Los Angeles County, CA
$2,695,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Digital Marketing for Private Medical Practices
Reputable Event Catering Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$920,000
Long beach smoke shop for sale
Long Beach, CA
$120,000
High-End Dog Training & Pet Gym Franchise Opportunity - Los Angeles Co
Woodland Hills, CA
$274,999
Newly Renovated Sunnyvale Restaurant – High Traffic Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$298,000
Beer and Wine self pour kiosk @ Westfield Galleria - Roseville
Roseville, CA
$199,500
Cutting Edge Franchise Studio in Affluent San Diego Suburb
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
Knife Sharpening Route and business for Sale – Fresno Area
California
$65,000
Hospice Agency For Sale - Imperial and San Diego County
Imperial County, CA
$2,250,000
UPS Store, Orange County, Ca
Costa Mesa, CA
$325,000
FranchiseSpeedPro
Available Nationwide
$100,000
10 YR Cell Phone Repair, Low Overhead
San Diego County, CA
$49,000
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
$40,000
Top Business Brokerage/ M&A Firm – Key LA Territory & Active Pipeline
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Nature and Play based preschool with real estate option
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts
San Diego, CA
$2,500,000
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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Only Grocery Store in the area
Oakland, CA
$529,000
Successful, Long Established Full Service Dental Lab in Beautiful CA
California
$2,100,000
Brand Name DTLA apparel factory Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$580,000
Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Downey Prime Location – Sushi & Teriyaki Restaurant for Sale!
Downey, CA
$300,000
FranchiseFootprints Floors
Available in California
$75,000
Traditional Burmese Restaurant for Sale near East Los Angeles!
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Turn Key Sandwich Deli in Busy Industrial Park
Huntington Beach, CA
$69,000
Turn-Key Marketing Agency w/ High Monthly Recurring Revenue
$750,000
Santa Barbara, CA
Established Independent Contractor Network
San Diego County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $456,000
B&W Market ( Check Cashing ) 6 days open store
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Easy operating business
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Neighborhood B&W bar
Lemon Grove, CA
$50,000
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $245,746
Juice Bar with Smoothies and Acai Bowls
Los Angeles County, CA
$469,000
Established Residential Care Facility (RCFE)- Licensed for 6 in Azusa
Azusa, CA
$800,000
FranchiseUptown Cheapskate
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Large childcare center ages 0 to 12
Hanford, CA
$500,000
F45 Training studio in Newport Beach CA!
$175,000
Newport Beach, CA
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
$250,000
Hospice
Westlake Village, CA
$450,000
FranchiseGlass Doctor
Available Nationwide
$50,000
SFV Tavern With Loyal Customer Base
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Profitable And Stable: Shipping And Logistics Company For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$299,990
Historic San Francisco Liquor Store | 119-Year Legacy Business
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Turnkey Dessert & Coffee/Boba Shop in Downtown Tracy
Tracy, CA
$190,000
Fully remodeled 48 Bar with Entertainment License
La Habra, CA
$325,000
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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Profitable boba shop for sale
Escondido, CA
$150,000
Indian restaurant for sale / sub-lease in Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
$220,000
13 Year Established/Profitable Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale, Irvine, CA
$800,000
Irvine, CA
Established Turnkey Chiropractic Clinic In Beautiful Seaside Ventura
Ventura County, CA
$75,000
Owner Retired Sushi Roll & Ramen in OC
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$375,000
FranchiseTemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Available in California
$97,500
5-Day Poke Eatery | $100K+ Net Profit | Potential | $180K
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$225,000
Coffee shop-huge potential-great rent and atmosphere
Alpine, CA
$179,999
Supermarket For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$850,000
Residential Care Facility RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
$750,000
Charming and stablish restaurant with 21 years of loyal customers
Santa Ana, CA
$219,900
San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Established Medspa For Sale
Redondo Beach, CA
$775,000
Profitable High-End Facial Spa Business – 4 Corporate Locations
Los Angeles, CA
$4,699,999
Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store
San Diego County, CA
$125,000
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
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.
