California
$995,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$395,000
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Profitable, well-located car wash business for sale in Sacramento!!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
Growing & Profitable Behavioral Health Provider in Southern California
California
$22,000,000
Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
$625,000
$1.7 Million in Sales! Restaurant in Famous Anaheim Packing District!
Anaheim, CA
$299,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Postal center 'Turn Key In opportunity' Under 100K
Lodi, CA
$89,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Absentee Owner and Franchise Tea with Price Down
Torrance, CA
$135,000
Luxury Car Dealership (Coastal Orange County)
$5,900,000
Westminster, CA
Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Charm Retail Location For Sale
Torrance, CA
$97,000
Teri Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Craft Business Sales and Berkshire Hathaway, with its world-renowned reputation, offer stellar service, professional support & integrity in all business transactions, plus commercial real estate sales & leasing. With offices in Pasadena & Santa Barbara to serve you! We offer extensive experience in sales, marketing and real estate with more than 25 years of expertise in the restaurant, grocery, hospitality, property management, construction and the specialty food and beverage industries! We also offer business valuations and exceptional confidential marketing, nationwide as well as internationally. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Charm Retail Business For Sale - Mall Kiosks
Cerritos, CA
$119,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Premier BMW repair shop in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$275,000
Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs
Fontana, CA
$350,000
Full Service Central Coast Pet Grooming, Boarding & Training Services
California
$508,000
Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$270,000
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$1,200,000
Everyday 95 cent store!
Glendale, CA
$45,000
Family owned Plumbing Business for sale
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
Turn Key Mexican Restaurant with Drive Through
Torrance, CA
$275,000
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
Broasted Chicken- TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!!
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location
San Diego, CA
$119,999
Reinforcing Steel Fabrication Shop
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $271,000
Authentic Mexican Clothing,Footware, and Handbags
Huntington Park, CA
$95,000
Government Procurement Contracting Business Navy Focus San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Established Baja Fresh Franchise: High Visibility, Steady Income
La Crescenta, CA
$250,000
Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale
$1,400,000
Compton, CA
Award-Winning Spirits Brand w RARE CRT-Certified Tequila & Mezcal
Orange County, CA
$2,500,000
Teriyaki Restaurant Business** Steady Net Profit**
San Bernardino, CA
$220,000
Newly Remodeled Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant in Shopping Center
Santa Maria, CA
$99,000
Established Restaurant, $3+ Million Sales, $286,741 Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
$795,000
New American Cuisine & Complete Craft Cocktail Bar, Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$449,000
High Volume Circle K For Sale
Riverside, CA
$525,000
Own your fitness center with a franchise brand with over 100 locations
Perris, CA
$300,000
Profitable K-Beauty & Skincare Store
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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Profitable Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Private Established Postal shop in Fresno,CA
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Well established jewelry store at great location for sale.
$249,000
Roseville, CA
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Profitable Market Sushi Business in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$55,000
Established Yoga Studio
Huntington Beach, CA
$980,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Well established Pizza Company, with 11 locations
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
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.
