Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
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
Tommy Tran
Grand Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We have local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Over the years, we've worked with hundreds of Business and property owners and thousands of property buyers in California. We speak your language whether it's Chinese (Mandarin), English, Persian, Thai, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese (/Cantonese)
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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
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
Laminate Film Distributor B2B 5 Days a Week
Riverside County, CA
$840,000
Structural Steel Fabrication Company with Real Estate in SoCal
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,200,000
Well-established [2004] and profitable Pharmacy in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$283,000
Well Established and Very Profitable Pharmacy in Riverside County
Corona, CA
$3,195,688
Fantastic Orange County Growth Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$499,000
Yarn Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Specialty Chocolates and Confectionaries
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
American Deli Franchise - South Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
7,500sf Chinese Well-Known Restaurant w/5 Private Rooms in SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
$129,000
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Leslie Haro
City Street
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Cleaners with Loyal Customers
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Tox Lab in OC, with Good Equipment and In-network Contracts
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
A Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center
Alamo, CA
$118,000
Full Service Restaurant and Bar - Standout Food and Craft Cocktails!
California
$1,570,000
Chinese restaurant with a good rent
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
Established Childcare Center – Growth Opportunity
Sacramento County, CA
$110,000
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.
