Portland, CA
$950,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
7 FedEx Ground Routes - North Portland, OR - Seller Financing
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Highly Profitable
Sun Valley, CA
$1,000,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,075,000
Kitchen & Bath Contractor – 30+ Years, $280K SDE, Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
Telecommunications networking
California
$350,000
Established High-End Landscaping Company
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Liquor and grocery store
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
Trucking Company 3+ years running 1 Semi + covered 53' flat Trailer
Loomis, CA
$175,000
Allstate Agency in Northern CA. Elite Status - Active Variable Comp
San Joaquin County, CA
$1,183,700
Well-known ramen franchise in major shopping center
San Diego County, CA
$270,000
Beauty SPA for sale
Lake Forest, CA
$90,000
Alhambra restaurant for sale
Alhambra, CA
$90,000
Allstate Agency Northern Ca. 30 years Established
Modesto, CA
$2,399,000
Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
11 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Seller Financing
Burbank, CA
$750,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Los Angeles (Vernon), CA - Seller Financing
Los Angeles, CA
$1,500,000
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.
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14 FedEx Ground Routes - Fremont, CA - Highly Profitable
Fremont, CA
$1,900,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Carson, CA - Highly Profitable
Carson, CA
$875,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$149,000
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in Fremont near COSTCO, TARGET
Fremont, CA
$288,000
ARCO/AMPM with Property Tuolumne County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
$11,000,000
Lodi CA, (San Joaquin County) Tax & Bookkeeping Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$410,000
Open A iFixandrepair Franchise Inside Walmart Near You
Calabasas, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$700,000
Precision Aerospace Machine Shop
Orange County, CA
$595,000
Laguna Beach Fine Dining with full alcohol, established since 2011
Laguna Beach, CA
$1,599,999
Established Branded Gas Station with Auto Repair shop in FresnoCounty
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
$3,900,000
Liquor Store - South LA
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$25,000
Established Family-Owned Produce Distributor
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
Detox Residential LA. High Profits. Drug + Alcohol
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,500,000
Beer & Wine Bar for Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Robots are here to Stay! Robotics Franchise w/ Massive National Accts!
Established prime location restaurant with full equipment
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Papa John's Pizza- Steady Sales- All New Equipment-Profitable
Ventura County, CA
$249,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Baja Fresh Franchise – Prime Simi Valley Location
Simi Valley, CA
$135,000
Profitable, Part time Drink Mix Supplier
Orange County, CA
$385,000
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
$349,000
Established Health Café with Loyal Local Customer Base
El Dorado County, CA
$212,500
Casino Cardrooms with Restaurant & Bar
Rancho Cordova, CA
$2,000,000
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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Gas Station & Mart with Real Estate, Absentee Owner, SBA Approved.
Crescent City, CA
$3,200,000
Thriving Preschool in Shasta County Business + Real Estate
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen - Franchise Locations - Available Now!
Water Store, Smoothie & Ice Cream Shop in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Turn-key Dance/Fitness/Yoga/Pilates Studio – Full Buildout for $29k
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Turn-Key Digital Dental Lab – Northern California - Rapid Growth!
Sacramento County, CA
$640,000
La Mesa, California Hair Salon | 90% Repeat Customers | 5% Churn
La Mesa, CA
$180,000
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.
