Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Reputable Solar Business,Highly Scalable, Ability To Work Remotely
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Busy Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley, All Major PBMs
North Hills, CA
$598,650
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$245,000
Japanese restaurant with sushi boat for sale in Rocklin plaza
Rocklin, CA
$100,000
LTC/Closed Doors Pharmacy, All Major Insurance Contracts ~ 50 Scripts
North Hills, CA
$325,000
42 Yr old Animal Hospital near Cerritos - Norwalk area
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
L&L Hawaiian BBQ in Ramona
Ramona, CA
$140,000
Price Reduced – Motivated Seller! Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Established Sit-Down Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine License
Colton, CA
$200,000
Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$150,000
Ramen & Other Food in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
$200,000
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
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College
San Diego, CA
$249,999
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
$140,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Established Franchise Teriyaki Bowl For Sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,500,000
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
Home Health Care Agency-Active and Contracted
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Established Home-Based Mobile Screening Business
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
ASSET SALE w/ Renters: Salon: Lash, Brow, Facial, Massage
San Diego County, CA
$45,000
Home Health Agency- Older than 5 years, with Census
La Canada Flintridge, CA
$630,000
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
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Pizzeria: Good Profits $8K/mo, Prc Reduced to $120K, OC
Garden Grove, CA
$120,000
Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Owner
Gardena, CA
$175,000
"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!
Pleasanton, CA
$159,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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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
South Bay Bar with Property – Local Venue w/No Food Service Required!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
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.
