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Businesses For Sale in California
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Manufacturer of professional cutlery & kitchen utensils
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
A boba tea shop (franchise) with a fully equipped kitchen
Fremont, CA
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Established, Highly Profitable Deli for Sale
Petaluma, CA
Spinal Implant Technology and QMS
$1,250,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Rated Authentic Indian/Asian Restaurant, new build out
Santa Rosa, CA
Well established Liquor store for sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Puneet Sonia
PS Dream Team
Serving San Francisco County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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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
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
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, 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
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
Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's
Shasta Lake, 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
Established Orange County Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Orange County, CA
Fully Absentee Profitable Sugaring Studio Orange County
Yorba Linda, CA
Semi-Absentee Pet Grooming Spa (SBA Pre-Qualified)
Orange County, CA
Bob Brooks
Bay Area Business Brokers
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Bay Area Business Brokers are experts at bridging the gap between business buyers and sellers. Whether you are acquiring, selling or exit planning our intermediaries can guide you towards a successful transition.
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San Diego Property Damage/Restoration Company
San Diego, CA
Mechanic Service Shop for Jet Skis with Great Performance every year
Northridge, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity-Fully Equipped Shopping Center Location
Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Hi Volume Dry Cleaner in Arcadia
Arcadia, CA
High Volume Liquor Store in Whittier
Whittier, CA
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, 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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