Fresno, CA
$375,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Busy Full Service Family Auto Repair
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
$249,000 – “Pedone’s Pizza & Italian” Restaurant
Hermosa Beach, CA
$249,000
Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$1,697,500
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Pair Of established taco shops
Chula Vista, CA
$850,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Free standing bldg with emough parking spaces, long lease
Riverside, CA
$1,500,000
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Turnkey Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
$225,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
Alkaline Water/Herbal Moving Out of State
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
San Jose, CA
$255,000
Raymond P. Dowd
PNW Business Brokers, LLC
Serving Riverside County, CA
PNW Business Brokers, LLC is a partnership of experienced individuals with uniquely different backgrounds sharing their collective knowledge for the benefit of their clients. PNW is the only partner owned business brokerage in the Western US specializing in business exit sales exclusively in Oregon. Each partner / associate partner brings multiple decades of business experience, and everyone shares their extensive personal networks for the benefit of every client. Every partner is engaged with every client from business development, pre-sale planning, business valuation, marketing strategy development, buyer engagement, SBA lender, lawyer and CPA referrals, and transaction management through escrow closing. A Twenty-Six 5 star Google rating, 30 Sold businesses in Oregon with brokers in Eugene, Bend and Lake Oswego allows us to engage with, then market businesses from Portland to Grants Pass and from Florence to Bend. For greater wingspan, PNW also owns The Osprey M&A network which is exclusively focused on expanding exposure for business owners in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and British Columbia. The participants are all top of their game professionals with extensive backgrounds each with their own state territory, each contributing equally to marketing and each capable of bringing buyers to any network listing.
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Foundation Repair and Structural Concrete Rehabilitation Contractor
California
Cash Flow: $630,000
High Quality Restaurant Supply Business For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$1,700,000
Coveted East Sacramento Restaurant for Sale. Over $1.3million in Rev
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Net GS:Previ$156k,Now$100k,Long lease, 2000sf.rent$2,145(all)11am--9pm
Loma Linda, CA
$395,000
Established Asian restaurant for sale in Saratoga community
Saratoga, CA
$218,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$123,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Cash Flow: $375,000
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
Valencia, CA
$1,500,000
Premier Transportation Consulting Firm
California
$1,510,000
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
Franchise Sandwich Popular Brand! Northern, CA
Solano County, CA
$65,000
"SF Polk" Café Restaurant Business in a PRIME Location!
San Francisco, CA
$75,000
"San Francisco" Café Business in a Busy & High Foot Traffic Location!
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
On Line B2B manufacturing and distribution Bath & Beauty in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Ontario, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Oakland, CA CTEC Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Lafayette, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$650,000
Established Automotive Paint Supply Business – Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
$849,000
Premiere Dog Daycare – High-End Clients and Recurring Revenue
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Mexican/American restaurant with type 47 liquor license.
Pasadena, CA
$375,075
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing -Owner net income 230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Pizza Restaurant for sale - Valley Village, CA
North Hollywood, CA
$75,000
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Established Arby's Franchise Opportunity in Southern California
California
$1,900,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Busy Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley, All Major PBMs
North Hills, CA
$598,650
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Modern Japanese restaurant with center bar for sale in Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
$300,000
Japanese restaurant with sushi boat for sale in Rocklin plaza
Rocklin, CA
$149,000
Downtown Campbell Cash Flow Positive, Newly Renovated Restaurant/Bar
Santa Clara County, CA
$699,000
Turnkey Pilates Studio
San Mateo County, CA
$420,000
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.
