Los Angeles County, CA
$68,900
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
South Bay-Franchise Hair Salon with Established Cliental & Staff
Premier Custom Cabinet Business – Expandable & Profitable
Van Nuys, CA
$1,200,000
Seller financing Available - Tailoring/Alterations
Redlands, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
40yo, Profitable & Turnkey Screen Printing & Embroidery Business
San Diego, CA
$220,000
***For Sale: Thriving Auto Repair Shops!***
Riverside, CA
$75,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Neighborhood Market Business For Sale
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE
Irvine, CA
$220,000
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Restaurant Exhaust Hood + Cooking Appliance Cleaning
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Bradenton, FL - Vehicle Financing
Bradenton, CA
$450,000
Established Pest Control Biz - Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
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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Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Meat Grocery Market - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Absentee Boba Tea House
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Preschool - $300k+ SDE - Possible Seller Carry
San Diego, CA
$800,000
Hospice ,brand new for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$395,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Fremont, CA
$175,000
Unlock Passive Income with S7EVEN's Turnkey Trucking Partnership
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Profitable Lagree Fitness Studio in Prime Orange County Location!
Yorba Linda, CA
$659,000
Dental Practice For Sale
San Diego, CA
$850,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Automated Gate Manfacturer and Installer
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $516,000
Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
$124,999
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Mechanic shop for sale
North Hollywood, CA
$70,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
$859,000
National Senior PCA, Home Health Care & Hospice Franchise
Paso Robles e-Bike Vineyard Tour Service
Monterey County, CA
$85,000
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice - SC2222
California
$1,950,000
Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
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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Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$4,000,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Address Addiction within Your Cultural Community Train-the-Trainer Opp
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $615,000
Children's Onlline Clothing Brand with $140K in Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
24-Year-Old Photography Platform | Google-News-Certified | DR 72
California
$159,000
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
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.
