Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Elevated North OC Cantina & Bar with Recent Rebrand and Build-Out
Central Coast Chinese Restaurant
Los Osos, CA
Indian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Sandwich Franchise Established in 1986
Clovis, CA
" SF CA " Chill Korean Snack & Bubble Tea Concept
San Francisco, CA
Established Substance Use & Behavioral Health Treatment Organization
Los Angeles County, CA
Long-Standing Clothing Alterations & Tailoring Business
Orange County, CA
"Berkeley, CA " Turn-Key Restaurant Opportunity
Berkeley, CA
Popular Dessert Business in Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
Fresno CA CPA Practice for Sale
Fresno County, CA
My Salon Suite
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Turn- Key Restaurant in the best part of Downtown
Contra Costa County, CA
Beach City Flower Shop, Huntington Beach, 1200 sq ft. EZ to run.
Huntington Beach, CA
Turn key Drive Thru with Property
$3,999,999
Thousand Palms, CA
Thai Massage Spa For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Well Known Dance Studio - Great Location and Reputation!!
Los Angeles County, CA
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
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Luxury auction for Los Angeles, California winery No Min. bid
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
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
Bach to Rock
Franchise
Available in California
Laundromat in the City of Gardena
Gardena, CA
Premium U.S.-made spearfishing & freediving equipment brand
San Diego, CA
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
$125,000
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
Open and running freestanding restaurant rebranding opportunity
San Bernardino County, CA
Sandwich Franchise - Lancaster CA
Lancaster, CA
Iconic Laguna Beach Clothing Store
Laguna Beach, CA
SafeSplash Swim School
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Adult Care Facility - Prime Virgil Village / Koreatown 12 bed 13 Bath
Los Angeles, CA
Full Service Luxury Gym Strength & Boxing 6000 sq ft
Calabasas, CA
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
$1,907,280
San Francisco County, CA
Established Japanese & Sushi Restaurant with Event Capacity
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
Great Beauty Salon For Sale !!!
Encino, CA
Send Me a Pro
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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
Well-established Korean restaurants in good location for sale
Artesia, CA
Liquor Store with hugh upside potential
Ceres, CA
Alexis Devries
HCC Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Established 5‑Star Auto Repair Shop with Strong Growth Potential
Newark, CA
Shell Gas Station & Renovated Convenience Store | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
PRICE REDUCED!! Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
$165,000
Riverside County, 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
Senior Care Authority
Franchise
Available in California
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
SaaS Business Serving Restaurant Industry with 98% Recurring Revenues!
Los Angeles, 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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