Sacramento, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Long Established Profitable Pizza Franchise For Sale! Only 60k down!
Large Coin Laundry | 50 Washers & 48 Dryers | $38K-$42K Monthly Revenu
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Legal Document Assistant Business
Contra Costa County, CA
Signs & Graphics
Palm Springs, CA
$310,000 Revenue – Marin County Tax and Accounting Practice
Marin County, CA
Smoke Shop: Downey, California
Downey, CA
5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
Profitable Mochi Donut & Boba Shop | High Growth Potential
Roseville, CA
Market Sushi
Los Angeles, CA
Central California Medical Spa for Sale LMCA060826
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Full-Service Construction Co. | Residential & Comm | Strong Earnings
California
Prime Subway Location with Strong Traffic and Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available
California
Pure Barre Redondo Beach And SAN PEDRO Pure Barre
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
Claws 'N' Paws
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Chevron ExtraMile Gas Station & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Regina Fisher
Sierra Bay Partners
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a concierge business brokerage based in the San Francisco Bay. We are guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to achieve the best possible outcome of your business sale.
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Chevron Gas Station Business Only
Bellflower, CA
Established HCO with Health Net Contract
Encino, CA
Established Marin County Spa
Marin County, CA
Mobil Gas Station + Car Wash + Real Property for Sale
Corona, CA
76 Gas Station, Beyond Market & Car Wash Business Only
San Bernardino County, CA
North Hills, CA Tax & Bookkeeping Book of Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Downtown LA Turnkey Tapas Lounge with Full Liquor License
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime Irvine Ice Cream & Dessert Shop | New Buildout | Long-Term Lease
Irvine, CA
South California Behavioral Health Practice, Multiple Locations
San Bernardino County, CA
Premier Boutique Pilates Business Assets - Unique Acquisition
San Francisco County, CA
Sniff ‘n Snack – Online Pet Treat & Subscription Brand
Los Angeles, CA
Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Berkeley Pizza Cafe For Sale
Berkeley, CA
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Third-Party Logistics Company
California
Fatburger For Sale!
Eagle Rock, CA
Liquor Store + RE, Gross Sales $80k
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
High Visibility-Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Great for Korean Food
San Mateo County, CA
Indian Street Food Restaurant - possible concept conversion
Fremont, CA
Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
$150,000
Carlsbad, CA
Preschool For Sale San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
Papa John's Pizza - Huge Potential, Profitable, and Turnkey
Torrance, CA
Established Buena Park Dental Office | 4 Ops & Growth Potential
Buena Park, CA
Leading Smart Water Intelligence Platform for a Variety of Application
California
Indian Grocery Market
Fremont, CA
Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**
Los Angeles County, CA
Play It Again Sports- Newbury Park, CA For Sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
Turnkey Subway Opportunity with Strong Daily Traffic
Los Angeles County, CA
Scott Wells, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Subway® Positioned for Future Growth
Los Angeles County, CA
Calabasas, CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Insurance Agency
Chico, CA
Stablished Refrigerated Trucking Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #47 License
Chino, CA
Liquor Store business for Sale
Fresno, CA
Virsa Restaurant and Banquet Hall
Elk Grove, CA
Auto Repair and Smog Check in Garden Grove, Same Owner For 32 years,
Orange County, CA
32 years same owner Auto Repair and Smog Check
Orange County, CA
Lebanese delicious food restaurant
Murrieta, 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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