Garden Grove, CA
$45,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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PROFITABLE Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
Orange County, CA
$147,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Med Spa for Sale!
La Crescenta, CA
$180,000
Established Gun Safe Manufacturing Business with National Reach
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
HOME-BASED FLOWER SHOP - Low Overhead Cost
North Highlands, CA
$55,000
Long Establish High End Bodyshop South Bay LA County
Hawthorne, CA
$750,000
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
$125,000
Sale Pending-Own A 40 Year Old Concrete Company in Silicon Valley!
San Jose, CA
$2,250,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$149,000
2 Store Wienerschnitzel Franchises package
Los Angeles County, CA
$559,000
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
$230,000
Own Your Coastal Community Dream!
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
$100,000
Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Middle Eastern Restaurant-Beer&Wine-Absenteee Run
La Verne, CA
$189,000
Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs
Irvine, CA
$75,000
Mediterranean Restaurant-Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
$269,000
Profitable Event Décor Company – 40+ Years of Success
California
$660,000
Established Pre-School & Kindergarten For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$525,000
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Poke Restaurant
San Fernando, CA
$170,000
Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.
Alhambra, CA
$1,800,000
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
$229,000
Hacienda Heights Market for Sale
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993
Fresno, CA
$995,000
Staffing Business in growing upscale market!
Orange County, CA
$109,900
Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
Santa Monica, CA
$350,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$395,000
Awesome Outdoor Living & Structures Business - Growth Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
$575,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*
Huntington Beach, CA
$180,000
Absentee Beer & Wine Market: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA
$249,999
Long standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
$129,999
AAAHC Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center
Encino, CA
$199,000
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
Successful Urology Medical Practice
California
Not Disclosed
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$215,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
David Lee
J1 Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
restaurant, office, Irvine, sushi, retail, Los Angeles, Down town, Japanese, Ramen, Orange county,
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Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$450,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$449,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
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.
