Fremont, CA
$3,500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstatePreschool Property for Sale Prime Central Fremont Location
Real Estate632 Broadway, San Diego
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Auto Shop for Lease – Fully Equipped & Ready for Business
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateSDSU Campus restaurant location-New Lease available
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateMajor Brand Gas Station & Property - Owner Carry Available
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Real EstateArco Direct Gas Station and Property
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Real EstateConfidential Restaurant Opportunity – Premier Southern California
San Bernardino, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateHistoric Ark Row Retail Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRare High-Capacity Lic Child Care Real Est | 1.87ac | Tenant in Place.
Thousand Palms, CA
$2,600,000
Real EstateA Kitchen Collective/A Manufacturing/Production Facility
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOcean Ranch Village - Office Space - Prime Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate1600 SQ Ft Great Neighborhood
Laguna Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePriced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstateFor Sale or Lease, 1201 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Bakersfield, CA
$500,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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Real EstateTurn-Key Food & Beverage Production Facility
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRare Find: 12-Bed RCFE with Massive Income Potential!
San Jacinto, CA
$590,000
Real EstateHigh Visibility Corner Commercial Property
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000,000
Real EstateIndustrial Property for Sale
Paramount, CA
$2,490,000
Real EstateFOR LEASE - 135 Park Place in Historic Point Richmond
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFor Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Ventura, CA
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey RCFE Lease - Carmichael, CA
Carmichael, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateImproved Commercial Building on Main St with Acreage!
Quincy, CA
$799,000
Real EstateTurnkey 6,600 SF Restaurant + Bar Space on Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateRedding Landmark-Style Restaurant & Bar Building FOR SALE — 6,600± SF
Redding, CA
$1,750,000
Real EstateSubleases Available for Stunning Restaurant Space with Type 47
Laguna Beach, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTwo 6-acre Buildable Country Parcels in Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA
$587,000
Real EstateDental Practice for Lease
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateGas station & Property for sale
Fillmore, CA
$4,995,000
Real Estate2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Avenue
Alameda, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOffice Building for Lease
Fresno, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant Condo Located at 116 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA
Vista, CA
$1,695,000
Real Estate76 Gas Station, Subway with Liquor License
Wofford Heights, CA
$5,450,000
Real EstateSpace for Lease – Vibrant Mixed-Use Venue in Downtown Oakland
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCoin Laundry with Property in Compton
Compton, CA
$4,100,000
Real Estate6 Bed Licenced RCFE
Carson, CA
$925,000
Real EstateCloud Kitchen for Sale with Real Estate
Tracy, CA
$1,150,000
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateSecond-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub
Shasta, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateMajor Franchise Gas Station W/Property
Clearlake, CA
$3,950,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Lease in Redding’s Retail Hub
Shasta Lake, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Real EstateRare Opportunity! Adult Care Facilty-$750k El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Real EstateGas Station, Food Store With Real Estate
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateCommercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, CA
$1,760,000
Real EstateDental Space Available with Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment Avail.
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Vacant Commercial Property For Sale In High Demand Location
Carson, CA
$995,000
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
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.
