Solvang, CA
Rare opportunity to own an established retail business operating for 28 years in prime Solvang location, specializing in As Seen On TV products, Hawaiian shave ice, and American retro and nostalgic...
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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As Seen On TV Store
Solvang, CA
Architect-Designed Beach Pizza Restaurant | Long Lease | High Upside
Los Angeles, CA
Rare Opportunity: Turnkey Specialty Boutique in Old Town San Diego.
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA EA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Cafe, Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods, Crepes, Waffles
San Diego, CA
For Sale: Auto Body & Repair Shop
Moorpark, CA
Established Commercial Plumbing Company with Coveted Client Base!
San Diego, CA
Established Arborist Landscaping Company for Sale by Retiring Owner
Riverside County, CA
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Café / Restaurant Space
Ventura County, CA
Home Services - 40% Recurring Revenue - Sales Forward Business
Orange County, CA
Japanese Tonkatsu Restaurant for Sale--Strong Sales & Profit
Diamond Bar, CA
Marin County Flooring Leader — $491k Net | $1.7M Rev
San Rafael, CA
Specialized Subterranean Construction Firm with Niche Market Dominance
$2,160,000
Sonoma County, CA
Custom Wood Furniture & Products Manufacturer
California
Torrance CPA Firm for Sale
Torrance, CA
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Manjit Singh has provided outstanding business brokerage services throughout California, combining experience, market knowledge, and a results-driven approach.
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Prime Corner in Beverly Hills- Turnkey Restaurant, Bar or Retail Space
Beverly Hills, CA
Top-Performing Deli Delicious Franchise – 13+ Years of Proven Success
Fresno, CA
High-Growth DTC E-Commerce Sleep & Wellness Brand – $4.4MM+ EBITDA
San Diego, CA
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
Established North County Orthodontic Practice with Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
Rowland Heights Prime Plaza Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Rowland Hgts, CA
Sub Franchise in Upscale Center South Placer County, Ca
Placer County, CA
Established Bay Area Roofing Contractor with Strong Reputation
San Mateo County, CA
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Highly-Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café So. Placer County
Placer County, CA
Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538
Fremont, CA
Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem
Oakland, CA
Nice pool hall (billiards parlor) located in downtown hayward
Hayward, CA
Pet Grooming Salon for Sale
Fresno, CA
Walnut Creek CA CPA Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Established 16 Years Fast Food Restaurant for sale
Bell Gardens, CA
Established 13-Year Korean Fashion Boutique in San Francisco – Turnkey
San Francisco, CA
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
Van Nuys, CA
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA
$2,495,000
Bloomington, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
Established Gourmet Popcorn Manufacturer
Contra Costa County, CA
Korean Tofu & BBQ Restaurant in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Korean Food & K-Pop Food Style Cafe on Southern California
Irvine, CA
Well Known Korean style taste Fried Chicken Restaurant in K-Town LA
Los Angeles, CA
Hair & Nail Salon with Skin Care for Sale
Buena Park, CA
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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Big Bear Lake EA Firm for Sale
Big Bear Lake, CA
Turnkey Downtown Restaurant
Santa Barbara, CA
Premier Multi-Location Medical Weight Management & Wellness Platform
Santa Clara County, CA
Successful Party Rental & Event Services Business
Santa Cruz County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey beverage shop in sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Pizza -high volume super busy center-fully turn key operation
Thousand Oaks, CA
Hookah Lounge for Sale
San Diego, CA
Full Service Tree Trimming Co. Serving the Greater San Francisco Area
San Francisco County, CA
Laundry busine opportunity with real estate in highly dense South Gate
South Gate, CA
Mediterranean-seafood Restaurant only Opens 28 Hours a Week
Thousand Oaks, 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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