Chico, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
Profitable Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Prime Location in Apple Val
Apple Valley, CA
$99,000
Turn Key Restaurant in the busy plaza
Contra Costa County, CA
$69,000
High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp
Coronado, CA
$150,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
FranchiseAlphaGraphics
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Established Profitable Car Dealership Including $500k Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
High-margin AI SaaS for real estate image enhancement
$320,000
San Francisco, CA
Denny's Restaurant Business opportunity for Sale in Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA
$199,000
VERY PROFITABLE Market/Liquor, No. CA, $650,000 + Inv.
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
Brett Sargent
Sunbelt of Sacramento
Serving Sacramento County, CA
The Sacramento Sunbelt Team of Brokers has decades of combined business experience. Selling your business or buying a new one is easier when using a professional. Sunbelt’s Small Business Brokers will do all the footwork so you can save your time for more important matters. We will evaluate businesses and keep you on track. Give our team a call today to get started with selling your business or purchasing one. About Sunbelt Of Sacramento Sunbelt Of Sacramento is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Sacramento has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. Selling a Business When selling a business, it is vital that you use a professional that is experienced in selling businesses. Our Sunbelt Of Sacramento office will do a complete evaluation of your business so that you can be sure that your asking price reasonably reflects your business’ value. Sunbelt will work with you to sell your business confidentially and quickly. Buying a Business The Business Brokers at Sunbelt do all of the time-consuming searching for profitable opportunities for you and protect your interests when buying a business. Our brokers are able to quickly evaluate a Sacramento business to make sure you are obtaining a business with a fair market price and that there is still growth potential.
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Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – San Joaquin County!
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Premium Vanity Phone Number Business
Los Angeles, CA
$790,000
A fully equipped Chinese restaurant in an upscale area
Palo Alto, CA
$125,000
Two Smoke Shops For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Profitable restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
FranchisePet Wants
Available in California
$50,000
Crown'd Smoke Shop
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
Med Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Profitable and Established Water and Herbs Store
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
Five Day Sandwich Shop -- Short Hours -- Long Lease
San Jose, CA
$98,000
Auto Repair Shop - Highest Rated in OC
Mission Viejo, CA
$395,000
A Gorgeous Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$888,000
San Diego Highly Profitable, well-established Restaurant -Culinary Gem
San Diego, CA
$950,000
Profitable Electrical Contractor – 15+ Years, Prime SoCal Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Liquor Store: Commerce, California
Commerce, CA
$250,000
FranchiseNerdsToGo
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Liquor Store: Redlands, California
Redlands, CA
$325,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,200,000
FIRESALE! $299,999 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!
$299,995
San Luis Obispo, CA
smoke, tobacco & water store. A combo business
Highland Park, CA
$125,000
Thriving Preschool & Real Estate Package – 50+ Years, $488K SDE
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
FranchisePrism Specialty Restoration
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Charming Confectionary Store for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$425,000
AI SaaS Platform – Scalable B2B Solution
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
$195,000
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
$331,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
Pramod Patel
Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.
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Story-Driven Escape Experience
Orange County, CA
$720,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
$250,000
Modesto, CA
1 FedEx Linehaul Route - Tracy, CA - Highly Profitable
Tracy, CA
$250,000
Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity
Glendale, CA
$219,000
FranchiseOnce Upon A Child
Available Nationwide
$90,000
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Profitable Quick Serve Restaurant Priced to Sell
Paramount, CA
$175,000
Cigar & Cigarette City-Well Established Smoke Shop For Sale
Folsom, CA
$250,000
Juice Bar
Suisun City, CA
$100,000
New Installations And Repairs - HVAC Business
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
$479,000
Restaurant in a busy Area of Ventura , Next to the Mall
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Well-Located Japanese Restaurant with Strong Potential
Carson, CA
$345,000
Currently a renowned bakery and breakfast & lunch location.
Corona Del Mar, CA
$475,000
FranchiseFurry Land Mobile Pet Grooming
Available in California
$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.
