El Monte, CA
$205,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
$4,000,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Two High-End Franchise Fitness Studios – Growing Revenue, Turnkey!!!
Santa Clara County, CA
$700,000
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing and Underground Piping Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $823,965
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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Software Intellectual Property
Rancho Mirage, CA
$300,000
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
High Volume Broken Yolk Café Franchise for Sale
California
$1,795,000
Paris Baguette Franchise, HIGH VOL & NETS $50K MONTHLY AVG, Full Staff
Los Angeles, CA
$2,880,000
Well Established Drycleaning Business (Semi-Absentee)
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Retiring Dry Cleaners in Whittier
Whittier, CA
$160,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Tacoma, WA - Highly Profitable
Tacoma, CA
$900,000
Well-Known Local Clothing Store
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Food Trailer, High Net, Contract Clients, 2 days.
Los Angeles County, CA
$169,000
Established Turn-Key Nail Spa & Salon Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$99,000
$100k Down, Bar/Restaurant/Patio/Brewery & Exquisite 5 Room Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
$1,000,000
Turn Key Restaurant in Prime Location with Beer & Wine License
Half Moon Bay, CA
$125,000
18 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$4,375,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$1,675,000
2 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$650,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,000,000
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Professionally built Beach City restaurant with ABC47
Huntington Beach, CA
$650,000
Rest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Interior Design and Home Staging
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Commercial Plumbing & Underground work
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $476,057
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Central Coast Business Brokers
Central Coast Business Brokers
Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA
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Tool and Equipment Rental, Sales, and Service
Riverside County, CA
$1,600,000
North Bay - Sound Reinforcement Co.
California
$225,000
Profitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties
A well-established Liquor store business and the property for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Pedro, CA
$1,450,000
Profitable Turnkey City of Ventura Main Street Restaurant For Sale
Ventura, CA
$495,000
Multi-Unit Subway® Opportunity – Southern California
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Hello Penny Bar - Unique Mobile Bar Trailer Event Business
San Diego County, CA
$89,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Established Profitable Automotive Parts Distribution Business
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
Liquor Store in San Fernando Valley
Van Nuys, CA
$659,000
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.
