California
$225,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Top Fast Food Restaurant
Branded Pizza restaurant for sale in Folsom shopping center
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Bagel & cafe in Ventura
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Full service beauty Salon
Studio City, CA
$50,000
1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Manufacturing Equipment - Electromagnetic Metal Forming (EMF)
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Unique Opportunity: Own a Party & Tool Rental Equipment Business
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
$1,200,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Dining and Distillery Concept
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$275,000
Used Car Dealership in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Poke Restaurant!
Glendale, CA
$300,000
**IN ESCROW*** Dickey'sBBQ Restaurant/Catering - ABC Type 41
San Bernardino, CA
$375,000
A must see Drive thru Burger Place with good rent
Riverside, CA
$445,000
Japanese Restaurant with Sashimi in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$120,000
High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Dr. & Eileen Prudhont
The Business Brokers, LLC. in NV. & The Business Brokers, Inc. in CA
Serving Riverside County, CA
Dr. John and Eileen have been helping Buyers and Sellers of Businesses, Franchises, Commercial and Residential Investment Real Estate for over, a combined, 50 years. Our extensive Business Brokerage experience includes: ATM & Vending Businesses E-Commerce Businesses Restaurants and Bars/Taverns C-Stores, Liquor Stores Gas Stations, both Un-Branded and Branded Both Re-sale and New Franchises Fitness/Gyms Bars and Restaurants Automotive Repair Shops, Tire Retail & Repair/Replacement Shops and Oil Change Facilities Retail and Service Businesses including Interior Design, Furniture, Home Decor and more Medical Businesses including Podiatry, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, ASC's and more Fashion and High Fashion Clothing Stores Real Property, Land and Business Combination Sales Commercial Real Estate Lease Negotiation and Sales and so many more! Please call for us details. In NEVADA: The Business Brokers, LLC. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Principals/Business Brokers In CALIFORNIA: The Biz Brokers, Inc. is a Business Brokerage with Dr. John & Eileen Prudhont as Vice President & President/Business Brokers We serve all of all of Nevada from our Las Vegas, NV office & California from our Newport Beach, CA office. Eileen: NV DRE: BUSB.0006956.BKR. |. Eileen: CA BRE: 01307577 John: NV DRE: BUSB.0006958.BKR. | John: CA BRE: 01178776 Nevada: 5510 S Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 451 Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-802-8090 California: 301 Bayview Circle, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Phone: 661-347-6985
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Corn Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property inc
Anaheim, CA
$2,400,000
Established Mortuary & Cremation Business for Sale in major city
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,295,000
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Southern CA CHAP Hospice for Sale
San Bernardino, CA
$400,000
Profitable Paint Store - Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$420,260
Liquor Store with Wine Tasting - Culver City
Culver City, CA
$199,000
Successful Specialty Sporting Goods Retailer for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$75,000
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
Adult Entertainment Store
Murrieta, CA
$365,000
Established Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Prime Moreno Valley Location
Moreno Valley, CA
$275,600
Asian restaurant + real estate for sale in Oroville of butte county
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
$450,000
Premier Luxury Hospitality Investment Opportunity
California
Not Disclosed
Retail Pharmacy for Sale – Sacramento County, CA Established 2022
Sacramento County, CA
$165,985
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$15,000,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
Auto Body Paint and Repair Shop
San Gabriel, CA
$275,000
Nationwide Process Server
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
The Camp Transformation Franchise Untapped Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Custom Millwork Fabrication and Installation
California
Not Disclosed
Skilled Homecare Company 26 years in business 180k SDE
Los Angeles County, CA
$620,000
4,100 sq.ft. Restaurant with Type 47 License in Down Town Ontario
Ontario, CA
$350,000
Smoke Shop $75,000 Net Income
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Valley Auto Center
Anza, CA
$2,995,000
Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$120,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Bakersfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Hungry Howie's Pizza- Gosford Rd, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Award winning Southern Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Hard to find Restaurant in Orange County - Completely Updated
Garden Grove, CA
$159,000
Established and profitable Burger Place in Colton
Colton, CA
$180,000
Korean Restaurant- 660K-Employee Run, Net:18K Month
Artesia, CA
$700,000
Profitable Turnkey 40+ year Printing & Graphics Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
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.
