Marin County, CA
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Premier Outdoor Beer Garden & Smokehouse
Thousand Oaks Korean Bbq Restaurant For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
$550,000
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
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
$119,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
$250,000
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
Premier Wig & Beauty Supply Store
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights
Pleasant Hill, CA
$5,900,000
Iconic Technologies, Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Fusion Japanese/Mexican Bistro for Sale in Colton California
Colton, CA
$225,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Absentee Run Gourmet BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Soul Food: Absentee, 6-Day, Rev $1.17 mil, Netting $380K, Prc $700K
Gardena, CA
$700,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Turnkey Pizza Franchise in Hollywood
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Pizzeria: Good Profits $8K/mo, Prc Reduced to $120K, OC
Garden Grove, CA
$120,000
HVACR B2B Marketplace Leader | 133K Registered Users
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $255,849
Pilates & Personal Training Studio for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$130,000
Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Owner
Gardena, CA
$175,000
Well Established Tanning and Spa Salon for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!
Pleasanton, CA
$159,000
Whale Watching, Fishing, Eco-tours & Boat Charter Business incl. Boats
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,900,000
Audio Visual Integrator and Contractor
San Diego County, CA
$3,500,000
Japanese Sushi Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Fantastic Sams 2x Locations Absentee Owner
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Charming Café in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Well Established Custom Upholstery Shop in Same Location 49 Years
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Cryotherapy and BioHacking
Orange County, CA
$196,000
High Margin Gas Station For Sale
Colusa County, CA
$1,700,000
Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Well-established Retail Pharmacy in Sacramento avg 90 scripts daily
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
All major Insurances accepted at a Retail Pharmacy in Garden Grove OC
Garden Grove, CA
$140,000
Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe
San Diego, CA
$699,000
South Bay Bar with Property – Local Venue w/No Food Service Required!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Hungry Howie's Pizza - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
Mail Box Rental in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$169,000
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
Fully equipped restaurant with a reasonable rent
San Jose, CA
$160,000
A fully equipped restaurant in a busy location
Dublin, CA
$160,000
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.
