Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Smog Test Shop - Ventura County
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
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
Randy Singh
FranBiz Network/CJK
Serving Riverside County, CA
We are experts in Franchise re-sales and have worked with smallest to the largest brands across the US. With over 40 plus years of experience under our belt. To learn more visit our website www.franbiznetwork.com and Call me for a Free Business Valuation!
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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
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
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
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
Drive Thru Burger Place ,Self Standing Building, Good size & Profit
Buena Park, CA
$949,000
Successful Dog Grooming Business Available in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
$125,000
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
Solar & Battery Storage System Installations
Ventura County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Branded Pizza restaurant for sale in Folsom shopping center
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
$50,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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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
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.
