Jackson, CA
$115,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson,
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
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
Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
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
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
$50,000
B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Restoration Company Servicing Orange & Riverside Country 29 Years!
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
HOT Pet Franchise Opportunity – Priced to sell fast!
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
Digital Marketing for Private Medical Practices
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,695,000
Reputable Event Catering Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$920,000
Christina CBB, CBI, M&A Master Lazuric
California Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
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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
Beer and Wine self pour kiosk @ Westfield Galleria - Roseville
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Cutting Edge Franchise Studio in Affluent San Diego Suburb
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
FranchisePizza Factory
Available in California
$90,000
Knife Sharpening Route and business for Sale – Fresno Area
California
$65,000
Hospice Agency For Sale - Imperial and San Diego County
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
76Gas Station with Circle K,CarWash & Rental Income- Prime Oppertunity
$14,999,999
San Bernardino, CA
UPS Store, Orange County, Ca
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
10 YR Cell Phone Repair, Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
$40,000
Nature and Play based preschool with real estate option
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
Only Grocery Store in the area
Oakland, CA
$529,000
Successful, Long Established Full Service Dental Lab in Beautiful CA
California
$2,100,000
FranchiseGrease Monkey
Available in California
$400,000
Brand Name DTLA apparel factory Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
$260,000
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Downey Prime Location – Sushi & Teriyaki Restaurant for Sale!
Downey, CA
$300,000
Traditional Burmese Restaurant for Sale near East Los Angeles!
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Turn Key Sandwich Deli in Busy Industrial Park
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
Established Independent Contractor Network
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
B&W Market ( Check Cashing ) 6 days open store
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Easy operating business
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Neighborhood B&W bar
Lemon Grove, CA
$50,000
John Irvine
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
A highly respected and trusted company in helping to facilitate buying and selling of businesses in California. We specialize in the confidential sale, acquisition and valuation of small to medium sized businesses. Trust the biggest business decision in your life to the firm with the highest integrity, operating with the utmost confidentiality and a solid commitment to you, the business owner.
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Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
Established Residential Care Facility (RCFE)- Licensed for 6 in Azusa
Azusa, CA
$800,000
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine Location Location Location
$280,000
Santa Monica, CA
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Large childcare center ages 0 to 12
Hanford, CA
$500,000
FranchiseHeating + Air Paramedics
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
SFV Tavern With Loyal Customer Base
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Profitable And Stable: Shipping And Logistics Company For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$299,990
Historic San Francisco Liquor Store | 119-Year Legacy Business
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Established Skin, Body and Wellness Studio – Prime Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
Turnkey Dessert & Coffee/Boba Shop in Downtown Tracy
Tracy, CA
$190,000
Fully remodeled 48 Bar with Entertainment License
La Habra, CA
$325,000
Profitable boba shop for sale
Escondido, CA
$150,000
FranchiseGotcha Covered
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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% |
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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.
