San Francisco, CA
$468,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Los Angeles Thai Town
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Springs of LA County
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$180,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$160,000
Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Fried Fish and Chicken/seafood joint for sale in East Oakland
Oakland, CA
$350,000
Used Auto dealership business for sale in Richmond
Richmond, CA
$120,000
Vietnamese sandwich/cafe for sale in Downtown Stockton
Stockton, CA
$65,000
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
$110,999
Highly Profitable Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant & Bakery /Newly Renovated
Eagle Rock, CA
$300,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs 5 Star Reviews Yelp/Google
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Tommy Tran
Grand Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We have local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Over the years, we've worked with hundreds of Business and property owners and thousands of property buyers in California. We speak your language whether it's Chinese (Mandarin), English, Persian, Thai, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese (/Cantonese)
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Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Subway
Fullerton, CA
$100,000
Flower Boutique New with Huge Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Sushi Restaurant with 22 Years of Success and Loyal Clientele
Simi Valley, CA
$179,000
Sushi restaurant in Oxnard,Ventura
Oxnard, CA
$99,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, CA
$595,000
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
$4,750,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant in Orange County
Buena Park, CA
$295,000
Wine Bar
Santa Barbara, CA
$300,000
Expert Collision Center
Canoga Park, CA
$380,000
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
New Tech Auto Care
North Hollywood, CA
$495,000
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Established Mountain Community Bakery & Restaurant
California
$850,000
Established & profitable restaurant with full bar, patio and live muic
Fullerton, CA
$1,450,000
Established Sandwich Shop in a Prime location
Costa Mesa, CA
$275,000
Established Pizzeria with beer & wine
Long Beach, CA
$199,000
Well Known Long Established & Profitable Nursery with Land for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$1,720,000
Bill's Cabinets
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
Full Service Salon Located on a major street Turnkey operation
Orange, CA
$32,000
Established Fire Safety Service Provider
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
Tire Shop + General Auto Repair
Bellflower, CA
$580,000
Restaurant with Full Bar and Banquet Hall (Sacramento County)
Sacramento County, CA
$165,000
Establish Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
Huge Potential With Good Experienced Owner, Only One Yr Old Biz
Rialto, CA
$995,000
Thai and Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale in North Hollywood! WOW!!!!
North Hollywood, CA
$149,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Sonoma County, CA
$575,000
Leslie Haro
City Street
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Thriving Sushi Restaurant - Fully Absentee - Full Liquor License
Palm Desert, CA
$439,000
$45,000 Down - SBA Approved - High Volume BBQ Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$300,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$2,995,000
Restaurant with beer and wine.
Pasadena, CA
$165,000
Walnut Creek, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,385,000
Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$175,000
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.
