Torrance, CA
$300,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
A Full-Service Commercial Towing Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Concrete & Asphalt Business for Sale
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
Nails Studio
Jurupa Valley, CA
$30,000
Flower Shop in Stevenson Ranch
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$155,000
Well Known Franchised Infant & Preschool For Sale
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny
La Mesa, CA
$60,000
HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ
Chino, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
Japanese restaurant
La Habra, CA
$98,500
Established UPS Store Franchise for Sale
$775,000
Newport Beach, CA
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
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Profitable Print Shop Business
Glendale, CA
$265,000
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
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
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
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Cosmetology College | 9 Years | High Net
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
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
30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
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
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
Leslie Horton
California eTime Solutions & Liberty Group Of Nevada
Serving Placer County, CA
Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton is affiliated with The Liberty Group of Nevada, LLC. Both companies are well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.
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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
TV and Motion Picture Equipment Rental Company For Sale
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
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
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
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.
