Santa Barbara, CA
$350,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Profitable Retail Shop
Underground Utility Contractor with $2.1M in Contract for 2025
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,375,000
North Valley Opportunity
Pacoima, CA
$358,000
Quick-Service Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$49,000
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
$1,300,000
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
$400,000
3 Immaculate Lash locations!
San Diego County, CA
$315,000
Restaurant / lounge BUSINESS for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$949,000
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
Cash Flow: $236,516
Owner Retiring after 37 years. Dry Cleanings with Plant,
Santa Clara County, CA
$840,000
Recession Proof 20-year Roadway & Parking Lot Striping Business
San Francisco, CA
$2,300,000
Patented Speech Synthesis and Translation Solution
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,000
Highly Profitable Kids Boutique with Over $300k Gross and $100k SDE
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Established Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - North San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Sandwich Shop Established 25 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Well Established, Full-Service Tennis & Pickleball Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$790,000
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
$75,000
Sushi Restaurant close to South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
$119,000
Established Kosher Market, Deli & Butcher Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,345,000
Renowned and Profitable Preschool in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $474,476
Passion-T Snacks & Desserts in a great location
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Sign Manufacturing - 40 Years In Business
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
PRICE REDUCED.45 Year Old Davenport Screw Machine Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$3,800,750
Coin Laundry & Pickup Delivery Services For Sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$179,000
Established salon In South OC, Near Freeway , Very reasonable rent
Laguna Hills, CA
$38,000
Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming w/Stimulating Cage Free Play!
Burbank, CA
$415,000
Stunning remodeled restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
$325,000
Beauty Salon, 6 Chairs 2 Rooms 30-year Reputation
Orange County, CA
$100,000
Very Profitable, Well established Pharmacy, 160-180 scripts per day
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Freight Brokerage w/Loyal Client Base - Established for 14 Years!
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Dry Cleaner for Sale
Yorba Linda, CA
$80,000
Full Service Carwash
Perris, CA
$550,000
PRICE REDUCED!!! Full Bar & Restaurant Watsonville, Ca.
Watsonville, CA
$149,000
KOREAN TOFU HOUSE, 16 YRS BIZ, SHORT HOURS,OC,CA.
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Korean Restaurant for Sale in Popular Neighborhood | $249,000
Monterey County, CA
$249,000
Join the Booming Senior Care Business!
Ann Arbor, CA
$94,000
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Berkeley, CA
$129,000
Korean Tofu House, 16 Yrs Biz, Short Hours,retire, Renowned Biz In Oc.
La Palma, CA
$269,000
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Sushi restaurant in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
$210,000
PRICE DROP: $325K, LARGE RESTAURANT, BAR & CATERING HALL-ON WATERFRONT
Solano County, CA
$325,000
Mexican Restaurant
Placer County, CA
$249,000
Established Top Rated Burger Restaurant in Prime SF Location
San Francisco, CA
$129,000
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KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
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Dental Practice FOR SALE, Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
$300,000
***In Escrow*** - Profitable Manufacturer of Science Related Products
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Aquarium Animal Import/Distribution with Excellent Industry Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Home Health Care + Lifetime Membership
Orange County, CA
$35,000
Thriving, F/S Auto Repair In San Jose - NEW ASKING PRICE @ $325K
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
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.
