San Diego, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Turn-key Used Car Dealership
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
$190,000
High Volume Liquor Store In Prime Area Of Orange County For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$799,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Livermore, CA
$274,999
Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
$795,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$249,000
Hospice Agency – Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
Sherman Oaks, CA
$250,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$249,999
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Downtown LA Restaurant – $350K+ per month in 2024 – $600K
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Central California Truck Stop & C-Store with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Bradley Bickers
GBB Advisors
Serving Tulare County, CA
GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$300,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
$98,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$900,000
30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$550,000
A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!
Orange County, CA
$69,500
Profitable Chiropractic Clinic in High-Traffic Location, San Francisco
San Francisco County, CA
$429,000
Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Sought After Profitable Luxury Beauty Business in NELA
Los Angeles, CA
$660,000
SUBWAY Sandwich Lease is Over Price Only $50K
La Habra, CA
$50,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Meat Grocery Market -LA North
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Confidential Law Practice for Sale with Contracts
California
$475,000
A profitable cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks, turnkey condition
Fremont, CA
$200,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
Established Profitable Child Day Care Center
Bakersfield, CA
$525,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$55,000
Handmade, Non-Toxic Kitchenware with Cultural Flair
Orange County, CA
$435,000
Boba Matcha Shop in a busy shopping center close to Yorba Linda
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Great Producing Gas Station With Upside
Fresno, CA
$950,000
Jen Spaletta
Century 21 Select commercial Group
Serving Glenn County, CA
The Century 21 Select Commercial division. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage Mergers and Acquisitions and development. We are a specialized group of full-service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate.
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Commercial Tile and Stone Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,072,251
Reputable SoCal Design-Build Firm | Full-Service Construction
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Downtown El Segundo, CA - Grand Plaza!
El Segundo, CA
$159,000
ENT Practice for Sale! San Mateo County!
San Mateo County, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Casual Ramen & Asian Fusion
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)
Long Beach, CA
$490,000
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
$775,000
Upscale Nail Salon! Good location!
Santa Clara, CA
$220,000
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.
