Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
$1,100,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Venice Beach Pioneering Self-pour Taproom Restaurant w/ 47 license
Marina Del Rey, CA
$1,180,000
Well Established 7-11 for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
San Diego Residential HVAC
San Diego County, CA
$1,600,000
Premier High-Precision Laser-Marking Business | South Bay, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!
California
$800,000
Must go! 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 150K with ABC
Artesia, CA
$200,000
Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB
BTI Group
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable
Temecula, CA
$79,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Opportunities To Start Your Own Business
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Frozen Yogurt Franchise in an excellent location, PRICE FOR QUICK SALE
La Mirada, CA
$60,000
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
**PRICE DROP** Franchise Boot Camp
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Judgment Buisness
High End Int'l Modeling Agency
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
Boba Tea Shop – Prime High Traffic Center-Independent Brand
Westminster, CA
$199,000
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$580,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
Cast Polymer Building Materials Manufacturer
California
$1,000,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Sacramento CA Area
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $995,520
Ecommerce and Micro Manufacturer Assets
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Los Angeles Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Family Owned, Profitable HVAC Business-SBA Pre-Approved!
Del Norte County, CA
$998,000
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Best Paper Straw Made.
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$195,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA
Albany, CA
$675,000
Convenience Store in Los Angeles! (High Profits)
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Busy & Lucrative Organic Dry Cleaners
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
San Luis Obispo County CA Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,675,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$425,000
3 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,225,000
Roof Rejuvenation Biz for sale: Low Cost, High Returns, Big Demand!
Well-Established Commercial Bakery
Orange County, CA
$250,000
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
"Downtown Berkeley" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Established & Turnkey Restaurant WITH FULL 47 Liquor License
Lancaster, CA
$225,000
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.
