San Jose, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Farmers Insurance Agency – $170K Income – Mandarin/Cantonese
3 Profitable Car Washes — Antioch & Galt | Buy 1 or all 3, from 1.75M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Galt, CA
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for sale
Oceanside, CA
Established Auto Broker Business
San Diego County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the heart of the business district
San Diego County, CA
Excellent Opportunity To Purchase An Established RCFE In Tracy, CA.
Tracy, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant / Bar with Big Beautiful Patio - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Established 3-Unit Cold Stone Creamery Portfolio + Dev. Rights
California
Profitable NEMT Company | $2.36M Revenue | $255K SDE | LA Market
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business – Two Prime Locations
Indio, CA
Well Established Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Cathedral City, CA
7-Chair South Bay Salon – Turnkey Buildout - Established Since 1996
Torrance, CA
San Diego County Legacy Bakery For Sale (Real Estate Available)
San Diego County, CA
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
$50,000
National City, CA
Coin Laundry and Pure Water Store-New Renovation-More Potential
Santa Clara County, CA
Established Turnkey Tanning & Wellness Salon - Motivated Seller
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
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Good potential, Good area, Growing area* *8
Redlands, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Sun Valley, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
"Prime Santa Rosa Shopping Center" Established Beverage Franchise Opp
Santa Rosa, CA
Short-term Rental Property Management Co.
California
"SF Inner Sunset District" Turnkey Poke & Asian-Fusion Restaurant Oppo
San Francisco, CA
Residential Window & Door Replacement Contractor
California
Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing
San Diego, CA
High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
$645,000
Roseville, CA
Established B2B Vegan Bakery LA County and profitable
Los Angeles County, CA
Branded Kid Fashion Retail and Online
Los Angeles, CA
Established Billingual Spanish Agency for Sale in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Busy Nail Salon | Prime Los Angeles Location Near The Grove |Est. 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed Automotive Dismantler / Wrecking Yard For Sale
Fontana, CA
Hawthorn Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Visalia Pool Service Route for Sale
Tulare County, CA
Koreatown Ramen Restaurant - Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Salinas, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
12 Private Salon Suite for Sale with 2 buildings in historical Folsom
$1,899,999
Folsom, CA
Right at Apple's Doorstep — Profitable Tea Shop, No Hood Needed, Ready
Cupertino, CA
Turnkey POKE - Employee-Run – Beer&Wine–Huge Growth Potential
Palm Desert, CA
Franchised Learning Center – Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
Established Automotive Restyling & Rhino lining Spray Business – 9 Yea
Escondido, CA
Absentee Chocolate Franchise - Profitable, Turnkey, $187K
Sonoma County, CA
MEP engineering firm near Irvine CA specializing in K12, DSA projects
Lake Forest, CA
Home Health Agency Platform Opportunity – Sacramento County
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Absentee Chocolate Franchise - $187K
Sonoma County, CA
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Established Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Agency – Orange Cou
Orange, CA
1 Bread Route - Central California
California
Established Swiss Ecommerce | 29% Margins | Low Competition Region
$30,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Ice Cream Shop
Sacramento County, CA
Asset Recovery with Institutional Contracts-SBA Pre-Approved
Orange County, CA
Well Established Residential HVAC Serving San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established Optometry Practice
Corte Madera, CA
Over 2,900 Sq Ft Beautifully Well Decor Coffee and Desert Lounge
Garden Grove, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
Tanning & Wellness Spa For Sale!
San Jose, 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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