Rio Vista, CA
$350,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
The Point Restaurant is For Sale! Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Famous Breakfast and Lunch Café in Long Beach for sale
Long Beach, CA
$350,000
SMOKE SHOP, HIGH VOL & NET $65K MONTHLY AVG.
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Fast growing Franchise Tea Bar in High End area
Los Angeles, CA
$399,900
Well-Established Dance Studio in Southern California Is Available
California
$149,000
Specialty Commercial Construction Business
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,500,000
Vintage Clothing Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
A Reputation You Can Bank, A Future You Can Build
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
Established Senior Care Business
Walnut Creek, CA
$124,000
Transformational AI Powered AdTech and MarTech Personalization Platfor
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Exciting Franchise Opportunity – Turnkey Cookie and Ice Cream in a Pri
Santa Clara County, CA
$90,000
Breakfast & Lunch Profitable easy operation
Long Beach, CA
$445,000
Turn Key Operation - Profitable Machine shop with tremendous potential
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Established Bike Shop in Prime Location
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Great Restaurant With Over 10 Years In Business
Torrance, CA
$90,000
Cheryl Maloney
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Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Full-service restaurant with full bar
Burlingame, CA
$460,000
Rare Established Pre-School
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
San Gabriel Valley vintage
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Unique Food Service Business netting almost $100k part-time!
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Shop and Save Market
Parlier, CA
$195,900
Established/High Volume Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
High-volume Beer & Wine Mart, 2023 Remodeled, Turnkey, Great Location!
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$325,000
Fresh Price - Same Prime Location! Iconic Bar/RE by the Beach for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
Well-established [1999] Retail Pharmacy, located in the Downey/Norwalk
Downey, CA
$215,000
Established Hong Kong styke restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
MultiUnit Mountain Mike's Pizzas in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Bicycle Sales & Service – 49 Years in Business
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Bagel Shop
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 27 Years
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Bike & Repair Shop
California
$524,999
Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale – Seal Beach, CA
Seal Beach, CA
$115,000
Premier outpatient Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Treatment bus.
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
Seafood Restaurant - High Volume, Help Run
Orange County, CA
$569,000
Niche TI Construction & Maintenance Servicing Life Science
Alameda County, CA
$5,500,000
Great Salon with almost 1 Million in Equipment and Lease Improvements!
San Jose, CA
$299,000
Mexican Fast Food Restaurant in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$67,000
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Seafood Rest, High Vol. & Net, Help Run, Type 41, Sba.
Brea, CA
$599,000
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Special Events Company with Stellar Reputation
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale - Prime Location & Loyal Customer Base
Merced, CA
$225,000
Beer Wine & Conv. Store (Ukiah)
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
High profit margin jewelry and repair shop
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Semi Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda 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.
