Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
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
$260,000
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
Togo's | Baskin Robbins Combo in High-Traffic Retail Corrido
Sacramento County, CA
$398,000
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
Chocolate & Flower Shop – Prime North Hollywood Location
North Hollywood, CA
$190,000
Randy Hendershot, CBB
Evolution Advisors
Serving Placer County, CA
Evolution provides a full range of professional services to anyone considering Buying or Selling a Business, including Valuation, Exit Strategies, Financing or anything else related to the sale or purchase of a business. Evolutions approach is unique and proven to work.
Contact me
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
***In-Escrow*** Profitable – Built Out Family Entertainment Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
French Bakery Café Wholesale and Retail
California
Not Disclosed
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 $69K Boba Shop in Corona
Corona, CA
$69,000
Profitable Central Coast Law Firm
Monterey County, CA
$295,000
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
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
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
Liquor Store /w Property - Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$2,250,000
AAAAA Location,profitable, Easy Running
Murrieta, CA
$150,000
Long Established Jewelry Shop for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Previous 6 bed Care Facility 4 Sale - Antioch
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Antioch, CA
$880,000
Beer & Wine Market - South LA
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
William Yoo
Sky Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED AGENT
Contact me
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
Upscale Stationery Store - retail and custom
San Diego County, CA
$370,000
Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity – Luxury Nail Bar & Med Spa For Sale!!!
North Hollywood, CA
$219,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Burger Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, End-cap location
North Hollywood, CA
$99,000
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
|
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
|
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.
