Los Angeles County, CA
$449,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established Lifestyle Retailer (Books, Gifts & Svcs) Prime Location
Market Sushi
Huntington Beach, CA
$18,000
Supermarket w/ Restaurant - Asset Sale / Huge Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$119,000
Desirable North Hills location
North Hills, CA
$820,000
Santa Monica Beer & Wine Bar with no Food Required – Eclectic Concept
Santa Monica, CA
$145,000
Pool Equipment Service and Repair
Los Angeles County, CA
$115,000
Established Aircraft Photography, Video, Editing, Writing Services
Mission Viejo, CA
$150,000
Market Sushi--High Volume
Santa Ana, CA
$110,000
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento, CA - Turn Key
Sacramento, CA
$149,999
San Francisco Bay Area Med Spa For Sale (#2040)
Livermore, CA
Not Disclosed
Established Children’s Learning Center – 9 Years in Business – St
Santa Clara County, CA
$55,000
Established 23+ year Medical Billing Company with Loyal,Diverse Client
Irvine, CA
$675,000
Turn Key Recently Remodeled Restaurant with Drive Thru,
Santa Ana, CA
$149,000
Restaurant Help Run with Beer & Wine
West Covina, CA
$150,000
Hyped Dessert Shop Franchise with High Margins
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
Irvine Medical Spa
Irvine, CA
$148,000
Andrea Bousaid
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Breakfast and Brunch restaurant for sale in Saratoga affluent area
Saratoga, CA
$180,000
Established Commercial Transportation Business For Sale
California
$5,000,000
Consistant Performer Grocery store
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey Restaurant in Prime Cupertino Plaza
Cupertino, CA
$228,000
Turn key boba shop for sale, perfect for owner/operator model!
Fresno, CA
$70,000
Established Korean Restaurant in Fullerton – Turnkey & Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$685,000
Successful, Long Established Full Service Dental Lab in Beautiful CA
California
$2,400,000
Charley's Cheesesteaks & Wings
Victorville, CA
$250,000
Established Countertop Fabrication & Installation - Owner Retiring
Santa Cruz County, CA
$449,000
Newly remodeled restaurant located at a great location
Fremont, CA
$160,000
High Volume Beer/Wine Market
Fresno County, CA
$699,000
Fully licensed Medicare-certified Home Health Agency.
Encino, CA
$150,000
LOZA Wine & Crepes | Beer & Wine License | Turnkey & Profitable
Turlock, CA
$545,000
Prime Peninsula Restaurant With Full Bar & Enclosed Patio
San Mateo County, CA
$369,000
High-Performing Coastal OC Pizzeria – Turnkey, $1M Sales, $150K SDE
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Established Pressure Washing Service — 20+ Years Strong Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Indian Restaurant For Sale In South Corona With Huge Parking
Corona, CA
$99,900
Preschool | Childcare building for Sale
Davis, CA
$2,250,000
Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
San Francisco, CA
$889,000
Commercial Interior Design & Design/Construction Documents
California
Not Disclosed
Franchise Restaurant & Full Bar for Sale – Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,800,000
Established 30-Year Surf Retail Business for Sale in Cayucos
Cayucos, CA
$315,000
Established Coastal Ca. Pool Construction And Remodeling Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
$600,000
Beautiful turn-key Pho Restaurant in Campbell $225,000
Campbell, CA
$225,000
Very Profitable Septic Installation, Repairs & Maintenance
San Diego County, CA
$449,000
Profitable, Semi-Absentee Hobby Retail Franchise
Fresno, CA
$300,000
EV charger
Los Angeles, CA
$80,000
Sushi Restaurant with 47 Hard liquor lic, patio, and reasonable rent
Pleasanton, CA
$290,000
Max One Business - Randall Barondess,CBB DRE #01712956 -RE/MAX ONE
XQB Management Inc, DBA RE/MAX ONE
Serving Ventura County, CA
Max One Business and Commercial Services provides our clients the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge by our staff of Certified agents. We continually educate our agents to ensure our clients are getting the most up to date talent and information available. The Max One team of agents are members in good standing with the International Association of Business Brokers (I.B.B.A.) and the California Association of Business Brokers (C.A.B.B.) All commercial business agents must be part of our association and continually go through rigorous training classes. Max One Business is part of RE/MAX One Commercial and affiliated with RE/MAX Commercial, a world wide network of agents specializing in Commercial brokerage. Each business broker and adviser specialize's in their own area of expertise, however, our cross marketing and staff integrates knowledge and manpower needed to accommodate the overall needs of our clients. In most any business transaction there is a lease, real property acquisition or multiple lease assumptions. We are equipped to handle all real estate and business brokerage needs.
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Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location
Riverside County, CA
$699,888
Hospice Agency For Sale
Glendale, CA
$320,000
Dry Cleaners for sale
Tarzana, CA
$199,000
Mediterranean Cuisine for sale
Woodland Hills, CA
$445,000
Turnkey Folsom Restaurant For Sale! Business Opportunity !!
Folsom, CA
$58,000
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.
