Pleasanton, CA
$65,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Compact Milk Tea Shop with Drive-Thru for Sale
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
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Truck & Trailer Repair Shops with 24/7 Service
California
$2,800,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Tracy CA
Tracy, CA
$990,000
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
Established Airport Shuttle Service for Sale
California
$275,000
Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
Palo Alto, CA
$129,900
Well-Established Window Coverings & Flooring Co. (SBA Prequalified)
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,360,000
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, CA
$100,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Pico Rivera, CA
$295,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Montebello, CA
$225,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Whittier, CA
$95,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
San Gabriel beauty in Duarte
Duarte, CA
$495,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Monterey CA Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Cash Flow: $613,605
Turnkey Smoke Shop for Sale in Riverside, CA – Prime Location
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Commercial and Residential Carpet and Floor Cleaning Business
Ventura, CA
$125,000
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
$775,000
Premier Sub Brand 3 UNITS
Placerville, CA
$1,525,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$825,000
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
Mr. Hyperlocal
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Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
$475,000
Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 39K Down-Seller Financing Available!
Stockton, CA
$69,000
Day Spa, Spa, Salon, Facial, Esthetician Services
Newport Beach, CA
$10,000
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
$1,100,000
Hi Volume Dry Cleaner S. OC
Dana Point, CA
$995,000
Liquor Store in San Bernardino
Mentone, CA
$135,000
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.
