Rowland Heights, CA
$389,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Vallejo CPA Practice - Motivated Seller Terms and Guarantees Available
Solano County, CA
$240,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
$1,500,000
Auto Repair Shop - In Business At the Same Location Since 1980's
Simi Valley, CA
$95,000
3,160sf Japanese Restaurant
Corona, CA
$69,000
Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Eyelash Beauty Salon and Products - High Volume
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $73,000
Dental practice with potential to grow
Encinitas, CA
$380,000
Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $18
San Francisco, CA
$495,000
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
$130,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Profitable Jimboys Restaurant in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$249,000
Established Franchise Teriyaki Bowl For Sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA
CrossRoads Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx
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Fast Casual Mediterranean In Calabasas !
Calabasas, CA
$350,000
Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Build Out in North Fresno
Fresno, CA
$115,000
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,500,000
Premier Outdoor Beer Garden & Smokehouse
Marin County, CA
$100,000
Thousand Oaks Korean Bbq Restaurant For Sale
Thousand Oaks, CA
$425,000
Own the High Desert's Premier Bakery
Apple Valley, CA
$150,000
Fine Jewelry Sales and Repair - Affluent Coastal Orange County
Orange County, CA
$399,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Beauty Salon: Lash, Brows, Skin 1 year NEW
San Diego County, CA
$45,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$580,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
$200,000
Riverside County Manufacturer of Proprietary Bulldozer Parts
Riverside County, CA
$875,000
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,250,000
Fusion Japanese/Mexican Bistro for Sale in Colton California
Colton, CA
$225,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Absentee Run Gourmet BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Soul Food: Absentee, 6-Day, Rev $1.17 mil, Netting $380K, Prc $700K
Gardena, CA
$700,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Turnkey Pizza Franchise in Hollywood
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Pizzeria: Good Profits $8K/mo, Prc Reduced to $120K, OC
Garden Grove, CA
$120,000
Pilates & Personal Training Studio for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$130,000
Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Owner
Gardena, CA
$175,000
Well Established Tanning and Spa Salon for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Japanese Sushi Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$240,000
Fantastic Sams 2x Locations Absentee Owner
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Charming Café in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Preston Walrath
Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
30 years of Pharmacy Sales and Pharmacy Retail Management
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Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Well Established Custom Upholstery Shop in Same Location 49 Years
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Well-established Retail Pharmacy in Sacramento avg 90 scripts daily
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
All major Insurances accepted at a Retail Pharmacy in Garden Grove OC
Garden Grove, 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.
