Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Plato's Closet Teen Resale Store for Sale Hawaiian Gardens!
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
$75,000
Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Medical Device Business - Successful & Unparalleled
Milwaukee, CA
$424,999
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
North Bay - Sound Reinforcement Co.
California
$225,000
A well-established Liquor store business and the property for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Profitable Turnkey City of Ventura Main Street Restaurant For Sale
Ventura, CA
$495,000
Screen Printing & Embroidery
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Multi-Unit Subway® Opportunity – Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,865,000
Hello Penny Bar - Unique Mobile Bar Trailer Event Business
San Diego County, CA
$89,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Established Profitable Automotive Parts Distribution Business
Alameda County, CA
$975,999
Liquor Store in San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
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profitable liquor store in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$959,000
Stunning Upscale Restaurant w/Designer Finishes & Fixtures
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
Commercial and Residential Drywall Co.
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Boba tea and Dessert shop for sale in Milpitas shopping center
Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Unique Food Truck Business
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Investment Opportunity to a well-established food business
El Monte, CA
$22,000,000
Home textile goods manufacturer with property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$15,500,000
Well-Established Manufacturer of Custom Bedding (Semi-Absentee)
Orange County, CA
$399,000
European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Profitable construction company in a Growing Area
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Profitable Pool & Landscaping Construction company Established 20 yrs
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
Restaurant is located in a great location with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$125,000
San Fernando Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
Pawn shop / Jewelry Exchange
Carmichael, CA
$40,000
Sushi/Japanese Restaurant in a high-traffice area
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Beauty salon
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Thai Restaurant Bar and Lounge
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Coffee Destination
Isleton, CA
$69,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Athens, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Athens, CA
$500,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles, CA - Highly Profitable
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Ukiah, CA - Seller Financing
Ukiah, CA
$550,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Vehicle Financing
Rialto, CA
$700,000
16 FedEx Linehaul Routes - St. Petersburg, FL - Vehicle Financing
Saint Petersburg, CA
$1,175,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - St. Petersburg, FL - Seller & Vehicle Finance
Saint Petersburg, CA
$525,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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8 FedEx Ground Routes - St. Petersburg, FL - Vehicle Financing
Saint Petersburg, CA
$575,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Orlando (Sanford), FL - Highly Profitable
Sanford, CA
$775,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Palmetto, FL - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palmetto, CA
$450,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - North Ft. Myers, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Myers, CA
$1,050,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Myers, FL - Vehicle Financing
Fort Myers, CA
$1,300,000
Profitable Retail Pharmacy inside Riverside's Medical Building
Riverside, CA
$3,150,650
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.
