Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Franchised Learning Center – Affluent Community
Established Automotive Restyling & Rhino lining Spray Business – 9 Yea
Escondido, CA
Absentee Chocolate Franchise - Profitable, Turnkey, $187K
Sonoma County, CA
MEP engineering firm near Irvine CA specializing in K12, DSA projects
Lake Forest, CA
Home Health Agency Platform Opportunity – Sacramento County
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Absentee Chocolate Franchise - $187K
Sonoma County, CA
High-Volume Poke Restaurant in La Quinta – Patio – Beer & Wine – $820K
La Quinta, CA
Established Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Agency – Orange Cou
Orange, CA
Critical Diesel Backup Systems Company with $3M in EBITDA
California
1 Bread Route - Central California
California
Ice Cream Shop
Sacramento County, CA
Asset Recovery with Institutional Contracts-SBA Pre-Approved
Orange County, CA
Well Established Residential HVAC Serving San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes
$175,000
Carlsbad, CA
Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established Optometry Practice
Corte Madera, CA
145+ Lic | Los Angeles County | Child Care Ctr. | Exceptional Upside..
Los Angeles County, CA
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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35-Year Specialty Construction Business - In-House Mfg, Retiring Owner
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Riverside County, CA
Real Estate Photography, 3D Matterport, Drone, Floor Plans & Websites
Alameda County, CA
Turn-Key Hair Salon - Asset Sale
Corona, CA
Over 2,900 Sq Ft Beautifully Well Decor Coffee and Desert Lounge
Garden Grove, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
Collision Excellence
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Northern California DUI Law Practice
Butte County, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
$225,000
Modesto, CA
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
Profitable Home Remodel Co. for Sale
Santa Barbara County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified Legal Document Prep & Tax Practice - 25+ Years
Colton, CA
Profitable Dry Cleaning & Alterations Business for Sale
San Francisco County, CA
30% ROI || Semi Absentee Ownership
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Ice Cream & Tea Franchise in Busy Eastvale Shopping Center
Eastvale, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity
Sacramento, CA
Profitable Boutique Pilates & Fitness Studio in LA's SFV
Los Angeles, CA
Valet and Parking Management Business
Palm Desert, CA
Boutique Spa
Santa Barbara County, CA
Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Utility SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Papa John’s Pizza – Legacy Store (25 Yrs) – Stable Operations
San Diego County, CA
Flower Shop in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Profitable General Engineering Company
Riverside County, CA
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
Fast casual Mediterranean restaurant for sale in San Diego
San Diego, CA
13 Machine Vending Route For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Branded Gas with Hard liquor Business & Real estate For sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Own a Successful Salon & Beauty Supply Store in Chino CA
Chino, CA
Own a Successful Salon & Beauty Supply Store in a Prime Location
Pico Rivera, CA
High demand recession proof business. Serving all of California
$50,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Plumbing Supply - Successful Rural Business
Plumas County, CA
Established Sandwich Franchise
Sacramento, CA
Turn-Key Silk Screen Printing Business For Sale
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
Laundromat in National City with Large Warehouse
National City, CA
Absentee Owned - Surf Accessories Manufacturer & Established Brand
San Clemente, CA
100% compliant Licensed Smoke shop next door to a licensed cannabis
Los Angeles, CA
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Stockton, 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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