Contra Costa County, CA
$995,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Oggi’s Sports | Pizza | Brewhouse with Full Liquor License!
San Diego, CA
$295,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Property Management-Residential & Comm. Clientele-San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
B2B Wholesale Automotive Parts Distributor
Concord, CA
$500,000
Turnkey Established Design-Build Contractor
California
$995,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in South Bay San Diego CA, Area
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,285
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Women's Fitness Gym - Nice side hustle!
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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Auto Repair, long established
Orange County, CA
$105,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurants in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$125,000
Chinese Restaurants in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$79,000
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Gas Station
Yuba County, CA
$885,000
High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Oil Changer with Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$250,000
Well Established - Mailbox, Shipping & More
Los Angeles County, CA
$190,000
Smoke Shop, Beautifully Designed, High Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, No Name.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Bar with Property Priced for a Quick Sale
California
$150,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol & Net, Help run, Biz Name not included.
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Franchise, $2.6+ Million Sales
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Pho Restaurant in Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar, CA
$139,000
Turn up the profits: Own this thriving HVAC business today!
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, S SF Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,170,000
Put Your Restaurant at the Heart of Rose Avenue in Venice Beach CA
Venice, CA
$400,000
Long-Standing Child Care Center | 83-Lic. | Turnkey | Value-Add
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Davis, CA
$1,570,000
Own your dream -Chicken Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$98,000
Great Producing Gas Station
Tulare County, CA
$3,200,000
Hollywood & Broadway Historical Clothing eCommerce Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Hamburger and Dinner with Drive thru Including Property $ 4,8 Mil
Indio, CA
$4,600,000
Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Mediterrananean and Gyros restaurant for sale in East Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$68,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Jared Olson
The Firm Advisors, LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sells is an accomplished businesswoman with expertise and instinct for mergers and acquisitions. With over 150 transactions under her belt since 2010, she and her team at The Firm specialize in pairing the owners of existing businesses with qualified individuals who can continue the legacy of the business. In 2018 alone they brought 49 businesses to the closing table, which is a nationally recognized high. Sells leads a team of empowered professionals who share her passion for client services and helping buyers and sellers imagine their futures, whether that means retirement, change in industry, or simply acquiring a company to expand their personal wealth. The Firm Business Brokerage works with businesses large and small, from the Middle Market to Main Street. If you’d like to pursue an exit from an existing company or would like to become a business owner without “starting from scratch”, Sells and her team would welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Prior to founding The Firm, Sells founded Agency 89, a talent agency which then became Nebraska’s first licensed talent school. She served as President until the agency’s acquisition in 2009. Among her professional affiliations are Vistage, a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization Nebraska (EO), Rotary International and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board of Heartland Family Services and volunteers regularly for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she was a nominee for Woman of the Year, St. Patrick’s parish and is a mentor for the Transition Assistance Program at Offutt Air Force Base. Sells was named “Best of Omaha” Business Broker of the Year from 2012-20178 She is also the Editor of The Deal Review, a publication distributed to 21,000 business owners. Her accomplishments include cover stories in Midlands Business Journal, The Daily Record, Omaha Magazine, and features on Fox News and CBS’ Morning Blend. When away from the office, Cortney and her partner Adam enjoy active roles at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, coaching their daughter Vienna’s soccer team and boating on the lake with their son Knoxx and three dogs.
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10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Newly Remodeled Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Popular Franchise Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Riverside County – Popular Cocktail, Dining & Entertainment Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
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.
