San Mateo County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Popular Pizzeria Poised for Expansion
Brea Area Cocktail Bar - Versatile Layout in Prime Main Street
Brea, CA
Flooring & Home Improvement Superstore 30+ Years in Business
Canoga Park, CA
24-Bed California Behavioral Health Platform | $6.3M Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
Santa Clarita Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Simi Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Ventura County, CA
Portfolio of 3 Profitable Gas Stations
Barstow, CA
76 Gas Station & Franchise Market Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
After School Learning, Tutorial, Childcare Center With Transportation
Orange County, CA
7-11 with type 21 license for sale
Torrance, CA
Profitable 3,000 SF Live Music Bar & Entertainment Venue – Turnkey
La Mesa, CA
High-Growth, Recession-Proof Plumbing Business with National Brand - C
Fresno, CA
Emerald Triangle Cannabis Cultivation Platform | 28,000 SF
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
San Diego Water Restoration Package – Complete Fleet & Hard Assets
$200,000
San Diego, CA
Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License
Sherman Oaks, CA
Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
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Fantastic Central Main Street Restaurant & Full Bar
Sutter County, CA
Established Pet Hotel for Sale Agoura Hills, CA 10+ Years 156 Pet Cap.
Agoura Hills, CA
"SF Inner Parkside" Turn Key Cafe with Hood, cheap rent!
San Francisco, CA
Established Healthcare Staffing Agency
San Diego County, CA
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Chino, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Chino, CA
Established Custom Cabinet Manufacturer – $5.4M Revenue, 40+ Years
Moorpark, CA
Successful Orthopedist Doctor Practice in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Boutique & Gift Shop in Historic Downtown Sonora,CA
Sonora, CA
Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
$100,000
Pasadena, CA
Established Dry Cleaning Business – Prime Community Location
West Covina, CA
Cupertino/West San Jose Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Excellent Rent
San Jose, CA
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Monterey County, CA Area
Monterey County, CA
Market Sushi
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in North SJ – Fully Equipped, High Traffic
San Jose, CA
Auto Paint Shop
Los Angeles, CA
2 Accredited Franchised Chiropractic Locations
San Diego County, CA
Enormous upside for an owner/operator; R and B Tea Shop; High traffic
La Mirada, CA
5 Day Deli in industrial/commercial park, plenty of parking.
Hayward, CA
Coin Laundry with the property in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Orange County ServiceMaster Restore Territory
$450,000
Tustin, CA
Liquor & Conv. Store (South San Jose)
San Jose, CA
Absentee Liquor Store: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
Outstanding Allstate Agency / Orange Cty, CA. Excellent Agency 21 yrs
Anaheim, CA
Great area and low rent
Berkeley, CA
Prime Downtown Location 1560 sq ft spa,
Contra Costa County, CA
Turnkey Lash and Brow Salon with Loyal Client Base.
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
San Jose, CA
Established Indian Restaurant For Sale.
Fremont, CA
Xiaoming (Nia) Huang
Real Estate Center, Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
Real Estate Center, Inc. is a respected California brokerage with over 40 years of combined real estate experience, serving clients across the Bay Area, Central Valley, and surrounding markets. The firm is built on professionalism, integrity, market knowledge, and results-driven service. Our brokerage specializes in commercial real estate, business sales, investment properties, and owner-user opportunities. Whether clients are buying, selling, leasing, or expanding, we provide personalized guidance through every stage of the transaction.
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Great Wilmington location with all the extras
Wilmington, CA
Established Auto Repair Business in Prime North San Diego Location
San Diego County, CA
Factory-Built Modular Dwelling & ADU Plans — California-Approved & Cer
$65,000
Newport Beach, CA
GEM OAKS Assisted Living Home | Established Elderly Care Business
Thousand Oaks, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
Profitable Tire store with Low Overhead and easy operation
Fremont, CA
Liquor Store gross: $42,000/monthly
Alameda County, CA
Established CPR & Safety Training Business | Scalable B2B Model
California
Dive Bar, Lowest Rent in So Cal
Los Angeles County, CA
Top Pizza Franchise
Diamond Bar, 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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