San Bernardino County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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San Bernardino County CPA Firm with staff Listing CA2631
Top Rated Home Care Franchise in Inland Empire
Upland, CA
Business & Real Estate | 155+ Lic. Preschool | Large Waitlist.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Escondido, CA
Iconic Lotus Automotive Parts Supplier – $2.3M+ Retail Inventory –
San Andreas, CA
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Vacaville, CA
Sensors- Manufacturing
Ventura, CA
Absentee run Large hair salon. Contemporary
Dana Point, CA
Car Rental Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
World's Largest Sci-Fi Museum
Chatsworth, CA
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
Profitable Glass Business Ready for Your Vision
San Mateo County, CA
Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey Japanese Gacha Vending – Licensed Products & Location Support
Well designed Restaurant /Wine Bar W/ Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gilroy, CA
Premier Kitchen & Bath Showroom & Design-Build Firm
Ventura County, 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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Los Angeles - Wilshire CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Port Drayage and Transloading Company
California
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
Charming sushi restaurant for sale in Fair Oaks of Sacramento county
Fair Oaks, CA
Express Delivery Courier in LA
Los Angeles, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Eleven
San Bernardino County, CA
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
Highly Profitable 7-Elevan with Gas Station
Hesperia, CA
Launch Godspeed Adventure Tours in Hawaii, any US State or Globally!
Bubble Tea Shop in Contra Costa County- 630 sq ft Semi Absentee owner
Contra Costa County, CA
Lucrative CA Electrification & Utility Retrofit
Orange County, CA
North Hollywood Bar with Customer Embraced Concept & Vibe!
North Hollywood, CA
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Santa Monica, CA
Modern restaurant for sale in South Sacramento Delta shores
Sacramento, CA
Franchise or Independent Bakery - Prime Location
Concord, CA
Indian Fusion Pizza | Net $250K on $800K Sales, Yorba Linda OC
Yorba Linda, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley, CA
Turnkey Restaurant with $1M+ Annual Gross Sales
Los Angeles, CA
Martial Arts Studio- Price 50% under Market Value
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-Service Car Wash – Santee, CA – Built for Growth & Expansion
One-of-a-Kind Camera Shop at an Incredible Location
Los Angeles County, CA
La Plaza Shoe Repair
Palm Springs, CA
Mail Box Rental & Shipping in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Profitable Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in Calabasas/Agoura Hills area
Hidden Hills, CA
Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Market Sushi
Tustin, CA
Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Aski
Bellflower, CA
Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property
Los Angeles, 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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Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Liquor Store in Fontana - Employee Run
Fontana, CA
Print & Digital Marketing Business for Your Local Market
Dry Cleaner Agency near Corona
Eastvale, CA
Dry Cleaner Plant In LA - Employee Run
Los Angeles, CA
PHO Restaurant in Riverside
Riverside, CA
Profitable Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Clinic
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx – $1.7M Sales | $700K Cash + $650K Seller Note
Sacramento County, CA
Bubble Tea Business for Sale – Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Established Dive Shop & Charter Business– Optional Seller Financing
Monterey 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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