California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $271,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
Authentic Mexican Clothing,Footware, and Handbags
Huntington Park, CA
$65,000
Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
San Leandro Auto Collision Repair Center, Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Leandro, CA
$1,499,900
High Volume Circle K For Sale
Riverside, CA
$525,000
Own your fitness center with a franchise brand with over 100 locations
Perris, CA
$300,000
Profitable K-Beauty & Skincare Store
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Profitable Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
FranchiseThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Available in California
$225,000
Profitable Market Sushi Business in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$55,000
Established Yoga Studio
Huntington Beach, CA
$980,000
"Profitable Massage Spa with High Traffic —Orange County"
$99,000
Orange, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Well established Pizza Company, with 11 locations
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
Margot Murphy
Sage Advisory Group
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is principal of Sage Advisory Group and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer.
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9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Market at Valley Area, L.A. county
North Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$429,000
Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
$250,000
Subway for sale
El Monte, CA
$119,000
Chicken Broasted TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!! / LOW RENT !!!
Bellflower, CA
$129,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Truck Stop, Wholesale Fuel Distributor with C-Store & Residence
California
$349,000
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Famous Pizza Shop For Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Full Service Construction Design-Build Firm
California
$1,800,000
Boutique Yoga Studio in a Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
FranchiseMartinizing Cleaners
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
$119,000
Well Established Hair Salon FOR SALE in the Heart of West Hills!
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
FranchiseAmramp
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Juice bar South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Hospice Ready to Bill For Sale (Zero Cap)
Los Angeles County, CA
$389,000
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
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Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Price Drop: Full-Service Restaurant & Bar with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Sonoma County, CA
$225,000
Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
Lancaster, CA
$1,999,000
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in California
$180,000
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$450,000
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced, CA
$435,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
$500,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,550,000
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
FranchiseGarageExperts
Available Nationwide
$65,000
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.
