Los Angeles County, CA
$179,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Papa John's Pizza - Corner Location - Profitable & Turnkey
High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant
Concord, CA
$575,000
Modern Medical Clinic
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $515,000
GNC Store
Orange County, CA
$50,000
Bakery, Cafe, Breakfast, Sandwich Shop
Huntington Beach, CA
$59,000
Premier Cannabis Cultivation Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$2,000,000
Profitable SoCal Freight & Logistics Company, 30+ Years
Los Angeles County, CA
$580,000
Established Allied Health School | Scalable Model | Owner Retiring
Riverside County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,500,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Portland, OR - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Portland, CA
$400,000
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
Ventura County, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$3,500,000
Seafood & Mexican Restaurant in North San Diego County
Vista, CA
$150,000
Shooting Range (Real Estate Purchase Available)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
$399,000
Established Plumbing & Home Services Company Expanding Nationwide
Liquor Store
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
High-Growth Tax Relief Firm with 4.9+ Google Rating ASSET ONLY SALE
Costa Mesa, CA
$225,000
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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Murrieta, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$975,000
Mexican Resturant with Drive-Thru
Riverside, CA
$1,000,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
California
$220,000
Medical Transportation Non-Emergency. LA.
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
"SF Sunset District" Restaurant for Sale in a GOOD Location!
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Water sports niche retail, e-commerce
Ventura County, CA
$60,000
Nationally Branded Home Improvement Company
Rocklin, CA
$450,000
Let's Flip Houses Together
In-Home Care Service Franchise, serving Southwest Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$149,000
Two Affiliated Performance Wheel Distribution - 963LA
Los Angeles, CA
$6,070,000
Land Use Consulting North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
Highly Profitable, Premier Audition & Taping Studio
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
High-End Medical Spa in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$588,000
Absentee Japanese Curry Restaurant with Good Opportunity
Irvine, CA
$230,000
Branded Gas Station with High Sales
Tulare County, CA
$3,300,000
Market( Mexican) with Meat & Bakery in Panorama City
Panorama City, CA
$300,000
Shell Retail Pharmacy in San Diego County, all major PBMs. Med Bl
San Diego County, CA
$199,900
The Dinah Looking for Its Next Successor Famous Festival of 35 Years!
California
$1,200,000
Loan Service Businesses FOR SALE ("TURN-KEY")
Profitable Catering Company in SoCal
California
$4,650,000
Smoke Shop: Arleta, California
Arleta, CA
$75,000
Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Afternoon Tea Bakery Brand + Wholesale
Los Angeles County, CA
$97,000
Well-loved High-Volume Daytime/Brunch Concept with Expansion Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,795,000
Chinese Restaurant, Beer & Wine on Prime Ventura Blvd, Very Low Rent
Tarzana, CA
$245,000
Lucrative Bay Area CPA Practice since 1961!
Alameda County, CA
$660,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Braselton, CA
$325,000
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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8 FedEx Ground Routes - Atlanta, GA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Braselton, CA
$125,000
Profitable Functional Edibles Brand with IP + National Reach
Los Angeles, CA
$315,000
Earn $270K+ your first year with Farmers Ins, scale to $1M+ in 3 years
Premium Disposable Food Service Supplies for Business
Chula Vista, CA
$100,000
Auto Body Shop
Riverside County, CA
$1,162,000
Highly Scalable Government Contracting Plumbing Business
Temecula, CA
$5,000,000
Fully Built 2nd Generation Dental Office
Dublin, CA
$20,000
Prime Restaurant & Wine Bar. PRIME LOCATION in Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,400,000
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
Highly Profitable Multi-Channel E-Commerce Business – $250K+ Net
Beverly Hills, CA
$660,000
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.
