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Established Japanese & Sushi Restaurant with Event Capacity
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
Established 5‑Star Auto Repair Shop with Strong Growth Potential
Newark, CA
Shell Gas Station & Renovated Convenience Store | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, 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
Zion Healing Mental Health
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Biz (Liquor store+Restaurant) + Real Estate (5U store+4U Apt)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Big Bear, CA
Tire Store in Northern California
California
Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
$15,000
Orange County, CA
Speciality Emergency Contractions
California
Established Digital Roll Label Manufacturing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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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
SaaS Business Serving Restaurant Industry with 98% Recurring Revenues!
Los Angeles, CA
Apricot Lane Boutique
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Operational 24-bed Rehab and Detox For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Service
Los Angeles County, CA
High Margin Dessert Franchise Busy Mall location.
$475,000
Bakersfield, 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
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
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
Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio
$745,000
Tulare County, 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
Circle K Store with Fuel
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
Iconic Classic Automotive Repair Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Jocelyn Ruiz
First Choice Business Brokers Tustin
Serving Orange County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers Tustin is a full-service business brokerage firm helping business owners confidentially sell their businesses and qualified buyers identify acquisition opportunities. Our team works with privately held businesses across a wide range of industries, including healthcare and professional practices, service businesses, restaurants, med spas and wellness businesses, skilled trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, and other established companies throughout Southern California. We assist business owners through every stage of the sale process, including business sale preparation, pricing and market positioning, confidential marketing, buyer screening and qualification, negotiations, due diligence coordination, financing support, and transaction management through closing. Our approach is built around confidentiality, clear communication, strong negotiation, and hands-on transaction support. We understand that selling a business is often one of the most important financial and personal decisions an owner will make, and we work to protect the value, relationships, and legacy they have built. Whether an owner is ready to sell now or simply beginning to explore their options, our goal is to provide practical guidance, professional representation, and a clear path forward.
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Huge potential with good management Lots of housing project
Jurupa Valley, CA
Chevron Gas Station Business with Real Estate in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique
$190,000
Red Bluff, CA
UPS Franchise LA County
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor store and Restaurant in one location for Sale
West Covina, CA
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
Bakery For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
For Sale - 2 Locations - Cafe Bakery - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant For Sale in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA
Flamin Flavor Shawarma & Grill
Glendale, CA
D'rose Flower shop
Van Nuys, CA
Luna Steakhouse
North Hollywood, 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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