Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Subway For Sale!
Hospice Care Agency-Over 36 Months Rule-Established-JACHO Accredited
Mission Hills, CA
$450,000
Busy Shopping Center - Acupuncture clinic for sale
San Jose, CA
$80,000
Confidential Opportunity in Downtown Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
$375,000
Impressive & Well-known Cigar Shop-Lounge in Orange County, California
Orange County, CA
$190,000
High-Profit Sushi Restaurant in SF Japantown | Loyal 10+ Year Customer
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Dry-cleaning plant with Real Estate, Solano County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,400,000
Laundromat in North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
$198,000
Profitable Bubble Tea Franchise FOR SALE
Lomita, CA
$300,000
Long-Established Home Health Care Agency, Medicare Cert., LA County
Panorama City, CA
$265,000
FranchiseChocolate Bash
Available Nationwide
$100,000
$200K+ SDE | Profitable, Asset-Backed Service Business – SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
$695,000
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
Profitable Wholesale Fashion Accessories & Cosmetics Store
$2,600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Very Famous subway shop
Napa County, CA
$199,000
Indepandant Pizza for an owner or invester
Contra Costa County, CA
$85,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Adult Care Facility - Prime Virgil Village / Koreatown 12 bed 13 Bath
Los Angeles, CA
$2,699,999
Very Established Candy Store with amazing potential
Merced, CA
$120,000
Grading & Excavation Construction Company-SoCAL
San Bernardino County, CA
$8,000,000
Highly Promising Auto Repair Business
La Habra, CA
$350,000
Highly Reputable Gynecology Medical Practice for sale
Newport Beach, CA
$300,000
FranchiseBatteries Plus
Available Nationwide
$125,000
San Diego Boutique Winery-MUP, Tasting Room, Production & Vineyard
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$2,850,000
Kids Learning Center & After School Learning Program
Glendale, CA
$30,000
Well-Established Commercial HVACR Repair, Maintenance & Installation
$3,600,000
Riverside County, CA
Profitable Self-Run Capsule Toy & Claw Game Arcade in Prime SF
San Francisco County, CA
$65,000
Established 25-Year Adult Day Health Care Center in San Gabriel, CA
San Gabriel, CA
$1,288,888
Excellent Convenience Store with Beer & Wine License
Kern County, CA
$249,000
Established Feed & Hardware Business with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jackson, CA
$2,285,000
$60,000 net Smoke shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$200,000
Smog & Mechanic shop, Heart of Contra Costa $130,000net owner-operator
Contra Costa County, CA
$195,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
$950,000
FranchiseFitness Together
Available Nationwide
$150,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$2,550,000
Open and Operating for 12 Years and an Award-Winning Franchise Office
$360,000
Westlake Village, CA
Premium Window Coverings Retailer
California
$599,000
Private Salon Suites Business - Located in the heart of Orange County
Orange, CA
$149,000
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Accredited CDL Training School - BPPE & FMCSA
Riverside County, CA
$850,000
Korean style Bakery in La Cañada Flintridge
La Canada, CA
$150,000
Franchise Pizza restaurant for Sale in Fresno
Fresno, CA
$599,000
Wedding Banquet Hall Property & Business for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,000,000
Turn Key Sushi Restaurant in a Prim Location
Alameda County, CA
$65,000
Leslie Horton
California eTime Solutions & Liberty Group Of Nevada
Serving Placer County, CA
Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton is affiliated with The Liberty Group of Nevada, LLC. Both companies are well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.
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Turnkey Nightclub & Bar Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$849,999
Well Established Turnkey Brewery
Murrieta, CA
$199,995
Open, Operating and Established Leading Pet Grooming Franchise Resale
$339,000
Vista, CA
Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown
Sacramento, CA
$750,000
Cabinet shop
Oakland, CA
$35,000
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in California
$200,000
Established Dry Cleaners, None within 5 mile radius, near freeway
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Design -52% Repeat/Recurring -SDE $275K TTM
Los Angeles, CA
$894,000
Asian Restaurant for Sale – Laguna Niguel Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
$85,000
Successful Plant Nursery in Tulare County
Kern County, CA
$600,000
Dental Products Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Manufacturer & Online Supplier – Art & Framing Materials
California
$399,000
AUTO REPAIR SERVICE SHOP | Gross revenues: 120K+ /month
Alameda County, CA
$980,000
Beer & Wine Supermarket, Gross $90,000/Monthly
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
FranchiseThe Tox
Available in California
$200,000
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.
