San Diego County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California


Santa Clarita, CA

Camarillo, CA

Orange County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Alameda County, CA
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Glendora, CA
Orange County, CA
San Francisco County, CA
Solano County, CA
La Mirada, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
$190,000
Maywood, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Fresno, CA
Charles "jj" Choi
Action Realty Task Holdings, LLC.
Serving Orange County, CA
Placer County, CA
Torrance, CA
Placer County, CA
Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
Walnut, CA
Folsom, CA
San Jose, CA
Brand New Turnkey Stretching Studio!
$150,000
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego County, CA
Placer County, CA
Azusa, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Placer County, CA
Humboldt County, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Completely remodeled restaurant with an open concept.
$230,000
North Hollywood, CA
San Jose, CA
Fremont, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
California
Upland, CA
San Fernando, CA
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
California
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San Bernardino, CA
Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
$175,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Delano, CA
San Bernardino, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Fountain Valley, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Madera County, 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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