La Quinta, CA
$650,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Franchise - Broken Yolk Cafe, La Quinta, CA
Under Contract - Established Laundromat in West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready
Alameda County, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Market Sushi
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Established Sheet Metal Fabricator in NorCal Central Valley
Stanislaus County, CA
$450,000
Lucrative Smoke Shop in a Good Location
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Nationally Recognized Fitness Franchise Available for sale!
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Automotive Repair Shop, Solid Year Over Year Revenues, High Visibility
Nevada County, CA
$250,000
Business with a lot of potential to grow
Los Angeles, CA
$280,000
Thriving, 50-Year Legacy Commercial Painting Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,100,000
Take N Bake Pizza Business in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
$290,000
Highly Rated Brand | Website & Amazon | 2024 SDE $170,000
$150,000
Van Nuys, CA
Detox Res Facilities in LA + Santa Barbara. RE Incl
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Music Store
San Marcos, CA
$375,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$267,300
Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
$575,000
Pet Grooming
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Veterinary Hospital--OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY!
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
$1,000,000
Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale
City Of Industry, CA
$598,000
Ventura Maintenance Business
Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Commercial Landscaping Company For Sale
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch also Dinner Spot w/ Heavy Foottrafic
Montebello, CA
$195,000
Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$320,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant – High Margins, Proven Model, Great Lease
Santa Ana, CA
$219,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$1,275,000
Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business
California
$350,000
Private Mailbox Rental/Printing/Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Beverly Hills Restaurant for Sale - High Revenue & Growth Potential
$395,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Established Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$150,000
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
$2,200,000
Temecula Olive Oil Business and Olive View Ranch Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Temecula, CA
$7,500,000
ProMed Financial
ProMed Financial, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
Practice Financing and Transition Services since 1993. We are one of the longest, standing healthcare financing and practice transition services in the country.
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Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA APPROVED
Escondido, CA
$70,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$325,000
High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
$200,000
Santa Ana, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
Established Southern California Sign Company Looking for a Successor
Costa Mesa, CA
$975,000
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
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.
