Orange County, CA
$429,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Subway for sale
El Monte, CA
$119,000
Chicken Broasted TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!! / LOW RENT !!!
Bellflower, CA
$129,000
Medical Technology Marketing Research & Consulting Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $150,000
Truck Stop, Wholesale Fuel Distributor with C-Store & Residence
California
$349,000
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$200,000
Famous Pizza Shop For Sale!
North Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Full Service Construction Design-Build Firm
California
$1,800,000
Boutique Yoga Studio in a Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
FranchiseMy Salon Suite
Available Nationwide
$500,000
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$139,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Turnkey National Construction Platform | W/ Full Operations Team
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
Clean Juice Franchise Agoura Hills, CA - Twin Oaks Shopping Center!
Agoura Hills, CA
$119,000
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
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Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
Juice bar South Orange County
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Hospice Ready to Bill For Sale (Zero Cap)
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
$45,000
FranchiseApricot Lane Boutique
Available Nationwide
$80,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Well Established Hair Salon FOR SALE in the Heart of West Hills!
$55,000
Los Angeles, CA
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
Price Drop: Full-Service Restaurant & Bar with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Sonoma County, CA
$225,000
Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
Lancaster, CA
$1,999,000
Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Artesia, CA
$450,000
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
$500,000
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,550,000
Established Nationwide Telehealth Clinic – Fully Remote, Cash-Pay Mode
$75,000
Beverly Hills, CA
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
FranchiseSend Me a Pro
Available Nationwide
$49,599
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Pet Grooming Business for Sale in Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$160,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
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Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$38,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!
$66,000
San Jose, CA
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Tape and Reel Packaging for Electronic Assembly
California
$5,000,000
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Thriving Poke restaurant in high traffic plaza -turnkey business
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Private Mail Box Business for Sale in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
FranchiseIV Nutrition
Available Nationwide
$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.
