Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Plus Size Dress Shop in LA
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center
El Cerrito, CA
$150,000
FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT
Lancaster, CA
$270,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Net income of $102,000& Absentee Owner
Walnut Creek, CA
$168,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
Distributor of Food Industry Disposable Packaging
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Café Space in Prime Retail Center
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Commercial-Industrial Electrical Contractor $21M Sales, $1.2M DE
Riverside County, CA
$4,800,000
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
$195,000
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Napa County, CA
$695,000
Senior PCA,Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise/$0 Fee Veteran Program
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
$1,750,000
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
$1,850,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
Custom Paper Cup & To-Go Packaging Manufacturing Business
Orange County, CA
$275,000
CENTRAL VALLEY CA HOME REMODELING CONTRACTOR WITH SHOWROOM
California
$5,360,000
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Korean BBQ AYCE - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Dry Cleaners
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
Silicon Valley Franchise Territory – Fully Built, Skip 6–12 Months
Full Service Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant with Beer & Wine for sale
Northridge, CA
$220,000
Seafood Restaurant- Large patio- Beer & Wine- Opens only 4 hours a day
Thousand Oaks, CA
$295,000
Well Established Motorcycle and Powersports Dealership
Monterey County, CA
$1,997,000
Successful Pottery Painting Studio -Profitable with Very Low Rent
Yucaipa, CA
$74,999
Full-Service Medical Spa & Wellness Practice
California
$1,300,000
Quick Service Restaurant, Low Rent, Takeout or Commercial kitchen
Huntington Beach, CA
$89,000
SBA Pre-Approved Full Service - Custom Industrial Packaging
Orange, CA
$2,200,000
Sale Pending -Amazon Delivery Service Business For Sale in Bay Area!
San Jose, CA
$1,450,000
Ice Cream and Cookies A+ location
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
$315,000
Launch Fast. Scale Smarter. Own a High Growth Pet Care Business.
IN ESCROW-Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Inner richmond
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Asian restaurant for sale in San Francisco Ingleside area
San Francisco, CA
$178,000
Well Established, Profitable, Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,499,505
$2,386/mo Donut/Sandwich Shop w/Hoods - North Hollywood - IN ESCROW
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Priced to Sell – Profitable New & Used Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
Retail Shoe Store & Repair Shop | Semi-Absentee | $55,000 Net Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
$20,000
Specialty Auto Electrical - $150K Owner Earnings - Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA
$60,000
Andrew Dummer
Transworld Business Advisors of Redding
Serving Tehama County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
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Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
Pizza restaurant with arcade and 41 ABC license, N.OC
Orange County, CA
$550,000
Exclusive Garage Living Territory Available – Join a Growing Brand
Sourdough Franchise Restaurant | $120,000 net profit | Absentee owner
Humboldt County, CA
$390,000
Flower Shop - West LA
West Los Angeles, CA
$110,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Redondo
Redondo Beach, CA
$300,000
BBQ Chicken Franchise - Tarzana
Tarzana, CA
$360,000
Pho restaurant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$670,000
Hawaiian BBQ - Burbank
Burbank, CA
$760,000
Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
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.
