Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Asset SaleType 48 DTLA Bar
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Asset SaleDental Office for Sale , Turn Key , Rent $3,521 , fully equipped
Lake Forest, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleAuto Body Shop for Sale in Reseda! - Low Rent
Reseda, CA
$90,000
Asset SaleNon-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Haz and Non-Haz Labs, USP Compliant
Sunland, CA
$199,900
Asset SaleSecond Gen Central Sunset Beach with Type 47 for $70,000
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleOil Company & Properties for sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset Sale9,300 SF DTLA 2nd Gen. restaurant + 960SF patio - seats 300 people
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
Asset SaleLittle Italy Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Shabu Shabu Restaurant B&W
Alhambra, CA
$199,000
Asset SalePromising Asset Sale in Highland Park
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleSecond Gen Restaurant, Excellent Parking, Type 47 $70,000 Now
Sunset Beach, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleTurnkey State-Approved Cannabis Delivery Business For Lease
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleCafe Bakery with ABC Type 41 B/W License-Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
$205,000
Asset SaleUpscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar-Full Liquor-Off-Track Betting
Ventura County, CA
$299,000
Asset Sale2nd Gen Restaurant - Asset Sale - Downtown Saratoga - ABC: Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
$225,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Asset SaleBeautiful High-End Hair Salon - Prime SILVERLAKE
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleRare opportunity to be part of the next major Tech Biz
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
Asset SaleMarket with beer and wine for sale in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleSouth Corona Cajalco Road Quick Service w/ Patio &Versatile Build-out
Corona, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleCentral Corona Main Street Quick Service Venue!
Corona, CA
$10,000
Asset Sale$49,000 Northridge Mall Food Court Space
Salinas, CA
$49,000
Asset SaleLobster Rolls Food Truck! Large Market Share
California
$195,000
Asset SaleFarmer's Market Turn-Key Equipped Restaurant For Lease
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleManagement Service Opportunity Cannabis Type 6 Available
Oakland, CA
$10,000
Asset SaleRestaurant-Asset Sale-full kitchen
Woodside, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleEstablished Trophy & Promotional Gift Shop
Orange County, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Thai Restaurant with Boba
Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Mail and Shipping Business
Orange County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleDTLA Steakhouse Adjacent to L.A. Live & Crypto For Lease
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleAmazing Turn Key Brewery w/equipment, kitchen, & growth plans!
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleHigh profit dollar store, Rent $2,000, 1,500 Sqr Ft. Only $105,000!
Fullerton, CA
$105,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License - San Francisco County
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleTurn-key Restaurant Space in Heart of Silver Lake
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Culver City, CA
$129,000
Asset SalePrime Restaurant location with Full Kitchen & Bar in Irvine (ABC 47)
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Asset SaleItalian Restaurant- Prime Location, Raving Reviews
Orange County, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleBoba shop asset sale
Santa Ana, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleVacant Office Building For Sale in Fremont!
Fremont, CA
$1,249,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Opportunity! Raingutters by Rock E-Commerce Website For Sale
Bermuda Dunes, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleGelato Manufacturing Facility Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Asset SaleGreat Opportunity To Bring Your Own Concept
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Well Established Bubble Tea Store - QSR
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Asset SalePortable Cannabis Distribution Licenses For Sale (Los Angeles, CA)
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Asset SaleGreat For Owner Operated Or Investment
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
Asset SalePrime location Convenience Market in LA county
Los Angeles County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleShoe Repair, Perfect Location, Low Rent
Orange County, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleClosed Bar & Grill with a type 47 ABC License
Santa Cruz County, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleNewly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center
Encinitas, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleRecently Remodeled Turnkey Dental Office – Equipment & Leasehold
Los Alamitos, CA
$175,000
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.
