Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well Known Dance Studio - Great Location and Reputation!!
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
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
Wrap City Sandwich Company
Franchise
Available Nationwide
3-Studio Amazing Lash Portfolio, Recurring Revenue
Placer County, CA
Established Luxury Used Car Dealership with a Strong Reputation
Van Nuys, CA
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
$290,000
Roseville, CA
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
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Full Service Luxury Gym Strength & Boxing 6000 sq ft
Calabasas, CA
Established Japanese & Sushi Restaurant with Event Capacity
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
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
Well-established Korean restaurants in good location for sale
Artesia, CA
Liquor Store with hugh upside potential
Ceres, CA
Which Wich Franchise or Established Restaurant Space
$180,000
Palm Desert, 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
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
High-Margin Retail Business/ Ideal First Business/ Proven Systems
$152,500
Fairfield, 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
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
Gordon Lai
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based real estate brokerage established in 1988. In addition to residential and investment real estate, our firm assists clients with business opportunity sales, commercial leasing, and property-related business transactions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We work with business owners, buyers, investors, landlords, and tenants on restaurant, retail, service, and other small business opportunities. Our team understands that business sales often require discretion, especially when employees, customers, vendors, landlords, and competitors are involved. We help protect confidentiality while guiding qualified buyers through the review process, including confidentiality agreements, lease review, financial information, private showings, offer preparation, and transaction coordination. With local market experience and bilingual service in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, we are well positioned to assist business owners and buyers throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
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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
SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, 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
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
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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