Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor Store
Spa & Massage
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
Auto Repair Shop – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Ramen Franchise Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
$950,000
Revolutionary CAE SaaS Company with Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $155,000
The Counter - Located in the heart of Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$1,180,000
BOBA / NEWLY BUILT / LOW RENT &LONG LEASE /CONVERT
San Bernardino County, CA
$199,000
Award-Winning Napa Valley Winery
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $572,000
Prime Location - Busy Restaurant & Bar in the Heart of Old Town
Temecula, CA
$4,295,000
Boba / Newly Remodel / Low Rent &Long Lease /Convert
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$199,000
Legal Cannabis Retail Dispensary (Real Estate Included)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bishop, CA
$1,800,000
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
$299,000
Jersey Mike's - Established Franchise
Sacramento County, CA
$900,000
Take And Bake Pizza-Seller Financing with $50K-$60K Down
Contra Costa County, CA
$220,000
Coming Soon-Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $273,442
Gas Station, C Store with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kern County, CA
$3,500,000
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
Contact me
Franchise Burger Restaurant with Full Bar, Patio and Profitable
Norco, CA
$699,000
Liquor & Grocery Store (Richmond District - San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$170,009
Residential/Commercial Pool Construction, Repair, and Maintenance
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $596,000
General Contractor - Remodeling, Additions & Repairs
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $277,000
Market with $3,000,000 Annual Gross Income and Low Rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
Established Profitable Thai Restaurant with Two Locations
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Great Money Making Mini Grocery Store With 21 Full Liquor License
South El Monte, CA
$1,600,000
GREAT TV and APPLIANCES Sales Establishment
El Monte, CA
$950,000
Desert Dive Bar in Twentynine Palms for Sale & Lease + Business Assets
Twentynine Palms, CA
$125,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$499,000
Seasonal Inflatable Kids Park Business In California
Riverside County, CA
$530,000
Established High Volume Baskin Robbins
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
High End Automotive Electronics Detailer in San Francisco
San Francisco County, CA
$60,000
Elegant & Beautiful Downtown Saratoga Restaurant W/Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
$375,888
Franchise Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $400,000
California
$400,000
Global Tour Operator
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $263,957
Take Out Pizza Franchise $50K Down! Established Since 1998! 1 Owner!
Contra Costa County, CA
$200,000
Money making branded gas station for sale in Modesto
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Modesto, CA
$4,200,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Riverside County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $618,531
5 FedEx Ground Routes, Fullerton CA
Fullerton, CA
$550,000
Defense contractor located in South Bay of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Specialty Floating Sauna Therapy And Sauna
San Diego County, CA
$100,000
Renowned Automotive Care Franchise - Proven Products!
Anaheim, CA
$150,000
20M Growing Lab, Full Service Lab with Major Insurance’s Contracts and
California
$42,000,000
50's Style Diner, Money Maker, Manager Run
Oceanside, CA
$695,000
Major brand in S Pasadena, Large land
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasadena, CA
$6,950,000
900sf Space w/Type 1 Hood on BUSY Columbus Ave. in North Beach SF
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Staffing Agency for sale in Northern California
Sacramento County, CA
$1,200,000
Khaled Azar
Livmo
Serving San Diego County, CA
We intimately understand the exhilaration of building a vision from scratch and growing a thriving tech business. Having walked in your shoes, we appreciate the complexities involved in marketing and selling a company. Our team of former founders, developers, and technologists speak your language and will help you navigate the intricacies of a transaction. With decades of hands-on experience, we’ll make sure your life’s work is valued accurately so you can look ahead to that next big idea.
Contact me
Grocery Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
Mechanic Shop
Sonoma County, CA
$300,000
Davis, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Yolo County, CA
$860,000
The Global Standard in Channel Sales Training
California
$750,000
Well Regarded Sonoma County Winery and Tasting Room *asset lite
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $317,000
Liquor Store with Property for Sale in Stanislaus County CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
$800,000
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
|
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
23% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
|
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.
