Plumas County, CA
$450,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Full Service Auto Repair PLUS Tire Sales and Service.
Well established sushi bar with Beer/Wine
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Acai Bowl, Juice & Smoothies
La Verne, CA
$120,000
Remodeled, High-Visibility Vallejo Location with **AFFORDABLE RENT**
Solano County, CA
$79,000
LA Pharmacy | Absentee-Run | Ideal for Owner Operator Pharmacist
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Newly remodeled restaurant opportunity in south Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
$139,000
Neighborhood favorite gastropub and bar in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
$425,000
Established Preschool and Kindergarten
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Burlingame CPA Firm for Sale
Burlingame, CA
$525,000
Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts
California
$2,350,000
Lifestyle, Location and 23 yr Track Record!
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$40,000
Rare Opportunity for a Boutique in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$250,000
Turnkey 99 Cent / Dollar Discount Retail Store
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Oakland, CA
$149,000
Arco Ampm Business & Real Estate For Sale In Kern County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$6,200,000
Todd Smith
Corbett Restaurant Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
Corbett Restaurant Group is a leading commercial real estate firm with offices in Boston, New York, Florida, and California, that specializes in the sale and leasing of restaurants. Our experience and expertise make us an invaluable partner to have when buying or selling a restaurant on any level. Corbett Restaurant Group is a professional organization whose top priority is client service; we are firmly committed to confidentiality, integrity and excellence. Selling or buying a business is a major decision; you want the very best professional guidance available. Corbett Restaurant Group has dedicated itself to understanding the restaurant business and has discovered what it takes to bring buyers and sellers together within this industry. We drive each and every transaction through to an orderly close. As a trusted advisor, we provide the information and tools necessary for our clients to make the best decisions.
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Fast Mexican Burrito ,Taco Sit Down And Take Out Restaurant.
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
$1,400,000
Irvine Bakery equipped. Submit all offers
Irvine, CA
$195,000
Independent Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center
California
Cash Flow: $352,000
Absentee Run Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
San Bernardino County, CA
$995,000
Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area
San Diego, CA
$300,000
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
$375,000
Non-Operational Laundromat with Renovation-Ready Rental Units
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burney, CA
$350,000
Golden Opportunity: NorCal Mining Supply Store
Shasta County, CA
$150,000
Long Beach Coastal Bar & Grill – Ideal Visibility w/Flexible Build-Out
Long Beach, CA
$395,000
Compact Milk Tea Shop with Drive-Thru for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$65,000
Checkers/Rally's - 9 units in California
Fresno County, CA
$4,250,000
Prime Bar with Real Estate for Sale in Long Beach! * Price Adjustment*
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Semi-Passive Vending Machines Business For Sale
Phoenix, CA
$149,800
Thriving Ameci Pizza Kitchen franchise in Los Angeles
Sylmar, CA
$265,000
Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale
Carlsbad, CA
$325,000
Profitable Family Pizzeria
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
Newest Concept of Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise Business for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$1,259,000
Full-Service Commercial Printer
California
Cash Flow: $1,627,000
Southern California Feline Veterinary Practice for Sale - Leasehold
Riverside County, CA
$745,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Chino Hills, CA
$295,000
Turnkey | 12-Bed. Lic (Expandable to 15-Bed Lic.).
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Yucca Valley, CA
$1,675,000
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Established Sandwich shop with a patio, and low rent
Long Beach, CA
$159,000
Medical Office Opportunity – Family Medicine and Cosmetic
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $191,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $345,137
Truck & Trailer Repair Shops with 24/7 Service
California
$2,800,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Tracy CA
Tracy, CA
$990,000
Riaz Chauthani
Dry Cleaning Business Brokerage
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Thriving Automotive Wiring Manufacturer For Sale
California
Cash Flow: $650,000
Profitable Restaurant in Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$449,000
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
$265,000
Laundromat ( Coin Laundry in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Subway Restaurant in Kern County
Kern County, CA
$149,000
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.
