Orange County, CA
$120,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Orange County Music School with 7 rooms
Turnkey Massage & SPA Studio in Prime DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
$168,000
Turnkey Food Court Restaurant at Galleria at Tyler
Riverside, CA
$89,000
Turnkey Popular Specialty Restaurant in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
$69,000
For Sale – Non-Branded Gas Station On Hwy 99 In Sutter County, CA
Yuba City, CA
$5,000,000
Prime Irvine Spectrum Flagship Restaurant
Irvine, CA
$499,000
Exclusive Art Gallery in Walkable Upscale Town
Orange County, CA
$250,000
$2.7M+ Sales Restaurant Brand 2 Locations + Food Truck | Semi-Absentee
San Francisco County, CA
$870,000
Established Circle K Store in A Stand Alone Building With Low Rent
Downey, CA
$799,900
Barbershop for sale
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Merchant Processing / Service Provider for Sale
California
$4,050,000
Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
San Joaquin County, CA
$650,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
High Profit Making HVAC Business in Southern California
Camarillo, CA
$725,000
Home Health agency for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Scott Reid
Parasell Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
ParaSell, Inc. is a national real estate services and consulting firm that specializes in commercial leasing and investment sales. We work with principals across the nation and have a proven process, proprietary time-saving technology, dedicated support staff and a relentless commitment to customer service.
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Indian /Indo-Chinese restaurant for sale/lease in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Kern County Medical Transport Services
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Sushi in West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Physical therapy business in Northern Part of CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$330,000
Physical therapy business in Northern CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$330,000
Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License
Sherman Oaks, CA
$300,000
SBA Qualified Dental Practice for Sale
San Jose, CA
$149,999
"Pleasanton" Prime Location, Restaurant & Bar, with 47 Liquor License!
Pleasanton, CA
$625,000
23-Year Popcorn Amazon/Shopify Brand | $1.3M Revenue | 45% Repeat Biz
$495,000
Santa Monica, CA
Established Outplacement Business with Steady Repeat Clients
Orange County, CA
$1,200,000
Leading Framing and Drywall Company
California
Not Disclosed
$6M Rev. LA-based fashion accessories brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale – California
Santa Clara, CA
$45,000
Solano County Preschool for Sale - Beautiful Turnkey
Solano County, CA
$1,200,000
Estate Planning Office in Norco California
Norco, CA
$150,000
Elite Silicon Valley Locksmith & Door Hardware Authority
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,498,000
Restaurant Equipment Distributor and Services. Excellent Financials
Los Angeles, CA
$1,690,000
Award Winning Landscape Design Firm, In High Demand!
El Dorado County, CA
$550,000
Profitable Preschool Center - Profitable, Excellent Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$950,000
Teriyaki madness
$1,100,000
Pleasanton, CA
Established multi-location Pilates studios (4 units) - Staff in place
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Japanese Restaurant & Bar near Long Beach Airport
Long Beach, CA
$2,500,000
Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #41 License
Chino, CA
$195,000
Established barber shop for sale
El Cajon, CA
$75,000
Wholesale Dessert Distributor
Palm Springs, CA
$459,000
27 Year Refrigerated Logistics and Freight Business
Los Angeles, CA
$4,200,000
Established Pet Grooming Salon | Seller Financing Available
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Ornamental and Custom Metal Fabrication Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
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Construction/Exclusive Distributer of Italian Rivedil Decor Paints
Glendale, CA
$999,999
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
After Market Auto Products
$4,500,000
Morgan Hill, CA
Very Comfortable Dry Cleaners next to Super Market
Huntington Beach, CA
$270,000
Stone & Granite Countertop Fabrication Platform, Central Coast
Paso Robles, CA
$950,000
Profitable Broasted Chicken Restaurant -PRICE REDUCED
Orange County, CA
$109,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Diego, CA
$2,300,000
Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime North Beach --- Great for absentee owners
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,505,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
San Mateo, CA
$300,000
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.
