REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,800,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Dual-Shop Auto Facility + Real Estate in Prime Zoning Corridor
Nice Clean Self Car Wash with good Income and Property
Irvine, CA
$4,400,000
Contemporary rental Salon , 11 stations , Affluent city
Mission Viejo, CA
$79,000
1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – near Marina Del Ray
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$99,000
Vending Machine Route Business -Absentee Owned - SC2243
Sacramento, CA
$74,900
Italian Wine Import & Distribution Company – Licensed in 10 states
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Profitable, Healthy Food, Quick Serve Concept, Proven Franchise
Orange County, CA
$279,000
Long established catering company for sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Liquor Store In OC--CA
Cypress, CA
$299,000
FranchisePainter1
Available in California
$70,000
Only Open 3-Hours Per Weekday! Huge Lunch Traffic w/Takeout Delivery
San Francisco County, CA
$195,000
Turnkey Dumpling restaurant for sale
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
$200,000
Turnkey Law Practice with 10,000+ Estate Clients & Strong Referral Net
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,900,000
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
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Profitable, Covered Patio, Great Location, High Traffic, 4.5 Stars
San Clemente, CA
$299,000
30+ Years Established Flooring Installation Business
California
$699,000
Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Existing Poke Established!
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Well-Established Window Coverings & Home Security Business – Turnkey
Sacramento County, CA
$1,200,000
FranchiseZion Healing Mental Health
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Beautiful Laguna Beach Med Spa Ocean Views
Laguna Beach, CA
$100,000
Residential HVAC serving Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Reputable Dental Manufacturing Business with Intellectual Property
Riverside County, CA
$115,000
Papa John's Pizza - Top Location, Strong Revenues
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Fashion Studio Business for SALE!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,000
Eco-Friendly Promotional Printing Business For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Prime Gas Station & Expansion Opportunity on Major Artery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$9,000,000
Used Auto Car Lot
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
St. Mary's Market & Deli Medeterinannian Grocery Store
Roseville, CA
$225,000
FranchiseUrban Air Adventure Park
Available in California
$750,000
Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]
San Diego, CA
$295,950
Manufacturer and Distributor of Automotive Service Supplies
Los Angeles County, CA
$285,000
Established Tesla Rental & Rent-to-Own Business
$259,000
Glendale, CA
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
$2,260,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
FranchiseWag N' Wash
Available in California
$200,000
For Sale: Beer And Wine Convenience Store, Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA
$185,000
15+ Bed RCFE in San Joaquin County. 3 Acres. 14-Yr Operation. ($3.2M)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stockton, CA
$3,200,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
For Sale: Well-Established Laundromat in Manteca, CA
Manteca, CA
$325,000
High-Volume Gas Station with Real Estate in King City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$6,500,000
Doug Lewiskin
The Arch Corporation
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We represent sellers and buyers in the selling or purchasing of their business throughout the USA. I understand today’s marketplace and stay consistent to my philosophy of becoming your trusted business, real estate and financing advisor by utilizing dedication, hard work, integrity, honesty, experience and sincere concern for each and every client. The Arch Corporation is a privately held real estate and financial services firm founded in 2014, with offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and Calabasas, California. Led by CEO and founder Doug Lewiskin, the company specializes in delivering tailored solutions across business opportunities, commercial real estate, financing, and insurance.
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Gas Station - With Convenience Store In King City, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
King City, CA
$11,000,000
For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson,
Jackson, CA
$115,000
$114K First-Year Sales – Turn key food truck, Roasting & Event Equip
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
For Sale: Convenience Store - Busy Populated Location - Sacramento, Ca
Sacramento, CA
$99,000
For Sale: Middle Eastern Grocery Store - With Restaurant And Bakery
Elk Grove, CA
$1,550,000
FranchiseFranchise Venture Capital
Available in California
$150,000
Silverlake’s Next Hot Spot Is On the Market!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Dog Grooming Business For Sale San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$240,000
$1.06M Rev – Outsourced CFO & Controller Services
Placer County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $460,823
Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
Preschool Business For Sale Danville, CA
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
Chocolate & Frozen Yogurt Shop, Help Run, Coastal Luxury Community.
Balboa Island, CA
$199,000
B&W Market Great Location - Inglewood
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
Restoration Company Servicing Orange & Riverside Country 29 Years!
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
FranchiseTwo Men and a Truck
Available in California
$80,000
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.
