Fairfield, CA
$78,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$135,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in Dinuba of Tulare county
Dinuba, CA
$120,000
Authentic Thai restaurant for sale in Huntington Beach with patio
Huntington Beach, CA
$250,000
Taiwanese fusion restaurant for sale Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$150,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$350,000
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$75,000
Sports Bar on the beach-great menu-huge outdoor patio-READY NOW!
Imperial Beach, CA
$69,999
Laguna Beach- SBA Approved- Restaurant For Sale - Location, Location!
Laguna Beach, CA
$645,000
Profitable Meat Market with Small Mini Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
$375,000
Unique Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$390,000
Wholesale Smoke & Accessories
Sacramento County, CA
$799,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Full bar and restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$220,000
Absentee run Boba tea drive thru only shop for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$85,000
High Volume Dickey BBQ restaurant for sale in Lancaster of Los Angeles
Lancaster, CA
$350,000
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
ACHC-Accredited Hospice in San Gabriel
San Gabriel, CA
$475,000
Boba Shop for sale in Woodland Hills! INCREDIBLE! WOW!
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County, CA
$125,000
Bar & Lounge in Prime San Francisco Location with Type 48 Liquor
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Spotless & State of the art No Ho Coin Laundry for Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Grocery Market W/ Restaurant Permit
Van Nuys, CA
$385,000
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Commercial Electrical Contractors
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Food Trailer Restaurant with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Blairsden Graeagle, CA
$200,000
Full Service Auto Repair PLUS Tire Sales and Service.
Plumas County, CA
$450,000
LA Pharmacy | Absentee-Run | Ideal for Owner Operator Pharmacist
Baldwin Park, CA
$325,000
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Established Preschool and Kindergarten
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Environmental Consulting Firm with Ongoing Government Contracts
California
$2,350,000
Motivated Seller! Turnkey 99 Cent / Dollar Discount Retail Store
Pomona, CA
$199,900
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Oakland, CA
$149,000
Fast Mexican Burrito ,Taco Sit Down And Take Out Restaurant.
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Independent Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $352,000
Absentee Run Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
San Bernardino County, CA
$995,000
Mike Maiman
MKL Agency Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
$275,000
Prime Bar with Real Estate for Sale in Long Beach! * IN ESCROW *
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Thriving Ameci Pizza Kitchen franchise in Los Angeles
Sylmar, CA
$265,000
Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale
Carlsbad, CA
$325,000
Profitable Family Pizzeria
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
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.
