Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Virtual Covina, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Shop and Save Market
Parlier, CA
$195,900
Bake the World a Better Place: Own this Bakery Today!
San Diego, CA
$195,000
Spancky’s Bar– Long Established in Corner Downtown Cotati Location
Cotati, CA
$350,000
Value-add Beer & Wine Mart. Free-standing building with drive-in.
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
Established/High Volume Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
High-volume Beer & Wine Mart, 2023 Remodeled, Turnkey, Great Location!
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$325,000
Turn Key 9000 sqft w 270 seats Restaurant And Banquet Hall
Contra Costa County, CA
$329,000
Profitable Teleprompting Business Ready for New Ownership!
San Mateo County, CA
$800,000
Fresh Price - Same Prime Location! Iconic Bar/RE by the Beach for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
Well-established [1999] Retail Pharmacy, located in the Downey/Norwalk
Downey, CA
$215,000
Established Napa Cafe - Price Reduced!
Napa, CA
$150,000
Established Hong Kong styke restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Smoke Shop, beautifully designed
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
MultiUnit Mountain Mike's Pizzas in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
Mixed Use Industrial or Gas Station with Property in Caruthers,CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
$699,000
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Bicycle Sales & Service – 49 Years in Business
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Bagel Shop
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Highly Popular, Established Bar and Grill for Sale
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 27 Years
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Bike & Repair Shop
California
$589,000
Value-Add | 21-Bed Lic | 15.74% CAP (based on Pro Forma) | Expandable
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lakeside, CA
$2,500,000
Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale – Seal Beach, CA
Seal Beach, CA
$115,000
Premier outpatient Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Treatment bus.
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
Profitable, Well-Established Tree Service Company
California
$2,750,000
SEAFOOD REST, HIGH VOL. & NET, HELP RUN, SBA, 41
Orange County, CA
$589,000
SBA Approved Niche TI Construction & Maintenance
Alameda County, CA
$9,000,000
Sinclair Gas Station with special financing terms available
Hesperia, CA
$1,299,000
Boba Tea Shop is in a desirble location
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Mexican Fast Food Restaurant in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$77,000
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Seafood Rest, High Vol. & Net, Help Run, Type 41, Sba.
Brea, CA
$599,000
Special Events Company with Stellar Reputation
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale in Tourist Area of Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
$180,000
SBA pre-qualified FedEx Routes in Solano County
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Beer Wine & Conv. Store (Ukiah)
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
High profit margin jewelry and repair shop
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$324,000
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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Great Grocery Produce & Meat Market & Mini Restaurant/20 Abc Off Sale
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
Established, Thriving Pilates Studio in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Restaurant is in a desirable location, ample parking, long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$288,000
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.
