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Sacramento County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Shooting Range (Real Estate Purchase Available)
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
Market( Mexican) with Meat & Bakery in Panorama City
Panorama City, CA
Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
A Wine Country Favorite — Served with Profit and Prestige
Sonoma County, CA
Highly Profitable Multi-Channel E-Commerce Business – $250K+ Net
Beverly Hills, CA
Retail RX Inside Medical Building - Well Established $3M plus In Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner
Orange County, CA
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
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Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Elegant Restaurant with Full Bar & Patio in Prime Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Bright and Modern Restaurant Opportunity in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in SF. Sale reduced!!!
San Francisco, CA
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Liquor and Property in Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
Independent Hardware Store - Sale Pending
San Diego County, CA
Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
Barnyard Carmel Restaurant For Sale
Carmel, CA
Candy Store Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
A profitable Vietnamese restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
Allstate Agency in Northern CA. Elite Status - Active Variable Comp
San Joaquin County, CA
Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in Fremont near COSTCO, TARGET
Fremont, CA
Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
Own Anchor Preschool in Anderson — Business & Real Estate Available
Shasta County, CA
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
Absentee-Run Boba Franchise – Established Brand + Loyal Customers
Newark, CA
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
Well-Established Book Store/Gift Shop
North Highlands, CA
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
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Lake Elsinore, CA
Recent Price Drop-Motivated Seller, Well-Established
Santa Rosa, CA
Xiaoming (Nia) Huang
Real Estate Center, Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Real Estate Center, Inc. is a respected California brokerage with over 40 years of combined real estate experience, serving clients across the Bay Area, Central Valley, and surrounding markets. The firm is built on professionalism, integrity, market knowledge, and results-driven service. Our brokerage specializes in commercial real estate, business sales, investment properties, and owner-user opportunities. Whether clients are buying, selling, leasing, or expanding, we provide personalized guidance through every stage of the transaction.
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Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location
Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
Established Discount Retail Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
San Diego County, CA
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.
