San Luis Obispo, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Import Furnishing & Artisan Decor, 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
Family Practice For Sale in California
Santa Barbara County, CA
Landmark Restaurant & Bar-$3M+ Sales, Type 47 License, Coveted Patio!
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Transmission & Auto Repair Shop | Bakersfield Area
Bakersfield, CA
Grazing and Catering Business!
Los Angeles County, CA
Low Overhead, High Margin Chem-Dry Franchise – 2 Territories Included
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Wedding and Event Rental Company
Murrieta, CA
HeadStart on 2027 Growth! Turnkey Opportunity - Zero Buildout - OPEN!
Novato, CA
Turnkey Storage Opportunity Recurring Revenue with Established Clients
Irwindale, CA
Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside County, CA
Profitable Language Services Firm — Remote, Scalable, High Margin
$4,810,000
California
Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing
Sacramento County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with Beer & Wine License in Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, CA
Susan Yang
Sunrise Investment International
Serving Riverside County, CA
Susan Yang provides personalized commercial, investment, business sales, and residential real estate services throughout Southern California. Her primary areas of focus include office buildings, warehouses and industrial properties, multi-unit investment properties, retail and mixed-use properties, commercial land, large farms, ranches, wineries, vineyards, and business opportunities. With more than ten years of residential real estate experience, Susan brings extensive knowledge of property marketing, pricing, negotiations, contracts, due diligence, and transaction coordination to every assignment. She represents sellers, buyers, business owners, and investors, providing personalized guidance from the initial consultation through closing. Susan is a California licensed real estate professional affiliated with Sunrise Investment International. Bilingual services are available in English and Chinese.
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Prime Street-Front SUSHI Restaurant Space for Sale in El Monte Plaza
El Monte, CA
Highly Profitable Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant for Sale in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Beauty & Wellness Spa for Sale in Montclair Plaza
Montclair, CA
Newly remodeled Liquor Store
Inglewood, CA
Established High-Volume Smoke Shop – Reseda, CA | $35K Monthly Sales |
Reseda, CA
Established Property Management Company for sale in West LA
Los Angeles County, CA
Low Voltage - Commercial & Residential Installation - 23 Yrs, Retiring
Galt, CA
Established Boost Mobile Store, Turnkey Opportunity with GP
City Of Atwater, CA
Multi-Line Insurance Agency
$225,000
Castro Valley, CA
Breakfast Lunch Restaurant
Los Altos, CA
Santa Clara County Preschool for Sale - Bright & Spacious
Santa Clara County, CA
10-Year Established Franchise Sushi Business – Priced for Quick Sale
Arcadia, CA
Eagle Rock Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Luxury Upscale Glendale Are Salon -Make Offer
Los Angeles, CA
C-store with Beer Wine
San Jose, CA
Restaurant Turn-Key Heavy Foot-Trafic
Pasadena, CA
Established Vietnamese restaurant
Campbell, CA
Turnkey Collision & Auto Body Shop – Fully Equipped
Los Angeles, CA
Established Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Tustin, CA
Turnkey Home-Based Business with AI Systems–Built for Rapid Expansion
$14,995
California
Scalable Physical and Occupational Therapy Mobile Clinic
Orange County, CA
Sweet Bunnies Frozen Yogurt Shop - Prime Lancaster Location
Lancaster, CA
Pharmacy For Sale
Roseville, CA
Great opportunity
Victorville, CA
Nail Store
Alameda County, CA
Profitable Coffee Shop in High-Traffic Location
San Dimas, CA
"High-Visibility Redwood City" Turnkey Specialty Beverage Franchise Op
Redwood City, CA
Established Indian Restaurant for Sale - San Ramon
San Ramon, CA
MOONEY LEE
Action Realty Task, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Established 29-Year Southern California Security Company | $760K SDE |
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Home Health Care Agency- 20 years under same Owner
Los Angeles, CA
Established Caramel Business- with Large Growth Potential
$449,000
California
Licensed Plumbing & Whole-Home Repiping
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
El Segundo, CA
Super high volume Chinese Dim Sum restaurant for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Absentee run Japanese restaurant for sale in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Professional Make-up Education & Cosmetics Company
California
Towing, Roadside Service, and Vehicle Storage Company
California
Urgent Care and Preventive Care Services Company
California
Turn-key Restaurant on Las Tunas Dr, Close to Alhambra and San Marino
San Gabriel, 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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