San Clemente, CA
$549,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Restaurant & Full Bar with a beautiful patio
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$480,000
Gift Shop in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$140,000
Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Famous Thai Restaurant for Sale! In West Hollywood, CA! WOW!!! West LA
Hollywood, CA
$119,000
Turnkey Woodworking Business Specializing in Military Awards
Chula Vista, CA
$1,200,000
Famous Omakase / Japanese Restaurant in PRIME SILVER LAKE CA
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Fantastic Quick Serve Opportunity in Gardena
Gardena, CA
$75,000
High-Growth EV Charging Installation Company
California
$2,500,000
Cannabis Dispensary, Cultivation, & Distribution (Stockton, CA)#1449
Stockton, CA
$299,000
Drywall Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
$775,000
Convenience Store
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Reedley Smoke Shop & Gifts
Reedley, CA
$150,000
Established Neighborhood Taqueria
San Francisco, CA
$139,000
Cannabis Manufacturing & Distribution Brand
Los Angeles, CA
$6,950,000
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
$49,000
Jock Purtle
Business Exits Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Med Spa & Plastic Surgery Center in the Coachella Valley
Riverside County, CA
$1,900,000
Pet Grooming and Pet Hotel Facility
Barstow, CA
$399,999
Clean Ready to Bill Home Health Agency in Orange County
Orange, CA
$295,000
Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING! (Los Angeles, near Alhambra)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Full Service Hair Salon
Fullerton, CA
$50,000
VEGAN WHOLESALE BAKERY - EST. 10 YRS
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Home Health Care Company in LA area
Los Angeles County, CA
$550,000
Cannabis Dispensary Retail License For Sale (Costa Mesa, CA) #1386
Costa Mesa, CA
$999,000
Reduce Price Super Market With Beer And Wine, Meat, Produce And Deli
Whittier, CA
$579,000
Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186
California
$200,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Catering business run semi-absentee
Sacramento County, CA
$525,000
Roundtable Pizza Restaurant - Kern County
Kern County, CA
$449,000
Profitable Absentee Operated Eatery
Santa Clara County, CA
$199,900
TUTTI FRUTTI, HELP RUN, HIGH NET, EASY,
San Bernardino County, CA
$99,000
Cocktail Bar 48, low rent, limited competition
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
Palm Springs Home Health Care w/Public Health License
Palm Springs, CA
$1,300,000
Long Established Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria extremely Low Rent
Garden Grove, CA
$499,000
Eagle Rock Vegan Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Balloon Store
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Mexican Restaurant-->Seller Finance Available
Northridge, CA
$300,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity
Hermosa Beach, CA
$300,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $920,000
Pleasanton, CA
$920,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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9 FedEx Ground Routes, Carson CA
Carson, CA
$995,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Highly Profitable Dry Cleaner in the Beach City of San Diego (Sol)
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio
Hollywood, CA
$875,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Prime Location/E2 possible
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
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.
