Laguna Niguel, CA
$960,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Fully digital dental office in Laguna Niguel w/ 18 years of goodwill
Turnkey Wine/Liquor Shop Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Westlake Village CPA Firm for Sale
Westlake Village, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Palm Desert EA Firm for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$160,000
La Mesa CPA Firm for Sale
La Mesa, CA
$155,000
Profitable Signage Company – Design, Fabrication & Installation
Torrance, CA
$170,000
Beautiful restaurant near Bay 101 and Matrix8
San Jose, CA
$215,000
Renowned Eatery & Gastropub (Two Locations)
San Mateo County, CA
$988,000
Scalable Freight Business in the Heart of the Inland Empire - Motivat
Palm Desert, CA
$250,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Expert Auto Repair Services
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Civil Enforcement Business
Old-Fashioned Bakery w/ High Netting, for Sale – Only $109K
Anaheim, CA
$109,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Raj Sathyaseelan
Link Silicon Valley
Serving Alameda County, CA
LINK Silicon Valley is our newest office in San Francisco Bay Area. Link Business is the largest business brokerage in the world with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Our brokers specialize in business sales transactions and have collectively sold over $2 Billion in businesses to date. Our office brokers focus on selling businesses in the bay area. We sell all business types: Retail, service-oriented businesses and technology startups and others. Silicon Valley is the technology-hub and home of big tech players such as Google and Facebook. This eco-system offers many exciting opportunities for prospective buyers to venture into business ownership. Our goal is to help every seller and buyer and share our knowledge and expertise, so they can make the best decision for their future. We help both buyers and sellers who are in the cross-roads of their career looking to make a change and we make that transition a seamless experience. Whether you are buying your first business, planning your exit strategy or looking to grow through acquisitions, LINK Silicon Valley can assist you every step of the way through our expertise and network connections. For a free and confidential consultation, please contact LINK Silicon Valley at 925-399-1891. Office Address is 5980 Stone Ridge Dr, Suite 111, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
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Physical Therapy Corporation for Sale-Insurance Contracts Included
Torrance, CA
$75,000
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
$279,000
Absentee Run Firearms & Accessories Business w/ Seller Finance option
Barstow, CA
$425,000
Iconic North Bay Taproom and Restaurant in historic location
California
$549,000
Winebar
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
$2,850,000
Korean Eatery for sale in Livermore near 500 residential housing soon
Livermore, CA
$188,000
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
UPS Store in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Woodland-Yolo County as Absentee Owner's Run
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
Major Brand Gas Station (Business Only) in Alameda County.
Alameda County, CA
$1,495,000
Independent Hardware Store – Closest Competition 30 Miles Away
San Diego County, CA
$500,000
High-Margin Extra Mile Chevron Gas Station with Market – Real Estate I
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$1,890,000
Thriving Film Location for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$985,000
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
$140,000
Carmel Restaurant For Sale
Carmel, CA
$250,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Chino, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Chino, CA
$275,000
2 Truck fleet nets 12k+ Monthly
Candy Store Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Luganos Swiss Bistro & Beer Garden, Carmel, Ca.
Carmel, CA
$99,000
Motel in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA
$9,000,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$70,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$70,000
A profitable restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
$350,000
CASH COW Pizzeria/Arcade w/Beer and Wine, SBA Pre-Aprvd!
San Bernardino County, CA
$599,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Ocala, FL - Highly Profitable
Ocala, CA
$725,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Orange County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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16 FedEx Ground Routes - North Portland, OR - Seller Financing
Portland, CA
$1,950,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - North Portland, OR - Seller Financing
Portland, CA
$950,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Highly Profitable
Sun Valley, CA
$1,000,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,075,000
Kitchen & Bath Contractor – 30+ Years, $280K SDE, Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
Telecommunications networking
California
$350,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Liquor and grocery store
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Trucking Company 3+ years running 1 Semi + covered 53' flat Trailer
Loomis, CA
$175,000
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.
