North Hollywood, CA
$520,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Sushi Restaurant - NoHo
Profitable and Established Cleaning & Restoration Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
"Milpitas" Restaurant for Sale Located in Shopping Center!
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Established Dental Practice In West Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$445,000
Established Aesthetics & Anti-Aging Practice in San Diego
California
$990,000
Home Health with +/-30 Census in El Monte
El Monte, CA
$600,000
Circuit Board Assembly Company for Sale (Real Estate included)
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $330,000
Denny Franchise Opportunity, Bay Area Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$600,000
Opportunity to grow in Inglewood.
Inglewood, CA
$357,000
Pizzeria - Well Established, Profitable - Poway, California
Poway, CA
$190,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Seller Financed - Profitable Meat Market/ Hispanic Grocery Store
Fontana, CA
$910,000
Highly Profitable Stone, Tile, Countertops, Central Coast, California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
Well Established Retail Pharmacy in Koreatown, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
$175,880
Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
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Lucrative 45-Year Pawn & Jewelry Business
Orange County, CA
$2,100,000
SBA Approved! Profitable Northern California Pizza Franchise - SC2207
California
$449,000
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Full-Service Engineering Firm for Adventure/Attraction Parks
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
A well established fast food Burger shop at a good location for sale
Brea, CA
$235,000
Premier Classic Car Parts Manufacturer -Nationwide Distribution
California
$1,100,000
Long-standing Dermatology Practice & Medical Spa
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Auto Mechanic Shop High Profit
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Wine Importer/Wholesaler & Wine Brand Developer
California
$200,000
Multi-Channel eCommerce Business with Exclusive Supplier Accounts
San Bernardino County, CA
$750,000
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Studio City Area Premium Ice Cream Outlet – Absentee Run
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
$50,000
Prime Gas Station Investment Opportunity with RE
Kern County, CA
$1,700,000
Landscape Architectural Design Firm with 40 Year Strong Reputation
California
$657,000
Body Shop & Paint
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Established Juice Bar + Smoothies & Acai Bowls in Prime Location
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
Wok Chinese Food Restaurant. Super busy.
Fullerton, CA
$269,000
59k ! Turn Key business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-bring your offer
San Diego, CA
$59,999
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
44-Year Legacy Artisan Bakery – $2.9M+ Sales, 3 Locations- Sweet Deal
Nevada County, CA
$185,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes, Oceanside CA
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Big shop makes money now but...I don't doubt that it can be doubled!
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,175,000
Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
Educational On Line Retail Laboratory Supplies
California
$250,000
Franchise Sandwhich Shop
Stanislaus County, CA
$315,000
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
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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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
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
Glass & Door Business w/ Real Estate Available at $6,2000.000
El Dorado County, CA
$2,300,000
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.
