Pleasanton, CA
$388,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor
Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Home Health Care, Est 2007, Easy transferrable,
Burbank, CA
$330,000
#1 Caribbean Restaurant of the Area – $346K SDE
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
Home Health Agency for Sale – ACHC Accredited and Fully Licensed
Chatsworth, CA
$545,000
Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Naturopathic Medicine & Ayurvedic Clinic
California
$890,000
Thai Restaurant For Sale North Hills Calif.
North Hills, CA
$90,000
Very Profitable Cafe Shop
Riverside, CA
$190,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
FranchiseWCH Service Bureau
Available Nationwide
$45,000
SoCal High End Cabinet Business with Golf Simulator Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Well Established Flooring and Kitchen Renovators
Covina, CA
$300,000
High demand recession proof business
$35,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Christmas Lighting Business – 20+ Years, Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
$25,000
Outdoor Water Sports
Stanton, CA
$250,000
Sam Griffin, CBI
Gilezan Global brokered by eXp Commercial
Serving Orange County, CA
Gilezan Global brokered by eXp Commercial is a full-service real estate brokerage that specializes in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate, Business Brokerage, Business Development, and Commercial Investments. With over 100 years of combined experience and more than $3 BILLION in closed transactions, our results-driven team is perfectly positioned to provide solutions, streamline processes, and foster collaboration. Our growing team consists of experienced advisors who have previously owned and managed businesses of their own. Our global network is in over 22 countries and our in depth market knowledge enables clients to make informed real estate and business decisions. We guide, serve, and empower our clients by offering strategic digital marketing, financial strategies, and business and real estate valuations. Through industry education and economic advisors, our team provides the best options to help our clients build their portfolio and move their business forward. Our areas of expertise include Hospitality, Industrial, Portfolio sales in Franchise Restaurant Brands, Land Development, Asset Liquidations, Ground-up Construction, Multi-Family, Business Sales, Capital Funding, Franchise Referrals and Business Brokering. Gilezan Global partners with numerous entrepreneurs, corporations and organizations to assist with acquisitions and/or sales. Whether you are a buyer considering a strategic acquisition or an owner wanting to sell their real estate and/or business, our team can put your company on the right path to a successful transaction. Our team works all time zones and every day of the week. We understand every client has different needs at different times. Our policy is to be there when the client needs us, not just during business hours. We are equipped to guide you through transactions that are tailored to your investment needs - from buying, selling, and leasing across all asset types and specialties.
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3 Fedex Linehaul Unassigned Team Runs - PRICE REDUCED
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,200,000
New, new, new in highly dense Los Angeles location
Los Angeles, CA
$1,150,000
Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
Santa Barbara County, CA
$559,356
Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
FranchiseHealthy Smart Mart™
Available Nationwide
$23,000
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
$5,650,000
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
Turnkey Cat & Dog Grooming Spa — New Build-Out, 925 SF, Easy Lease
Milpitas, CA
$98,888
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
Two Established & Profitable Central Coast Restaurants
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$899,000
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
Chico, CA
$300,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
Edible Arrangements - Perfect for Owner Operators
San Joaquin County, CA
$264,000
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in California
$200,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Profitable Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Prime Location in Apple Val
Apple Valley, CA
$99,000
Turn Key Restaurant in the busy plaza
Contra Costa County, CA
$69,000
FranchiseMetal Supermarkets
Available in California
$125,000
High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp
Coronado, CA
$150,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Denny's Restaurant Business opportunity for Sale in Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA
$199,000
VERY PROFITABLE Market/Liquor, No. CA, $650,000 + Inv.
Mendocino County, CA
$650,000
Karim Karmaly
Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.
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Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – San Joaquin County!
Stockton, CA
$1,275,000
Premium Vanity Phone Number Business
Los Angeles, CA
$790,000
Established Tesla Rental & Rent-to-Own Business
$259,000
Glendale, CA
A fully equipped Chinese restaurant in an upscale area
Palo Alto, CA
$125,000
Two Smoke Shops For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$395,000
FranchiseThe Tox
Available in California
$200,000
Profitable restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Crown'd Smoke Shop
Sacramento, CA
$75,000
Med Spa for Sale – Prime Beverly Hills Location
Beverly Hills, CA
$250,000
Five Day Sandwich Shop -- Short Hours -- Long Lease
San Jose, CA
$98,000
Auto Repair Shop - Highest Rated in OC
Mission Viejo, CA
$395,000
A Gorgeous Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$888,000
San Diego Highly Profitable, well-established Restaurant -Culinary Gem
San Diego, CA
$950,000
Profitable Electrical Contractor – 15+ Years, Prime SoCal Market
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Commercial Electric Contactor in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
FranchiseUptown Cheapskate
Available Nationwide
$100,000
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.
