REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established Asphalt Contractor
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$340,000
Bagel Shop
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Established Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Heart of Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
$338,000
Premier outpatient Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Treatment bus.
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
Niche TI Construction & Maintenance Servicing Life Science
Alameda County, CA
$4,500,000
Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
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
$99,000
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
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
$860,000
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Design & Event Center
La Quinta, CA
$175,000
Established Eye Lash Salon with Newer Equip. in Rancho Bernardo
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Hotel Zoso Gift Shop
Palm Springs, CA
$12,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
Fast-Growing Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location in S
San Jose, CA
$255,000
Coveted East Sacramento Restaurant for Sale. Over $1.3million in Rev
Sacramento, CA
$298,000
Leading provider of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
Valencia, CA
$950,000
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$88,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Turnkey Dog Daycare & Boarding – Owner-Operator Ideal
Alameda County, CA
$199,950
Franchise cabinet refinishing Net income $147,000-Low warehouse rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$245,000
Japanese restaurant with sushi boat for sale in Rocklin plaza
Rocklin, CA
$100,000
42 Yr old Animal Hospital near Cerritos - Norwalk area
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$150,000
Ramen & Other Food in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
$200,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
$1,500,000
TROY ARCHULETA
TIG Commercial Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
TIG Commercial, established in 2023, addresses the growing need for specialized Commercial and Business Broker Services. Our mission is to empower business owners, from startups to well-established enterprises, by guiding them towards full ownership of their ventures. We aim to liberate small business owners from the constraints imposed by landlords who often manipulate their time and finances. By providing strategic support, we focus on restoring control over ownership, time, leverage, and income back into the hands of the small business community. At TIG Commercial, we are dedicated to fostering independence and ensuring that our clients thrive in their respective markets.
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Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Not Disclosed
Dental practice with potential to grow
Encinitas, CA
$380,000
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
$140,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Equipment Manufacturing - Drying Systems
Los Angeles County, CA
$5,500,000
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.
