Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Supplement Brand Business w/ $1.75M Rev, 33% Growth & $312K SDE
World Famous Boxing Gym! Trained 4 World Champions!
Los Angeles County, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Santa Monica Fast Casual Franchise | $900K+ Sales History
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Established Pediatric Office For Sale In Greater Palm Springs
Rancho Mirage, CA
Farmers and Brokerage Book of Business
Redding, CA
Tijuana Style Taqueria in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Ornamental and Custom Metal Fabrication Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Construction/Exclusive Distributer of Italian Rivedil Decor Paints
Glendale, CA
Successfull Commercial Swimming Pool Company For sale
San Clemente, CA
AMH Enterprises
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Bar & Lounge (San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Long-Standing Established Security Surveillance Integrator.
El Segundo, CA
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
$979,000
Alpine, CA
Turnkey 6-Bed RCFE in Thousand Oaks | Full Capacity | Real Estate Incl
Thousand Oaks, CA
Artificial Grass & Landscaping and Turf with 4.9 Google HIGH MARGINS
Rancho Cordova, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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SBARRO Pizza in Fresno County’s Biggest Mall
Fresno, CA
Established Boba $ Dessert Destination at the good location.
Upland, 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
Bar-B-Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Small profitable electrical business ready to be taken over
San Luis Obispo County, CA
"Beautifully Good" Coffee and Bakery
Nevada County, CA
Turn key Drive Thru with Property
$3,999,999
Thousand Palms, 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
Established 15+ Year Fruit & Juice Business- Multiple revenue Streams
Sacramento, CA
Premier Turn-Key Salon in Affluent Rancho Palos Verdes – Top Rated
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
Cafe. Major Mall food court. Coffee, Boba, Pastry desert, sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
Pacific Lawn Sprinklers
Franchise
Available in California
Growing Home-Based MSP with Recurring Revenue, Team & Seller Support
California
Elevated North OC Cantina & Bar with Recent Rebrand and Build-Out
Orange County, CA
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
$125,000
San Diego, CA
Central Coast Chinese Restaurant
Los Osos, CA
Sandwich Franchise Established in 1986
Clovis, CA
Local Handyman Group
Franchise
Available in California
" SF- Sunset " 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
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Fresno CA CPA Practice for Sale
Fresno County, CA
Turn- Key Restaurant in the best part of Downtown
Contra Costa County, CA
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
$1,907,280
San Francisco County, CA
Beach City Flower Shop, Huntington Beach, 1200 sq ft. EZ to run.
Huntington Beach, CA
Thai Massage Spa For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Prism Specialty Restoration
Franchise
Available in California
Well Known Dance Studio - Great Location and Reputation!!
Los Angeles 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
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
Premium U.S.-made spearfishing & freediving equipment brand
San Diego, 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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