San Jose, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Corner Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Established Sporting Goods in Prime Tustin Strip Center – Turnkey Ret
Orange County, CA
39-Year-Established Auto Repair, Body Shop & Smog Check Business
Los Angeles, CA
High-Traffic Convenience Store | $300K Revenue, 40% Margin
Alameda County, CA
Encino CPA Firm for Sale
Encino, CA
Encino Highly Profitable Turn Key Restaurant For Sale
Encino, CA
Turnkey Retail Opportunity In Magalia
Magalia, CA
Owner-Operated Skin Care Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Neighborhood Favorite VERY Profitable Nail Salon + Lash Spa!
Los Angeles County, CA
Discount Market - Profitable & Long standing - ASSET SALE!!
Los Angeles County, CA
2 Locations: Cafe Bakery for Sale
San Luis Obispo, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Craft Bacon Producer
Bakersfield, CA
Established Turnkey Tanning & Wellness Salon - Motivated Seller
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Well-Established Turnkey Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Licence for Sale !
Pleasanton, CA
Full Service Pack & Ship Store: $100,000!
San Diego, CA
Established Dental practice over 21 years, great location near 10 FWY
Los Angeles, CA
Raisin Dehydrator, Packing and Marketing Company
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Smog Shop
San Marcos, CA
Profitable San Diego Irrigation Business — Owner Retiring
San Diego, CA
Established hair salon for sale in studio city
Los Angeles, CA
Very High-Margin Dental Practice | 3-Day Schedule
Camarillo, CA
Rosso's Karpet Korners
$699,000
La Mirada, CA
Gas Station, C Store Liquor Store with RE
Kern County, CA
Well-Known Full-Service Indian Restaurant (ABC - Type 47)
Visalia, CA
Truck Body Repair- Make Offer!!
Los Angeles, CA
Best Tasting Room on Main Street Murphys
Murphys, CA
Charming Japanese Restaurant for Sale Near College Campus
Azusa, CA
High-Quality Artisan Bakery for Sale – Turnkey
Ventura, CA
Neighborhood Pub
Orange County, CA
Turnkey 4-Chair Beauty Salon in Escondido – Established Clientele
Escondido, CA
Cafe Bakery - Two Separate Locations for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Large-Scale Operating Mushroom Farm | 9.6 Acres Owned Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Early-Stage TikTok Shop Services Firm Serving High-Profile Brands
$2,505,000
Los Angeles County, CA
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
Fully Renovated 6-Bed RCFE – Orange County
Lake Forest, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA. 2.0 integrated.
South San Francisco, CA
Established Asian Grocery Store | Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Very profitable Absentee run restaurant & full-bar lounge
California
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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ARCO Gas with C-Store Real Estate & Rental Income
Orange County, CA
Fleet Maintenance Company with National Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
$800,000
Marysville, CA
Smoke Shop, Monthly Net $50K, Fully Staffed
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Downtown Market – Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
Event Production for Luxury Apartment Communities — Est. CA Brand
Los Angeles County, CA
Service Business- Premier Window Tinting, Vehicle Wrap & Sign Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
20-Year-Old Amazon Men’s Accessories Brand
California
500 Customers - One Opportunity
California
Highly Profitable Popular Bakery & Cafe in East Bay – Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, 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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