Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Smoke Shop
Mexican Restaurant and Cantina with Live Entertainment
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Absentee Run Mexican Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Dry Cleaners Business with Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Established - Cigar (Smoke) Shop - Great Location -Hight Net- Low Rent
Clovis, CA
$189,000
Cozy 1,200sf Ice Cream Shop, Yogurt, Fresh Juice, busy Supermarket
Rosemead, CA
$68,000
Heating & Air Conditioning Business (New Installs and Repairs)
Thousand Oaks, CA
$229,899
Turnkey Restaurant+Boba Shop for Sale in Millbrae Near SFO
Millbrae, CA
$328,000
Electronics Retail and Wholesale Distribution Business Orange County
Orange County, CA
$420,000
Landscape Business - Great Reputation & Well Established
San Francisco County, CA
$600,000
Fastest Labs Franchises Locations – A Turnkey Investment
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Yacht Charter And Sailing School - Fully Absentee
Santa Cruz, CA
$397,500
Same owner for 30 years,
Covina, CA
$390,000
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
$200,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
Franchise Sandwhich
Napa County, CA
$200,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Premier IV Hydration Med Spa - San Diego Metro, CA Listing#25103CR
San Diego County, CA
$1,250,000
Asian Sandwich Restaurant For Sale - Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$69,000
Established Dentist practice 18+ years in operation!
West Covina, CA
$225,000
Absentee run asian dessert shop for sale in SF Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF Mid Market area
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$78,000
High Volume Asian restaurant for sale in Sunnyvale near Linkedin
Sunnyvale, CA
$220,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$135,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in Dinuba of Tulare county
Dinuba, CA
$120,000
Authentic Thai restaurant for sale in Huntington Beach with patio
Huntington Beach, CA
$250,000
Japanese Shabu restaurant for sale in San jose shopping center
San Jose, CA
$90,000
Taiwanese fusion restaurant for sale Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$150,000
Nepalese Indian restaurant for sale in south of Fillmore in SF
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$350,000
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$75,000
Sports Bar on the beach-great menu-huge outdoor patio-READY NOW!
Imperial Beach, CA
$69,999
Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company
Glendale, CA
$275,000
Laguna Beach- SBA Approved- Restaurant For Sale - Location, Location!
Laguna Beach, CA
$695,000
Auto Body & Paint Booth / High Net, Help run, 36 Yrs In Biz, Retire.
Gardena, CA
$349,000
Profitable Meat Market with Small Mini Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store (ABC Type 21) in Glendale for Sale
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Wholesale Smoke & Accessories
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Huge potential, over 30 yearsDary market with property on major street
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
Turnkey Tea Shop for Sale in SF Union Square!
San Francisco, CA
$108,000
Non-Captive Insurance Business with Reliable Revenue
Long Beach, CA
$420,000
Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Vallejo near Walmart, Kaiser
Vallejo, CA
$128,000
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.
