Tarzana, CA
$300,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Auto & Mechnic Repair Shop
$700,000 in net income, low rent, prime location, high profit
Alameda County, CA
$2,500,000
Turnkey East Hollywood Restaurant – Long Lease & Ample Parking
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
High Volume Circle K For Sale
Riverside, CA
$525,000
BBQ&Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale In Daly City
Daly City, CA
$298,000
Fast Food with real estate
Los Gatos, CA
$495,000
Laundromat in the City of Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
$500,000
Semi-Absentee Sushi & Japanese-Very Low Rent-Private Parking Lot
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Market Sushi
Downey, CA
$45,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Panama Bar and Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chico, CA
$1,250,000
Government-Focused Management Consulting & Project Advisory Firm
California
$3,515,000
Absentee Operated & Remodeled Baskin Robbins in San Mateo County
San Carlos, CA
$480,000
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale
$525,000
Marysville, CA
Pizzeria Business For Sale
Newcastle, CA
$475,000
$267,000 Net Income Cryotherapy
Contra Costa County, CA
$670,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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East Downtown Los Angeles - 3000 sq ft Café & Bakery
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Liquor Store and Real Estate Investment – Fresno County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$699,000
High Volume Smog Test Only - Available for the first time in 20 years
Fullerton, CA
$165,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale in La Verne! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! WOW!!!
La Verne, CA
$120,000
Cosmetic Dental Laboratory - Supplier of Transformative Restorations
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise- EBITDA $450k
Los Angeles, CA
$1,799,000
Design/Build Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – Established 35 Years
California
$9,000,000
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
$549,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
Landscape Maintenance Business with Recurring Revenue
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$780,000
Manufacturers Representative, Cold Storage
El Dorado County, CA
$675,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
Passive & Profitable w/ Major Upside, North County San Diego
Oceanside, CA
$1,972,500
Branded Gas Station & Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madera County, CA
$2,500,000
Recession-Resistant Biohazard Remediation Franchise | SBA Ready
Orange County, CA
$469,000
HOSPICE AGENCY:Compliance Focused, Proven Operations, Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$750,000
Glendale Fitness Studio!
Glendale, CA
$150,000
Amazing Family Medical Practice with 43.5% EBITDA Margins
Orange County, CA
$4,600,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Lomita, CA
$280,000
Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
$1,566,000
Citrus Heights, CA
Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Unique Massage Service in K-Town
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Independent, Strong Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,100,000
Asian Fusion Restaurant – Operates Without Owner / Alcohol License
Garden Grove, CA
$339,000
Multi-Unit Denny's Franchise Opportunity
Monterey County, CA
$1,630,000
(Semi Absentee) Residential Cleaning Business
Santa Clarita, CA
$80,000
Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
$22,995
Palm Springs, CA
Laundromat in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$455,000
6675 Front St, Forestville - Fully Equipped Restaurant
Forestville, CA
$129,000
Renowned Dermatology Practice
Encinitas, CA
$1,400,000
NEW PRICE! Smog Test Only Shop in Coriona - Busy location
Corona, CA
$35,000
Drive-thru Burgers Corner Location Priced to Sell
Los Angeles, CA
$195,000
Multi-Location Dental Group in Northern California (#2152)
California
Not Disclosed
Established 5-Operatory Dental Practice,Turnkey, Main Street Location
Turlock, CA
$429,000
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.
