San Diego, CA
$299,999
Businesses For Sale in California
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48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere
99 % Absentee Owner American Restaurant
Indio, CA
$1,490,000
Telecom VoIP
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Nail and Hair Salon Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$99,999
Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA
Daly City, CA
$500,000
Sushi Restaurant near Calabasas
Woodland Hills, CA
$350,000
Growing Residential and Commercial Demolition Company
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
$320,050
Sushi Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$299,000
Hand-Crafted Charcuterie & Grazing Table Business in OC Area
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$220,000
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$240,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Mac Loganda
Maclons Capital Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Over 25 years in Business providing traditional client services
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Hemp-Based Supplement Manufacturer with IP & Established Brands
California
$2,500,000
Estbalished , Turnkey Hair salon 10 Stations
Laguna Niguel, CA
$25,000
Franchise Food & Grocery Convenience Market
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop
San Gabriel, CA
$275,000
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA-Famous Wilshire Blvd!
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Prominent and Profitable Hydraulic Repair Business WITH MANAGEMENT
California
$500,000
Custom Millwork Fabrication and Installation
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,354,632
Fire Sale! Modern Beauty Salon on Hollywood Blvd - Priced to Sell
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
$620,000
Boutique Home Staging Company - Owner Retiring
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
4,100 sq.ft. Restaurant with Type 47 License in Down Town Ontario
Ontario, CA
$350,000
Industry Leading SaaS Enterprise Workforce Scheduling Business
California
$200,000
Mediterranean FAST CASUAL In Hillcrest.
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Thriving Venice Beach Nail Salon – Prime Location -Strong Cash Flow
Venice, CA
$60,000
Well-established educational supply retail business for sale
Fair Oaks, CA
$350,000
Casual Cafe: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, Gross $1.03M, Only $490K Asking
Anaheim, CA
$490,000
Smoke Shop $75,000 Net Income
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Absentee Fam-Casual Cafe: $2.48M Rev, $465K Net, $1.3M Asking, Indio
Indio, CA
$1,300,000
#1 Cleanup and Restoration Franchise Business - $900k Net Profit!
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
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Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
Market Sushi
Long Beach, CA
$15,000
Ernest Coffee & Bootlegger Tiki
Palm Springs, CA
$650,000
Profitable, Eco-Friendly Plant Dry Cleaner & Seller Finance
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Flooring Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Luxury Glass & Mirror Contractor $699,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
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.
