San Marcos, CA
$375,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Music Store
Fresno Pool Service Route for Sale
Fresno County, CA
$267,300
Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
$575,000
Pet Grooming
Pasadena, CA
$300,000
Veterinary Hospital--OPTIMAL LOCATION, INCOME, and FACILITY!
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Turnkey Mexican Restaurant-35+Years of Success-prime Location!
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rimforest, CA
$1,000,000
Special Industrial Fastener Manufacturing Business in LA for Sale
City Of Industry, CA
$598,000
Ventura Maintenance Business
Oxnard, CA
$115,000
Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch also Dinner Spot w/ Heavy Foottrafic
Montebello, CA
$195,000
Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Clothing & Tailoring Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Beverly Hills Restaurant for Sale - High Revenue & Growth Potential
$395,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Paternity and Court-Ordered DNA Testing Business – Nationwide Clients
Sacramento County, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Repair Shop – South OC – Great Reputation & Goodwill
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$320,000
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Popular Mexican Restaurant – High Margins, Proven Model, Great Lease
Santa Ana, CA
$219,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$1,275,000
Premier CNC Water Sports MFG & Technology Business
California
$350,000
Private Mailbox Rental/Printing/Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
$80,000
$60M+ Large Clinical Laboratory – Full Robotic Automation
California
$75,000,000
Established Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
$149,000
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
$200,000
Santa Ana, CA
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$150,000
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
$49,000
Established Commercial Construction Company
Carlsbad, CA
$2,200,000
Temecula Olive Oil Business and Olive View Ranch Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Temecula, CA
$7,500,000
Attractive Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA APPROVED
Escondido, CA
$70,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$325,000
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!
Carlsbad, CA
$210,000
Charming Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Strong sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,000
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
ZipGrow Hydroponic Farm for Sale - Land Not Included
$45,000
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
Profitable Accessibility Consulting Firm
California
$399,000
Established Southern California Sign Company Looking for a Successor
Costa Mesa, CA
$975,000
Online Sports Uniform Sales, Huge Potential
San Joaquin County, CA
$350,000
Well Established HVAC and Plumbing Firm
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,000,000
Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor
Marina Del Rey, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
Hospice with VA Contract & 15–20 Census
Norco, CA
$1,200,000
Profitable Electrician Company - Absentee Owner
Los Angeles County, CA
$164,967
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
$270,000
Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale
California
$375,000
Flexible Retail Space or Turnkey Beauty Salon – Prime Location
Los Angeles, CA
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Installer Company
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sell. Beer/Wine.
Orange, CA
$590,000
Peninsula Favorite - $3MM sales - 11 years on the Lease
San Mateo County, CA
$398,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!
Agoura Hills, CA
$169,000
Young Dimsum (Adelanto)
Adelanto, CA
$39,999
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$67,200
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.
