Burbank, CA
$150,000
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Sylmar, CA
$235,000
San Rafael, CA
$130,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Lake Forest, CA
$49,000
Reseda, CA
$90,000
Sunland, CA
$199,900
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Alhambra, CA
$199,000
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
Harinder Garcha(Realtor)
Re/max Gold Commercial Santa Clara Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in high-value business and commercial real estate transactions. Led by Harinder Singh Garcha, a seasoned business specialist with extensive experience and personal investments in gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and various other businesses, our company is dedicated to maximizing value for our clients with real-world knowledge. With a deep understanding of market trends, financial analysis, and negotiation strategies, Harinder Singh Garcha has built a reputation for facilitating seamless transactions that benefit all parties involved. Whether you are looking to invest in a thriving business, sell your established enterprise, or expand your portfolio, our team provides expert guidance throughout the process. What We Do: - Business Sales & Acquisitions: Assisting buyers and sellers in purchasing and selling gas stations, convenience stores, hotels, liquor stores, and other businesses. - Investment Strategy Consulting: Providing data-driven insights and recommendations to help clients make informed investment decisions. Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Ensuring fair and beneficial agreements that align with our clients' goals. Why Choose Us?: - Industry Expertise: Years of experience in business and real estate transactions. - Extensive Network: Connections with qualified buyers, sellers, lenders, and industry professionals. - Results-Driven Approach: Focused on securing the best possible outcomes for clients. - Confidential & Professional Service: We handle every transaction with discretion and integrity. We don’t just facilitate transactions—we build long-term partnerships that help our clients grow and succeed. Whether you are buying your first business, selling a profitable investment, or exploring new opportunities, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Honesty & Integrity is our #1 priority. Peninsula Gold: Broker#01957500 Harinder Garcha: DRE#02132413
Rowland Heights, CA
$185,000
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Santa Monica, CA
$205,000
Ventura County, CA
$299,000
Saratoga, CA
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
San Rafael, CA
$240,000
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Corona, CA
$35,000
Corona, CA
$10,000
Salinas, CA
$65,000
California
$195,000
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Oakland, CA
$10,000
Woodside, CA
$115,000
Pacific Grove, CA
$175,000
Orange County, CA
$85,000
Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Cupertino, CA
$500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Orange County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
West Hollywood, CA
$178,000
Milpitas, CA
$388,000
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$70,000
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:
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.
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.