Stockton, CA
$899,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
2 Very Profitable Pizza Franchises for sale! Owner Nets $265,993!
Pampered Puppies in Bear Valley Rd
Victorville, CA
$65,000
Impressive & Well-known Cigar Shop-Lounge in Orange County, California
Orange County, CA
$190,000
HIgh Volume Dental lab 400k+ net income /year and $2.2M gross revenue
Sacramento, CA
$2,100,000
Unmatched Liquor Store Opportunity | High Traffic • Strong Margins •
Sacramento County, CA
$950,000
6 Beds Residential Care Faciity with Real Etate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jacinto, CA
$650,000
High-Gear Investment: Profitable auto repair Franchise on Busy street
Sacramento County, CA
$325,000
Long-Established HVAC Installation Business with $10M+ Pipeline
Walnut, CA
$1,500,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$650,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$525,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$1,175,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Popular Seafood Boil and Asian Fusion Restaurant
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
TURN-KEY Cafe Asset Sale With Type I & II Hood In Pasadena
$125,000
Pasadena, CA
Busy And Money-Making Body Shop For Sale !!!
Santa Clarita, CA
$395,000
Semi-absentee, Full-service Moving & Storage Business For Sale
Irvine, CA
$302,000
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
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Custom Event Sign and Decor Rental business
Santa Ana, CA
$250,000
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Huge traffic-perfect for Mex Food or Keep current Asian Menu
Chula Vista, CA
$129,999
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$1,450,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Ocala, FL - Vehicle Financing
Ocala, CA
$850,000
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$800,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Marietta, GA - Vehicle Financing
Marietta, CA
$375,000
Medical Overpayments Recovery Business
California
$10,500,000
Update: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe/Hospitality
$199,000
Sacramento, CA
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Established Hospice Agency for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$380,000
Mexican Grill Restaurant (Northwest)
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Formal Ware Dress Shop
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Concrete Contractor – Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Liquor Store in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Unique Japanese Sushi in Monterey Park
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
Turnkey Regional Center Business - EB-5 Investment & Real Estate Dev
$300,000
Orange County, CA
The only gas station in town & store is ready for a new owner to open!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Waba Grill Teriyaki Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Classic American Diner
Orange County, CA
$389,000
Central Downtown Established Sitdown Restaurant 47 License, Patio
Santa Cruz, CA
$229,900
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
CA Laboratory with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Z-code, All Molecular, Note
Riverside, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Pizzeria in High-Traffic Location in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, CA
$225,999
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Jaspal (Jas) Gahunia
JG Commercial Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Established and lucrative Nail Salon
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Medical Spa for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$70,000
Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio! (80% SBA Financing)
$150,000
San Diego, CA
High-volume Liquor Store + $300k in Lotto & Scratch sales per month!
Westminster, CA
$1,500,000
Turnkey brewery with global distribution + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
$2,132,500
Youth Sports Leagues For Sale
Simi Valley, CA
$400,000
Beer & Wine Mexican Restaurant: South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA
$149,999
Very Well Established Soil Testing Laboratory on CA Central Coast
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Allstate Agency Located in L A County Gross Premium over $5,000,000
Carson, CA
$750,000
Staffing Franchise – Two Territories, Seller Financing Available
San Bernardino County, CA
$730,000
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.
