San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Award Winning Mobile Pet Groomer
Long established music school
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Convenience Store for Sale in Merced County CA
Merced County, CA
$175,000
Established Auto Glass Business
Shasta County, CA
$475,000
Absentee run high Volume Pet store for sale in Union City by Starbucks
Union City, CA
$100,000
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$8,000,000
Chinese Restaurant in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
$395,000
American Style Bangladeshi cuisine
Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
BOBA FRANCHISE - SIMPLE - PARKING - LOW RENT
Los Angeles County, CA
$248,000
23 Station Salon In Very Busy Shopping Center.
Contra Costa County, CA
$65,000
Bar & Restaurant w/Entertainment – New Buildout / Versatile Layout!
Temecula, CA
$450,000
***In Escrow***Profitable Design and Niche Manufacturer Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,000,000
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Quick Service Restaurant Franchise - Santa Rosa (Price reduction)
Santa Rosa, CA
$249,000
Copy And Print Shop -Since 1986 - May Qualify for E2 Visa
Redding, CA
$120,000
Dry cleaner ($220,000 net yearly)
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Giti Majdy & Kian Kakavand
Transworld Business Advisors - San Jose South
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
· For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses · Ranked #1 in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine every year since 2012 · Maintains an inventory of over 5,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time throughout the system. · Network of over 850 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! · 250+ Offices Worldwide · Working with us gives you access to the largest network, the most experienced team, and the most opportunities when buying or selling a business with us · Over 400,000 buyers in our database, the largest network in the industry! · The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate over 15,000 deals. · We spend more $$ marketing our listings than anyone else!
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5 Days Franchise Mexican Food Restaurant
Irvine, CA
$160,000
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$299,000
Residential HVAC Company near Sacramento, CA
California
$599,000
Mail Box Rental in Encino
Encino, CA
$119,000
Turnkey Production Studio Business for Sale (long operating history)
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $442,000
Absentee run Pet supplies store for sale in Downtown Los Altos
Los Altos, CA
$75,000
Distributor of High-Quality Door & Gate Hardware
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $363,000
General Dentist Practice For Sale San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,200,000
4974 Sq FT asian restaurant for sale in Natomas of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$399,000
Upscale Gift & Souvenir Shop
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, CA
$75,000
Hair Loss Solutions, Wigs, and Hair Extensions , Great Value
Fresno County, CA
$250,000
Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Adelanto, CA
$2,925,000
Great Hobby Biz: Musical Instrument Store! (17901
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $29,117
Established 30 Year Legal Firm in California For Sale
California
$500,000
Express Car Wash in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
$1,950,000
Farm to Table Hemp Manufacturer
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$14,999,999
High End Home Lighting Stores
Rowland Heights, CA
$800,000
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Francisco.
San Francisco, CA
$53,000
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.
San Diego, CA
$53,000
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Orange County.
Orange, CA
$53,000
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
$53,000
Dental Practice for Sale in N. Hollywood, CA
North Hollywood, CA
$750,000
Popular, Well Established Japanese /Sushi Restaurant Motivated Seller
Marin County, CA
$100,000
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Fantastic Automotive Shop & Sales Opportunity in the Sierra Foothills!
Garden Valley, CA
$849,500
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Long Beach Beer & Wine Bar for Sale!
Long Beach, CA
$180,000
Brian Serina
Brian K Serina, Broker
Serving Sacramento County, CA
I am involved in the Sale & Leasing of restaurants and restaurant related businesses and property. We just completed the sale of a pizza restaurant and the commercial lease for a liquor store. Currently seeking space for a 10k to 20k sf fun center for kids.
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"Redwood City" Turn-Key restaurant with cater service along El Camino!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Novato CA CPA Practice for Sale
Novato, CA
$800,000
Must see Drive Thru Restaurant in Brea
California
$295,000
Highly Reputable Internal Medicine Clinic
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $434,000
Business Coaching and Training Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Poke Restaurant in Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA
$150,000
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.
