Livermore, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Banquet Hall Business For Sale Livermore, CA
Turnkey Vietnamese restaurant for sale in South Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Fully equipped Luxury Med Spa with 6 Rooms in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey Modern Lash Studio in Orange County
Orange County, CA
San Francisco (94124) Liquor Store for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners, Agency Only Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
Vietnamese restaurant for sale
Chino, CA
Korean/Chinese Restaurant - Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Korean Chicken Franchise - San Jose
San Jose, CA
Paris Baguette - OC Area
Diamond Bar, CA
Paris Baguette - Orange county
Brea, CA
Sushi Restaurant - Azusa
Azusa, CA
*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$150,000
San Diego, CA
Absentee Owner - Excellent Market with Deli and Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
Korean BBQ 22 Hood - Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales.
Contact me
Mexican Restaurant - Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA
Korean Chicken Franchise - WEST LA
Los Angeles, CA
Burger/Wings Franchise Restaurant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Tofu Korean Restaurant - Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
Coffee Franchise - Glendale *Busy*
Glendale, CA
Flame Broiler For Sale-Business Only, Cash Sale
Upland, CA
$250K California DHCS Addiction Outpatient SUD Platform | Pre-Op
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Store-High Vol & Net, Established For 20 Yrs. Long Term Lease
Pico Rivera, CA
Established Pulmonary, Sleep & Internal Medicine Practice
Los Angeles County, CA
Luxury Afghan Rug E-Commerce Brand & Showroom
San Diego, CA
Established Wholesale Distributor of Silica-Free Surface Material
San Bernardino County, CA
in Lincoln Heights Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
Established Leading Party & Event Rentals Business
Contra Costa County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Orange County California
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
Established Bakery In Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
Established Turnkey Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Souvenir Decal Brand – Turnkey & Profitable
$350,000
Atascadero, CA
Established Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Desirable Downey-this one has it all
Downey, CA
Smoke Shop on Main in Alhambra!
Alhambra, CA
Fast-Growing Pizza Business - Koreatown, LA
Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
Turnkey Smoke Shop with Expansion Potential – Prime Sherwood Forest
Northridge, CA
Established Decorative Concrete & Specialty Supply Business
Ventura County, CA
Mini Mart in Alhambra!
Alhambra, CA
Chuck Mondave
Versant Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
Versant Business Advisors offers a range of services for the business and commercial community including business opportunity brokering, mergers & acquisitions, commercial real estate brokering and financing for all aspects of business continuity. The company is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California but serves clients throughout the great golden state and beyond. Specializing in Technology,SAAS and AI services, Healthcare, Dental and business services.
Contact me
Retail High End Window Coverings
California
Red Rabbit
Riverside County, CA
Bay Area Cabinet Shop
$400,000
San Martin, CA
Glass And Mirror Sales, Design, Fabricate And Installation.
Costa Mesa, CA
Franchise Junk Hauling Business
Petaluma, CA
Established Woman’s Clothing Wholesaler to Big Box Retailers
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx Ground Routes – 9 Routes Available in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Profitable and Growing, Mobile RV Repair, Owner Retiring
Sacramento County, CA
Santa Monica Restaurant and Wine Bar With Garden Patio
Santa Monica, CA
Shalimar Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento, 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
|
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
|
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.
Favorites limit reached.
Remove some Favorites.
Remove some Favorites.