San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SalePerfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available
Asset SaleAsset Sale Asian Restaurant
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleLa Mesa Area Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Diego, CA
$350,002
Asset SaleCA Type 21 & Type 47 Liquor Licenses FOR SALE
California
$75,000
Asset SaleSweet Basil California Eatery
Palm Desert, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleAsian Restaurant in Bressi Ranch, Bring your concept.
Carlsbad, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleBreakfast & Lunch Cafe, Asset Sale, Build out 2 Mil
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleEstablished Salvadorian Restaurant For Sale
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleType-47 ABC License for use in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleMenchies Frozen Yogurt Shop -PRICE REDUCED
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleAsset sale Persian & Italian Restaurant with B&W
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
Asset SaleRare Restaurant Opportunity in the Affluent City of Solana Beach
Solana Beach, CA
$295,000
Asset SaleHillcrest Restaurant with Incredible Charm, Super low rent!
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Fast Food Restaurant
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$149,000
Asset SaleTRADEMARKS for Sale - Athletic Apparel Design Company Since 1985
Carmichael, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRecently Renovated Fully Built-Out Vietnamese Restaurant
West Covina, CA
$100,000
Margot Murphy
eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Margot Murphy is an intermediary and business brokerage VP at eXp Commercial and most known for her ability to consistently attract the right acquiring parties to an opportunity. This is largely attributed to her marketing-centric approach, encompassing her proprietary database, and driven by her ability to create high demand for her seller clients and the companies they own. Her unique approach and ability to capture the essence of a business operation, communicate it, package it and effectively promote it, exposes her clients to a top-dollar sale. The overarching goal of her efforts is to ensure win-win outcomes for both seller and acquirer. Business Sales Brokered by eXp Commercial | CA DRE# 02134436
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Asset SaleAnti-Foam Asset For Sale
Orange, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Santa Ana, CA
$350,000
Asset Sale$85,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster! # 4
Lancaster, CA
$85,000
Asset Sale$52,000 Vacant LAND for Sale! In Lancaster # 3
Lancaster, CA
$52,000
Asset SalePatented Unpowered Wireless Signal Booster for Sale
Irvine, CA
$5,500,000
Asset Sale15 Off market Hotel, Hotel Note and development land
San Diego, CA
$6,500,000
Asset SaleExplore A Unique Fast-Food Licensee Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
$39,500
Asset SaleHigh Complexity CLIA licenses 60K to 120K
California
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleRestaurant Pizza and Pasta in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateIndependent Station with rental Income
Simi Valley, CA
$6,400,000
Real EstateTurn key salon, lease take over
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBusiness & Property in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$990,000
Real EstateMarket Business & Real Estate for Sales in Los Angeles County.
Monterey Park, CA
$990,000
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
$950,000
Real EstateGood Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Real EstateBeautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Real EstateVersatile Commercial Space in Prime Location 16,298 SF in High-Traffic
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateNew Roof, new flooring, everything new, ready to operate
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Real EstateEstablished Profitable Business
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
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Real EstateOpportunity to own a well-established Convenience Store and Smoke Shop
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Real EstateLiquor Store with property
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
California
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.5 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Stanislaus County
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.14 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Merced County
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
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.
