Los Angeles, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
La Buena Liquor
Bakersfield, CA
Circle K Store with Fuel
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
Iconic Classic Automotive Repair Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Huge potential with good management Lots of housing project
Jurupa Valley, CA
Chevron Gas Station Business with Real Estate in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
UPS Franchise LA County
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor store and Restaurant in one location for Sale
West Covina, CA
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
Bakery For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
For Sale - 2 Locations - Cafe Bakery - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant For Sale in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA
Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
$15,000
Orange County, CA
Flamin Flavor Shawarma & Grill
Glendale, CA
D'rose Flower shop
Van Nuys, 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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Luna Steakhouse
North Hollywood, CA
Well Established Indian Restaurant For Sale.
Sacramento, CA
Well-Established Smoke & Gift Shop in Prime OC
Orange County, CA
Profitable Pizza Franchise for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
Semi Absentee Restaurant with full liquor license type 47 on Melrose
Hollywood, CA
Fencing Products Fabrication and Installation
California
Two F45 Franchises | Absentee Ownership
Tulare County, CA
Specialty Label Manufacturing - 36 Year Market Presence
Orange County, CA
High Margin Dessert Franchise Busy Mall location.
$475,000
Bakersfield, CA
Absentee, 100% Recurring Revenue | Two F45 Franchises
Kern County, CA
Successful & Highly Profitable Modern Restaurant SBA approved
Sacramento County, CA
Multi Physician Pain Management Clinic
San Diego County, CA
Dazzle Beauty
Desert Hot Springs, CA
High-End Bakery Cafes & Franchise Package
Santa Clara County, CA
Nail & Hair Salon, High Vol & Net Income, Full Staffed, Cash Only
Los Angeles County, CA
Residential Solar Platform w/Diversified Sales - Established in 2021
Woodland Hills, CA
Rare Turnkey Rehab Center Opportunity – Ready for Immediate Operation
Granada Hills, CA
Established 4-Location Golf Entertainment Platform - Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
Accredited and Medicare Certified Hospice Agency – SoCal Region
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio
$745,000
Tulare County, CA
7 FedEx Linehaul Runs for sale - ABSENTEE OWNED!
Rialto, CA
Profitable Home Health Agency - Medicare Certified
Upland, CA
Established Auto Repair
Grass Valley, CA
Locals favorite - high volume - high profit Japanese Grill & Cocktail
Costa Mesa, CA
Established national acai/juice bar franchise in high value east bay
Danville, CA
Turnkey Wellness Retail Business Available Individually or as Package
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Profitable Comfort & Wellness Retail Business | Package Deal
San Mateo County, CA
Established Specialty Retail, Café & Coffee Roasting Business
Modesto, 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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Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue
Orange, CA
(Sold! ) Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
Longtime Well-Established Hair Salon and Boutique
$190,000
Red Bluff, CA
Kids indoor playground business for sale
Fontana, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant
Temecula, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
(2 Separate Locations) Cafe Bakery for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Corner Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Jose, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, 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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