Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Boutique Online Coffee & Weightlifting Apparel
Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$120,000
Fast Food (Murrieta)
Murrieta, CA
$198,000
Profitable Denny’s Franchise Resale
Solano County, CA
$1,050,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Bakersfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
A profitable East Asian Restaurant
Newark, CA
$278,000
Cold Stone Creamery - Profitable & Turnkey
Petaluma, CA
$225,000
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
$925,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Hungry Howie's Pizza- Gosford Rd, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
RARE Northern California Opportunity
Chico, CA
$225,000
Absentee run Boba tea and fried chicken restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$150,000
Award winning Southern Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$449,000
Premier Paving Contractor Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Cash Flow: $505,000
GPS Hardware & Software Business --- Seller Financing Available
California
$325,000
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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High Volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping cente
Brentwood, CA
$260,000
Beautiful Turnkey Barre Studio
San Diego, CA
$60,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez
Martinez, CA
$190,000
Tire Shop (Desert Hot Springs)
Desert Hot Springs, CA
$129,900
Burger Joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping plaza near Starbucks
El Cerrito, CA
$150,000
Hard to find Restaurant in Orange County - Completely Updated
Garden Grove, CA
$345,000
Turnkey Law Firm: $1M+ Revenue, Growth-Ready Infrastructure
Salinas, CA
$1,200,000
Established and profitable Burger Place in Colton
Colton, CA
$180,000
Korean Restaurant- 700K-Employee Run, Net:20K Month
Artesia, CA
$700,000
"Downtown San Mateo" Restaurant for Sale in High-Commercialized Area!
San Mateo, CA
$280,000
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Corner Cafe Opportunity with Compliant Infrastructure
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
47 lic restaurant & bar-Desert location on the Runway! Great rent
Borrego Springs, CA
$499,999
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Long Established Profitable Jewelry Store
California
$1,500,000
Profitable Indian restaurant with a reasonable rent
Milpitas, CA
$320,000
Established and Reputable Outplacement Company with Scalable Model
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Profitable Pizza Franchise
San Jose, CA
$325,000
2 Retails RXs in SFV/LA - $19M Gross +/- | Partnership Dispute
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Absentee Run Franchise Fusion Asian Fast Food Restaurant
Chatsworth, CA
$130,000
Hot Chicken Restaurant
Cathedral City, CA
$120,000
$19M +/- Gross Sale Retail Pharmacy | LA/SFV - Partnership Dispute
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,125,000
Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer
San Francisco County, CA
$3,205,000
West LA / Inglewood Turnkey Retail Pharmacy - Inside Medical Building
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Profitable & Established Mental Health Retail Pharmacy Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Riaz Chauthani
Dry Cleaning Business Brokerage
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Beauty School for Sale – 7,400 SF, 4 Licensed Programs
Los Angeles County, CA
$600,000
Retail & Closed-Door Pharmacy Business & Real Estate For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$2,095,000
Old Town Pasadena Korean BBQ Restaurant – 2,700 SF + Patio – Turnkey
Pasadena, CA
$790,000
Turnkey NoHo Restaurant in Arts District, 3,000 SF – Beer & Wine
North Hollywood, CA
$180,000
Asian Grocery (Sacramento)
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Prime LA Neighborhood Market $4M+++ Sales
Los Angeles, CA
$1
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.
