Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential
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
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
Dry Cleaners in Roseville for sale!
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!
Riverside County, CA
$399,000
The Perfect Sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
$1,699,000
Integrated Circuit Testing and Repair
California
$799,000
Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Sal's Tobacco & More
Fresno, CA
$80,000
Established & Profitable Limousine Company
Corona, CA
$599,885
Extremely Profitable Upscale Spa
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Smoke Era & Vape
Bakersfield, CA
$125,000
Electrical Subcontracting Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Karaoke Bar in city of Arcadia for Sale
Arcadia, CA
$120,000
7-Eleven in Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
$350,000
Good Income Poke & Ramen in big Showing area
Riverside County, CA
$180,000
Advanced Battery Backup For Solar Systems Manufacturer
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Turnkey | Child Care Center | 122-Total Lic. | Biz and Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$3,490,000
Dual Business - Proven Medical Practice & Lucrative Clinical Research
Orange, CA
$1,200,000
Beautiful full liquor restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa
Hermosa Beach, CA
$350,000
Gourmet Soup and Sandwich Eatery For Sale
Santa Cruz County, CA
$95,000
Refurbished Appliances Store, Great Cash Flow, San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
$150,000
Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access
Santa Monica, CA
$425,000
Profitable Ebay Store - Est 20+ Yrs -Owner Retire
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Tailor Shop & Tuxedo Rental in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$99,000
A Business with "Location,Location,Location!
Placer County, CA
$550,000
Tasting Room I Turn-key Winery Operation I Seller Financing Available
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,995,000
Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)
Fremont, CA
$375,000
Good Reputation Lab with Large Customer Database, Equipped for PCR/Gen
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Established local restaurant with Type 47 ABC license in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
$350,000
Upscale Womens Clothing Boutique in Fashionable Westcliffe Plaza
Newport Beach, CA
$199,000
Deli and Pizza restaurant-long established - great rent-full kitchen
Poway, CA
$139,999
Van Nuys Home Health Care For Sale
Van Nuys, CA
$190,000
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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Retail E-Commerce with Recurring Revenue and Completely Relocatable
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Manufacturer / Distributor of Industrial Rollers (RE avail)
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
***In Escrow*** Highly Profitable Pipe Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$11,500,000
E-commerce business with subscribers, can be moved
Sacramento County, CA
$499,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Ramen, Sushi, and Thai Restaurant in Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$320,000
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.
