San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Property Management-Residential & Comm. Clientele-San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
B2B Wholesale Automotive Parts Distributor
Concord, CA
$500,000
Sushi Restaurant - Type 41 - Ventura
Ventura, CA
$580,000
Turnkey Established Design-Build Contractor
California
$995,000
Rare Opportunity for a Boutique in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$849,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in South Bay San Diego CA, Area
San Diego County, CA
Cash Flow: $500,285
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Dairy/Cheese Factory - Needs a new home
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Auto Repair, long established
Orange County, CA
$105,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurants in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$125,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Chinese Restaurants in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$79,000
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Gas Station
Yuba County, CA
$885,000
Hair Salon for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Local Digital Advertising Firm For Sale
Fremont, CA
$115,000
Nail & Beauty Supply Retail/ Wholesale
Westminster, CA
$79,000
High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Oil Changer with Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$250,000
High Profit Shop, Seller Will Train
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,295,000
Well Established - Mailbox, Shipping & More
Los Angeles County, CA
$190,000
Smoke Shop, Beautifully Designed, High Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, No Name.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
California
$150,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, Biz Name not included.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Franchise, $2.6+ Million Sales
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Established Italian Restaurant in South OC Now Available
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Pho Restaurant in Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar, CA
$139,000
Rug, Home Decor & Antique Store
Ventura County, CA
$250,000
Turn up the profits: Own this thriving HVAC business today!
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,200,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, S SF Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,200,000
Put Your Restaurant at the Heart of Rose Avenue in Venice Beach CA
Venice, CA
$600,000
Circle-K Franchise or available as Independent Liquor Store
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Long-Standing Child Care Center | 83-Lic. | Turnkey | Value-Add
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Davis, CA
$1,570,000
Own your dream -Chicken Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$128,000
Senior Transition, Estate Sales, Sale Auctions Business In New Orleans
New Orleans, CA
$400,000
Great Producing Gas Station
Tulare County, CA
$3,200,000
Gas Station with Liquor License
Tulare County, CA
$1,900,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Hollywood & Broadway Historical Clothing eCommerce Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Hamburger and Dinner with Drive thru Including Property $ 4,8 Mil
Indio, CA
$4,600,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Mediterrananean and Gyros restaurant for sale in East Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$68,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
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.
