Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
***For Sale: Thriving Auto Repair Shops!***
Riverside, CA
$75,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Liquor Store with Property near LAX
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,000,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE
Irvine, CA
$199,000
Retail Shipping & Business Services Store with Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Prime OC Opportunity! Two Established Auto Repair Shops for Sale!
Orange County, CA
$829,000
Outstanding Property Damage & Restoration Company
San Diego, CA
$524,999
Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
NOT another laundromat Laundry Business Opportunity!
Meat Grocery Market - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Absentee Boba Tea House
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
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Hospice ,brand new for sale
San Bernardino, CA
$420,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Fremont, CA
$175,000
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Profitable Lagree Fitness Studio in Prime Orange County Location!
Yorba Linda, CA
$659,000
Dental Practice For Sale
San Diego, CA
$850,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$130,000
Automated Gate Manfacturer and Installer
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $516,000
Smoke Shop: City of Orange, California
Orange, CA
$80,999
$400B Health & Wellness Market – Proven Model with Recurring Revenue
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Well Established Liquor Store business for Sale in Fresno Area
Fresno, CA
$859,000
Paso Robles e-Bike Vineyard Tour Service
Monterey County, CA
$85,000
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Good Place closed to Beach Sushi Restaurant with #41
Seal Beach, CA
$520,000
Highly Profitable Family Medicine Practice - SC2222
California
$1,950,000
Landscape Maintenance Business San Diego County Price Reduced
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
DUCTS Air Duct Cleaning, Partner Program Opportunity.
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Pre-revenue SaaS Emotional Wellness Application
Orange County, CA
$4,000,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $615,000
Children's Onlline Clothing Brand with $140K in Inventory
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Leadership Training Business - $123K Cash Flow
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
$11,089,000
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
$1,130,000
Shaunt Karaghossian
Regal Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, & Consulting
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100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$15,000,000
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
$8,400,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
USDA-Certified Sausage Business for Sale - Price Reduced!
Ventura County, CA
$195,000
Cute & Steady Income Agency of Cleaners
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Make your mark on Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Thriving Plant-Based Italian Eatery – Profitable, Prime LA Location
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
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.
