Tulare County, CA
$239,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
The Popular Restaurant, Bar w/Live Music - ROXX On MAIN - is For Sale!
Martinez, CA
$290,000
Beautifully Remodeled, Fully Equipped, Downtown Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$164,000
High-Visibility Corner Restaurant Space in the Heart of Central Marin
Marin County, CA
$249,000
Established Landscaping Business Serving Long Beach/South LA/North OC
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Assisted Stretching
Napa, CA
$10,000
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
$475,000
erotic Adult Store.
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
30 yrs. old clinical lab, PPOs BC, BS, UHC, HealthNet, Medi-Medi
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Savannah, GA - Vehicle Financing
Savannah, CA
$400,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Orlando, FL - Vehicle Financing
Orlando, CA
$975,000
Profitable Auto Service Center – 40+ Years of Trust
Los Angeles County, CA
$360,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes - Punta Gorda, FL - Vehicle Financing
Punta Gorda, CA
$825,000
Richard's Painting, Your Neighborhood Painter
Jewelry Store
Riverside, CA
$382,000
Smoke Shop And Cellphone repair store
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Italian Restaurant For Sale - In Escrow
San Diego County, CA
$69,000
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Tile & Stone Fabrication and Install Est 1994,YTD July +19% revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,626,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$247,000
Longtime Family Owned Wig Business-Inventory Included!
Daly City, CA
$35,000
Mental Health Clinical Business, Exclusive Territories, Medicare other
Market with beer and wine license for sale in stanton
Stanton, CA
$140,000
Coin Operated Laundry Main Street In Plaza
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Machine Shop | Auto Engine Rebuilding | Commercial Land & Building
Colton, CA
$277,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Smoke Shop, High Vol, Monthly Net $15k Avg.
Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Baby resale store for sale
Santee, CA
$90,000
Well established Home Health Care with Palliative care license as well
Glendale, CA
$220,000
Profitable Travel Agency with Global Reach for Sale!
Encino, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations - Sister Co
California
$1,370,000
NOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!
Last-Mile Delivery Business with Multi-Terminal Operations
California
$3,938,000
Established Fast Food Franchise
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Carpet Cleaning Business
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
Established Dog Training Franchise, Deeply discounted for quick sale
San Diego County, CA
$180,000
Profitable Power Equipment Retail & Service
California
$700,000
Established Auto Body Shop Franchise with Two Locations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$4,650,000
Established Solar & Battery Installations Business In-House Installers
California
$1,495,000
Susan Mehravar
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
My office called me QUEEN Agent: and in Bay Area, business owner called me DEAL MAKER. Number one agent as only agent as woman in Bay Area sell at LEAST 2 gas stations and 15 restaurants yearly. Also, number one the best agent to get at least 18 listing in office.
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License Agreement-Mobile Brake Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$39,500
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
$400B Health & Wellness Market – Proven Model with Recurring Revenue
Hair Studio in Prime Location – Huge Revenue Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Michoacan Style -Ice Cream & Paletas Shop- Excellent Location & Sales
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City Restaurant for sale
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Anaheim Restaurant for sale
Anaheim, CA
$218,000
Monterey Park restaurant for sale
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
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.
