Poway, CA
$190,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space with Fully Equipped Commercial Kitche
Oakland, CA
$139,000
Turnkey Brewery and Taproom Opportunity in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$175,000
ARCO Gas Station
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$7,000,000
Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Seller Financed - Profitable Meat Market/ Hispanic Grocery Store
Fontana, CA
$910,000
Highly Profitable Stone, Tile, Countertops, Central Coast, California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Well Established Power Sweeping Service Company For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$1,425,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
Food Trailer Profiting in San Marcos College Hub
San Marcos, CA
$120,000
The UPS Store with a ton of Upside- Back on the Market
San Diego, CA
$250,000
HVAC Company with Amazing Margins
Livermore, CA
$1,017,900
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
New Price: $ 1 Mil. + Rev., $200 K + Profits, No. Bay Area, Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
Unleash Your Fitness Empire in the Prime Glendale-Burbank Location
Glendale, CA
$98,500
"San Mateo Downtown" Restaurant for Sale in a Popular Area!
San Mateo, CA
$325,000
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Cash Flow: $475,000
A well established fast food Burger shop at a good location for sale
Brea, CA
$235,000
Premier Classic Car Parts Manufacturer -Nationwide Distribution
California
$1,100,000
Long-standing Dermatology Practice & Medical Spa
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Auto Mechanic Shop High Profit
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Clean Home Health – $40K
Agoura Hills, CA
$40,000
Freeway-Adjacent Gas Station Business For Sale
Modesto, CA
$995,000
640sf Skincare & Eyelash Spa w/2 Private Rooms & Low Rent
Monterey Park, CA
$29,500
Wine Importer/Wholesaler & Wine Brand Developer
California
$200,000
Auto Repair Shop--High Net Income
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Multi-Channel eCommerce Business with Exclusive Supplier Accounts
San Bernardino County, CA
$750,000
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Studio City Area Premium Ice Cream Outlet – Absentee Run
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
$50,000
Prime Gas Station Investment Opportunity with RE
Kern County, CA
$4,999,000
Landscape Architectural Design Firm with 40 Year Strong Reputation
California
$657,000
Body Shop & Paint
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Established Juice Bar + Smoothies & Acai Bowls in Prime Location
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
CONVENIENCE STORE ($45K) + RE ( BLDG 2400SF/LOT 9,816SF) 8:00AM--9:00P
San Bernardino, CA
$895,000
Established Chinese Food Restaurant
Fullerton, CA
$269,000
Turn Key profitable business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-ready NOW!
San Diego, CA
$99,999
SPA For Sale in Los Angeles County ( In Escrow )
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
Precision Aerospace CNC Shop in S CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange, CA
Cash Flow: $1,751,419
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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44-Year Legacy Artisan Bakery – $2.9M+ Sales, 3 Locations- Sweet Deal
Nevada County, CA
$185,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Big shop makes money now but...I don't doubt that it can be doubled!
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,175,000
Dry Cleaners near FWY 405
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
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.
