California
Businesses in California For Sale
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Wholesaler & Retailer of Luxury Fixtures, Hardware, Stone, and Tile
Nail Salon! High Profit Margin! Prime Location
Encino, CA
Price Reduction /Legacy Auto Repair – 33 Years in business
Rowland Heights, CA
AI-Enabled Health Technology Platform – Remote Care Infrastructure
Santa Clara, CA
Dine-In Chinese Restaurant and Event Space For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Established Italian Cafe at Noe Valley corner location
San Francisco, CA
Preschool business for sale Encino, CA
Encino, CA
International Construction Firm Specializing in Unique Projects
California
Cold Stone Creamery 2 Locations Palm Springs, & Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Two Turn-Key Restaurants in Irvine For Sale
Tustin, CA
Profitable, Clean Plumbing Business, Central Coast, Turnkey
Santa Maria, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Papa John’s Pizza - Premier PCH Corner - Strong Visibility
Lomita, CA
Wood and Laminate Product Manufacturers
Riverside, CA
SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pollock Pines, CA
Well-established Cell Phone Repair franchise
Thousand Oaks, CA
Umit & Business Broker - Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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15 + Years Established Dry Cleaner's
Azusa, CA
Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona
Pomona, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
Salon and Beauty Regional Franchisor
California
Yogurt Shop That Can Be Run As Absentee Owner. Turnkey Business!
Sacramento County, CA
Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence
Fullerton, CA
Chinese restaurant is in downtown area
Pleasanton, CA
Hot Dog fast food restaurant (Franchise) near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale
Petaluma, CA
small EAGLE ROCK restaurant
Eagle Rock, CA
Turnkey 6-Unit Subway Opportunity in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
Highly Profitable Turn Key Auto Body Repair Shop - Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
Remote California-based Immigration Law Firm for Sale
Dana Point, CA
Boba Shop & Cafe Near College Campus – Prime South Bay Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Joint Commission Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
Los Angeles County, CA
Legacy High-End Driving School – Los Angeles Area | SBA Pre- Qualified
Los Angeles County, CA
Popular Mongolian BBQ restaurant at the food court is for sale
Downey, CA
Prime Downtown Whittier 2nd Gen Restaurant For Sale
Whittier, CA
76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property
San Bernardino, CA
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Coastal Northern California
California
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
High-Volume Smoke & Vape Shop in Affluent South Orange County Hub
Orange County, CA
Gross sales $75,000-85000/Rent $5500/Lease !0+2x5 yr/2700 sf
Bloomington, CA
Market & Property for Sale | Corner Location | Fully Renovated
Kings County, CA
Auto repair shop with costar smog .
Glendora, CA
High Value Neurology & Sleep Practice- Southern California
Riverside County, CA
Pizza restaurant-Clean Tax Returns, short hours, easy operation
Morgan Hill, CA
Arthur Huang
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location
Orange County, CA
Turn-Key Taco Shop for Sale – Prime Anaheim Location – Fully Equipped
Anaheim, CA
Established Auto Repair Facility - Cherry Valley, CA
Cherry Valley, CA
ARCO Direct Gas Station – Newly Converted!
Los Angeles, CA
Established Restaurant/Wine Bar with Exquisite Outdoor Patio
Santa Cruz County, CA
Bay Area design-build landscape company with turnkey operations
Contra Costa County, 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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