Victorville, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
High End Japanese Sushi Restaurant in SG Valley
Monterey Park, CA
Established Turnkey Cemetery Business in Vallejo, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
Women's Apparel Retailer
California
Massage and Spa-Great Location
Alameda County, CA
Busy Auto Repair in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
Flower Shop in Glendale
Glendale, CA
Gas Station & Liquor Store Including Lotto
Concord, CA
Turnkey Bar, Restaurant & Distillery Business Opportunity
El Dorado County, CA
LA's Premier Boxing & Fitness Center with Top Rated Personal Trainers
Los Angeles County, CA
Fast Casual Restaurant in a busy center
Redondo Beach, CA
Santa Clara County Flower Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
$1,300,000
San Diego, CA
Sales & Repair of Outdoor Power Equipment Company
California
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Paint and Hardware Store in LA County
Long Beach, CA
Restaurant, fully equipped, ample parking
Union City, CA
Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Cornered Indian restaurant for sale in SF on Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Prime Palo Alto Salon & Chair Rental
Palo Alto, CA
Vending Machine Location
Buena Park, CA
Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients
Pleasant Hill, CA
Price Reduced! | Full-Service Mail Center Franchise in SoCal - SC2195
California
FULLY TURNKEY | Established Grocery Store in San Gabriel Vally, CA
$998,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Amazing location in downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
42 year old Profitable sign company with a spray Booth
Orange County, CA
Welcome to Pho Kuroushi – Wagyu Beef, a well-established Vietnamese
Garden Grove, CA
Fully Equipped, Turnkey Cafe Ready for New Ownership
Westminster, CA
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
Established Profitable Sushi + Ramen Restaurant/179K SDE/SBA/Upside
Gilroy, CA
South Orange County - Persian / Mediterranean with Beer & Wine
Orange County, CA
Drive Thru Quick Serve Restaurant with Beer & Wine
Chino Hills, CA
Mediterranean Quick Serve Restaurant
San Clemente, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Orange, CA
Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
$2,800,000
Hayward, CA
Licensed Long Beach Cultivation Business + Real Estate Available
Long Beach, CA
Highly Profitable Global Luxury Hospitality Executive Search Firm
California
Profitable & Well Established Auto Repair Business - Northern CA
California
Profitable long established Barbershop
Laguna Hills, CA
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
Franchise Quick Serve Healthy Food Restaurant
Redondo Beach, CA
Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel
San Mateo County, CA
Laundromat in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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Profitable Student Success & Retention SaaS – $1.4M ARR, $1M+ SDE
San Francisco, CA
Laundromat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Global Digital Imaging Hardware & Workflow Products Company
$27,005,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Monica Daytime Cafe – Customer Favorite with Dedicated Following
Santa Monica, CA
10+ Yrs Established Phone Repair, Low Rent, Easy Ops
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Morro Bay Store on the Embarcadero
Morro Bay, CA
Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pizza Wings Restaurant, great Neighborhood
Stevenson Ranch, CA
San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000
San Francisco, CA
Ollo Malibu For Sale
Malibu, 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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