Anaheim Hills, CA
$399,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor High Vol, Help Run, Parking, Flagship Store
Popular Deli in Ventura County / Absentee Owner
Ventura County, CA
$195,000
Hi Volume Liquor Store near Fullerton
Orange County, CA
$750,000
Engineering and Manufacturing Services Machine Shop
San Jose, CA
$495,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
**CASH ONLY **CONVENIENCE STORE - with Beer and Wine license
Ontario, CA
$300,000
Hispanic Market, part of a chain
Los Angeles County, CA
$540,000
Gas Station w/ C-Store & Carwash
Alameda County, CA
$900,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine
Kern County, CA
$495,000
Home Remodel Design Center and Installation Services
Orange County, CA
$749,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Chinese Restaurant
Stanislaus County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
Julieanna Wakileh
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
"At Liberty Business Advisors we provide expert advisory and brokerage services to business owners and buyers. With offices conveniently located throughout California we have successfully represented over 2,000 business owners and completed more than $1.5 Billion of sales transactions since our founding in 2003. Liberty Business Advisors is a multi-cultural company with 15 different languages spoken among our team of Brokers and Associates. Most importantly, we all speak one common language, the language of business. Our recent merger with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance has greatly expanded our market reach by creating an expansive referral network that now includes over 40 residential resale offices and 1,800 active agents. This vast experience and expansive market presence enables us to provide invaluable information and insight to business owners, buyers and investors while assisting them with every aspect of selling or buying a business or Income Property. If you are contemplating selling or buying a business, we will help you make it happen. Our company philosophy at Liberty Business Advisors is to always place the needs of our clients first. Not only do we emphasize honesty and integrity in all our dealings, we make them absolutely imperative."
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Authentic Noodle house with 41 alcohol license in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$180,000
Turnkey E-Commerce Brand: Luxury Bamboo Home Goods with Inventory
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
4000 Sf Full Kitchen Restaurant for sale
Alameda, CA
$370,000
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop
San Benito County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Beauty Salon with Great Rent in Busy Location!
La Puente, CA
$79,000
Profitable HVAC Company in Southern California with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Custom Doors, Moldings, Pergolas Business For Sale !!!
Sun Valley, CA
$199,000
Profitable Established Clothing Store
Santa Ana, CA
$285,000
Papa Johns (2) Units - Profitable & TurnKey, New Signage & Equipment
Bakersfield, CA
$409,000
Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – Prime High-Traffic Location
San Jose, CA
$298,000
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$168,000
Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin near Costco
Rocklin, CA
$168,000
Vending Machines Business: High Net Profits For Sale
San Diego, CA
$147,500
College Avenue, Upgraded Cafe for Sale! Below Market Lease Will Transf
Berkeley, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in the Heart of San Jose!
San Jose, CA
$188,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Cash Flow: $176,000
Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Established Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$260,000
Established Auto Service Franchise
Contra Costa County, CA
$195,000
Established Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Franchise Auto Repair Shop - Established
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Established Bath and Kitchen remodeler for sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
25+ y/o SF Bay Area Event Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$735,000
European Designer Fashion Boutique - $400k SDE
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Established Child Care Center & Real Estate for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$110,000
Jaspal (Jas) Gahunia
JG Commercial Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
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$1.6 Million Revenue Medical Spa in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Mountain View, CA
$115,000
Sandwiches BBQ fast food - Non Franz. Can Change Menu. In LA County.
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Agoura Hills, CA
$750,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, CA
$525,000
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
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.
