San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
Highly Profitable Multi-Channel E-Commerce Business – $250K+ Net
Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
SBA Pre-Approved Absentee Owned Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$290,000
Learning Express Toys & Gifts Redding
Redding, CA
$100,000
Top-Rated Japanese Restaurant – San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Profitable & Well-Established Italian Restaurant w/Full Bar
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Gourmet Market, Deli w/Craft Beer & Wine Tastings in Affluent Location
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Solar Carports Direct Design & Manufacturing Biz
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Child's Play Place and Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
HVAC Service Business – Bay Area with huge customer base
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Retail RX Inside Medical Building - Well Established $3M plus In Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Pizza. Takeout and Delivery only. Established 30+ years. Low rent.
Mountain View, CA
$650,000
Very Profitable Glass Glazing business for sale
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Quick Serve Restaurant Irvine Major Center Keep or Bring Your Concept
Irvine, CA
$265,000
Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner
Orange County, CA
$375,000
Soil & Foundation Engineering Company
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Third-Party Wrap Insurance Administrator
California
$350,000
Dog Training Biz for Sale in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$275,000
DTLA Pizza – Stunning $400K Buildout, Profitable, Turnkey
Los Angeles, CA
$165,000
$1,779,000 Income - Property Management / Manager-run, Fully Staffed
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Tempe, AZ - Highly Profitable
Tempe, CA
$900,000
Earn $270K+ your first year with Farmers Ins, scale to $1M+ in 3 years
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Phoenix (Deer Valley), AZ - Vehicle Financing
Phoenix, CA
$1,125,000
5 Star Business for Sale
Newark, CA
$450,000
Absentee Cafe & Event Room with Beer & Wine License
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Long Standing Deli in Great San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
$3.30 Million Lake Tahoe Real Estate Investment - 15,246 sq ft Parcel
El Dorado County, CA
$3,300,000
Very Low Price of Hamburger in Fontana
Fontana, CA
$70,000
Freestanding Corner Restaurant near UOP & Miracle Mile Location
Stockton, CA
$250,000
Award Winning With Patent Skincare Brand in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $92,786
Thriving Quick Lube Franchise in Sunny Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Highly Profitable
San Diego, CA
$900,000
Fully Automated Online Lending Business
17 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Highly Profitable
San Jose, CA
$2,450,000
Franchise-Ice Cream, Very Profitable -No. Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Profitable Turnkey Restaurant on Historic Route 66 – Near APU
Azusa, CA
$250,000
High Volume Ice Cream Shop - Manufacture & Retail- 3 Business In 1
Alhambra, CA
$335,000
Fully Built Out AYCE Shabu Restaurant for Sale
Arcadia, CA
$110,000
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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10-Yr-Old Content & Software Business Focused on Magic: The Gathering
California
$2,680,000
Turnkey Psychological Testing Practice with Legacy Insurance Contracts
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Turnkey eBike Business - Full or Part Time - Storefront or from Home
Bright and Modern Restaurant Opportunity in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
$200,000
Indian Fusion Pizza Restaurant with Bar!!
Santa Rosa, CA
$129,999
Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$200,000
Skylight Fabrication and Installation Business: Great Opportunity
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Car Seat Cover Service in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$120,000
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Sign company, all necessary equipment, and a Large Spray booth
Orange, CA
$159,000
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.
