Beverly Hills, CA
$195,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Canon Dr. Turnkey Equipped Restaurant For Lease
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant in Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale - Virtually Brand New! Goodwill over $1mm
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleCafe for asset sale
Murrieta, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleRestaurant ASSET *BUSY* - Irvine
Irvine, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleReal Estate & Loan, Insurance Office – Asset Sale Opportunity
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRelocatable Franchised Flooring store
Citrus Heights, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleLocation! Established Smoke Shop & Accessories in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleNewly Renovated Hair Salon/ Highly Desirable Area
Orange County, CA
$82,000
Asset SaleCalifornia High Complexity CLIA, CAP, Medicare, Medi-Cal
Irvine, CA
$525,000
Asset SaleTransportation/Shuttle Business
San Rafael, CA
$312,000
Asset SaleOld Town Temecula Established Hair/Nail/Lash Salon
Temecula, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleFabulous Gift Basket Company- Turn Key -Make Offer
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleSmall business opportunity
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleHot Location! Turn-Key Boba Business in Koreatown, Ready for New Owner
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
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Asset SaleAll-in-One Restaurant App – For Sale
Beverly Hills, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleCDPH Hospice License For Sale
Orange, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Ice Cream & Coffee Café – Prime Woodland Hills Location!!!
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,500
Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleCLHF Congregate Care license for sale 6 beds
Quartz Hill, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleProfitable Diesel Injection Service & Repair Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$310,000
Asset SalePERFECT for Any Concept. $98,000 (Full kitchen / Patio / Turn Key)
Tustin, CA
$98,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, Asset Sale, Full Kitchen, Food Court.
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleJapanese FF, "Asset Sale", Full Kitchen, Food Court, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleSanta Clara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleSan Diego County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleOrange County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$105,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant / Production Kitchen With Parking
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurn key second gen cold kitchen for sale in Buena Park!
Buena Park, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleDTLA Turnkey Commissary Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleLong-Standing Westside Restaurant & Bar
Santa Monica, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleTurnkey Modern Indian Restaurant – Event Space Included
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleFrozen Yogurt Shop – PRICE REDUCED
Apple Valley, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleRamen Restaurant With Low Rent
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleFoam Fabrication Business for Sale –EPS CNC & Polyurethane Equipment
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleFor Sale: Domain and website with a good reputation for over 30 years
Redwood City, CA
$15,000
Asset SaleFull dine-in Brunch place with ABC license with patio.
La Mirada, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleEstablished Sign Shop with 35+ Years of Loyal Clientele
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Luxury Salon Opportunity, Beverly Hills - $155,000
Los Angeles, CA
$155,000
Asset SaleLash and Makeup School and Salon
San Diego, CA
$38,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Wine Shop/tasting Bar - Prime Emeryville Location | $200,000
Emeryville, CA
$200,000
Asset Sale"AAA: E Coast Hwy Site with inside and small outside seating
Corona Del Mar, CA
$300,000
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
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Asset SaleAmerican Restaurant- Changeable to other concepts
Newport Beach, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleTurnkey, Brand New Cocktail Bar (Type 48) in Arts District
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleMassage Center in amazing Sawtelle area
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleLow rent A lot of traffic next to Ontario mills
Ontario, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleTurn Key Pest Control Business
Menifee, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleIncredible Business Opportunity in the Heart of San Benito County!
Hollister, CA
$150,000
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.
