Chatsworth, CA
Businesses For Sale in California
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Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
Italian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
***UNDER LOI***San Francisco Bay Area Home Health Agency
California
Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
Adult Day Health Care Center with Property Near FWY 170
Los Angeles County, CA
Super Restaurant-Busy Location-Type 41-Profitable!!
Half Moon Bay, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant With B & W
Laguna Niguel, CA
Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz
Woodland Hills, CA
Make money two ways with this company
Fountain Valley, CA
Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant
Murphys, CA
Auto Body + Paint + Collision Facility
Gardena, CA
Contemporary rental Salon , 11 stations , Affluent city
Mission Viejo, CA
JJ McLeod
BizBroker+
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Biz Broker+ is the #1 Main Street Business Brokerage Firm specializing in non-real estate transactions and helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors confidently navigate the buying and selling process in a community they can depend on. From small, local businesses to multi-million-dollar enterprises, we bring unmatched dedication to every deal. Our team is committed to simplifying complex transactions, ensuring confidentiality, and maximizing value for buyers and sellers. At Biz Broker+, we believe in building businesses through process, people, and products, offering not just brokering services, but also strategic consulting, market analysis, and personalized guidance to help clients achieve their business goals. As the leading Main Street brokerage firm, our mission is to provide exceptional service, foster lasting relationships, and create legacies for our clients. Through innovation, integrity, and a relentless focus on results, Biz Broker+ is redefining what it means to broker business success.
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1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – near Marina Del Ray
Los Angeles County, CA
Liquor Store In OC--CA
Cypress, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
Market & Deli Medeterinannian Grocery Store
Roseville, CA
Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]
San Diego, CA
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Los Angeles County, CA
Round Table Pizza Franchise – Strong Sales, Prime for Hands-On Owner
San Joaquin County, CA
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License
San Diego, CA
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
Real Estate Staging Services
Alameda County, CA
TurnKey Trucking Company for Sale
Riverside County, CA
Established Business Brokerage Franchise Opportunity – So. California
San Diego County, CA
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – SBA Financing Avbl
Los Angeles County, CA
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
Profitable General Engineering Company
Riverside County, CA
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
PROFITABLE Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
Orange County, CA
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
HOME-BASED FLOWER SHOP - Low Overhead Cost
North Highlands, CA
Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
Redondo Beach, CA
Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
Elk Grove, CA
Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs
Irvine, CA
Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
Los Angeles County, CA
Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.
Alhambra, 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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