San Diego County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
Established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
Test Only Smog Check Station - Near A Busy DMV, Huge upside potential
California
Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
California
Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
Northern CA Veterinary Practice + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mendocino County, CA
Same owner for 33 years,
Covina, CA
Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.
Redondo Beach, CA
Absentee run boba tea and snack shop for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Highly rated Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland uptown
Oakland, CA
5 stars review beauty salon for sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
Established Mexican Brunch Restaurant With 41 Beer And Wine License
South El Monte, CA
Liquor Store In OC
Orange County, CA
Licensed Hospice Agency in San Gabriel | Active Census
San Gabriel, CA
Liquor Store with High Volume near FWY 134
Los Angeles County, CA
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1994 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $15 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
Alameda County, CA
Home Health Business - Established, Turnkey - Los Angeles County
Burbank, CA
Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio
Long Beach, CA
Bar & Grill Real Money Maker year after year. Entertainment license
Orange County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV
Los Angeles County, CA
Successful Clothing and Specialty cleaning Business-35 yrs reputation
Inglewood, CA
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast
Lakeport, CA
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
Two Luxurious Med Spas Servicing the Greater San Diego Area#25100CR
San Diego, CA
Subway
Fullerton, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Jumpers Party Zone
Cathedral City, CA
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise established 40 years family run.
San Diego County, CA
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
Owner Absentee Run Boba Tea Shop
Monrovia, CA
Screw Machine Shop - Fantastic Revenue Growth Current Fiscal Year!
Orange County, CA
Established salon In South OC, Near Freeway , Very reasonable rent
Laguna Hills, CA
Beauty Salon, 6 Chairs 2 Rooms 30-year Reputation
Orange County, CA
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Company offers end-to-end M&A advisory, serving as your long-term strategic partner rather than a transactional broker.
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Korean Restaurant for Sale in Popular Neighborhood | $199,000
Monterey County, CA
Home Based Plant Care And Maintenance Business
Los Angeles County, CA
Dental Practice FOR SALE, Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
Ramen Franchise Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
Revolutionary CAE SaaS Company with Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, 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.
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