North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
Well-Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer with 40-Year Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
Auto Repair shop AND Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,849,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Morgan Hill, CA
$350,000
Sacramento Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$103,200
Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Sutter County, CA
$225,000
Custom Socks Company and Manufacturer
San Bernardino County, CA
$950,000
Exceptional Ice Cream Business for Sale – Retail & Wholesale
Berkeley, CA
$124,900
Just Listed - Outstanding Redlands Restaurant / Bar Opportunity!
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Long-Standing Shoe and Luggage Repair Shop for Sale
Temecula, CA
$120,000
Semi-Absentee Auto A/C & Radiator Shop
Shasta County, CA
$385,000
Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA
Windsor, CA
$2,938,000
Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos
$399,000
Aptos, CA
Market-Leading Flooring Company with 2x Real Estate Assets($3.3M)
California
$350,000
Auto Dealership
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Premier Event Staffing Company – Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Established Psychology Practice with Strong Referral Network
Ventura County, CA
$489,000
Indoor Cycling Studio Franchise For Sale - Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA
$500,000
Eyelash & Eyebrow Franchise In Orange County - Price Reduced
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT
San Diego, CA
$235,000
Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Commercial Construction Company with Explosive Growth
Shasta County, CA
$1,795,000
B2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Premier Full-Service Fencing Contractor - Shasta County
Shasta County, CA
$329,000
Canvas Manufacturing Business
Tehama County, CA
$65,000
Established Beer & Wine Market & Property & 4 Res. units for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
Monterey Peninsula CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Monterey County, CA
$950,000
Online Retail Service
San Joaquin County, CA
$700,000
Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
Iconic Auto Body Shop
Lancaster, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $90,000
40+ Years Established Car Rental & Sales in Coastal CA
Orange County, CA
$899,000
Santa Rosa CA EA Tax Practice for Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
Fully equipped with great traffic count
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
Mobile Physical Therapy Practice with Excellent Profit Margin
Orange County, CA
$225,000
Established B2B Supply & Distribution Company – Profitable, Repeat Cli
Ventura County, CA
$1,000,000
Market Sushi
Torrance, CA
$87,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Award Winning Barbershop with Live-Work Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
$1.73M Revenue IT Monitoring Firm – ~90% Recurring
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $36,000
Profitable Same-Day Courier & Transportation Company For Sale
Riverside County, CA
$1,700,000
Franchise Boba Shop - Busy Plaza, Well Established
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
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Established Medical Supply Store
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Newly Built Out, Turnkey Beauty Salon in Koreatown
Los Angeles County, CA
$65,000
Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
PRICE REDUCED!!! 50 Years Established Pizza Restaurant, B&W
Orange, CA
$169,000
Premier Psychology Practice For Sale Owner Retiring – Northern CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $768,246
Patented Thermal Solar Clean Technology
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Thriving Nail & Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Hayward Location!
Hayward, CA
$250,000
Established Automotive Repair Shop
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
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.
