Orange County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
BEACH CITY Outdoor Café | Est. 1988 | $1.3M Revenue | ~$320K SDE
Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable
Contra Costa County, CA
mom and pop Beer and Wine market in high populated area
Inglewood, CA
Wedding Dress and Alteration-High Returns-Low Rent-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast lunch & Dinner w Patio Seats-ABC 47
Alameda County, CA
Sushi & Japanese restaurant-Can Convert to Other Concepts
Santa Clara County, CA
Chinese Restaurant-Can Convert-Good Location-Low Rent
San Francisco, CA
Sherman Oaks CPA Practice for Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
Freestanding Southern Asian Fusion Restaurant-Parking Lot-Nice Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant with Bar-Very low Rent
Alameda County, CA
Nice Chinese Restaurant w Parking In Rich Area-Outdoor Seating
Alameda County, CA
California Cannabis Manufacturing & Distro Business + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Cruz, CA
Thriving Fitness Franchise in Greater San Jose Metro Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Oakland for sale!
Oakland, CA
HVAC Reliable & Professional Business
Riverside County, CA
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Medical Center: Life Longevity - Outstanding Performance & Results
Los Angeles, CA
Turnkey Home Health Agency for Sale
Simi Valley, CA
Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Shasta County, CA
Liquor store and C-store near UC Davis campus
Yolo County, CA
Pizza and Italian restaurant -full staff-high traffic 4.5* reviews
Santa Clarita, CA
SBA Pre-qualified! Very Profitable Japanese fusion Restaurant in LB
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey, Fast-Growing Established Franchisor with Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Niche plastic manufacturing Co., Real Estate available
Orange County, CA
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Veterinary Hospital for sale in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA
Franchise QSR in San Diego Mall Food Court for sale. PRICE REDUCED
San Diego, CA
Niche Pumps and Service - Recurring Revenue 280K SDE
California
A fully equipped restaurant with a long hood/reasonable rent
Fremont, CA
25+ Year Established Optometry Practice | Retirement Transition |
Simi Valley, CA
Highly Desirable Sonic Franchise For Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Dry Cleaner Drop site / Alteration
Folsom, CA
Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Sonoma for Sale
Sonoma, CA
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff/ Potential
Orange County, CA
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Established Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide
Subway Franchise/ High Vol / Full Staff / Potential
Orange County, CA
Coastal Encinitas Restaurant For Sale
Encinitas, CA
Established 25-Year Mexican Restaurant – High Traffic Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Multi-Location Central Valley, CA Aesthetics Practice For Sale (#2207)
Stanislaus County, CA
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
Rooter and Drain Cleaning Service
Orange County, CA
High Volume Retail/Compounding Pharmacy, 300 scripts a day, all PBM
Pasadena, CA
Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La
Los Angeles County, CA
Young Kim
YK Real Estate
Serving Sacramento County, CA
YK Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in business sales, commercial real estate, investment properties, and residential transactions throughout Northern California. We provide strategic guidance, market expertise, and personalized service to buyers, sellers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results through honest communication, skilled negotiation, and a client-first approach. Whether you're purchasing an established business, selling a commercial property, expanding your investment portfolio, or buying your next home, YK Real Estate is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with confidence and professionalism.
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Full Liquor Bar for Sale – Type 48 License – Sacramento County
Sacramento County, CA
Great 3 store Fatburger Franchise Package for Sale in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Profit Fiberglass Pool Business Opportunity
Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available
Oceanside, CA
Highly Profitable Environmental Services & Waste Management Firm in So
Los Angeles County, CA
Long-Established Banquet Hall & Restaurant with Real Estate for sale!!
San Bernardino, CA
Beautifully Built-Out Restaurant & Wine Bar | Seller Financing
San Francisco County, CA
Market Sushi
Murrieta, CA
San Diego – ‘Liberty Station’ - 5400 sq ft Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
Heart of Korean Town- Famous Boba Tea Shop for Sale
Los Angeles, 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.
