Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$48,500
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Pizza Restaurant –– San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$285,000
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
$649,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$67,000
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$99,000
Successful Gross of $ 3million Casualty Lines Allstate Agency 10 years
Carson, CA
$550,000
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
High-Volume Well-Established Great Clips Torrance, CA - Plaza Mayor!
Torrance, CA
$219,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$90,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
HARRY SIDHU
MISSION PEAK BROKERS INC.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Mission Peak Brokers, a leading Business brokerage firm based in San Francisco Bay Area. The company provides business brokerage services for the sale and acquisition of main street retail business opportunities, as well as expert assistance for Commercial & Business loans. Our key services, include valuation, sale, managing initial buyer interactions and facilitating the due diligence process.
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Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
YOGURTLAND, NEWLY BUILT, FLAGSHIP STORE, BEACH AREA
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – Seller will consider a note!!!
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Hair Salon for Sale in Prime Location
Pleasanton, CA
$100,000
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
$55,000
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$195,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
$625,000
Full Service Central Coast Pet Grooming, Boarding & Training Services
California
$495,000
Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$270,000
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$990,000
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Teriyaki Restaurant Business** Steady Net Profit**
San Bernardino, CA
$165,000
Indian Restaurant, Well Established in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA
$320,000
Well Established Independent Mailing & Shipping Store in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
$65,000
Well established Pizza Company, with 11 locations
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$395,500
Chicken Broasted TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!! / LOW RENT !!!
Bellflower, CA
$129,000
Truck Stop, Wholesale Fuel Distributor with C-Store & Residence
California
$349,000
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
$79,000
Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
Lancaster, CA
$1,599,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced County, CA
$399,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop-Owner open to seller-financing
California
$143,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
***Sale Pending***Commercial Plumbing Contractor – LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$30,000
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,200,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
40yr Established Commercial Electrical Services Company
Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
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.
