West Hollywood, CA
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Well-established LGBTQ+ Men's Clothing Store w/ Over $400k Gross
Mexican Restaurant with Food Truck
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Established Restaurant For Sale With Type 41 ABC License.
Riverside County, CA
$380,000
Franchised Juice Bar - Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana Area - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Bar & Billiards Business
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Large Termite & Pest Control Business
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Beauty Expertise Needed in California City, California!
California City, CA
$150,000
Gas Station w/ Real Property $370,000 Net Income
Tuolumne County, CA
$2,300,000
"San Jose" Restaurant Business for Sale near Evergreen Village Square!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Fresno, CA Psychiatry Office | Established 24 Years
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
As Seen on TV Store Cannery Row, CA.
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Cybersecurity platform in California
San Jose, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $5,000,000
Rest Recovery Wellness (Ice Bath / Cold Plunge and Sauna Company)
Absentee Operated Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent
Oakland, CA
$380,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
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Turn-Key Hair & Nail Salon For Sale – Prime Los Angeles County Locatio
Los Angeles County, CA
$29,000
Profitable Laundromat With Value Add Opportunities For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Well Established and Profitable RV and Boat Accessory Manufacturer
Hollister, CA
$215,000
San Diego Coffee Shop
San Diego County, CA
$137,000
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Profitable Modern Donut and Pastry Bakery
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
High Volume Medical Transport With Contracts In North La County
California
$3,500,000
Average location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
Price Drop-Real Prop. W/ Market & Liquor - No. Ca
Mendocino County, CA
$1,850,000
Dry Cleaner with loyal customer base in upscale community
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Beer,Wine & Grocery Store for Sale in San Joaquin County CA
San Joaquin County, CA
$239,000
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-Owner Absentee-Low Rent-Outdoor Seating
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Thai restaurant with Beer and Wine License
Oxnard, CA
$97,000
Established Beautifully Designed Restaurant in Busy Shopping Center
Marin County, CA
$195,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Popular Bait and Tackle Shop in Oakland CA
Oakland, CA
$80,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Bishop, CA - Highly Profitable
Bishop, CA
$700,000
Turnkey Profitable Semi-Absentee Med Spa
Los Angeles County, CA
$900,000
Laundromat. Passive Income - Arcade, Vending & Laundry Revenue.
SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Long-Established – Bar/Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
HOT & Profitable HVAC Service Business – Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Established Window Tinting & Treatment Business with Strong Reputation
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Established Septic Company for sale
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Lawn and Garden Equipment Sales and Service with Real Estate Available
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Riverside (Rialto), CA - Seller Financing
Riverside, CA
$950,000
22 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$2,550,000
Antoinette Payne
Pacific Coast Brokers,Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Bringing Business Buyers & Sellers together since 1989
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11 FedEx Ground Routes - Ventura, CA - Vehicle Financing
Ventura, CA
$1,300,000
21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$2,600,000
Profitable Cabinet Dealership – $250k+ Potential, No Royalties
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,300,000
Boba, Smoothies & Coffee Shop-PRICE REDUCED
Carson, CA
$80,000
"Excellent Mobil Gas Station with Starbucks & Subway as your Tenants"
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
$7,800,000
Established Flooring and Carpet Business For Sale
Yucca Valley, CA
$200,000
Pine House Cafe & Tavern!
Mount Laguna, CA
$249,000
Carpinteria Restaurant in Prime Location
Carpinteria, CA
$499,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes - Rialto, CA - Highly Profitable
Rialto, CA
$2,800,000
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.
