Fort Bragg, CA
$450,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Pizza Store for Sale
Pho Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
$195,000
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Torrance, CA
$300,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
Nails Studio
Jurupa Valley, CA
$30,000
Flower Shop in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$155,000
Well Known Franchised Infant & Preschool For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny
La Mesa, CA
$60,000
HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ
Chino, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Historic Riverfront Gem in Mountain Town, Restaurant Now for Sale
$3,500,000
Truckee, CA
Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
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"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
Profitable Print Shop Business
Glendale, CA
$265,000
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
Successful Urology Medical Practice
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,167,000
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Thriving Tattoo Studio – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
12 FedEx P&D Routes- Los Angeles Metro
$1,249,000
California
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Orange County, CA
$850,000
Home Day Care Center Business Newark, CA
Newark, CA
$140,000
Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location
Santa Clara, CA
$150,000
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Smoke shop for sale
Canoga Park, CA
$169,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$499,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM
$249,000
San Mateo County, CA
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Rosemead, CA
$349,000
Fantastic Corner Sandwich shop business for sale
San Francisco, CA
$67,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $336,153
Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin
San Francisco, CA
$8,500,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, No experience necessary B to B
Fullerton, CA
$650,000
Affordable Turn-key Boba Shop
La Verne, CA
$70,000
Established restaurant bistro style in Downtown Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$245,000
Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area
Yolo County, CA
$300,000
Mani Kadir
Business Team (BTI)
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale
San Diego, CA
$300,000
Turnkey DME Business with Growth Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$999,000
Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale
$775,000
Newport Beach, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$325,000
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
$490,000
Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
$80,000
Wholesale Distributors Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies
Sacramento County, CA
$1,500,000
High-End Restaurant, Lounge & Full Bar w/Major Growth potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate - Two Units - High Gross High Net
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$10,000,000
Bakersfield Pizza Nets $143,000 yr. SBA $60,000 Down Rent $1,368/month
Bakersfield, CA
$355,000
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.
