San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$350,000
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$75,000
Sports Bar on the beach-great menu-huge outdoor patio-READY NOW!
Imperial Beach, CA
$69,999
Laguna Beach- SBA Approved- Restaurant For Sale - Location, Location!
Laguna Beach, CA
$695,000
Auto Body & Paint Booth / High Net, Help run, 36 Yrs In Biz, Retire.
Gardena, CA
$349,000
Profitable Meat Market with Small Mini Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store (ABC Type 21) in Glendale for Sale
Glendale, CA
$470,000
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Wholesale Smoke & Accessories
Sacramento County, CA
$799,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Huge potential, over 30 yearsDary market with property on major street
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$1,950,000
Turnkey Tea Shop for Sale in SF Union Square!
San Francisco, CA
$108,000
Ashley Ayala
Transworld
Serving Santa Cruz County, CA
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Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Vallejo near Walmart, Kaiser
Vallejo, CA
$128,000
Full bar and restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$220,000
Established Ramen restaurant for sale in SF Near City College
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Super high volume Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Alameda
Alameda, CA
$100,000
Absentee run Boba tea drive thru only shop for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$98,000
High Volume Dickey BBQ restaurant for sale in Lancaster of Los Angeles
Lancaster, CA
$350,000
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Profitable Staffing Company with Approved Vendor Status
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $438,000
Established Niche AV Business w/contracts - Seller Financing Available
Santa Rosa, CA
$160,000
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
$299,000
High Profiting Thai Restautant in Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$300,000
ACHC-Accredited Hospice in San Gabriel
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Boba Shop for sale in Woodland Hills! INCREDIBLE! WOW!
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
$175,000
Boutique Boxing Fitness Center!
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
Multi-Unit Coffee Shop for Sale (Hottest Market!)
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,800,000
Thriving Halal Mediterranean Grill QSR Franchisor
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Law Enforcement and Government Transcription & Translation
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $517,000
Bar & Lounge in Prime San Francisco Location with Type 48 Liquor
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Dry Cleaners Established 38 Yrs South Orange Cty
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Cosmetic Company For Sale
Dana Point, CA
$595,000
(2 FOR 1) RESTAURANT & SEPARATED BAR Full liquor License
Saratoga, CA
$288,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Grocery Market W/ Restaurant Permit
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Commercial Electrical Contractors
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
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Full Service Auto Repair PLUS Tire Sales and Service.
Plumas County, CA
$450,000
Well established sushi bar with Beer/Wine
Orange County, CA
$780,000
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
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.
