Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice - SC2222
California
$1,950,000
Landscape Maintenance Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$1,100,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Accredited Home Health Agency – Turnkey & Profitable
San Bernardino, CA
$500,000
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$4,000,000
Pizzeria
Glendale, CA
$155,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $615,000
Children's Onlline Clothing Brand with $140K in Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
24-Year-Old Photography Platform | Google-News-Certified | DR 72
California
$159,000
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Albert Soto
True Inmobiliaria
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We believe the role of a real estate agent is to guide and support, never to push or rush the process. We listen for as long as it takes to understand a client’s goals and objectives. Then, we put ourselves in their shoes to create a plan to meet those goals and objectives, devising solutions to any problems that may stand in the way. We also understand that buying or selling real estate can be a challenging, emotional experience. As your dedicated partner on this journey, we share our knowledge with you and provide you with the tools necessary to make informed decisions with ease and clarity. When you work with us, we work for you. Our client-first approach has resulted in us being named among America’s Best REALTORS® by Newsweek and ranking in the top 2% of all Orange County REALTORS® in 2020. We’ve also won Orange County Magazine’s prestigious All-Star award for three years straight. That’s because our passion is homeownership and its ability to elevate your lifestyle and create generational wealth. Our job is to find options for you while working with a level of transparency and integrity not always seen in this industry. We’re ready to assist with all your real estate needs, and we promise to be the true representatives of your best interests.
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Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
Expert General Contracting - Remodeling Design Service
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!
Stockton, CA
$175,000
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
$8,400,000
Wholesale USDA-Certified Meat and Poultry Processing Business for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$224,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Italian/Pizza Vegan Restaurant Los Angeles Westside
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Private Label Swimsuit Brand For Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $453,268
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Mail Box Rental shipping in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Turnkey Streetwear Brand –Designer Access,Wholesale Ready, $99,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$99,000
Chicken Franchise, Help run, Newly Built, Full Kitchen, Type 41.
Artesia, CA
$249,000
Family run charming Mediterannean restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$220,000
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Established plumbing business for sale
Northridge, CA
$495,000
Home Based Digital Advertising Firm For Sale In Columbus
Columbus, CA
$109,000
Concord CPA Firm for Sale
Concord, CA
$535,000
Encino CPA Firm for Sale
Encino, CA
$895,000
Torrance CPA Firm for Sale
Torrance, CA
$1,300,000
100+ years in business with $1.2M+ in SDE
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,109,010
Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$495,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$175,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
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Rare, Iconic Surf Shop for Sale in Southern California
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Burger restaurant with strong sales, newly renovated, outdoor seating
Fullerton, CA
$249,000
Profitable Family Medical Practice For Sale
Riverside, CA
$698,000
Below Market Price-Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Oil Changer top-Tier Franchise, Price to Sell
San Joaquin County, CA
$100,000
Napa Auto Care
Williams, CA
$1,500,000
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.
