Agoura Hills, CA
$750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Automotive Accessory Franchise Resell
Paint & Sip Art Studio with ABC Type 42 License
California
$200,000
Popular Cafe & Boba Destination - Steps from the Beach
Pismo Beach, CA
$249,000
Hair Salon with 8 Individual Stations in Monterey
Monterey, CA
$85,000
Liquor Store Available in Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
$235,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!
Newark, CA
$158,000
Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
$65,000
Profitable Tailor Shop | 35+ Years in Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Dry Cleaners Agency Great Location Est. 14Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Cocktail bar w/food, very nice!
Redlands, CA
$375,000
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$168,000
Established Home Improvement & maintenance -Ready for New Owner
Santa Clara County, CA
$120,000
Profitable French Catering Business Ready for New Ownership
San Francisco County, CA
$160,000
Recycling / Junk Hauling business
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Roseville
Roseville, CA
$138,000
Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$149,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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Indian, Mediterranean, British Market
Cathedral City, CA
$275,000
Residential and Commercial Glass and Mirror Services
Orange County, CA
$265,000
Banquet Hall!
North Hollywood, CA
$590,000
Accredited Home Health Agency in Southern California – $175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$175,000
Highly Respected Commercial HVAC Company in Sacramento area
Sacramento County, CA
$1,850,000
Chicken Restaurant-->Employee Run
Rowland Heights, CA
$189,000
Embroidery and Screen Printing Business
Orange County, CA
$299,000
Fashion Forward Opportunity!
Carlsbad, CA
$149,000
Home Health Agency- First License Only
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
$260,000
High-Volume Mexican Supermarket; Located in the Central Valley
Madera County, CA
$3,299,000
Highly Established Home Renovation Business - Premium Client Base
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
High-End Fast-Casual Restaurant [UNDER CONTRACT - BACK UP OFFERS]
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Established Hair salon, five rentable booths. Seller Motivated .
Brea, CA
$59,500
Award winning Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Livermore
Livermore, CA
$295,000
Very Motivated Seller, Franchise Pizza Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$359,000
Lucrative Smog Chx Only, Low Rent, 6-Day, Netting $84K, Prc $150K, OC
Huntington Beach, CA
$150,000
Fancy Brunch Cafe in affluent area, Hi-vol, Netting $175K, Prc $280K
Yorba Linda, CA
$280,000
Restaurant with Grocery and Meat Market
Sacramento County, CA
$286,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $2,800,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$2,800,000
Made In America Solar: Solutions Design & Installation - SBA Approved
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Union City plaza
Union City, CA
$98,000
Establihed Hawaiin BBQ restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$180,000
Branded Hot pot restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza
Roseville, CA
$319,000
Profitable Vacuum and Sewing Service Center
San Mateo County, CA
$175,000
Highly Profitable Financial Services & Consulting Firm | TURNKEY
Sacramento County, CA
$1,400,000
Noodle Restaurant-Convertible-Near University
Alameda County, CA
$138,000
The Point Restaurant is For Sale! Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Rio Vista, CA
$350,000
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
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Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$350,000
Iconic Breakfast And Lunch Restaurant – Seller Financing
California
$1,900,000
SMOKE SHOP, HIGH VOL & NET $65K MONTHLY AVG.
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
Dry Cleaners Est Since 1967 Owner Wants to Retire!
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
High End Beauty Spa For Sale
Fremont, CA
$195,000
Fast growing Franchise Tea Bar in High End area
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
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.
