Sunnyvale, CA
$380,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real with a patio
Premier High-Precision Laser-Marking Business | South Bay, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!
California
$800,000
Artesia 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 200K
Artesia, CA
$200,000
High Volume Retiring Dry Cleaners ( In Escrow)
Lake Forest, CA
$445,000
Palo Alto – Poke Restaurant with Type-1 Hood in Kitchen
Palo Alto, CA
$220,000
Government Consulting Firm
Costa Mesa, CA
$350,000
Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable
Temecula, CA
$99,000
SBA Pre-qualified! Dry Cleaner, Plant & Agency ,Prime Location,
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Opportunities To Start Your Own Business
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Dessert Franchise in an excellent location
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business
$168,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits
Orange County, CA
$350,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Fitness Studio For Sale (SELLER FINANCING)
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Bistro and Cake House in Studio City ( On Hold )
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Acupuncture, massage, and fitness
Laguna Hills, CA
$45,000
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Profitable Turnkey Boba Tea Drinks – Prime High Traffic Location
Westminster, CA
$220,000
Prime Location Pizza Restaurant – High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base!
$415,000
Stanislaus County, CA
Metal Finishing
California
$378,263
Knife Sharpening Route and business for Sale – Fresno Area
California
$65,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$600,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$238,000
Cast Polymer Building Materials Manufacturer
California
$1,000,000
Hospice Agency For Sale - Imperial and San Diego County
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Sacramento CA Area
Rocklin, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Family Owned, Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
UPS Store, Orange County, Ca
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
Vietnamese street food + Boba restaurant for sale in Sacramento l
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation - State Of The Art Facility $4M+ Year
$21,000,000
California
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
10 YR Cell Phone Repair, Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Wellness Space with Non-Invasive Treatments
Alameda County, CA
$2,095,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Auto repair shop business only in Los Angeles County
Pomona, CA
$110,000
Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$675,000
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
Mr. Hyperlocal
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Convenience Store in Los Angeles! (High Profits)
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Screenprint and Embroidery shop - For sale
$130,000
Escondido, CA
Established in a Thriving Location
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$22,852,000
High-Volume Gas Station with Real Estate in King City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$6,600,000
Gas Station - With Convenience Store In King City, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,750,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson
Jackson, CA
$120,000
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.
