Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Turnkey, High-Net, Printing Shop –Same Owner for 20 Years!
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Commercial HVAC 2025 SDE Over $1.1M - GROWING due to Performance
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Established Home Design Business in the Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
Korean BBQ with All you can eat place
Orange County, CA
Highly Scalable Underwater Imaging Manufacturer For Sale
California
Preschool Business For Sale Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
Popular Franshise Pizza
Solano County, CA
4.8M Revenue San Francisco Dental Practice (38052)
San Francisco, CA
Southern California Firm Serving High-Net-Worth Clients
California
Turnkey Niche E-Commerce Platform No Training Required
Fresno County, CA
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
Long Established Independent Salvage Yard - San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA
Dispensary
Merced County, CA
Glass and Mirror Products and Repair Services
California
Lloyd Silver
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
Scenic Backings Rentals-Entertainment Industry-Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
Complete Auto Repair Shop
Lancaster, CA
High Volume Smoke Shop with 100% Employee Run
Riverside County, CA
Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
Fresno, CA
$99,000 Prime Carmel, Jewelry Store
Carmel, CA
Established, Money Making Cigarette Mart business for sale!!
Norwalk, CA
Gorgeous Central Marin County Restaurant – $1M Remodel
Corte Madera, CA
Mom and Pop shop!!
Carson, CA
Established Mountain Mike's Franchise Pizza For Sale
Fresno County, CA
Landmark Restaurant Property in Downtown Culver City!
Culver City, CA
Thriving, Turnkey, Deli in Prime Oakland Location
Oakland, CA
Beachside Business Opportunity - Hospitality / Full Service
Pacifica, CA
Turnkey Salon in Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown next to busy Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
Price Reduced to $175,000. 4365 sq ft Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
San Bernardino, CA
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
Restaurantat Outer Richmond neighborhood of with big kitchen for sale
San Francisco, CA
GMP Certified Supplement Manufacturer & Distributor | Relocatable
Alameda County, CA
Residential HVAC Serving San Bernadino County
San Bernardino County, CA
Keeping Businesses Always Connected
California
IT Services Prime Contractor serving Essential CA State Dept.
Sacramento County, CA
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
Fusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Shop Monterey Park CA
Monterey Park, CA
Eyelash Extensions Salon
Los Angeles County, CA
Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)
Oxnard, CA
Iconic Patented Family Cruiser Brand • 18+ Years • Ready to Scale
Los Angeles County, CA
David Cutler
Woodbridge Investments Inc
Serving San Diego County, CA
San Diego's premier destination for business sales and real estate services. With a steadfast commitment to integrity and innovation, we specialize in unlocking the full potential properties and local businesses. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, our expert team offers personalized solutions tailored to your unique goals. At Woodbridge Investment Inc., we're dedicated to maximizing value and exceeding expectations in every real estate/business transaction.
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Tipton Burger– Great Local Opportunity!
Tipton, CA
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall
Fremont, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
Profitable & Well Established Roofing Contractor
Lancaster, 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.
