Los Angeles County, CA
$285,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
Round Table Pizza Franchise – Strong Sales, Prime for Hands-On Owner
San Joaquin County, CA
$375,000
Preschool Business For Sale Danville, CA
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Profitable Deli Grass Valley | Ready to Go | Live the Dream
Nevada City, CA
$95,000
Lighting & Grip Rentals-Film Production SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,250,000
San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
$180,000
Established Profitable Convenience and Meat Market
Pomona, CA
$200,000
B&W Market ( Check Cashing ) 6 days open store
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
3,450sf K-town 8 Years Established Restaurant w/Beer&Wine License
Los Angeles, CA
$198,000
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
$399,000
Commercial Kitchen Gasket Service
Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License
San Diego, CA
$295,000
High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners
Lake Forest, CA
$420,000
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Round Table Pizza - CA
Alameda County, CA
$699,000
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$2,000,000
Absentee-Run Bubble Tea Franchise Near UCI — Systems in Place
Irvine, CA
$157,000
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Established Business Brokerage Franchise Opportunity – So. California
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
A great opportunity to purchase real money making auto part supply biz
Orange County, CA
$990,000
Truck Driving School - Driving Academy - $500K in Sales Guaranteed
Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
$250,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$220,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$1,400,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,750,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$150,000
Money Making Mediterranean Grill in Good Location
Redwood City, CA
$310,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Rare Opportunity: Prime Territory with the Nation’s Largest Franchise
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio
Menifee, CA
$199,000
Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – SBA Financing Avbl
Los Angeles County, CA
$290,000
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$75,000
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
$70,000
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
PROFITABLE Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
Orange County, CA
$147,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Med Spa for Sale!
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
Established Gun Safe Manufacturing Business with National Reach
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
HOME-BASED FLOWER SHOP - Low Overhead Cost
North Highlands, CA
$55,000
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.
