California
$499,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
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
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
Robert Hughes
Hughes Properties Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
For more than 20 years Hughes Properties has operated as a full-service, Business Opportunity focused organization in the Palm Springs area. We are much more than a sales force. We are consensus-oriented in that a buyer and seller must reach their optimum deal; one that is fair to both parties. A satisfying Win-Win situation for all. We work diligently with Sellers to determine the top dollar value of their business. The valuation has to reflect numerous key factors while dialing in the personalized variables of how each business is run. Over the years we have learned the truest fair value is calculated by looking closely at the Seller‘s Cash Flow to determine the Profit model for that particular business. From Day One Hughes Properties has blown past borders marketing all business listings on a global scale. We have always recognized the Palm Springs area as having it’s own particular brand of world wide recognition and appeal. As such, we advertise our business listings globally and work hard to provide service around the clock. We take pride in the number of E2 Visas we have had approved for buyers who hail from Canada, France, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Peru, along with so many other countries. Through our experience in getting these E2 Visas approved, we are able to successfully sell someone’s business thereby allowing them to write their next chapter, while a new family gains the opportunity to live the American dream of running their own business. Many times Sellers are ready to move on to an exciting new venture, or perhaps they’re ready to retire, maybe move closer to family. Wherever you are in life, whatever your goals, we’re here to help you sell the business you have built over the years and move on, while for others we stand ready to find you the ideal opportunity to be your own boss and move up.
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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
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
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Newly Remodeled Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Popular Franchise Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
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Boba Tea Popular Location
Santa Clarita, CA
$55,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
3 Franchise Locations – Well-Known National Brand – California
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Boutique Yoga Center, Semi-Absentee in West San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$85,000
Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400,000
Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
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.
