Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well known Italian Restaurant on Prime Melrose Blvd with full Liquor
Restaurant Carmel & Monterey Area
Carmel, CA
$249,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
Chico, CA
$450,000
Semi-Passive: Coin Laundry Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Well-Established Wholesale and Retail Bakery Opportunity
Orange County, CA
$210,000
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Eureka, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Eureka, CA
$725,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Anaheim, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Anaheim, CA
$475,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,025,000
FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Stone Fabrication and Installation Business in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$285,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
F45 Training studio in Newport Beach CA!
$175,000
Newport Beach, CA
CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations
La Jolla, CA
$590,000
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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40 Year Distribution Business To Federal, State Govt, And Healthcare
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
2M+ Net Full-Service Laboratory, Great Employees, Contracts, Accounts
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
FranchiseBenito's Pizza
Available in California
$300,000
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Turnkey Pizza Restaurant—Perfect for Investor or Business Owner
Madera County, CA
$375,000
13 Year Established/Profitable Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale, Irvine, CA
$800,000
Irvine, CA
Local Pool and Spa Construction Company
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Runs for Sale
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Semi-Absentee Lumber Supplier & Distributor – $200K Inventory Included
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Franchise Quick Service Restaurant, Beer & Wine, Patio
Murrieta, CA
$99,000
Arco am/pm with rental income, including real property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cathedral City, CA
$8,350,000
Live Love Play - Indoor Playground
Glendale, CA
$200,000
Quick Service Mexican Restaurant with Patio, and Beers on tap
Menifee, CA
$249,000
FranchiseBrain Balance Achievement Centers
Available in California
$125,000
Very Well Established Family Restaurant In Great Santa Cruz Location
Santa Cruz, CA
$220,000
Established Thai Restaurant in Redondo Beach – Beer & Wine Incl.
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
Well-known, brand-name guitar pedal company for sale.
$295,000
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego
La Jolla, CA
$129,000
FranchiseCode Ninjas, LLC.
Available in California
$75,000
Turnkey Japanese Hot Pot franchise - high gross 4.5 yelp
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
$199,000
Restaurant for Sale - Near CSUN (Northridge university)
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Baking A Sweet Opportunity with Serious Profits — Not A Franchise!
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
Florist for sale on the Central Coast
Atascadero, CA
$25,000
yazan ibrahim
First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
$150,000
Torrance, CA
One of a kind Health management with explosive Growth
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,000,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes, Rialto CA
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
FranchiseReal Estate Sales, LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Available in California
$30,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Innovative Scalable Senior Care IP Platform w/ Directory, App & Licens
Sacramento County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $88,267
Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA
Escondido, CA
$50,000
Busy center-full kitchen-sushi restaurant-41 license
National City, CA
$99,999
Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Hardware Store & Building Materials - Business & Real Estate
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
Absentee Liquor Store: Yucaipa, California
Yucaipa, CA
$725,000
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.
