Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Highly Profitable
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Quick Service Restaurant in a beautiful Historical Orange Circle
Orange, CA
$250,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - 50% DOWN REQUIRED
Sacramento, CA
$1,699,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County
Oakland, CA
$135,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Lockeford
Lockeford, CA
$1,000,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant Newport Beach/ short hrs
Newport Beach, CA
$725,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
FranchiseNEXTAFF
Available in California
$175,000
Cell Phone Accessories E-commerce Wholesaler - 99% RPR, B2B, Scalable
Los Angeles County, CA
$1
Liquor Store – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$339,999
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Ontario, CA
Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
California Legal Document Assistance
Long Beach, CA
$75,000
Eric Singer
Future In Franchises
Serving Sacramento County, CA
I sold my vending business in 2010 after 30 years of service to the Portland and Salem metro areas. Today, I assist other business owners in the process of selling ones business and getting top dollar. My experience will help you in avoiding costly mistakes, while bringing the buyer and seller to a closing that works for all parties.. I provide assistance with the valuation of your business, writing an informative and engaging listing, presenting you with offers, into negotiations, and closing. Feel free to download the 'Ten Steps to Selling your Business' at my website: https://www.investinginthenorthwest.com/selling-your-business-or-franchise Click on the '10 step precess to selling your business' to enter your email and into a landing page to access the document or contact me directly.
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Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Premium Burger Restaurant $300K
Yuba City, CA
$300,000
Turnkey Medical Spa for Sale – Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
$125,000
High-Margin Tobacco and Vape Store-Fully Stocked and Operational
Downey, CA
$80,000
Southern Los Angeles County Auto Repair Shop – $2M Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,095,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in California
$70,000
35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
$299,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Victorville, CA
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
$575,000
Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$425,000
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
$350,000
Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Full-Scope Food Brand and Distribution Platform
Orange County, CA
$2,895,000
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
$150,000
Auto Repair & Body Shop
Alameda County, CA
$260,000
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
$229,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Ventura, CA
Iconic 50-Year Sandwich Shop-Decades of Success
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
Own a Recession-Proof Plumbing & Home Svc Franchise – Los Angeles, CA
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
FranchiseWCH Service Bureau
Available Nationwide
$45,000
Auto repair shop
Downey, CA
$149,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Kids indoor playground business for sale
Fontana, CA
$400,000
ATM Route - Strong Cash Flow
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Solo Medical Practice for Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$500,000
Unique Cafe in the Heart of Newport Coast!
Newport Beach, CA
$170,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Newark, CA
Turnkey Flooring, Tile & Home Design Business in the Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
$1,725,000
Successful Massage Practice
San Francisco, CA
$499,000
FranchiseHeating + Air Paramedics
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Spa, Salon, Nails, Facials, +++
Santa Monica, CA
$110,000
Full service Italian Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County
Tulare County, CA
$5,950,000
Upscale Fitness & Wellness Studio with Advanced Health Services
San Francisco County, CA
$5,495,000
Exotic Car Rental Business! (Already Revenuing)
Claremont, CA
$260,000
Established Aircraft Parts Distributor with Major Airline Accounts
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,900,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$150,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
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.
