Marin County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
$310,000 Revenue – Marin County Tax and Accounting Practice
Smoke Shop: Downey, California
Downey, CA
5 Star Junk Removal Co for Sale, 2024 Isuzu Dump Truck + All Permits
Marin County, CA
Profitable Mochi Donut & Boba Shop | High Growth Potential
Roseville, CA
Premier Turn-Key Salon in Affluent Rancho Palos Verdes – Top Rated
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Boba Shop in a shopping center , next to freeway and a lot of housing
Chula Vista, CA
Market Sushi
Los Angeles, CA
Central California Medical Spa for Sale LMCA060826
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Full-Service Construction Co. | Residential & Comm | Strong Earnings
California
Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available
California
Claws 'N' Paws
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Chevron ExtraMile Gas Station & Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
Chevron Gas Station Business Only
Bellflower, CA
One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth
$650,000
Newport Beach, CA
Established HCO with Health Net Contract
Encino, CA
Mobil Gas Station + Car Wash + Real Property for Sale
Corona, CA
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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76 Gas Station, Beyond Market & Car Wash Business Only
San Bernardino County, CA
North Hills, CA Tax & Bookkeeping Book of Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Downtown LA Turnkey Tapas Lounge with Full Liquor License
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime Irvine Ice Cream & Dessert Shop | New Buildout | Long-Term Lease
Irvine, CA
Premier Boutique Pilates Business Assets - Unique Acquisition
San Francisco County, CA
Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale
Oceanside, CA
Exquisite Studio w/ Private Suites - Set up for Med Spa / Beauty
Eastvale, CA
Home Remodeling Company For Sale (Serving SF & Bay Area)
San Francisco, CA
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
$100,000
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Berkeley Pizza Cafe For Sale
Berkeley, CA
Well-Established Organic Dry-Cleaning Plant – Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Third-Party Logistics Company
California
Fatburger For Sale!
Eagle Rock, CA
Liquor Store + RE, Gross Sales $80k
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
High Visibility-Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Great for Korean Food
San Mateo County, CA
Indian Street Food Restaurant - possible concept conversion
Fremont, CA
Preschool For Sale San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
Papa John's Pizza - Huge Potential, Profitable, and Turnkey
Torrance, CA
Established Buena Park Dental Office | 4 Ops & Growth Potential
Buena Park, CA
Well Established Supermarket FOR SALE | Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
Garden Grove, CA
Leading Smart Water Intelligence Platform for a Variety of Application
California
Indian Grocery Market
Fremont, CA
Highly Profitable Property Management Business**In Escrow**
Los Angeles County, CA
Play It Again Sports- Newbury Park, CA For Sale!
Thousand Oaks, CA
Turnkey Subway Opportunity with Strong Daily Traffic
Los Angeles County, CA
Subway® Positioned for Future Growth
Los Angeles County, CA
Calabasas, CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Stablished Refrigerated Trucking Company
Santa Cruz County, CA
Young Kim
YK Real Estate
Serving Sacramento County, CA
YK Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in business sales, commercial real estate, investment properties, and residential transactions throughout Northern California. We provide strategic guidance, market expertise, and personalized service to buyers, sellers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results through honest communication, skilled negotiation, and a client-first approach. Whether you're purchasing an established business, selling a commercial property, expanding your investment portfolio, or buying your next home, YK Real Estate is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with confidence and professionalism.
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Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #47 License
Chino, CA
Sightseeing Tour & Limo / Party Bus Trolley Business
Los Angeles, CA
Rare Cannabis Manufacturing Opportunity Type 7 & Type 11 License
$2,700,000
San Benito County, CA
Liquor Store business for Sale
Fresno, CA
Virsa Restaurant and Banquet Hall
Elk Grove, CA
Auto Repair and Smog Check in Garden Grove, Same Owner For 32 years,
Orange County, CA
32 years same owner Auto Repair and Smog Check
Orange County, CA
Lebanese delicious food restaurant
Murrieta, CA
Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE
Alameda County, CA
Type 48 Bar with Real Estate
Los Angeles, 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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