Oakland, CA
$149,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Fast Mexican Burrito ,Taco Sit Down And Take Out Restaurant.
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
$1,400,000
Irvine Bakery equipped. Submit all offers
Irvine, CA
$195,000
Independent Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $352,000
Absentee Run Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
San Bernardino County, CA
$995,000
Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area
San Diego, CA
$300,000
General Contracting & Landscaping Business
Yolo County, CA
$325,000
Non-Operational Laundromat with Renovation-Ready Rental Units
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burney, CA
$350,000
Golden Opportunity: NorCal Mining Supply Store
Shasta County, CA
$150,000
Long Beach Coastal Bar & Grill – Ideal Visibility w/Flexible Build-Out
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
Compact Milk Tea Shop with Drive-Thru for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$60,000
Checkers/Rally's - 9 units in California
Fresno County, CA
$4,250,000
Prime Bar with Real Estate for Sale in Long Beach! * IN ESCROW *
Long Beach, CA
$995,000
Thriving Ameci Pizza Kitchen franchise in Los Angeles
Sylmar, CA
$265,000
Carlsbad CPA Firm for Sale
Carlsbad, CA
$325,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Profitable Family Pizzeria
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
Full-Service Commercial Printer
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,627,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Chino Hills, CA
$295,000
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Medical Office Opportunity – Family Medicine and Cosmetic
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $191,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $345,137
10 FedEx Ground Routes, Tracy CA
Tracy, CA
$990,000
Thriving Automotive Wiring Manufacturer For Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $650,000
Profitable Restaurant in Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$449,000
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Ameci Pizza Franchise for Sale Ventura County
Ventura, CA
$265,000
Laundromat ( Coin Laundry in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Subway Restaurant in Kern County
Kern County, CA
$149,000
Established Airport Shuttle Service for Sale
California
$275,000
Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
Palo Alto, CA
$129,900
Japanese QSR in Baldwin Park for Sale
Baldwin Park, CA
$100,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Pico Rivera, CA
$295,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Montebello, CA
$225,000
Profitable Established Beauty Salon and Supply Store!
Whittier, CA
$95,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
$5,500,000
San Gabriel beauty in Duarte
Duarte, CA
$495,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Monterey CA Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $613,605
Turnkey Smoke Shop for Sale in Riverside, CA – Prime Location
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Commercial and Residential Carpet and Floor Cleaning Business
Ventura, CA
$125,000
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Allstate Insurance Agency for 25 years in the County of Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
$775,000
Louie Contreras
Legacy Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Founded in 2024 Legacy Commercial Realty is a Pro shop Help you find or sell your existing business all in one, Rather it be purchasing a new business selling one or purchasing a new commercial property or home we can help you, we have many years of experience in the field and are a high end hospitality driven Real Estate organization. Our years of experience as individuals has taught us that how you make some one feel about their Real Estate transaction is more important than the actual transaction itself. We are modernizing the traditional Real Estate model and are focused on building lasting relationships through exceptional level of customer service and wealth building for our agents and clients. Our Mission; Legacy Commercial is a Real Estate company founded on traditional values emphasizing lasting relationships through it's beliefs, principles and exceptional hospitality.
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Premier Sub Brand 3 UNITS
Placerville, CA
$1,525,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$535,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Riverside County CA
Riverside County, CA
$825,000
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
$475,000
Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 39K Down-Seller Financing Available!
Stockton, CA
$69,000
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.
