California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
Empower, Inspire, and Profit: Women’s Group Fitness Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Window and Door Sales and Installation
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Highly Profitable Auto Repair Shop/Smog in Los Angeles!
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Life4Cuts Franchise, Self Serve Photo Booth, KPOP.
Rowland Heights, CA
$259,000
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,990
Profitable Retail Pharmacy in Bell Gardens, 150 scripts a day, all PBM
Bell Gardens, CA
$938,809
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Kingsburg Smoke Shop
Kingsburg, CA
$150,000
Virtual Woodland Hills, CA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$995,000
Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Pizza Restaurant with Beer/Wine Bar - Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$250,000
Dental office in great location for sale w/ 26 years plus of goodwill
Norwalk, CA
$850,000
Retiring dentist selling practice after 28+ years!
La Mirada, CA
$850,000
Tavern, Restaurant & Music Venue with Type 47 Liquor License for Sale
Petaluma, CA
$425,000
Drive Thru Burger Place ,Self Standing Building, Good size & Profit
Buena Park, CA
$949,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
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North Bay Home Repair and Remodeling Co.
California
$775,000
Top Fast Food Restaurant
California
$225,000
Profitable BBQ Restaurant with Stellar Reviews
Merced County, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles Cannabis Dispensary-Premium Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,800,000
Branded Pizza restaurant for sale in Folsom shopping center
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
$50,000
1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Spacious 1,400sf Chinese Fast Food, Convenient Baldwin Park Location
Baldwin Park, CA
$80,000
Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA
Milpitas, CA
$850,000
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-High End Neighborhood
Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
Business For Sale!
Reseda, CA
$37,500
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Japanese (Gardena)
Gardena, CA
$299,000
9000 Sq Ft asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino near Apple Park
Cupertino, CA
$1,500,000
Popular Microbrewery and Restaurant with Type 23 ABC License
Alameda County, CA
$179,000
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
$1,200,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Established, Fully Equipped Coin Laundry – Turnkey Operation
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
Food Service and Hospitality Consulting
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
Commercial and Government Plumbing Company
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $361,000
Best Location Great Traffic Next to a Major Food Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$307,000
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Dry Cleaners Agency-Semi-Absentee
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Used Car Dealership in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Poke Restaurant!
Glendale, CA
$300,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
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San Bernardino Dickey'sBBQ Restaurant/Catering - ABC Type 41 Beer/Wine
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
A must see Drive thru Burger Place with good rent
Riverside, CA
$445,000
Japanese Restaurant with Sashimi in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property included
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Front of University Riverside. Great income & Price !
Riverside, CA
$140,000
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.
