Orange County, CA
$1,550,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Waba Grill Franchise (3) Unit High Volume, Very Profitable
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$349,000
Hair Salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$150,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor
Marina Del Rey, CA
Not Disclosed
Hospice with VA Contract & 15–20 Census
Norco, CA
$1,200,000
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
$375,000
Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!
Agoura Hills, CA
$169,000
2 Very Profitable Pizza Franchises for sale! Owner Nets $265,993!
Stockton, CA
$899,000
Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale
Ocean Beach, CA
$189,000
Unmatched Liquor Store Opportunity | High Traffic • Strong Margins •
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
$330,000
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$4,600,000
Independent Pizza Restaurant – Santa Clara County – Established 20+ Yr
Santa Clara County, CA
$599,000
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
Established Nail Salon
Redondo Beach, CA
$280,000
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$65,000
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Established Hardware Store– Serving Both Commercial and Retail Clients
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
Profitable CNC Machining Business
Santa Clara, CA
$275,000
Mountain Mike's CA - California Coast - Multi-Unit
California
$2,175,000
High Profiting Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Shop
Cupertino, CA
$650,000
Drive Into Profits — Own a Turn-Key Golf Cart Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$1,100,000
Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials
Los Angeles County, CA
$229,000
Charming cafe and deli shop for sale in Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$129,000
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in SF lower haight
San Francisco, CA
$75,000
ICONIC Toucans LGBTQ+ Drag Bar, Palm Springs,ABC Type 48
Palm Springs, CA
$550,000
Liquor, High Vol and low rent, Huge Potentials.
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Profitable Central Coast Pet Grooming Business
Los Osos, CA
$120,000
Profitable Round Table Pizza Package Deal – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$950,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Turnkey-Profitable Pizzeria in Glendale short hours
Glendale, CA
$439,000
Baja Fresh, Fully Updated in Sought-After Community
Orange County, CA
$465,000
Turnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$280,000
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Beautiful Established Massage Therapy Business For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$428,000
Iconic Restaurant & Live Music Venue in Southern Marin County
Marin County, CA
$195,000
Alameda County, CA, Veterinary Practice - Leasehold
Alameda County, CA
$795,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Redding, CA - Vehicle Financing
Redding, CA
$1,000,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Absentee-Run Liquor Store For Sale – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$699,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$200,000
FIRE SALE – Great Value Flower Shop!
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Colusa County, CA
$2,700,000
Durable Medical Equipment Retailer w/Industry’s Most Searchable Name!
Huntington Beach, CA
$1,600,000
Turnkey Hospice – No 36-Month Rule
Beverly Hills, CA
$450,000
Auto Repair shop with full staff
Santa Rosa, CA
$350,000
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.
