Elk Grove, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Modern Japanese restaurant with center bar for sale in Elk Grove
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
LTC/Closed Doors Pharmacy, All Major Insurance Contracts ~ 50 Scripts
North Hills, CA
$325,000
42 Yr old Animal Hospital near Cerritos - Norwalk area
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
L&L Hawaiian BBQ in Ramona
Ramona, CA
$140,000
Milk Tea Shop-Semi-Absentee-Nearby Schools
Santa Clara County, CA
$145,000
High Volume Profitable Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
Sunnyvale, CA
$399,000
Established Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
San Jose, CA
$189,000
Established Sit-Down Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine License
Colton, CA
$200,000
Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$179,000
Ramen & Other Food in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
$389,000
Roseville CA CPA Practice for Sale
Placer County, CA
$975,000
Nicolas Zhao
Citadel Commerical
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Citadel Commercial is a leading business brokerage and investment advisory firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-sized businesses across California. We provide strategic solutions for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to buy, sell, or expand their ventures. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation strategies, and deal structuring, we ensure that every transaction is executed smoothly, efficiently, and with maximum financial benefit for our clients. Whether you’re selling a business, investing in a new opportunity, or navigating complex commercial lease negotiations, Citadel Commercial provides the expertise and guidance you need.
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Vallejo CPA Practice - Motivated Seller Terms and Guarantees Available
Solano County, CA
$240,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
$1,750,000
Auto Repair Shop - In Business At the Same Location Since 1980's
Simi Valley, CA
$95,000
Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Eyelash Beauty Salon and Products - High Volume
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Semi- Absentee Run Indian Fusion with B&W
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator
Sacramento County, CA
$219,000
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Cash Flow: $73,000
Dental practice with potential to grow
Encinitas, CA
$380,000
Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $18
San Francisco, CA
$495,000
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
$130,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Profitable Jimboys Restaurant in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$249,000
Established Franchise Teriyaki Bowl For Sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Build Out in North Fresno
Fresno, CA
$115,000
Sell British Imports, Groceries, Souvenirs and More on the Beach!
California
$49,000
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,500,000
Premier Outdoor Beer Garden & Smokehouse
Marin County, CA
$100,000
Thousand Oaks Korean Bbq Restaurant For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
$550,000
Prime south Orange County location
Dana Point, CA
$465,000
Own the High Desert's Premier Bakery
Apple Valley, CA
$150,000
Fine Jewelry Sales and Repair - Affluent Coastal Orange County
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Home Health Care Agency-Active and Contracted
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Beauty Salon: Lash, Brows, Skin 1 year NEW
San Diego County, CA
$45,000
Home Health Agency- Older than 5 years, with Census
La Canada Flintridge, CA
$630,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Full-Service Beauty Center located in the heart of Studio City
Studio City, CA
$125,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
$300,000
Riverside County Manufacturer of Proprietary Bulldozer Parts
Riverside County, CA
$875,000
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,250,000
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.
