Ventura County, CA
$190,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Dental Equip. Repair Truck for Sale
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
$348,999
Shell Food Mart
Hanford, CA
$599,000
High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$348,000
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
San Gabriel, CA
$198,000
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
Taiwanese Bento & chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Cute boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center
Fairfield, CA
$99,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina
San Francisco, CA
$185,000
High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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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
$124,888
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
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
Established Boba Tea Shop with 8 ft Hood, Snack Offerings
San Jose, CA
$230,000
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
Expert Collision Center
Canoga Park, CA
$380,000
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
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
Carl Schweiger
Trilogy Realty Specialists
Serving Riverside County, CA
At Trilogy Realty Specialists Inc., we put our extensive knowledge of commercial real estate in California to work for you. Our goal is to empower our clients to make smart decisions, tackle any issues in all aspects of their real estate transactions, and go above and beyond to make sure you have an outstanding experience. "Trilogy Retail Specialists is a three facet real estate firm that has its entire focus on helping the entrepreneurial backbone of our communities, the small business owner. We focus on helping the individual retail tenant find the right space, get the right rate and keep it, and ultimately help when it is time to sell the business to the next owner. Our third facet is our non-profit community outreach where we help these same owners in their efforts to support those local challenges each and every community faces."
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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
Thai and Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale in North Hollywood! WOW!!!!
North Hollywood, CA
$79,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
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.
