Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateMarket with meat, beer and wine.
Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Oceanside, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateReal Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA
Orange Cove, CA
$450,000
Real EstateFranchise Gas Station & C-store
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Start-upTurn Key New Business
Not Disclosed
Start-upHome Health for Sale
$210,000
Start-upHow would like to be REWARDED for just helping? Big $$$
$35
Start-upFEC Builder, Trampolines, Soft play, Slides, Ninja, Zip line, etc
$15,000
Start-upWellness Studio - Infrared Sauna, Red light + Cold Plunge
Not Disclosed
Start-upSlick City Indoor Action Park, Franchise Opportunity For Sale $500,000
$75,000
Start-upQuick-Start Tool Rental Business Opportunity - High Growth Potential
$5,000
Start-upNEW CONSTRUCTION- Gas Station with Car Wash
$5,500,000
Start-upYoga Womens Atheltic wear E-commerce BRAND FOR SALE
Not Disclosed
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
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Start-upCar Hauling Services with Enclosed Trailers Across the U.S. for All Yo
Not Disclosed
Start-upThai Town Cafe Sublease $1200 Per/Mo All Utilities Included!!
Not Disclosed
Start-upConfidential Sale – Strong Early Revenue Near Major University
$175,000
Start-upBerkeley Pizza & Café for Sale
Not Disclosed
Start-upAuto Body Location with Two Spray Bays, Lifts, Compressors and Framing
$450,000
Start-upTurn-Key GROCERY STORE – Lease Assignment | Corner Location
Not Disclosed
Start-upBusiness Management Consultant
$29,750
Start-upOwn your very own Wrecking yard and auto parts store
$395,000
Start-up“Modern Mex-Peruvian Fusion Restaurant for Sale — Unique & Profitable
Not Disclosed
Start-upHotpot Asian Food Restaurant in Rowland Heights, CA Area
$680,000
Start-upCoffee Shop or Cafe Start Up in Prime Location with low rent
Not Disclosed
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.
