San Diego County, CA
$225,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Full service Italian Restaurant with Beer & Wine
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
Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Caterer, Restaurant, Event Space & Takeaway Space - All in one!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,100,000
FranchiseMetal Supermarkets
Available in California
$125,000
Mirage salon where beauty meets illusion
Simi Valley, CA
$40,000
Fast Modern Gourmet Sandwich Shop in Coachella Valley
Palm Desert, CA
$399,000
Skincare Haus
$100,000
Glendale, CA
Established 2009 – Successful Downtown Culver City Restaurant & Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Smoke, Tobacco, Cigar, Accessories Store
Torrance, CA
$45,000
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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Huntington Beach - Restaurant located on Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
$49,000
High-Volume Long-Established Cold Stone Creamery Santa Monica, CA - He
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
Luxury Residential Design Studio Serving Elite Clients
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
Liquor Store with Real Estate for Sale in Stanislaus County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,300,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
FranchiseSpeedPro
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Signs, Graphics and Print Center, Top Rated Franchise
San Bernardino County, CA
$325,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Runs - Rialto, CA
$1,095,000
Bloomington, CA
(4) Profitable Facial Spa Units For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$4,500,000
Turnkey Custom Framing Shop, Flexibility and Steady Income
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
Over 50 Years of Service – Well-Established Dry Cleaners for Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor
Pleasanton, CA
$388,000
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Home Health Care, Est 2007, Easy transferrable,
Burbank, CA
$330,000
Home Health Agency for Sale – ACHC Accredited and Fully Licensed
Chatsworth, CA
$545,000
FranchiseKiddie Academy
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Established Sandblasting and Powder Coating Business
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
Thai Restaurant For Sale North Hills Calif.
North Hills, CA
$90,000
Very Profitable Cafe Shop
Riverside, CA
$190,000
FranchiseSchool of Rock
Available in California
$150,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Golf Simulator Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Well Established Flooring and Kitchen Renovators
Covina, CA
$300,000
Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$25,000
Outdoor Water Sports
Stanton, CA
$250,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,200,000
Thriving Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
$550,000
Monterey, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
Turnkey Cat & Dog Grooming Spa — New Build-Out, 925 SF, Easy Lease
Milpitas, CA
$98,888
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
Two Established & Profitable Central Coast Restaurants
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$899,000
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
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.
