Westminster, CA
$499,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Italian Restaurant/Pizzeria low rent profitable
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura, CA
$549,000
Highly Profitable and Established Laundromat in Fresno, Ca
Fresno, CA
$675,000
Northern California Veterinary Practice for Sale + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
$2,100,000
Well-Established Liquor Store for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$368,000
Silverlake Area Retail Bakery with Local Following
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Fresno, CA
Fresno County, CA
$775,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
$130,000
Exquisite - High End Body Waxing Salon
San Diego County, CA
$100,000
Unique Boutique Dress shop in the Greater Los Angeles Area
Thousand Oaks, CA
$250,000
Large RV Sales and Service Dealership
Marin County, CA
$2,500,000
Iron Doors-Garages-Fences- Inventory $400K. 55% profit margin
North Hollywood, CA
$1,585,000
Turn key Valley location in Van Nuys.
Van Nuys, CA
$400,000
Event Rentals Business
Sonora, CA
$250,000
Antiques, Collectibles, New Retail & More in the Heart of Sonora,CA
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Well-Established Allied Affiliate Moving & Storage Business
Sacramento, CA
$950,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Dry Cleaner in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
Dry Cleaners in West Hills
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Prime Waterfront Restaurant Opportunity in Morro Bay
Morro Bay, CA
$299,000
Family owned asian restaurant for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Roseville, CA
$210,000
Unique plant shop for sale in Downtown Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
$48,000
Fantastic looking Restaurant/Bar in beautiful hills of S. J. TYPE 47
San Jose, CA
$99,000
2 Popular Franchise Deli Sandwich Restaurant - Northern California
Yolo County, CA
$210,005
Fully Remodeled Baskin Robbins in Northeast San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$299,000
Lab, Medi-Medi, Staff, Equipment, Partnership Preferred, Write-off
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
"San Francisco" Busy Restaurant Business in Polk St!
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
Dry Cleaners in Mountain View for sale!
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Chocolate/Flower Shop in Glendale!
Glendale, CA
$59,000
Smoke Shop
Stanislaus County, CA
$99,000
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
$230,000
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
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
Premier IV Hydration Med Spa - San Diego Metro, CA Listing#25103CR
San Diego County, CA
$1,250,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo 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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Asian Sandwich Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
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
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.
