Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$250,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Huge Huge Huge Potential, Long Lease (20 Yrs) First Option To Buy Prop
A Reputation You Can Bank, A Future You Can Build
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
Established Senior Care Business
Walnut Creek, CA
$124,000
Transformational AI Powered AdTech and MarTech Personalization Platfor
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $100,000
Exciting Franchise Opportunity – Turnkey Cookie and Ice Cream in a Pri
Santa Clara County, CA
$90,000
Breakfast & Lunch Profitable easy operation
Long Beach, CA
$445,000
Turn Key Operation - Profitable Machine shop with tremendous potential
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
"SF Richmond" Fully-equipped Restaurant in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Established Bike Shop in Prime Location
Sacramento County, CA
$595,000
Great Restaurant With Over 10 Years In Business
Torrance, CA
$120,000
Great Mexican Restaurant In The Heart Of Norwalk
Norwalk, CA
$160,000
Market Sushi
Corona, CA
$40,000
Auto Body Shop - SBA loan pre approved
Los Angeles, CA
$595,000
Thriving E-Commerce Menswear Brand
California
$3,900,000
Established pizzeria in Hayes Valley neighborhood for sale
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Full-service restaurant with life music
Burlingame, CA
$350,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
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Franchise Dessert & Coffee Café-West Los Angeles-SBA Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Rare Established Pre-School
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
100% Help Run Sushi Roll & Teriyaki , High volume sales
Orange, CA
$490,000
San Gabriel Valley vintage
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Dynamic Digital Advertising Company For Sale
Modesto, CA
$109,600
Unique Food Service Business netting almost $100k part-time!
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Virtual Covina, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Shop and Save Market
Parlier, CA
$195,900
Bake the World a Better Place: Own this Bakery Today!
San Diego, CA
$195,000
Spancky’s Bar– Long Established in Corner Downtown Cotati Location
Cotati, CA
$350,000
Value-add Beer & Wine Mart. Free-standing building with drive-in.
Los Angeles, CA
$435,000
Established/High Volume Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
High-volume Beer & Wine Mart, 2023 Remodeled, Turnkey, Great Location!
El Monte, CA
$795,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$325,000
Turn Key 9000 sqft w 270 seats Restaurant And Banquet Hall
Contra Costa County, CA
$329,000
Profitable Teleprompting Business Ready for New Ownership!
San Mateo County, CA
$800,000
Fresh Price - Same Prime Location! Iconic Bar/RE by the Beach for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,250,000
The Sweet Life! Profitable, Beach City Bakery, Central Coast
Arroyo Grande, CA
$175,000
Well-established [1999] Retail Pharmacy, located in the Downey/Norwalk
Downey, CA
$215,000
Established Napa Cafe
Napa, CA
$195,000
Established Hong Kong styke restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Smoke Shop, beautifully designed
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
MultiUnit Mountain Mike's Pizzas in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$385,000
Established Asphalt Contractor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $353,399
Mixed Use Industrial or Gas Station with Property in Caruthers,CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Caruthers, CA
$699,000
Grocery Store with ABC Type 20 in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$295,000
Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Bob Brooks
Bay Area Business Brokers
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Bay Area Business Brokers are experts at bridging the gap between business buyers and sellers. Whether you are acquiring, selling or exit planning our intermediaries can guide you towards a successful transition.
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Bicycle Sales & Service – 49 Years in Business
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Bagel Shop
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Highly Popular, Established Bar and Grill for Sale
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 27 Years
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Bike & Repair Shop
California
$589,000
Value-Add | 21-Bed Lic | 15.74% CAP (based on Pro Forma) | Expandable.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lakeside, CA
$2,500,000
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.
