Oceanside, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Exquisite Studio w/ Private Suites - Set up for Med Spa / Beauty
Eastvale, CA
Pizza and Burger Restaurant in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Branch 3 Termite Remediation In Business 20 years
Orange County, CA
Laundromat in the City of Gardena
Gardena, CA
Premium U.S.-made spearfishing & freediving equipment brand
San Diego, CA
Agoura Hills, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
3-Studio Amazing Lash Portfolio, Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
3-Studio Amazing Lash Portfolio, Recurring Revenue
Placer County, CA
Established Luxury Used Car Dealership with a Strong Reputation
Van Nuys, CA
Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Open and running freestanding restaurant rebranding opportunity
San Bernardino County, CA
Adult Care Facility - Prime Virgil Village / Koreatown 12 bed 13 Bath
Los Angeles, CA
Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
$15,000
Orange County, CA
Full Service Luxury Gym Strength & Boxing 6000 sq ft
Calabasas, CA
Established Japanese & Sushi Restaurant with Event Capacity
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
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 Beauty Salon For Sale !!!
Encino, CA
For Sale: Cafe Bakery - 2 separate Locations
Anaheim, CA
Prime Turnkey Senior Care Facility in Central Beaumont
Beaumont, CA
Beer and Wine Market for a Starters
Gardena, CA
Liquor Store with hugh upside potential
Ceres, CA
Young Chefs Academy
Franchise
Available in California
Established 5‑Star Auto Repair Shop with Strong Growth Potential
Newark, CA
Shell Gas Station & Renovated Convenience Store | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
High Margin Dessert Franchise Busy Mall location.
$475,000
Bakersfield, CA
Manhattan Beach ARCO/AMPM Gas Station | Real Estate & Business
Manhattan Beach, CA
American Woodfire Grill & BBQ restaurant in Contra Costa cou for sale
Pinole, CA
Biz (Liquor store+Restaurant) + Real Estate (5U store+4U Apt)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Big Bear, CA
Tire Store in Northern California
California
Specialty Emergency Construction Co.
California
Established Digital Roll Label Manufacturing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Turn-Key Hair Salon, Asset Sale, Must Sell
San Mateo County, CA
Absentee Smoke Shop: Redlands, California
Redlands, CA
Absentee-Run Gardena Market & Carniceria | $4.5M Annual Sales
Gardena, CA
Seller Financing 40-Year Grocery & Full-Service Carniceria
Montclair, CA
Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio
$745,000
Tulare County, CA
SaaS Business Serving Restaurant Industry with 98% Recurring Revenues!
Los Angeles, CA
Operational 24-bed Rehab and Detox For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Service
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Stretch Zone
Petaluma, CA
Established Recruiting Firm Serving Multiple Industries!
California
Profitable Local Lead Generation Portfolio - Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Established 22-Year Adult Day Health Care Center in San Gabriel, CA
San Gabriel, CA
Sightseeing Tour & Limo / Party Bus Trolley Business
Los Angeles, CA
Nicolette Youssefian
PAK Home Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Helping You Move , Invest & Grow
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Turnkey Breakfast & Lunch Staple with 41-Year Trac
Placer County, CA
Turnkey 4,100 SF Auto Body & Collision Shop with Permitted Spray Booth
Saugus, CA
Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique
$190,000
Red Bluff, CA
Simple Coin Laundry For Sale in Hayward, CA
Hayward, CA
Chemical-Free Water Filtration Manufacturer
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Hair Salon | Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Santa Monica Location
Santa Monica, CA
Established Chiropractic Practice – Patients + Equipment
San Diego, CA
Auto Body Shop & collision center
Fullerton, CA
Boba Shop with hood in busy plaza
Los Angeles, CA
31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
Los Angeles, CA
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, 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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