Fresno County, CA
$1,600,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstateBeer Wine Convenience Store Business with Real Estate for Sale
Real EstateExpress Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Real EstateCommercial Property (Currently operating Asian restaurant)
Fresno County, CA
$760,000
Real EstateLaundromat in Moss landing, Ca.
Moss Landing, CA
Real EstateGrocery Store + Rental Income with RE
Cutler, CA
$650,000
Real EstateTurnkey brewery and rest. RE included Perfect owner Op/retirement
Amador City, CA
$1,499,000
Real EstateCommercial Floor in the Front and Residential at the Back
Bakersfield, CA
Real EstateGrand Motors
Sylmar, CA
Real EstateCommercial Real Estate Plus Juice Bar Business Assets
Capitola, CA
$725,000
Real EstateRestaurant and REAL ESTATE for Sale – $2.2mil in Sales 2024
Kern County, CA
$2,250,000
Real EstateHigh Volume sales Supermarket with the Property
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Los Angeles, CA
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Real EstateGas Station, C-store, Liquor store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
$3,900,000
Real EstateRetail / Medical Building On Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Real EstateCash Flow Opportunity. Auto Industry including Real Estate.
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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Real EstateFor Lease - Turnkey Hotel Restaurant in Prime Silicon Valley Location
Palo Alto, CA
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real EstateArco ampm Business, Real Estate with Additional income of $8,000/month
Stanislaus County, CA
$9,500,000
Real Estate3 Elderly Facilities 4SALE-FRESNO-$130kMo Gross
Fresno, CA
$850,000
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Real EstateGas Station for Sale including Real Estate.
Kern County, CA
$3,200,000
Real EstateEstablished GP practice prime location
San Diego, CA
$720,000
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateLiquor Store($75k/mo)+RE(5U Retail + 3U Apt/3.2 Acres)
Mentone, CA
$2,750,000
Real EstateVacant Retail suite by Orange Circle
Orange, CA
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real Estate6 Bed Luxury Elderly Care Home-$50k Mo. Gross
Lafayette, CA
$2,400,000
Real EstateChevron Gas Station Business with Car wash and property for sale near
Madera County, CA
$5,900,000
Real EstateChevron Gas Station Business with Property in Fresno area
Fresno County, CA
$5,400,000
Real EstateGravel and Aggregate Quarry
Orland, CA
$15,000,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real EstateBrewery/restaurant for lease in Pacifica shopping center
Pacifica, CA
Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Real EstateBranded Gas Station for Sale with Property in Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateBranded Gas Station Business with Property
Stanislaus County, CA
$3,995,000
Real EstateNewly Built, Top of Line Modern Style Car Wash available for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$7,600,000
Real EstateIndependent Mini Truck Stop Business with Property for Sale in CA
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateNewly Built Gas Station, Drive-thru Franchise QSR Business & Property
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas station Business with Real Estate for Sale
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateHigh Volume & Profitable Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Jaspal (Jas) Gahunia
JG Commercial Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
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Real EstateShell Gas Station in Los Angeles ( Under Contract )
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Real EstateRetail Commercial
Corning, CA
$1,800,000
Real Estate6 Bed RCFE Elderly 4SALE-Santa Rosa $28k Gross
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
Real Estate5000 sq ft restaurant for lease. The best corner in downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Real EstateLaundry & rental income with the property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Real EstateBed & Breakfast Listing
Big Bear Lake, CA
$2,250,000
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.
