Upland, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Flame Broiler For Sale-Business Only, Cash Sale
$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
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
Bay Area Cabinet Shop
$400,000
San Martin, CA
Established Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
Desirable Downey-this one has it all
Downey, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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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
Vapes Get Banned,We Get Sales|86% Share|83% Margins|eCommerce
$3,100,000
Irvine, 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
Smoke shop in coachella
Coachella, CA
Coin Laundromat in South Gate
South Gate, CA
Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$165,000
Monterey County, CA
Central Valley CA (Stanislaus County) CPA Practice for sale
Stanislaus 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
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Very Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Riverside, CA
Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE
Santa Rosa, CA
Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
$260,000
Escondido, CA
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, 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
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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