Los Angeles County, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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High-growth SaaS Transforming Entertainment
Established Vacuum and Sewing Machine Service and Sales
Napa County, CA
Established Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria with full bar and patio
Glendale, CA
Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule
Santa Clara County, CA
Mobile Beverage Catering - Build your own schedule
Santa Clara County, CA
Hancock Park Area Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant with a patio and ample parking
Emeryville, CA
Established Permanent Makeup Studio, Beauty Salon & Training Academy
San Diego County, CA
2024 Built Gas Station & Franchise Market Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Redding, CA
Established Auto Repair Business in North County
San Diego, CA
Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Strong Reputation, Price Drop
Los Angeles County, CA
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
Boba Shop with hood in busy plaza
Los Angeles, CA
International Classic Car Company
$1,425,000
Los Angeles, CA
31-Yr. Convenience Store | Under-Market Rent | Prime Wilshire Location
Los Angeles, CA
EV Charging • Lighting • Electrical Contracting
Murrieta, CA
Raul Salas
Raul Salas
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Established Turnkey Cafe for Sale in Folsom.
Folsom, CA
Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Accounts, and Setup
Orange County, CA
Newly Remodeled Chevron Extra Mile -Prime Interstate 5 Travel Corridor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
Established Thai Restaurant | Prime Location
Arcadia, CA
Bakery For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
High Volume Grocery Market (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
High-End Bakery Cafe, Profitable, Absentee Run
Walnut Creek, CA
Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise & Private Event Business – 2 Vessels
$5,000,000
Ventura County, CA
Established restoration business - franchise or full asset sale
Ventura, CA
Established national acai/juice bar franchise in high value east bay
Danville, CA
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Built-In Community Favorite!
Sacramento County, CA
Established Specialty Retail, Café & Coffee Roasting Business
Modesto, CA
Est. 40 year Tax, Accounting, and Payroll Practice $1,500,000 Revenue
Orange, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant
Temecula, CA
Successful auto repair shop opportunity in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Beautifully remodeled restaurant opportunity in San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Massage spa for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Car rental for sale
Santa Monica, CA
Relocatable Automotive eCommerce & Auto Parts Brand. I $1.5M Revenue
$1,400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles CPA Firm for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Exc Opp For Quick Sale! Remote, WI and SPLTY Film Rentals & Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Heating and Cooling Chico CA
Chico, CA
Commercial Tile and Stone Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
$5M Rev. LTC Pharmacy – 200–300 Beds Served – Closed Door – California
Orange County, CA
Premium Subscription-Based Meal Prep Business | $1.9M TTM Revenue
San Francisco, CA
Beachside Bar and Restaurant w/Great Street Visibility – Famous Retail
Santa Monica, CA
Nationally Acclaimed Retail Bakery for Sale
California
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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Prime Palo Alto Café Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
Make good Money Auto Repair and Smog Check
Long Beach, CA
The Only Cannoli
$375,000
Oceanside, CA
Distrito Federal Restaurant and Bar, 379 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
Campbell, CA
Absentee run burger joint for sale in Downtown Martinez
Martinez, CA
Profitable Bakery in Mediums Shopping Center
Pico Rivera, CA
Sewer and Drain Service
Monterey County, CA
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Sacramento, CA - Highly Profitable
Sacramento, CA
4 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Stockton, CA - Highly Profitable
Stockton, 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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