Aptos, CA
$59,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Popular Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Papa Johns Pizza - 25 Years in Business, Profitable & Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Multi-Location Metal Stamping & Fabrication Manufacturer
California
$750,000
El Pollo Loco - Great for Owner-Operator
San Bernardino County, CA
$800,000
Nationally Recognized Fast Food Franchise – Prime Location! Absentee
San Gabriel, CA
$387,000
Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease.
Whittier, CA
$2,100,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
Los Angeles, CA
$2,600,000
Auto Repair: Profitable, Consistent and Specialized
Westlake Village, CA
$850,000
Restaurant for sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$149,900
For Sale: Quik Stop Gas Station Franchise – Yuba City, CA
Yuba City, CA
$350,000
Deli Cafe with a beer & wine license
Los Gatos, CA
$219,000
Smoke Shop Business Opportunity! -Survival of The Fittest
Redondo Beach, CA
$50,000
Well Established Profitable Machine Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$449,000
Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!
Burbank CPA/Business Management Firm for Sale
Burbank, CA
$825,000
Highly Profitable Legal Support Services Business
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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Smog Test Shop - Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Established hair salon:7 stations, staffed, and open 6 days a week
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,999
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Well Established Party Rental Company in Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Supermarket with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaumont, CA
$3,000,000
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $200,000
Bookkeeping & Accounting Franchise for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$550,000
Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Clothing (Blythe)
Blythe, CA
$160,000
Existing Nail Salon Space Available!
Van Nuys, CA
$1
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$600,000
Sacramento Beer and Wine Store - Prime Location & Growth Potential
Sacramento County, CA
$199,900
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Warehouse Opportunity
North Hollywood, CA
$1,200,000
Empower, Inspire, and Profit: Women’s Group Fitness Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Window and Door Sales and Installation
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Highly Profitable Auto Repair Shop/Smog in Los Angeles!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!
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
Jen Spaletta
Century 21 Select commercial Group
Serving Glenn County, CA
The Century 21 Select Commercial division. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions and development. 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.
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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
Pediatric Practice Long Established South Orange County
Foothill Ranch, CA
$275,000
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
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
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.
