Northridge, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Mexican Restaurant-->Seller Finance Available
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $920,000
Pleasanton, CA
$920,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$875,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Prime Location/E2 possible
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$449,000
The Perfect Sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Integrated Circuit Testing and Repair
California
$799,000
Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
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Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$599,885
Extremely Profitable Upscale Spa
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Smoke Era & Vape
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Karaoke Bar in city of Arcadia for Sale
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
7-Eleven in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
$350,000
Good Income Poke & Ramen in big Showing area
Riverside County, CA
$180,000
Advanced Battery Backup For Solar Systems Manufacturer
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Turnkey | Child Care Center | 122-Total Lic. | Biz and Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$3,490,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Beautiful full liquor restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa
Hermosa Beach, CA
$350,000
Gourmet Soup and Sandwich Eatery For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$95,000
Refurbished Appliances Store, Great Cash Flow, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Profitable Ebay Store - Est 20+ Yrs -Owner Retire
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Tailor Shop & Tuxedo Rental in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$99,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Tasting Room I Turn-key Winery Operation I Seller Financing Available
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,995,000
Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)
Fremont, CA
$375,000
Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Established local restaurant with Type 47 ABC license in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
$350,000
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Deli and Pizza restaurant-long established - great rent-full kitchen
Poway, CA
$139,999
Van Nuys Home Health Care For Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$190,000
Retail E-Commerce with Recurring Revenue and Completely Relocatable
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Doug Lewiskin
The Arch Corporation
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We represent sellers and buyers in the selling or purchasing of their business throughout the USA. I understand today’s marketplace and stay consistent to my philosophy of becoming your trusted business, real estate and financing advisor by utilizing dedication, hard work, integrity, honesty, experience and sincere concern for each and every client. The Arch Corporation is a privately held real estate and financial services firm founded in 2014, with offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and Calabasas, California. Led by CEO and founder Doug Lewiskin, the company specializes in delivering tailored solutions across business opportunities, commercial real estate, financing, and insurance.
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Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$11,500,000
E-commerce business with subscribers, can be moved
Sacramento County, CA
$499,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Ramen, Sushi, and Thai Restaurant in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
Low Voltage Electrical Contractor, AV Install & Service+
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
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.
