Los Gatos, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Juicy Juicy
Bermuda Dunes, CA
Well-Established Candy Manufacturer and Wholesaler
Los Angeles County, CA
Music Retailer with Repair Division & Studios
Sacramento County, CA
Car Wash | Affluent Orange County Trade Area | 40,000+ VPD
Costa Mesa, CA
High-Volume All-American Eatery: $200K+ Gross Sales w/ Local Following
Rio Linda, CA
Natural Skincare Brand | Wholesale + Online Sales
San Diego, CA
Silicon Valley Car Wash Asset | Business & RE | High-Visibility Area
Sunnyvale, CA
Hamburger Rest (Independent)
Escondido, CA
Hermosa Beach Better For You Food Service Chain
Hermosa Beach, CA
Music Retailer with Repair Division & studio rental
Sacramento County, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Absentee-Owned Established Whitening Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Award-Winning Napa Valley Winery
California
Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX
$9,500,000
Inglewood, CA
Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood
Santa Clara County, CA
Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC
Los Angeles County, CA
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Profitable Asian Restaurant in High Traffic Mall
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Laguna Niguel, CA
Specialty Building Materials Distributor
Los Angeles County, CA
20 Plus Years-Longtime Law Practice-Turn Key- Extensive Client List!
San Francisco, CA
Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume
Solano County, CA
Beer & Wine Market in a densely populated area with strong walk in cus
North Hills, CA
Turnkey Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – With Rare Used Car Sales Permit
Marin County, CA
South Bay Better For You Food Service Chain
Redondo Beach, CA
High Volume Auto Repair - Orange County
Orange County, CA
Busy Subway Restaurant
$380,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Gas Station, C Store - Business & Real Estate for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Turnkey Bar & Restaurant
Ventura, CA
Established Pet Salon & Shop | SoCal | Strong Repeat Clientele
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-Key Breakfast Restaurant in Prime Vista Location
Vista, CA
Strategic Arcadia Restaurant Opportunity
Arcadia, CA
Turn key General automotive repair facility
Seaside, CA
Mobile Car Detailing
Los Angeles, CA
Mitsuwa-Anchored Irvine Restaurant | Turnkey Noodle House
Irvine, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Well Eastablished Thai Restaurant
El Sobrante, CA
Los Angeles: Established Security Services Business Backed by Signal
Los Angeles, CA
Turn Key 6 Beds Licensed RCFE Facility with Pending ALW - In Escrow
Poway, CA
Incredible Business Opportunity in the Heart of San Benito County!
Hollister, CA
Premier Med Spa & Laser Tattoo Removal SDE $350K
Los Angeles County, CA
High-End Artisan Bakery & Coffee Bar – Turnkey Operation
Thousand Oaks, CA
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
San Bernardino County, CA
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Absentee Owned - 2-location Nutrition Store Next to Gyms for sale!
Bakersfield, CA
John Jomehri
KW Commercial - South Bay
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
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Established American Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
Baskin Robbins franchise store San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Established Cell Phone Repair Business- High Traffic
$220,000
San Bernardino, CA
Supermarket, Meat Market and Liquor Store with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Absentee, Remotely Run Wedding Photography & Videography Business
Los Angeles, CA
Established Party Rental Business over 15 years Prime location
Culver City, CA
Smog Test Only
Los Angeles, CA
Longtime Convenience and Liquor Store-Great Location-Spacious-Clean!
San Francisco, CA
High-Volume Independent Pharmacy & Boutique Gift Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Virtual San Diego Based Tax Practice for Sale
San Diego, 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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