Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Restaurant
Vending Machine Route Business -Absentee Owned - SC2243
Sacramento, CA
$74,900
Italian Wine Import & Distribution Company – Licensed in 10 states
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Profitable, Healthy Food, Quick Serve Concept, Proven Franchise
Orange County, CA
$279,000
Long established catering company for sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Liquor Store In OC--CA
Cypress, CA
$299,000
Only Open 3-Hours Per Weekday! Huge Lunch Traffic w/Takeout Delivery
San Francisco County, CA
$195,000
Turnkey Dumpling restaurant for sale
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
$200,000
Turnkey Law Practice with 10,000+ Estate Clients & Strong Referral Net
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,900,000
FranchiseFleet Clean
Available in California
$90,000
Profitable, Covered Patio, Great Location, High Traffic, 4.5 Stars
San Clemente, CA
$299,000
30+ Years Established Flooring Installation Business
California
$699,000
Profitable RF/Microwave Coaxial Connector Business with Inventory
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Existing Poke Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
$1,200,000
Beautiful Laguna Beach Med Spa Ocean Views
Laguna Beach, CA
$100,000
Residential HVAC serving Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Reputable Dental Manufacturing Business with Intellectual Property
Riverside County, CA
$115,000
Papa John's Pizza - Top Location, Strong Revenues
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
FranchiseAroma Joe's
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Fashion Studio Business for SALE!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
Eco-Friendly Promotional Printing Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Prime Gas Station & Expansion Opportunity on Major Artery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$9,000,000
Used Auto Car Lot
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]
San Diego, CA
$295,950
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Los Angeles County, CA
$285,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
$2,260,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
For Sale: Beer And Wine Convenience Store, Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA
$185,000
FranchiseWindow Genie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
15+ Bed RCFE in San Joaquin County. 3 Acres. 14-Yr Operation. ($3.2M)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
$3,200,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Kawaii klaws
$400,000
Downey, CA
For Sale: Well-Established Laundromat in Manteca, CA
Manteca, CA
$325,000
High-Volume Gas Station with Real Estate in King City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$6,500,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Gas Station - With Convenience Store In King City, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,000,000
For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson,
Jackson, CA
$115,000
For Sale: Convenience Store - Busy Populated Location - Sacramento, Ca
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
For Sale: Middle Eastern Grocery Store - With Restaurant And Bakery
Elk Grove, CA
$1,550,000
Silverlake’s Next Hot Spot Is On the Market!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Gary Sahakian
City Center Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.
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Dog Grooming Business For Sale San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$240,000
$1.06M Rev – Outsourced CFO & Controller Services
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $460,823
Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Preschool Business For Sale Danville, CA
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run, Coastal Luxury Community.
Balboa Island, CA
$199,000
B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Restoration Company Servicing Orange & Riverside Country 29 Years!
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
Digital Marketing for Private Medical Practices
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,695,000
Reputable Event Catering Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$920,000
Long beach smoke shop for sale
Long Beach, CA
$120,000
High-End Dog Training & Pet Gym Franchise Opportunity - Los Angeles Co
Woodland Hills, CA
$274,999
Newly Renovated Sunnyvale Restaurant – High Traffic Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$298,000
FranchiseHeating + Air Paramedics
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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% |
|
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.
