Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Stunning Upscale Restaurant w/Designer Finishes & Fixtures
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Profitable construction company in a Growing Area
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Beauty salon
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles, CA - Highly Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Ukiah, CA - Seller Financing
Ukiah, CA
$550,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Vehicle Financing
Rialto, CA
$700,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy near a medical clinic in Corona
Corona, CA
$3,450,650
Profitable Upscale Moraga Restaurant For Sale. SBA Pre-Approved
Moraga, CA
$349,000
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Electrical Contracting Firm Specializing in Public Works and Schools
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
$285,000
Long Beach Market w/Built-In Client Base – Absentee
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Established Discount Retail Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$475,000
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
$320,000
Well-established LGBTQ+ Men's Clothing Store w/ Over $400k Gross
West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property $370,000 Net Income
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
Price Reduced! As Seen on TV Store Cannery Row, CA.
Monterey, CA
$199,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
$1.15M Revenue Artisan Donut & Pastry Bakery – Strong Cash Flow
Alameda County, CA
$818,500
Price Drop-Real Prop. W/ Market & Liquor - No. Ca
Mendocino County, CA
$1,850,000
Beer,Wine & Grocery Store for Sale in San Joaquin County CA
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Convenience store with Indian Grocery
Yuba City, CA
$125,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
$700,000
Turnkey Profitable Semi-Absentee Med Spa
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Long-Established – Bar/Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service with Real Estate Available
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease
Costa Mesa, CA
$249,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
$950,000
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$2,550,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Hub
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,000
Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.
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"Excellent Mobil Gas Station with Starbucks & Subway as your Tenants"
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
$6,900,000
Pine House Cafe & Tavern!
Mount Laguna, CA
$249,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Rialto, CA - Highly Profitable
Rialto, CA
$2,800,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Bell, CA - Highly Profitable
Bell, CA
$2,895,000
8 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ventura, CA - Highly Profitable
Ventura, CA
$995,000
Fully Equipped 3,600 SF Asian Restaurant – 147 Seats, $880K+ Revenue
San Joaquin County, CA
$99,000
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.
