Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Dry Cleaners near FWY 405
Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
Educational On Line Retail Laboratory Supplies
California
$270,000
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
Stanislaus County, CA
$315,000
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Well-known Seafood Restaurant Franchise in Long Beach – Prime Location
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
Home Health License with Wide Coverage – Ready for Growth
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
"San Carlos" Restaurant Opportunity with Type 41 Alcohol License
San Carlos, CA
$290,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Thriving Semi-Absentee Massage/Facial Studio in Affluent OC City
Orange County, CA
$950,000
Price Reduced to $650,000 - Well Established Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Drifters Marina & Grill
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Copperopolis, CA
$5,750,000
Turnkey Opportunity, Low Overhead, Consistent Income
Vacaville, CA
$49,000
$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$525,000
Rare opportunity in Irvine: Boba & Tea/Coffee Shop in Donut shop for S
Irvine, CA
$280,000
Togo's | Baskin Robbins Combo in High-Traffic Retail Corrido
Sacramento County, CA
$450,000
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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Fine Dining Restaurant
Laguna Beach, CA
$1,599,000
A 12 Y/O AI-Enhanced Email Management Platform
Sacramento, CA
$7,140,000
Kern County, California, Veterinary Hospital for Sale + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$1,230,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$350,000
Feed Store
Orland, CA
$1,400,000
Wholesale Outlet
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Chocolate & Flower Shop – Prime North Hollywood Location
North Hollywood, CA
$190,000
"Burlingame Ave" Prime Location Restaurant and Bar!
Burlingame, CA
$450,000
Beautiful Nail salon - Great Location
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Established Web And Graphic Design Studio Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$295,000
Vintage Clothing Store
California
$110,000
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Absentee Owner Cleaning Service Referral Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$189,000
Fish and Chips To Go Restaurant priced to sell!!
Pasadena, CA
$105,000
***In-Escrow*** Profitable – Built Out Family Entertainment Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
French Bakery Café Wholesale and Retail
California
Cash Flow: $670,000
Great Location End-Cap Space in High Traffic Retail Shopping Center &
Temecula, CA
$195,000
Profitable & Fast-Growing Towing & Parking Enforcement Company SC2205
California
$7,980,000
Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff!
Sacramento County, CA
$375,000
Absentee Owner Low Price $89K Boba Shop in Corona
Corona, CA
$89,000
Profitable Central Coast Law Firm
Monterey County, CA
$395,000
Thriving E-Commerce Menswear Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$3,900,000
Fully Equipped Gym - Absentee Owner
San Bruno, CA
$30,000
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$135,000
***MOTIVATED SELLER***Established Baskin-Robbins for Sale
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Breakfast Cafe with Loyal Clientele
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Long Established Auto Dismantling Business
Rancho Cordova, CA
$700,000
Well-established (2018) Retail Pharmacy, located in the City of Carson
Carson, CA
$325,000
Beautiful Sushi restaurant-upscale center and high income area-BARGAIN
San Diego, CA
$89,999
Liquor Store /w Property - Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
AAAAA Location,profitable, Easy Running
Murrieta, CA
$150,000
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.
