California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Air Filtration Products and Services
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
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
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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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
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
Stylish restaurant in prime downtown Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA
$600,000
Dry-cleaner with Plant - Absentee Owner
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Established American Fine Dinning Restaurant
Camarillo, CA
$540,000
Auto Glass repair and replacement
Sacramento, CA
$249,900
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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SBA Pre-Qualified – Historical Clothing & Accessories Online Brand
California
$1,100,000
Busy Bar in with Live Entertainment and amazing food
Temecula, CA
$350,000
Food Cart Business w/ Growth Potential (Asset Sale)
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
Established Deli serving Breakfast & Lunch -Located in College Town
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$249,500
Mom and Pop shop!!
Carson, CA
$150,000
IRS Compliance ACA Filing Co. Nationwide
Los Angeles, CA
$1,800,000
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.
