Los Angeles, CA
$2,100,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Profitable, Well Established Home Health Care Agency in Los Angeles
Well established [1987] Retail Pharmacy located in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA
$335,600
Turn Key Well established Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$139,000
Simple Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale in Oakland
Oakland, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant | Brentwood LA | 4.6 Stars | $75K–$100K/Mo Re
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Independent Licensed Established Escrow Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$175,000
FedEx Ground Routes – 9 Routes Available in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$1,650,000
25 years established Landscaping business for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$120,000
Absentee run Full bar and restaurant for sale in Folsom
Folsom, CA
$268,000
Small Sushi restaurant for sale in Russian Hills of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Established Refrigeration Service Company
California
$999,999
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$3,000,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
Aesthetics medical practice/ Med Spa- Established over 15 years!
Duarte, CA
$750,000
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Excellent Location + Beer/Wine License + Monthly Sales $67,000
Ontario, CA
$375,000
Korean BBQ Restaurant — $300K+ Net, Only $3,500/Mo Rent Semi-Absentee
San Francisco County, CA
$425,000
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Built-In Community Favorite!
Sacramento County, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Profitable Boba Shop – Low Rent, Easy to Operate
Artesia, CA
$104,999
5+ Y/O Connected Fitness Technology Platform
Los Angeles, CA
$1,310,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
$1,125,000
Absentee-Run Gastropub with Type 47 License
Orange County, CA
$590,000
El Segundo Prime Location – Authentic Japanese Restaurant For Sale
El Segundo, CA
$195,000
Great opportunity deli shop in Costa Mesa, CA rent only $1,100
$175,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Prime Glendale Location – Turnkey Beauty Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Community-Focused Craft Gastropub & Kitchen
San Bernardino County, CA
$420,000
Proven Holistic Medicine Clinic with Stable, Recurring Patient Revenue
San Diego County, CA
$4,800,000
Turnkey Pizzeria with over $1 Million in sales with a large Patio
Riverside, CA
$495,000
Profitable Auto Repair Shop – Turnkey, Owner-Operated
El Dorado County, CA
$250,000
Palmdale Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,200
Highly Profitable & Established Dry Cleaner in Premium Coastal OC
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Well-Established Landscaping & Maintenance Business for Sale
California
$300,000
Potential Milk Tea Full Kitchen- Nearby Schools
Alameda County, CA
$75,000
High-Profit Westwood Dry Cleaner – $240K+ Net, Turnkey Operation
Los Angeles County, CA
$600,000
Design-Led Electric Bike Brand | DTC & Dealers | IP & Inventory
$3,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Mexican restaurant with 2 garages
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Well-Established Tire & Automotive Shop Prime Location | Real Estate
California
$255,000
Profitable CNC machine shop = Orange County
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Gas station with the real property In Contra costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,400,000
Prime 6,000 SF Flagship Restaurant Opportunity in City of Industry
Rowland Heights, CA
$280,000
Net $500k Gas Station + Real Property | ARCO/AMPM Approve| Corner Lot
Solano County, CA
$4,800,000
Smart Vending Cafe Near UC Berkeley – Top Location. High Potential
Berkeley, CA
$97,000
Redwood City (SF Bay Area) CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Simon Hong
SM Realty & Investment, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
16 years of experience in the commercial field as a Real Estate Broker
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Well Established Sushi Restaurant
Modesto, CA
$250,000
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
NEMT- Non-Emergency Medical Transport
San Bernardino County, CA
$550,000
$6M Los Angeles County Clinical Laboratory
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,000,000
Business 25 years
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
$45,000
Farmers agency
Loma Linda, CA
$185,000
Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale with Type 47 ABC License
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Thriving, Established Music Academy with Consistent Revenue Growth
Los Angeles County, CA
$399,000
Water Store: South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA
$74,888
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.
