Lake Forest, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleNails & spa for SALE
Asset SaleHigh End Salon in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleAftermarket Auto Body Collision Parts
North Highlands, CA
$400,000
Asset SaleHyw. 1 Coffee Shop/Cafe
Moss Landing, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleMarket awaiting approval for an ABC Type-20 license
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleBar Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$159,000
Asset SalePremier NorCal brewery facility assets for sale; low lease rate(no IP)
California
$2,000,000
Asset SaleProduce Marketing Company and Packing House
Fresno County, CA
$4,200,000
Asset SaleLow Rent Auto Body For Sale w/ Licensed Spray Booth
North Hollywood, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRedondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Studio City restaurant with parking, patio & B/W License
Studio City, CA
$350,000
Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale ~ Turnkey Restaurant ~ Prime Location ~ Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant for a Well-Performing Space
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleScalable Kitchen Renovation Business
San Diego, CA
$56,000
Asset SaleRoom to grow in LA
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
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Asset SaleGreat Opportunity. 2 Generation Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePurified Water Vending Asset Sale with Huge Revenue Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleProfitable Takeout Restaurant – $30K Monthly Sales, Only $48K!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$48,000
Asset SalePrime 3rd St location 2nd gen restaurant, pedestrian traffic
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleEquipped Auto Body Shop – Sun Valley | Turnkey Setup, Prime Location
Sun Valley, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleRestaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleConcierge Medical Practice Serving an Underserved Area
Marin County, CA
$260,000
Asset SaleNail Salon in Prime Location - Asset Sale!
Highland, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleProfitable Laundromat for Sale – Great Location & Stable Income
California
$600,000
Asset Sale$170,000- Prime Location Restaurant In Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
$170,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Food Trailer
Stanislaus County, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleBeautifully Improved Creative Space Available
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Asset SaleLicensed RCFE Facility for Lease and Assets for Sale in Redlands!
Redlands, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleBoba Shop - Asset Sale, Turnkey, Stylish Interior
Lakewood, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Fermentation Space in Incredible Historic building!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleLeucadia Cafe For Sale
Encinitas, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleCampus Restaurant Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleRare Corner Restaurant & Bar in Prime Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
$340,000
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Bedford Dr. Restaurant Bar for Lease
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleOperating Pizza restaurant, fully equipt
Woodland Hills, CA
$94,500
Asset SaleRestaurant, Bar & Venue Opportunity in Little Italy
San Diego, CA
$795,000
Asset SaleGrocery Store-Full line of Liquor.Beer.Wine
Sylmar, CA
$1,900,000
Asset SaleBeverly Hills Canon Dr. Turnkey Equipped Restaurant For Lease
Beverly Hills, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleBeautifully equipped restaurant in Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale - Virtually Brand New! Goodwill over $1mm
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleCafe for asset sale
Murrieta, CA
$130,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco 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 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Asset SaleRestaurant ASSET *BUSY* - Irvine
Irvine, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleReal Estate & Loan, Insurance Office – Asset Sale Opportunity
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleEncino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Encino, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRelocatable Franchised Flooring store
Citrus Heights, CA
$40,000
Asset SaleLocation! Established Smoke Shop & Accessories in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleNewly Renovated Hair Salon/ Highly Desirable Area
Orange County, CA
$82,000
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.
