Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Luxury Glass & Mirror Contractor $699,000
**HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER** Highly-Rated Ciccino Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Established Restaurant, $1 Million+ Sales, in Desirable Neighborhood
Oakland, CA
$175,000
High Producing Retail Pharmacy in Chino, 500 scrips a day. All PBMs!
Chino, CA
$3,385,685
Established High End Floral Shop
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
Japanese Ramen restaurant on Park Street
Alameda, CA
$115,000
Sharpen Your Future: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Diner Near University Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Thriving San Jose Downtown Diner Near University
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Boutique for On line Weight lifting apparel
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Boutique Online Coffee & Weightlifting Apparel
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$120,000
Fast Food (Murrieta)
Murrieta, CA
$198,000
Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Profitable Denny’s Franchise Resale
Solano County, CA
$1,050,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Bakersfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Adrianna Smith
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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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
$1 for a Fully Automated Real Estate Investing Business!!
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
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
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
National Senior PCA, Home Health Care & Hospice Franchise
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
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We are committed to enhancing the public’s perception of Realtors/Brokers within the Cannabis Industry through continuous education, fully developing our talents, and embracing challenges. Our unwavering dedication to transparency, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement has not only helped us maintain our status as industry leaders but has also positioned us for further growth and recognition. Drew Mathews is the founder of the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage, with Green Life Business being awarded the 2023 Best Business Matchmaker Award at the prestigious Benzinga Cannabis Awards. At Green Life Business Group, Inc., we’re not just about closing deals; we’re about fostering growth, promoting integrity, and leading by example in the Cannabis Industry. Join us as we continue to pave the way forward, shaping the future of cannabis business transactions with expertise, trust, and unmatched dedication.
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12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Reputable Aquarium Fish/Animal Import/Distribution
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
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.
