Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Established Exterior Cleaning Business with Recurring Clients
Prime retail corridor Day Spa & Lounge in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Operating Restaurant for Sale | Prime Santa Clara Location
Santa Clara, CA
"Turnkey Ayce Sushi — $2.7m+ In Sales, Turn The Keys And Go"
Los Angeles, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Fe Springs, CA - Highly Profitable
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop |$54K Net| Seller Financing | Good Location
Contra Costa County, CA
Profitable Peninsula Deli | $175K NET | $1,310 Rent | Type I Hood
San Mateo County, CA
Established Southern California Custom Sign & Graphics Manufacturer
Orange County, CA
Dog grooming shop.
Pasadena, CA
Profitable San Diego Salon in Busy Shopping Center
San Diego, CA
Profitable Indian Restaurant In San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant w/ Patio / Property Available for Purchase
Los Angeles County, CA
Established and Profitable Supplemental Education Franchise
Contra Costa County, CA
Absentee-Run Claw Machine Arcade in Riverside Tyler Mall
$200,000
Riverside, CA
Profitable Pottery Painting Studio in Busy Entertainment District
San Joaquin County, CA
Profitable Online Floral & Event Services LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
Antoinette Gonzales Norris, CBB, CBI
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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Established Custom Picture Framing Business
Santa Barbara County, CA
27-Year RF Technology Company | $544K SDE | Significant Growth
Camarillo, CA
Market Sushi
Corona, CA
Appliance Repair Company for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
20-Year Central Coast Law Firm | $2.3M Rev | $700K SDE | Owner-Indepen
California
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant
Marin County, CA
Vending machine at location for sale 11 total combo snacks and drinks
Van Nuys, CA
Boba drinks and Asian fast food Restaurant
$45,000
Antioch, CA
5-Day Deli and Sandwich in Santa Barbaro
Santa Barbara, CA
Traditional ,Long -established Brunch restaurant and real estate sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Coin Laundry and Coin Car Wash with Property Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Arcadia CA
Arcadia, CA
Major brand tool truck route in south Sacramento
Sacramento County, CA
Prime South Park Restaurant | Fully Equipped | $2,400/mo. w/ Type 41
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant for Sale | $175,000
San Jose, CA
Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Real Estate- Trinity Mountains -$1.1M Sales
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Trinity County, CA
Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street PRICE REDUCED
San Clemente, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
$275,000
Redwood City, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
First Time on the market Sushi Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles Molecular Laboratory with Medicare and Medi-Cal
Los Angeles, CA
Keeping Industries Moving
California
Luxury New Build Wellness Spa & European Nail Studio
Newport Beach, CA
Iconic Amazing Corner Location Restaurant & Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
Camarillo Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
10 years old Ecommerce business for Sale
La Mirada, CA
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Established Home Inspection Business – Prime High Desert Territory
Menifee, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale | Prime Newark Shopping Plaza
Newark, CA
Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
$1,500,000
Chula Vista, CA
Established Turnkey Japanese Restaurant for Sale in Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest, CA
Gas Station with real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Belmont, CA
Established Subway Sonoma Co. CA
Sonoma County, CA
Italian Restaurant for sale
Amador County, CA
Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Beauty Spa in Sacramento – Established Client Base, Fully Equ
Sacramento, CA
Hospice for sell
Los Angeles, 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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