San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $11,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
Businesses in California For Sale
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San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
6
Cash Flow: $11,000
Patented US Based World Leader Iris Recognition Tech
San Jose, CA
Our client is a world leader in iris recognition technology with a large production capacity based in USA. They are a multinational corporation with a robust track record of selling its best-selling,...
Cash Flow: $9,280
American Made Athleisure Apparel Brand Built for Growth!
Los Angeles, CA
Step into ownership of a thoughtfully built, premium women’s athleisure brand designed for today’s market and tomorrow’s growth. Stylish, sustainable, and proudly American-made, this fashion-forward...
Cash Flow: $4,332
Fast-Casual Mexican Fusion Franchise On Historic Route 66
Upland, CA
Aquatic contractor specializing in maintenance
Anaheim, CA
Well Established Adult Day Health Care - 150 Capacity
San Bernardino County, CA
Marble/Stone Supply - OPPORTUNITY BUY - Southern CA
California
Corner Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine
San Jose, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
Laundromat in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA
First Day Homecare
Franchise
Available in California
High-Visibility Sonoma County Restaurant | $775K Annual Sales
Sonoma County, CA
39-Year-Established Auto Repair, Body Shop & Smog Check Business
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
$330,000
Riverside County, CA
High-Traffic Convenience Store | $360K Revenue, 40% Margin
Alameda County, CA
Encino CPA Firm for Sale
Encino, 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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Encino Highly Profitable Turn Key Restaurant For Sale
Encino, CA
Turnkey Retail Opportunity In Magalia
Magalia, CA
Owner-Operated Skin Care Business For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Neighborhood Favorite VERY Profitable Nail Salon + Lash Spa!
Los Angeles County, CA
Discount Market - Profitable & Long standing - ASSET SALE!!
Los Angeles County, CA
The Camp Transformation Center
Franchise
Available in California
Established Turnkey Tanning & Wellness Salon - Motivated Seller
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Well-Established Turnkey Pizzeria with Beer & Wine Licence for Sale !
Pleasanton, CA
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
$1,907,280
San Francisco County, CA
Full Service Pack & Ship Store: $100,000!
San Diego, CA
Established Dental practice over 21 years, great location near 10 FWY
Los Angeles, CA
Smog Shop
San Marcos, CA
Profitable San Diego Irrigation Business — Owner Retiring
San Diego, CA
Established hair salon for sale in studio city
Los Angeles, CA
Very High-Margin Dental Practice | 3-Day Schedule
Camarillo, CA
Gas Station, C Store Liquor Store with RE
Kern County, CA
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Well-Known Full-Service Indian Restaurant (ABC - Type 47)
Visalia, CA
Truck Body Repair- Make Offer!!
Los Angeles, CA
[Just Reduced] Turn-Key Irvine Spectrum Bakery & Cafe
$200,000
Irvine, CA
Best Tasting Room on Main Street Murphys
Murphys, CA
Charming Japanese Restaurant for Sale Near College Campus
Azusa, CA
Archadeck Outdoor Living
Franchise
Available in California
High-Quality Artisan Bakery for Sale – Turnkey
Ventura, CA
Neighborhood Pub
Orange County, CA
Turnkey 4-Chair Beauty Salon in Escondido – Established Clientele
Escondido, CA
Cafe Bakery - Two Separate Locations for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
Large-Scale Operating Mushroom Farm | 9.6 Acres Owned Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, 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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14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
Fully Renovated 6-Bed RCFE – Orange County
Lake Forest, CA
PRICE REDUCED!! Full Service Flower and Gift Shop
$177,500
Riverside County, CA
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
6 FedEx Linehaul Team Runs - Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA
DumpStor
Franchise
Available Nationwide
15 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA. 2.0 integrated.
South San Francisco, CA
Established Asian Grocery Store | Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
Very profitable Absentee run restaurant & full-bar lounge
California
Pool Service Route - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA
ARCO Gas with C-Store Real Estate & Rental Income
Orange County, CA
Fleet Maintenance Company with National Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
Smoke Shop, Monthly Net $50K, Fully Staffed
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Downtown Market – Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
Byrider Franchise
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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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