Menifee, CA
$199,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio
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
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
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
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
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
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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Long Establish High End Bodyshop South Bay LA County
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
$125,000
Sale Pending-Own A 40 Year Old Concrete Company in Silicon Valley!
San Jose, CA
$2,250,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$149,000
2 Store Wienerschnitzel Franchises package
Los Angeles County, CA
$559,000
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$230,000
Own Your Coastal Community Dream!
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Turn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
$100,000
Middle Eastern Restaurant-Beer&Wine-Absenteee Run
La Verne, CA
$189,000
Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs
Irvine, CA
$75,000
Mediterranean Restaurant-Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
$269,000
Profitable Event Décor Company – 40+ Years of Success
California
$660,000
Established Pre-School & Kindergarten For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$525,000
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Poke Restaurant
San Fernando, CA
$170,000
Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.
Alhambra, CA
$1,800,000
Civil Enforcement Business
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
$229,000
Hacienda Heights Market for Sale
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993
Fresno, CA
$995,000
Staffing Business in growing upscale market!
Orange County, CA
$109,900
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,200,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
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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Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$249,888
Long standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$129,999
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
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.
