Los Angeles, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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UPS Franchise LA County
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
Flamin Flavor Shawarma & Grill
Glendale, CA
D'rose Flower shop
Van Nuys, CA
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
SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Fencing Products Fabrication and Installation
California
Two F45 Franchises | Absentee Ownership
Tulare County, CA
Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Specialty Label Manufacturing - 36 Year Market Presence
Orange County, 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
Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise
$15,000
Orange County, 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
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
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
High Margin Dessert Franchise Busy Mall location.
$475,000
Bakersfield, CA
Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,750,000 Revenue
Orange, CA
(Sold! ) Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, 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
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Established Sporting Goods in Prime Tustin Strip Center – Turnkey Ret
Orange County, CA
Profitable Property Management Business with Real Estate Portfolio
$745,000
Tulare 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
Thumbtack-Dominant Career Services Business
California
Owner-Operated Skin Care Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Neighborhood Favorite VERY Profitable Nail Salon + Lash Spa!
Los Angeles 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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