San Diego County, CA
$270,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well-known ramen franchise in major shopping center
Beauty SPA for sale
Lake Forest, CA
$90,000
Alhambra restaurant for sale
Alhambra, CA
$90,000
Allstate Agency Northern Ca. 30 years Established
Modesto, CA
$2,399,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Seller Financing
Burbank, CA
$750,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles (Vernon), CA - Seller Financing
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes - Fremont, CA - Highly Profitable
Fremont, CA
$1,900,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Carson, CA - Highly Profitable
Carson, CA
$875,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$149,000
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in Fremont near COSTCO, TARGET
Fremont, CA
$288,000
ARCO/AMPM with Property Tuolumne County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$11,000,000
Civil Enforcement Business
Lodi CA, (San Joaquin County) Tax & Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$410,000
Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$700,000
BJ Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Insight Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage specializing in the bulk sale of operational child care centers and assisted living facilities. We offer a rare blend of business brokerage expertise and commercial real estate transaction acumen, allowing our clients to maximize the combined value of their business and property. Our primary focus is helping owners exit with confidence by delivering qualified buyers, seamless deal structures, and the highest possible price for both the enterprise and the underlying real estate. We understand the complexities of regulated industries, including licensing requirements, subsidy structures, and facility compliance, and we bring that knowledge to every transaction. Whether it's a single-site operation or a multi-location portfolio, we tailor the process to meet the specific needs of each owner while ensuring a smooth transition for staff, families, and residents. Our team has closed dozens of transactions across California and beyond, with an unmatched track record in presenting clean, professional listing packages that attract institutional and entrepreneurial buyers alike.
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Precision Aerospace Machine Shop
Orange County, CA
$595,000
Laguna Beach Fine Dining with full alcohol, established since 2011
Laguna Beach, CA
$1,599,999
Established Branded Gas Station with Auto Repair shop in FresnoCounty
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$3,900,000
Liquor Store - South LA
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$25,000
Established Family-Owned Produce Distributor
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
Detox Residential LA. High Profits. Drug + Alcohol
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,500,000
Beer & Wine Bar for Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Established prime location restaurant with full equipment
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Papa John's Pizza- Steady Sales- All New Equipment-Profitable
Ventura County, CA
$249,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Baja Fresh Franchise – Prime Simi Valley Location
Simi Valley, CA
$135,000
Profitable, Part time Drink Mix Supplier
Orange County, CA
$385,000
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
$349,000
Established Health Café with Loyal Local Customer Base
El Dorado County, CA
$212,500
Casino Cardrooms with Restaurant & Bar
Rancho Cordova, CA
$1,500,000
Gas Station & Mart with Real Estate, Absentee Owner, SBA Approved.
Crescent City, CA
$3,200,000
2 Truck fleet nets 12k+ Monthly
Thriving Preschool in Shasta County Business + Real Estate
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Water Store, Smoothie & Ice Cream Shop in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Turn-key Dance/Fitness/Yoga/Pilates Studio – Full Buildout for $29k
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Turn-Key Digital Dental Lab – Northern California - Rapid Growth!
Sacramento County, CA
$640,000
La Mesa, California Hair Salon | 90% Repeat Customers | 5% Churn
La Mesa, CA
$180,000
Khaled Azar
Livmo
Serving San Diego County, CA
We intimately understand the exhilaration of building a vision from scratch and growing a thriving tech business. Having walked in your shoes, we appreciate the complexities involved in marketing and selling a company. Our team of former founders, developers, and technologists speak your language and will help you navigate the intricacies of a transaction. With decades of hands-on experience, we’ll make sure your life’s work is valued accurately so you can look ahead to that next big idea.
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Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Specialty Construction Contractor – Est. 1977
Solano County, CA
$1,500,000
Factory Built Home Production Partnership
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
$4,000,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Prime Subway Franchise Opportunity - West Covina's #1 Shopping Center
West Covina, CA
$275,000
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Chinese food Restaurant For Sale by owner
Hemet, CA
$249,999
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.
