Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Profitable High-End Facial Spa Business – 4 Corporate Locations
Los Angeles, CA
$4,699,999
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
Beloved Fish & Chips Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow with 20% YOY Growth
Mountain House, CA
$250,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Successful San Francisco Property Management Firm
San Francisco, CA
$725,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FranchiseKiddie Academy
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$200,000
Keeping Industries in Motion
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Keeping Industries in Motion
California
$450,000
Well Known Hair Salon on Peninsula
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
High-Profit Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Riverside County, CA (Conf
Riverside County, CA
$1,100,000
Premier Florist Located In South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$195,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$750,000
Modern Quick Serve with full kitchen Beer, Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
FranchiseNaturals2Go
Available Nationwide
$30,000
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA
$57,000
Joint Commission Accredited, No ADR- Hospice Company for Sale!
Bakersfield, CA
$550,000
Turn-Key Marketing Agency w/ High Monthly Recurring Revenue
$750,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow
Truckee, CA
$650,000
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$850,000
RV Rental Business in Chico, CA
Chico, CA
$50,000
Established Smoke Shop Huge Potential
Salinas, CA
$99,000
AI enabled software ITSM/ITAM with fortune 500 customers
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Turnkey Moving Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
A great opportunity to purchase real money making auto part supply biz
Orange County, CA
$1,190,000
F45 Training studio in Newport Beach CA!
$175,000
Newport Beach, CA
Well outfitted Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Placer County, CA
$179,000
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$249,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
Maury O'Hearn
Premier Property Group
Serving El Dorado County, CA
Car Guy Real Estate Premier Property Group / Car Guy Real Estate We know that this is a niche market but after all we are Car Guys too and feel that our experience in real estate combined with a life-time addiction to cars is a perfect match. We would like to share with you our passion and commitment to hunt down that perfect property just as we would a Speedster in a barn. As you know, most car stories start out as roomers until some lucky guy makes a find. Let us help you make that find by using our laser focused technology. After all if we can find you the perfect property it will not only give you more time to play with your toys it might just have enough room for a few more!
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11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
13 Year Established/Profitable Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale, Irvine, CA
$800,000
Irvine, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
Branded Mochi donuts and desserts shop for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$285,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
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.
