Los Angeles County, CA
$525,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved
Wholesale Party Favors Company
Los Angeles, CA
$4,000,000
Well-Established Carpet and Floor Cleaning Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Veterinary Hospital, North Coast of California, Small Animal
Arcata, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $194,500
Acclaimed Wholesale Bakery Brand w/Retail – Property Available!
Los Angeles, CA
$1,550,000
Food Manufacturer - Frozen Pizza & Burritos - Retirement Sale
California
Not Disclosed
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$495,000
Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento
California
$1,750,000
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
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Serving Orange County, CA
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Established Lotto/western Union/Tax preparing business for sale in SF
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Architectural Firm
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Car Wash with Property in San Bernardino County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,200,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
$800,000
IRVINE High Volume Restaurant W/ Type 47 ABC License For Sale
Irvine, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
FAA Certified Aircraft Interiors & Repair Station
Long Beach, CA
$500,000
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog
Riverside County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleBrentwood Prime San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$495,000
Asset SaleTransportation/Shuttle Business
San Rafael, CA
$312,000
Asset SaleFabulous Gift Basket Company- Turn Key -Make Offer
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale
Paramount, CA
$89,000
Asset SaleSmall business opportunity
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleHot Location! Turn-Key Boba Business in Koreatown, Ready for New Owner
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleAll-in-One Restaurant App – For Sale
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleFully Turn Key Cannabis Greenhouse Cultivation Business
Eureka, CA
$420,420
Asset SaleCannabis Dispensary Business For Sale Option to Purchase Real Estate
Arcata, CA
$649,000
Asset SaleCDPH Hospice License For Sale
Orange, CA
$240,000
Asset SaleCLHF Congregate Care license for sale 6 beds
Quartz Hill, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleProfitable Diesel Injection Service & Repair Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$310,000
Asset Sale$98,000 Turn Key / Full kitchen / Patio (Perfect for any concept)
Tustin, CA
$98,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, Asset Sale, Full Kitchen, Food Court.
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, "Asset Sale", Full Kitchen, Food Court, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleStunning Boba Shop in Rocklin
Rocklin, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleSanta Clara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
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Asset SaleSan Diego County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleOrange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant / Production Kitchen With Parking
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleManufacturing Type 6 & Distribution Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleDTLA Turnkey Commissary Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Asset SaleLong-Standing Westside Restaurant & Bar
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
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.
