Buena Park, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Bakery In Buena Park
Established Turnkey Restaurant
Fountain Valley, 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
Retail High End Window Coverings
California
Red Rabbit
Riverside County, CA
Glass And Mirror Sales, Design, Fabricate And Installation.
Costa Mesa, CA
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$3,100,000
Irvine, CA
Franchise Junk Hauling Business
Petaluma, CA
Established Woman’s Clothing Wholesaler to Big Box Retailers
Los Angeles County, CA
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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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
Smoke shop in coachella
Coachella, CA
Coin Laundromat in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Central Valley CA (Stanislaus County) CPA Practice for sale
Stanislaus County, CA
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$165,000
Monterey County, CA
Market Sushi
Newport Beach, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., Mission District, SF
San Francisco, CA
Profitable San Diego Plumbing Company – Priced for Prompt Sale
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Escondido, CA
Market Sushi
Newport Beach, CA
Turnkey Ethiopian Restaurant – San Joe, CA
San Jose, CA
Los Angeles County 10 Machine Vending Route
Huntington Beach, CA
Landscape Design, Construction & Maintenance Company – Marin County
Marin County, CA
Very Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Riverside, CA
Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE
Santa Rosa, CA
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
$260,000
Escondido, CA
Established Tarzana Hair Salon with Med Spa & Nail Expansion Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Swimming pool & landscape construction
Corona, CA
Water Stores (2) Filtered Water And Alkaline Water Retail Locations
Palm Springs, CA
Established Pediatric Dental Practice for Sale!
Modesto, CA
Craft Hot Sauce Brand with National Distribution & Celebrity IP
California
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
Thriving Indian Restaurant, Indian Grocery Store and Catering Business
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Quick Sale! Insurance Book of Business 30+ years of clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Gordon Lai
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based real estate brokerage established in 1988. In addition to residential and investment real estate, our firm assists clients with business opportunity sales, commercial leasing, and property-related business transactions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We work with business owners, buyers, investors, landlords, and tenants on restaurant, retail, service, and other small business opportunities. Our team understands that business sales often require discretion, especially when employees, customers, vendors, landlords, and competitors are involved. We help protect confidentiality while guiding qualified buyers through the review process, including confidentiality agreements, lease review, financial information, private showings, offer preparation, and transaction coordination. With local market experience and bilingual service in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, we are well positioned to assist business owners and buyers throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
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Established Drive-Thru Coffee Concept in Downtown Location
Bakersfield, CA
Business 25 years
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
Farmers agency
Loma Linda, CA
Established Towing Business
Los Angeles, CA
Established Kids Play Center Opportunity in Van Nuys – NEST PLAY LA
Van Nuys, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant in Granite Bay
Rocklin, CA
High-Potential Opportunity: 2 Established Medical Spas
Glendale, CA
FOR SALE: Mechanic Shop- Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights, CA
For Sale: Liquor Store - Eureka W/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Eureka, 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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