Orange County, CA
$130,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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MAILBOX & SHIPPING SERVICES- GOOD RECORDS
Profitable Event Décor Company – 40+ Years of Success
California
$660,000
Established Pre-School & Kindergarten For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$525,000
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
$465,000
Trusted, Certified Skylight Installation & Repair Business
Santa Barbara County, CA
$150,000
San Diego CPA Firm for Sale
San Diego, CA
$175,000
Commercial & Gov't Tile & Terrazzo Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
Fun, Profitable, Turn-Key After-School STEM Business
Santa Monica, CA
$225,000
Poke Restaurant
San Fernando, CA
$200,000
FranchiseReal Estate Sales, LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Available in California
$30,000
Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
$479,000
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
Luxury Hollywood Sightseeing Tour & Private Party Bus Trolley Business
Los Angeles, CA
$430,000
Home Health Care for sale
Garden Grove, CA
$180,000
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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Laundromat in the City of La Puente
La Puente, CA
$615,000
Location in SuperMarket
Windsor, CA
$365,000
Jewelary & Watch Sales Rolex and Watch & Clock repairs center 28 years
Orange, CA
$950,000
Batteries Plus Franchise – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
$90,000
Licensed Preschool with Real Estate and Growth Upside
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bakersfield, CA
$950,000
FranchiseSend Me a Pro
Available Nationwide
$49,599
Hacienda Heights Market for Sale
Hacienda Heights, CA
$160,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Indoor Family Entertainment Center – Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
$489,999
Unique Event Venue with Real Estate Included
Bakersfield, CA
$625,000
Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$3,400,000
End of Life Parts Electronic Distributor & Value Add
Santa Ana, CA
$5,600,000
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
$2,950,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
FranchiseClothes Mentor®
Available in California
$100,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,350,000
Prime LA Neighborhood Market $4M+++ Sales
Los Angeles, CA
$1
Established Tesla Rental & Rent-to-Own Business
$259,000
Glendale, CA
Cupid’s Hot Dogs Chatsworth, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Established Beauty Salon in High Traffic Van Nuys Location
Los Angeles, CA
$35,000
FranchiseCartCapital Subscription eCommerce Store
Available Nationwide
$30,000
Exclusive Dealer Opportunity - Dallas, Texas
Poway, CA
$65,000
Profitable Dessert & Snack Shop in High-Traffic Plaza Multiple Revenue
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
Fusion Tea Cafe Coffee Smoothie Boba Tea Snacks Two Locations in SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Fusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Cafe House in SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
Established Mexican Restaurant –Turnkey Ready-Low overhead!!
Hemet, CA
$80,000
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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Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
34+ Bed RCFE Assisted Living Bay Area, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
$114K First-Year Sales – Turn key food truck, Roasting & Event Equip
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Defense Contractor with Key Certifications
San Diego County, CA
$5,062,400
Profitable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Company – Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Profitable Fast Casual Korean Concept in Major San Diego Mall
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Chapel & Funeral Home Founded in 1993
Fresno, CA
$995,000
Upscale Karaoke Bar in San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
North Orange County, CA Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Staffing Business in growing upscale market!
Orange County, CA
$109,900
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in West LA.
West Los Angeles, CA
$230,000
Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop – Turnkey for Sale
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Middle Eastern Restaurant For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
San Jose, CA
$400,000
FranchiseBloomin' Blinds
Available in California
$125,000
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.
