San Diego County, CA
$2,800,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Award-Winning San Diego-Based Healthcare Architecture Firm for Sale
San Clemente - Asian restaurant on Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA
$195,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in Palmdale! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!
Palmdale, CA
$180,000
Well Established Flowershop w/ 20+ years reputation - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
#1 On Yelp. Appliance repair company 1200 reviews, 5 stars.
Torrance, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Small Animal Vet. Hospital
Hollister, CA
$1,000,000
Westfield Mall Ice Cream/Gelato Shop for Sale! Auto Fryer in Shop
San Jose, CA
$120,000
San Jose Mall Dessert Shop, LOW RENT, Food Court Space
San Jose, CA
$80,000
Bagels and Coffee in Ventura
Ventura, CA
$895,000
San Carlos Prime Laurel Street Restaurant Opportunity
San Carlos, CA
$220,000
FranchiseKitchen Solvers
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Laundromat in Cathedral City
Cathedral City, CA
$625,000
Salon & Spa
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable Encinitas Bakery & Cafe For Sale
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Tim Whipple
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers
Sonoma County, CA
$375,000
14 years of proven deposition services w/ AI option
El Segundo, CA
$775,000
Semi absentee run PT practice – Owner retiring
Santa Maria, CA
$649,000
Established Insurance Brokerage for Sale - $3M+ Premium
Los Angeles County, CA
$975,000
Profitable San Diego Hookah Lounge + Catering Business | Low Rent
San Diego, CA
$200,000
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Beer & Wine Market
Redding, CA
$400,000
Auto Business including Real Estate
San Leandro, CA
$2,800,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Established 3,345 SF Laundromat | Central LA – USC-Adjacent
Los Angeles, CA
$678,000
Tijuana Style Taqueria in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
$400,000
High Cash Flow Dry Cleaner Plant-Low Rent- Desirable Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$55,000
Successful Acai Shop With Repeat Customers
Orange County, CA
$250,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
$900,000
Salon Suites Subleases
Redlands, CA
$149,500
FranchisePirtek USA
Available in California
$100,000
Established High-Rated Poke Restaurant for Sale – UCSB
Goleta, CA
$80,000
Established multi-location children's recreation and birthday parties
California
Not Disclosed
Profitable Women’s Apparel Brand | $179K+ SDE | $1.2M+ Revenue
$750,000
Los Angeles, CA
"San Bruno" Established High-Volume Type 1 Beer & Wine License!
San Bruno, CA
$395,000
Motivated Seller to Consider ANY offer-Freestanding Chinese Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$88,000
Franchise1-800-STRIPER
Available in California
$75,000
Facilities Management Operation with Recurring Revenue | Greater LA
Los Angeles, CA
$279,000
Established Beauty Supply Powerhouse
Inglewood, CA
$650,000
Barber Shop Hair Salon For Sale - Eagle Rock Los Angeles Kafco Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Reputable Sign Company with steady/growing clientele
Anaheim, CA
$135,000
Liquor Store with real Property & Development potential
Inglewood, CA
$2,200,000
Narinder Singh
Nationwide Homes & Lending - Broker
Serving Sacramento County, CA
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Established Automotive Repair Shop With Strong Lease - Turnkey
Vallejo, CA
$230,000
A breakfast restaurant with a patio
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Arcadia Turnkey Bakery & Food Space | Unbeatable Rent
$110,000
Arcadia, CA
A boba tea shop (franchise) with a fully equipped kitchen
Fremont, CA
$159,000
$1.2M Rev. Premier SoCal Face Surgery & Med-spa
Santa Barbara County, CA
Not Disclosed
FranchiseZiggi's Coffee
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Towing Company For Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$1,395,000
excellent opportunity in Westlake area-demographics are outstanding
Westlake Village, CA
$219,999
Established Tutoring Center | Turnkey | Low Entry
Laguna Niguel, CA
$10,000
Established, Highly Profitable Deli for Sale
Petaluma, CA
$650,000
Highly Rated Authentic Indian/Asian Restaurant, new build out
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Livermore
Alameda County, CA
$229,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Well established Liquor store for sale
Huntington Beach, CA
$499,000
High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Alameda - SIX Figure SDE Profits
Alameda County, CA
$229,000
FranchiseAmazing Athletes
Available in California
$50,000
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.
