Glendale, CA
$265,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Profitable Print Shop Business
Pizza Italian restaurant.
Studio City, CA
$165,000
Smog Testing Shop For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Successful Urology Medical Practice
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,167,000
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Thriving Tattoo Studio – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Reputable Leather Restoration Business – Stable Revenue, Franchiseable
Orange County, CA
$850,000
Home Day Care Center Business Newark, CA
Newark, CA
$140,000
Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location
Santa Clara, CA
$150,000
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Smoke shop for sale
Canoga Park, CA
$169,000
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Tony Moran
Business Team
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
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Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$499,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Rosemead, CA
$349,000
Fantastic Corner Sandwich shop business for sale
San Francisco, CA
$67,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $336,153
Marketing Agency. 20% EBITDA margin
San Francisco, CA
$8,500,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model, No experience necessary B to B
Fullerton, CA
$650,000
Affordable Turn-key Boba Shop
La Verne, CA
$70,000
30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
Established restaurant bistro style in Downtown Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$245,000
Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area
Yolo County, CA
$300,000
Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale
San Diego, CA
$300,000
Turnkey DME Business with Growth Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Butte County, CA
$999,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
$325,000
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
$490,000
Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
$80,000
Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Supply *Pre-Approved Lending
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lassen County, CA
$1,300,000
Elk Grove Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
$150,000
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
$190,000
High Volume Liquor Store In Prime Area Of Orange County For Sale
Anaheim, CA
$799,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Livermore, CA
$274,999
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Employee Run
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$289,000
Hospice Agency – Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
Sherman Oaks, CA
$250,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$249,999
Gary Walswick
KW COMMERCIAL
Serving Orange County, CA
KW COMMERCIAL is a Division of Keller Williams International, the recognized leader in the Real Estate Estate Industry, with almost 180,000 Agents around the world. The Commercial Division is a network of over 2,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals, strategically placed in key Market Centers around the country. Capitalizing on it's " Local Touch & Global Reach", KW COMMERCIAL delivers a full spectrum of CRE Services, driven by the Client's needs and the highest level of market exposure.
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Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
Veterinary Clinic for sale
$845,000
Ventura County, CA
High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Downtown LA Restaurant – $350K+ per month in 2024 – $600K
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Central California Truck Stop & C-Store with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
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.
