Kern County, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Profitable Kern County Roofing Company with Real Estate Available
1,700sf Franchise Rice Yogurt Shop
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Premier Custom Jewelry Store for Sale
Orange County, CA
Flourishing Dental Practice
Riverside, CA
Pizza Restaurant in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
Dry Cleaner in South Pasadena
South Pasadena, CA
FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT
Lancaster, CA
7 FedEx Ground Routes, Salinas (Watsonville) CA
Watsonville, CA
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property
Redding, CA
Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
Pride of Ownership manufacturing Molds for all consumer industries
Riverside County, CA
Italian restaurant/Pizzeria with a full bar, Patio, great lease terms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leading Profitable Commercial Plumbing Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Construction & Remodel Business
Yolo County, CA
Brent J. Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Child Care Insite is a specialized business brokerage and commercial real estate advisory firm focused on privately owned child care centers, preschools, Montessori schools, and their underlying real estate. We represent owners in business-only sales, real estate sales, and combined transactions involving both the operating business and property. Our work integrates business valuation, real estate analysis, buyer qualification, financing structure, licensing considerations, due diligence, and closing coordination into one cohesive process. Our objective is to position each opportunity based on its complete economic value while identifying issues that could reduce price, limit financing, or derail the transaction. We prepare professional offering materials, communicate the opportunity clearly, and manage the sale from initial valuation through closing.
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High-performing Laundromat- Newer Equipment! PRICE IMPROVEMENT
Oxnard, CA
Well Established Motorcycle and Powersports Dealership
Monterey County, CA
Quick Service Restaurant, Low Rent, Takeout or Commercial kitchen
Huntington Beach, CA
SBA Pre-Approved Full Service - Custom Industrial Packaging
Orange, CA
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
EXIT NOW - Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
Japanese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Inner richmond
San Francisco, CA
Asian restaurant for sale in San Francisco Ingleside area
San Francisco, CA
Well Established, Profitable, Retail/Compounding Pharmacy in East Bay
Contra Costa County, CA
Sourdough Franchise Restaurant | $120,000 net profit | Absentee owner
Humboldt County, CA
Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Murphys, CA
Ice Cream Franchise, Well-Est., Great Location, No. Bay Area
Napa County, CA
Well established Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
San Francisco, CA
Sourdough Franchise Sandwich Shop - Seller Financing Available
Mendocino County, CA
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaners Palm Springs
Riverside County, CA
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
Fully Equipped Micro Brewery In North County
San Diego County, CA
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
Luke Middendorf, CBB
Sacramento Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento Business Brokers represents owners selling businesses across Greater Sacramento. Founded by Luke Middendorf, CBB, the firm pairs in-depth deal marketing with proactive buyer outreach, reaching prospective buyers who aren't actively searching but will act on the right opportunity. The seller is at the center of every engagement, handled with the discretion a confidential sale requires. Most firms list a business and wait. Sacramento Business Brokers builds a deeper Confidential Information Memorandum, positions the business the way a buyer evaluates it, and finds the buyer through built prospect lists, professional networks, and direct outreach. The result is a wider field of buyers and a better chance of reaching the right one. The firm works with business owners in the $500K to $5M range across Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and selectively elsewhere in California. We handle every inquiry in strict confidence.
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2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio Including Chiropractic Services in Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange 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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