Smoothies & Coffee Shop-PRICE REDUCED
Carson, CA
$80,000
"Excellent Mobil Gas Station with Starbucks & Subway as your Tenants"
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
$8,750,000
Established Flooring and Carpet Business For Sale
Yucca Valley, CA
$200,000
Pine House Cafe & Tavern!
Mount Laguna, CA
$249,000
Carpinteria Restaurant in Prime Location
Carpinteria, CA
$499,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Rialto, CA - Highly Profitable
Rialto, CA
$2,800,000
Electronics Repair Inside Walmart - 10 K + Walking Traffic Daily
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Bell, CA - Highly Profitable
Bell, CA
$2,895,000
8 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ventura, CA - Highly Profitable
Ventura, CA
$995,000
Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Well Established and Highly Profitable Toy Import and Wholesale Biz
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,560,000
Fully Equipped 3,600 SF Asian Restaurant – 147 Seats, $880K+ Revenue
San Joaquin County, CA
$99,000
20k reviews 4.7 on Amazon PET PRODUCT
San Rafael, CA
$85,000
Hand Car Wash Orange County
Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
Express Car Wash Orange County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
Santa Maria CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Maria, CA
$695,000
Remodeled Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
The Learning Experience Franchise
Market / B&W –Low Rent, Short Hours, Asking $60K, Retire.
Rosemead, CA
$59,000
Conv. Store with Beer & Wine License - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Quick Serve Restaurant - Keep Concept or Bring your Own
Yorba Linda, CA
$195,000
Dog Daycare & Overnight Boarding & Grooming Center--Indoor/Outdoor
San Mateo County, CA
$499,000
Fast Sale! Fast Growing Hot Chicken Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
$75,000
Highly Successful Established Restaurant in Wildomar
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Established Smoke Shop for Sale – Winnetka, CA
Winnetka, CA
$135,000
High-Margin Pool Remodel and Construction Business with 30 Years
Camarillo, CA
$1,591,000
National Pool Route Sales Lic RE Broker CA#01899885 FL#BK33740409
National Pool Route Sales, LLC
Serving Orange County, CA
National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.
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Dog Grooming and Daycare Store in Palmdale
Palmdale, CA
$97,500
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$1,250,000
Richard's Painting, Your Neighborhood Painter
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
1 FedEx Linehaul Route - Tracy, CA - Highly Profitable
Tracy, CA
$250,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
Esoteric Digital Products Business | Established Team | < 1x Multiple
California
$300,000
Home Health Care Agency -$225-250k/mo NET INCOME *** UNDER CONTRACT***
Arcadia, CA
$12,000,000
Profitable Bicycle Shop – Est. 1975
Sacramento County, CA
$595,000
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.
