San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Real EstateGas Station with C-Store & Real Estate
Real EstatePizzaria
Moss Landing, CA
Real EstateFormer Bakery Space Equipped with Hood, Walk In Refrigeration and More
Thousand Oaks, CA
Real EstateWinery with Vineyard
Tehama County, CA
$490,000
Real EstateRestaurant Property for sale
Madera, CA
Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Real EstatePerfect size of Dry Cleaners $ 180K
Orange, CA
$180,000
Real EstateGreat Opportunity, Vacant lot located in Mercado District
Escondido, CA
$399,999
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco Direct Gas Station and Property
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Real Estate100 Acre Avocado and Residential Estate Sale | Rainbow CA
Rainbow, CA
$5,999,000
Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity
Atwater, CA
$175,000
Real EstateRare Sushi restaurant in Big Bear w/ amazing location!
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Real EstateOutstanding Chance to Own the Business & Property
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
William White
Peak Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Peak Commercial delivers a full spectrum of commercial real estate services, including commercial financing, commercial insurance, and 1031 exchange services, as well as specialized investment and property management expertise. This complete integration of services, combined with our deep understanding of local, national, and international markets, positions us as a leader in facilitating all property types and sectors.
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Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Oceanside, CA
Real EstateReal Estate-Corporate Share Sale Of A Fantastic SF Historical Building
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
Real EstatePrime Commercial Property for Sale or Lease in Orange Cove, CA
Orange Cove, CA
$450,000
Real EstateEstablished Spa and Gazebo manufactoring + real estate in Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove, CA
$1,280,000
Real EstateFranchise Gas Station & C-store
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Real Estate46,000 sq ft warehouse for sale in North San Jose
San Jose, CA
$26,000,000
Real EstateInvestment Opportunity/ Hotel development
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Real Estate16,000 square feet of floor to ceiling Porsche Parts!
Redwood City, CA
$9,500,000
Real EstateRetail Store Property for Sale in Stanislaus County CA
Stanislaus County, CA
$1,500,000
Real EstateBeautiful, Historic Barn in Downtown Location for Sale!
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Start-upNail Salon in Prime LA Location – Luxury Setup, Ready to Operate!
$100,000
Start-upBerkeley Pizza & Café for Sale
Start-upFantastic Laundromat location in Los Angeles
Start-upMobile Coffee Bar, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sale
$30,000
Start-upTurnkey E-Commerce Tire Retailer: Ready-to-Launch Dropshipping Store
$35,000
Start-upReady to Launch: Social Media Influencer Marketplace App
$35,000
Start-upAccredited Home Health Care Agency For Sale
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Oceanside
$45,000
Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales
Start-up100% Business
$15,000
Start-upKanga's Children's Playcenter
Start-upFreight Brokerage Business for Sale: Established Client Base and Stron
$20,000
Start-upYoga Womens Atheltic wear E-commerce BRAND FOR SALE
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Temecula
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Walnut Creek
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Anaheim
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Los Gatos
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Long Beach
Antho Zueck
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services
Serving Orange County, CA
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Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Ft. Worth
$45,000
Start-upHigh-Performing Luxury Floral Brand in a Prime Market - Sacramento
$45,000
Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upAlameda County Liquor License Lottery
$1,931
Start-upRiverside County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upSan Diego County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
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.
