Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Meat Grocery Market - Los Angeles
Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
$84,999
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$1,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$15,000,000
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
$8,400,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Not Disclosed
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$220,000
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Commercial Kitchen Rental- very easy operation. Semi-Absentee
San Jose, CA
$750,000
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$365,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$350,000
Sightseeing Tour Co, Hollywood, LA.
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
Rare Opportunity: Previous 14-Bed RCFE in Prime Woodland, Sacramento
Woodland, CA
$997,000
29-Year-Old Insulation Contractor Located In Northern California
California
$1,100,000
Outlet Discount Store in L>A.
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
$99,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$265,000
Cannabis Testing Laboratory, ISO Certified, Active in California
California
$2,400,000
Dry Cleaning Plant
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Liquor and convenience grocery market
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Semi Absentee Run Franchise Asian Fast food Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
$149,000
Pizza Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$75,000
Porfitable Mini Market in San Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$189,000
Susan Refahiat
Station Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
Commercial Brokerage. Gas Station/Service Station Specialists with over 30 years of experience.
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Indoor Themed children’s fitness, public open play and private parties
San Mateo, CA
$1,100,000
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
$749,000
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
$749,000
Mail Box rental & shipping in Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Home appliances store, retail and wholesale
Northridge, CA
$450,000
Steel Fabrication & Installation in Bay Area, CA
California
$1,500,000
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.
