Encinitas, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Encinitas Bakery & Cafe For Sale
14 years of proven deposition services w/ AI option
El Segundo, CA
Absentee run Dessert shop for sale in Elk Grove shopping center
Elk Grove, CA
Manufacturer of professional cutlery & kitchen utensils
California
Takeout Pizza Franchise For Sale! Only 50k Down! Great Location!
Roseville, CA
Established 3,345 SF Laundromat | Central LA – USC-Adjacent
Los Angeles, CA
Tijuana Style Taqueria in San Jose
San Jose, CA
"San Bruno" Established High-Volume Type 1 Beer & Wine License!
San Bruno, CA
Facilities Management Operation with Recurring Revenue | Greater LA
Los Angeles, CA
Established Mobility Equipment Retail Business
Yolo County, CA
Full Kitchen Restaurant/ Sushi Bar
Torrance, CA
Established Automotive Repair Shop With Strong Lease - Turnkey
Vallejo, CA
A breakfast restaurant with a patio
San Jose, CA
Spinal Implant Technology and QMS
$1,250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
A boba tea shop (franchise) with a fully equipped kitchen
Fremont, CA
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale
Sonoma County, CA
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Established, Highly Profitable Deli for Sale
Petaluma, CA
Highly Rated Authentic Indian/Asian Restaurant, new build out
Santa Rosa, CA
Well established Liquor store for sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Established Industrial Air Quality Solutions Provider with 18 years+
Orange County, CA
Breakeven Crossfit Gym with Assets
San Diego, CA
Established Transmission Repair Shop - 30 Year Operating History
Riverside County, CA
La Michoacana Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Hemet, CA
Corvette Specialties
Palm Desert, CA
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
High-End Luxury Medical Spa Inside San Diego County Hospital
San Diego County, CA
Established day spa and wellness center in napa valley
Napa County, CA
High-Volume High-Profit Sushi Restaurant in SF Japantown
San Francisco, CA
Dry-cleaning plant with Real Estate, Solano County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
Very Famous subway shop
Napa County, CA
Indepandant Pizza for an owner or invester
Contra Costa County, CA
Reputable, Established HVAC & Refrigeration Business
Sacramento County, CA
Profitable Self-Run Capsule Toy & Claw Game Arcade in Prime SF
San Francisco County, CA
Excellent Convenience Store with Beer & Wine License
Kern County, CA
$60,000 net Smoke shop - Seller Financing is Available
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's
Shasta Lake, CA
Private Salon Suites Business - Located in the heart of Orange County
Orange, CA
Mountain Mike's Franchise Pizza restaurant for Sale in Fresno
Fresno, CA
Award-Winning Profitable Mexican Seafood Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Dental Products Manufacturer
Riverside County, CA
Manufacturer & Online Supplier – Art & Framing Materials
California
Established Auto Repair Business — Alameda County – SBA pre-Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Beer & Wine Supermarket, Gross $90,000/Monthly
Contra Costa County, CA
Established Turnkey Supplement Retail Store
Sacramento, CA
Gordon Lai
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Prime Metropolis Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based real estate brokerage established in 1988. In addition to residential and investment real estate, our firm assists clients with business opportunity sales, commercial leasing, and property-related business transactions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We work with business owners, buyers, investors, landlords, and tenants on restaurant, retail, service, and other small business opportunities. Our team understands that business sales often require discretion, especially when employees, customers, vendors, landlords, and competitors are involved. We help protect confidentiality while guiding qualified buyers through the review process, including confidentiality agreements, lease review, financial information, private showings, offer preparation, and transaction coordination. With local market experience and bilingual service in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, we are well positioned to assist business owners and buyers throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
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Established Orange County Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Fully Absentee Profitable Sugaring Studio Orange County
Yorba Linda, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity-Fully Equipped Shopping Center Location
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Semi-Absentee Pet Grooming Spa (SBA Pre-Qualified)
Orange County, CA
San Diego Property Damage/Restoration Company
San Diego, CA
Mechanic Service Shop for Jet Skis with Great Performance every year
Northridge, CA
Profitable Chinese restaurant with a reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
Well established Smoke Shop for Sale in Clovis, CA
Clovis, CA
Independent Gas station including property is for sale.
Victorville, CA
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, 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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