Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Residential Smart Home Integration/ Audio Visual Co.
Great Flower Shop With up Side in The Heart of OC
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Machine Shop
Placer County, CA
$599,000
Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication in Pacific Region for Sale
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $600,000
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
$1,200,000
Mechatronics Firm Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$645,000
Thriving Hand Therapy Clinic for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Well Established Guns and Ammo Store
Barstow, CA
$150,000
Drive-Thru restaurant in San Bernardino
Mentone, CA
$750,000
The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant
Davis, CA
$495,000
Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley Since 1984 Proven | Profitable
San Fernando, CA
$1,950,000
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
$429,999
New High-Tech Hologram Zoo Entertainment - Global Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Pool Service and Repair - San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Fireplace & Chimney Sales, Service, and Installation/Restoration
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $201,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
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ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness
Mountain View, CA
$200,000
HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Highly Profitable Multi Unit Urgent Care Centers in greater LA (2)
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,150,000
Taste Of Korea
Northridge, CA
$69,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$1,800,000
Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill
Oakland, CA
$370,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Franchise burger restaurant.
Monrovia, CA
$159,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki
Los Angeles, CA
$349,000
Custom Acrylic Plastic Manufacturing Business California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,100,000
JUICE IT UP FRANCHISE - ESTABLISHED SINCE 2014
Riverside County, CA
$340,000
Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S
California
$350,000
Concrete Supply Company with Huge Growth Potential
Kern County, CA
$500,000
Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Chinese Restaurant - Antioch
Antioch, CA
$280,000
Woman Owned Winery with Nationwide Recognition for Sale
Santa Monica, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $105,000
$125,000 - Modern 7,000 sq ft Club, Bar & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Brand New Restaurant Available for Sale | $195,000
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Rare Direct to Consumer (DTC) Legacy Wine Importer in a growing niche
California
$250,000
Historical Bar in Downtown Saratoga with Real Estate
Saratoga, CA
$250,000
Redding, CA CPA Practice for Sale - Available after 4/15
Shasta County, CA
$315,000
Mediterranean Restaurant, Decades of Profits & Established Clients!
Winnetka, CA
$600,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
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Duboce Triangle/Castro Second Generation Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Restaurant and Brewery, Established in 2000 - 4,000 Sqft plus Patio
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
GREAT LOCATION Eagle Rock Laundry
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Tutti Frutti, Help Run, High Net, Easy,
San Bernardino County, CA
$139,000
Profitable Hot Tub and Outdoor Grill Buisiness
Shasta County, CA
$549,000
Men's Suit and Alterations
Northridge, CA
$80,000
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.
