Ventura, CA
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Turnkey Bar & Restaurant
Established Pet Salon & Shop | SoCal | Strong Repeat Clientele
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-Key Breakfast Restaurant in Prime Vista Location
Vista, CA
Strategic Arcadia Restaurant Opportunity
Arcadia, CA
Turn key General automotive repair facility
Seaside, CA
Mobile Car Detailing
Los Angeles, CA
Mitsuwa-Anchored Irvine Restaurant | Turnkey Noodle House
Irvine, CA
JaneRockstar Hair & nail Salon for sale, busy & top rated
Artesia, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
Well Eastablished Thai Restaurant
El Sobrante, CA
Turn Key 6 Beds Licensed RCFE Facility with Pending ALW - In Escrow
Poway, CA
Incredible Business Opportunity in the Heart of San Benito County!
Hollister, CA
Premier Med Spa & Laser Tattoo Removal SDE $350
Los Angeles County, CA
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
High-End Artisan Bakery & Coffee Bar – Turnkey Operation
Thousand Oaks, CA
Premier Architecture & Design Studio #IBB20251105
San Bernardino County, CA
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
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Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Absentee Owned - 2-location Nutrition Store Next to Gyms for sale!
Bakersfield, CA
Established American Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
Baskin Robbins franchise store San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
Supermarket, Meat Market and Liquor Store with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Absentee, Remotely Run Wedding Photography & Videography Business
Los Angeles, CA
Swagat Indian Cuisine
Stockton, CA
Established FedEx Linehaul Business | Rialto, CA
$2,495,000
Bloomington, CA
Established Party Rental Business over 15 years Prime location
Culver City, CA
Smog Test Only
Los Angeles, CA
Longtime Convenience and Liquor Store-Great Location-Spacious-Clean!
San Francisco, CA
High-Volume Independent Pharmacy & Boutique Gift Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Virtual San Diego Based Tax Practice for Sale
San Diego, CA
Tarzana CPA Firm for Sale
Tarzana, CA
Sherman Oaks Tax Practice for Sale
Sherman Oaks, CA
Murrieta CPA Firm for Sale
Murrieta, CA
Folsom Tax Practice for Sale
Folsom, CA
Lounge & Restaurant
Montecito, CA
Premier Multi-Location Medical Weight Management & Wellness Platform
Santa Clara County, CA
Established HVAC Business – Turn-Key Platform for Your Next Chapter
Concord, CA
Well-Established Beauty Supply Store for Sale
Solano County, CA
Turnkey Pet Supply & Grooming Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Profitable Landscaping Maintenance & Construction Company
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
El Dorado County, CA
Proven Holistic Medicine Clinic with Stable, Recurring Patient Revenue
San Diego County, CA
Veterinary Practice
Montague, CA
Profitable Auto Repair Shop – Turnkey, Owner-Operated
El Dorado County, CA
Hair salon- Men & Women-Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Fast Casual Restaurant
Alameda, CA
Established Mail Service Center – $860k Revenue – Adjusted SDE Approx.
Ventura County, CA
A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
$49,500
Napa, CA
Highly Profitable Downtown Palm Springs Frozen Yogurt Shop
Palm Springs, CA
Multi-Location Hearing Healthcare Practice with Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
Prime Fatburger Franchise Business for Sale in North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
Established 17+ Year Long-Term Care Pharmacy – Simi Valley
Simi Valley, CA
American restaurant and Night Club, Live Entertainment with 2 a.m. lic
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Profitable Asian Market with Strong Revenue & Built-In Customer Base
Canoga Park, CA
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
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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