Burbank, CA
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Subway Restaurant in Burbank LA
Lancaster Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale Tulare County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
Right at Apple's Doorstep — Profitable Tea Shop, No Hood Needed, Ready
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Cupertino, CA
Premier Turn-Key Head Spa & Wellness Center – Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Two-Store Restaurant Package in Irvine
Irvine, CA
Modern End-Cap Poke Restaurant / Second-Generation
Placer County, CA
Specialty Delivery and Assembly Service Co.
Riverside County, CA
Shawarma Shop!
Burbank, CA
Profitable Specialty Auto Shop-Immediate Growth Ops-Seller Fin
San Diego County, CA
Award Winning Glass Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Established & Growing Assisted Stretching & Wellness Business
Bakersfield, CA
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Santa Monica European Café - Fully Equipped
Los Angeles County, CA
San Clemente - Asian restaurant on Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
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Silver Lake / Los Feliz Area - PHO Vietnamese Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant with Low Rent – Laguna Niguel Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
Mediterranean Knafeh, Bakery & Pastry
Orange County, CA
PHO Vietnamese Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall
Canoga Park, CA
Next to Disneyland - Sweet and Dessert Franchise
Anaheim, CA
Semi-Absentee Crumbl Franchise | $260K SDE, Second Territory Included
California
Muffler Shop
Westminster, CA
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
Costa Mesa – Established Dry Cleaner | Loyal Clientele | Profitable
Costa Mesa, CA
Modern Fully Equipped Medical Spa in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Dry Cleaners - La Canada Flintridge, Good location
La Canada, CA
Bellflower- Busy Intersection LOW RENT Nail &Spa
Bellflower, CA
Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue
Santa Clara County, CA
Central LA Laundromat - Strong Cash Flow & Growth Potential
North Hollywood, CA
Inland Empire Smoke Shop for Sale
Ontario, CA
Established Electrical Contracting business with 21+ years in business
Livermore, CA
Established Profitable Asian Restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
Boba Tea & Dessert Shop For Sale
Escondido, CA
Turnkey Neighborhood Market/Liquor Store for Sale—Type 21 and Type 86
$325,000
Los Angeles, CA
High Volume - Low Rent - Money maker
Alameda County, CA
Full-Service Florist with Decades of Success on Windsor Town Green
Windsor, CA
Turnkey Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant in Central Coast of California
San Luis Obispo, CA
Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue
Santa Clara County, CA
Door & Window Installation - Seller Financing Available
San Diego County, CA
Established Noodle Shop in West Covina Plaza
West Covina, CA
Sign Installation & Service since 1999 - San Francisco Bay Area
Livermore, CA
Chico Pool Service Route for Sale
Butte County, CA
Xiaoming (Nia) Huang
Real Estate Center, Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Real Estate Center, Inc. is a respected California brokerage with over 40 years of combined real estate experience, serving clients across the Bay Area, Central Valley, and surrounding markets. The firm is built on professionalism, integrity, market knowledge, and results-driven service. Our brokerage specializes in commercial real estate, business sales, investment properties, and owner-user opportunities. Whether clients are buying, selling, leasing, or expanding, we provide personalized guidance through every stage of the transaction.
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Dry Cleaner in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
Fresh Juice and Smoothies in Santa Clarita
Newhall, CA
Home health agency for sale
$220,000
Glendale, CA
Urgent Care - Los angeles , Ca
Los Angeles, CA
Popular Liquor Store, Low Rent (Redwood City)
Redwood City, CA
Tuolumne County CA CPA Practice for Sale
Sonora, CA
Recurring-revenue software/CRM for construction
Los Angeles, CA
Branded Gas Station with Hard Liquor license & Real Estate for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Established smoke shop prime location
Modesto, CA
2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB
Manhattan Beach, 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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