Upland, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Boba $ Dessert Destination at the good location.
Mimi & Rae
La Quinta, CA
Established Ice Cream Shop | Loyal Customer Following
Alameda County, CA
Flower Shop in Beach Cities, Newport/Costa Mesa area // Est. 20 years
Costa Mesa, CA
Downtown Morgan Hill Restaurant | 17340 Monterey Rd | $1.385M Sales |
Santa Clara County, CA
Small profitable electrical business ready to be taken over
San Luis Obispo County, CA
"Beautifully Good" Coffee and Bakery
Nevada County, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant in Hillcrest
San Diego County, CA
Seller Financing 20+ Years Established Floral Studio
Ontario, CA
Best "Boring Business" You'll Find!
Riverside County, CA
Assisted Living Locators
Franchise
Available in California
High-Volume Commercial Concrete Business Opportunity
California
Established 15+ Year Fruit & Juice Business- Multiple revenue Streams
Sacramento, CA
Turn key Drive Thru with Property
$3,999,999
Thousand Palms, CA
Premier Turn-Key Salon in Affluent Rancho Palos Verdes – Top Rated
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Cafe. Major Mall food court. Coffee, Boba, Pastry desert, sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
Growing Home-Based MSP with Recurring Revenue, Team & Seller Support
Alameda County, CA
Elevated North OC Cantina & Bar with Recent Rebrand and Build-Out
Orange County, CA
Central Coast Chinese Restaurant
Los Osos, CA
Indian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Kitchen Solvers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Sandwich Franchise Established in 1986
Clovis, CA
" SF CA " Chill Korean Snack & Bubble Tea Concept
San Francisco, CA
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
$125,000
San Diego, 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
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
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
Thai Massage Spa For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Well Known Dance Studio - Great Location and Reputation!!
Los Angeles County, CA
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
$1,907,280
San Francisco County, CA
Luxury auction for Los Angeles, California winery No Min. bid
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
The Cleaning Authority
Franchise
Available in California
Exquisite Studio w/ Private Suites - Set up for Med Spa / Beauty
Eastvale, CA
Pizza and Burger Restaurant in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Turnkey Home Health Care Agency – Los Angeles / Glendale
Glendale, CA
Branch 3 Termite Remediation In Business 20 years
Orange County, CA
Laundromat in the City of Gardena
Gardena, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Premium U.S.-made spearfishing & freediving equipment brand
San Diego, CA
Agoura Hills, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
PRICE REDUCED!! Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
$165,000
Riverside County, CA
3-Studio Amazing Lash Portfolio, Recurring Revenue
Sacramento County, CA
3-Studio Amazing Lash Portfolio, Recurring Revenue
Placer County, CA
The Lash Lounge
Franchise
Available in California
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
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
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
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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