Brea, CA
$399,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Cajun Seafood, HIGH VOL. & NET, Full Staff, 41. Affluent BREA, CA.
Liquor Store: Rosemead, California
Rosemead, CA
$250,000
High End Restaurant in Del Mar
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Community-Favorite Tri-Valley Pizza Spot With Beer & Wine License
Alameda County, CA
$140,000
Class A Retail -4S Ranch- Dental Med Spa Podiatry Derm Chiro PT
San Diego, CA
$250,000
2 Accredited Franchised Chiropractic Locations
San Diego County, CA
$580,000
Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise — Newly Remodeled
Alameda County, CA
$460,000
Smoke shop in Fullerton For Sale
Fullerton, CA
$60,000
Wholesale Bakery with Property
Riverside County, CA
$895,000
15-Year Estab. Cage-Free Doggie Grooming/Daycare | Affluent San Marino
San Marino, CA
$150,000
SBA Pre-Approved Trade-show display rental & sales business
Chino Hills, CA
$436,000
#1 Home Cleaning Franchise - $102K Net Income
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Newly built-out Modern Boba Tea Shop in Prime Location
Apple Valley, CA
$218,000
Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
$2,000,000
Concord, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Sonoma Plaza Location for Sale
Sonoma, CA
$350,000
Juice it Up! - California
Los Angeles County, CA
$135,000
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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Adhesive & Heat Material Manufacturer
California
$2,250,000
Owner want to retire Meat market with B & W
Paramount, CA
$325,000
Liquor Store & Mini Market
Walnut, CA
$250,000
High Visibility SF Restaurant with Good Lease & a Corner Location
San Francisco County, CA
$149,000
Turn Key Cafe! Take over now! Text 5102002034 and come by!
El Cerrito, CA
$50,000
Well Established coffee shop with off-site catering services
Costa Mesa, CA
$499,000
Del Taco - California
Fresno County, CA
$850,000
Well-known Korean Chinese restaurant franchise
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Turn key Established Thai Restaurant
$450,000
Artesia, CA
Profitable National Mexican QSR ( Del taco )
Fresno County, CA
$900,000
BEACH CITY Outdoor Café | Est. 1988 | $1.3M Revenue | ~$320K SDE
Orange County, CA
$825,000
Established Electric Bike Dealership with Sales, Rentals & Tours
Orange, CA
$199,000
Profitable Event Floral Company
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
South Placer Boba Tea profitable with potential
Placer County, CA
$79,000
Profitable Car Hauling, Trucking Company-$6K-$10K Monthly Net
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Music Store
San Marcos, CA
$375,000
Veterinary Hospital--OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY!
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
$1,000,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$33,600
Staff-Run Mobile Pet Grooming | $215K SDE | 3 Vans, 1 Idle | LA
$695,000
Los Angeles, CA
Well estabilished beer and wine market for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$509,000
mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area
Inglewood, CA
$169,000
Preschool For Sale Carmichael CA (Real Estate & Business)
Carmichael, CA
$1,350,000
Alteration and Wedding Dress-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Outside Seating Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner
Alameda County, CA
$325,000
Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts
Santa Clara County, CA
$49,000
Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Milk Tea Shop-Full Kitchen-Owner Absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Sherman Oaks CPA Practice for Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
$2,800,000
Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion - Private Parking-High Tips
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Business for sale.
$1,000,000
San Francisco, CA
Absentee Fine Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating-Can Convert
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Licensed Manufacturing & Distribution Facility – Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,500,000
Cold Plunge Studio – Recurring Revenue – Affluent Coastal community
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Thriving Fitness Franchise in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
TikTok-Driven Beauty E-Commerce Brand | Profitable w/Low Owner Hours
Orange County, CA
$79,000
Internal Medicine Practice – San Diego
San Diego, CA
$400,000
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.
