Union City, CA
$500,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Cigar ( smoke) store in Santa Clarita area
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$220,000
Cannabis Dispensary & Delivery Business (Stockton, CA) #1496
Stockton, CA
$199,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
BOBA SHOP-ABSENTEE RUN-HIGH VOLUME-FULL KITCHEN
San Bernardino County, CA
$190,000
BOBA COFFEE SHOP-ABSENTEE OWNER-LA COUNTY
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Profitable Auto Shop w/Property (25+ years in business)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$900,000
Profitable Beauty Supply in K-Town in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Watch and Clock Repair and Boutique Jewelry Store
La Quinta, CA
$300,000
Urgent ASAP sale for profitable Palm Desert Flooring & Blinds store
Palm Desert, CA
$75,000
Profitable General Engineering Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
9 Non-Surgical Regenerative Pain Treatment Centers for Sale
Sacramento, CA
$2,711,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$175,000
Liquor Store - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$499,000
Rare chance to cash in on Hollywood location with loads of potential.
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
Mexican Market and Restaurant in Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA
$90,000
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
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Granite Bay RCFE/Carehomes for the Elderly
Granite Bay, CA
$150,000
Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!
Riverside, CA
$750,000
Popular Day Spa In Affluent Neighborhood Near FiDi
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Grass Valley, CA EA Practice for Sale
Nevada County, CA
$375,000
Smoke Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
High Growth High Profit CBD Products Co
Ontario, CA
$2,400,000
Vintage Auto Parts Manu & Dist 45 Yrs Legacy
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,499,900
Turnkey Full Service Restaurant for Sale-Mira Mesa
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Dental Practice for Sale - San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
$200,000
Speciality Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Modesto CA
Modesto, CA
$175,000
Allstate Agency Mega in Burlingame Area 30 years in Business
Burlingame, CA
$1,950,000
Health, Nutrition and Weightloss Store
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Established Sleep and Wellness Center
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Cannabis Manufacturing and Distribution Licenses(Los Angeles, CA)#1464
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Famous COVID Lab sells Licenses, Credentials, and Equipment
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
PRICE REDUCED $149,000 Mexican Restaurant Monterey, Ca.
Monterey, CA
$149,900
Business Opportunity -The Wharf and Anchor Lodge
Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
Italian Restaurant - Danville
Danville, CA
$160,000
Profitable Established Mrs.Fields Cookies Franchise For Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Direct Lending & Real Estate Investments Services
California
$35,000,000
Cannabis Dispensary & Delivery Business (Costa Mesa, CA) #1473
Costa Mesa, CA
$699,000
Cannabis Nursery Cultivation For Sale (Humboldt County, CA) #1470
Eureka, CA
$1,200,000
Turn Key ANNUAL Manufacturing Type 6 & Distribution Business For Sale
Palm Springs, CA
$420,420
Super nice restuarant-great location and demographics
San Diego, CA
$399,999
Sushi 6-days open ABC and $3600 all in rent!
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Popular Grocery Market with Beer Wine License - Salinas
Salinas, CA
$1,299,000
76 Gas Station Business Only
Los Angeles, CA
$1,899,000
Established Wine Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$120,000
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
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High End Sacramento Carehome - 6 Bed RCFE
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
REST, 41, HELP RUN, FULL KITCHEN, HIGH VOL & NET.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Established Hair Salon
Newport Beach, CA
$160,000
Global MultiMedia Technology SaaS Company with growth potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $975,496
Profitable Tech and Media Company with Global Reach
Pleasanton, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,322
Liquor Store
Sacramento County, CA
$650,000
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.
