San Mateo, CA
$238,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant for sale in San Mateo
Dry Cleaner Plant in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Bicycle Sales & Service – 49 Years in Business
Yolo County, CA
$595,000
Bagel Shop
Sacramento County, CA
$125,000
Highly Popular, Established Bar and Grill for Sale
San Diego, CA
$169,000
Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 27 Years
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Bike & Repair Shop
California
$589,000
Value-Add | 21-Bed Lic | 15.74% CAP (based on Pro Forma) | Expandable
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lakeside, CA
$2,500,000
Baja Fresh Franchise for Sale – Seal Beach, CA
Seal Beach, CA
$115,000
Premier outpatient Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Treatment bus.
Oak Park, CA
$7,000,000
Profitable, Well-Established Tree Service Company
California
$2,750,000
SEAFOOD REST, HIGH VOL. & NET, HELP RUN, SBA, 41
Orange County, CA
$589,000
SBA Approved Niche TI Construction & Maintenance
Alameda County, CA
$9,000,000
Sinclair Gas Station with special financing terms available
Hesperia, CA
$1,299,000
Boba Tea Shop is in a desirble location
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Mexican Fast Food Restaurant in Glendale
Glendale, CA
$77,000
Greg Michail, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Pasadena (SBBP) is a Southern California based firm specializing in business mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. It is part of the worldwide Sunbelt Network of over 300 offices. Sunbelt specializes in small and medium size privately held companies with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution and select business-to-business service industries. Sunbelt is dedicated to providing clients with confidential and professional representation and assisting them in achieving their business objective. For more information, log on www.sunbeltpasadena.com.
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Hospitality Design & Procurement w/Burgeoning Client Base & Activity
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Seafood Rest, High Vol. & Net, Help Run, Type 41, Sba.
Brea, CA
$599,000
Special Events Company with Stellar Reputation
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale - Prime Location & Loyal Customer Base
Merced, CA
$225,000
Profitable Smoke Shop for Sale in Tourist Area of Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
$180,000
SBA pre-qualified FedEx Routes in Solano County
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Beer Wine & Conv. Store (Ukiah)
Ukiah, CA
$150,000
High profit margin jewelry and repair shop
Alameda County, CA
$49,900
Semi Absentee Owner Pizza Restaurant - Seller Financing
Sacramento County, CA
$249,000
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,500,000
Great Grocery Produce & Meat Market & Mini Restaurant/20 Abc Off Sale
Jurupa Valley, CA
$1,250,000
Established, Thriving Pilates Studio in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Liquor Store $150,000 Net Profit
San Francisco County, CA
$499,000
Restaurant is in a desirable location, ample parking, long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Set your sights on Sylmar.
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Spacious Montebello location with 5,000+ square feet
Montebello, CA
$288,000
Laundromat in San Gabriel Valley Area
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
NEW REDUCED PRICE: Turn-Key Mail Box Center - Premier Location
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
$860,000
Successful Nail Salon
San Jose, CA
$69,900
Established Eye Lash Salon with Newer Equip. in Rancho Bernardo
San Diego County, CA
$85,000
Low Rent - To-Go Restaurant for Sale!! (PIZZA)
Berkeley, CA
$320,000
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
$999,000
$249,000 – “Pedone’s Pizza & Italian” Restaurant
Hermosa Beach, CA
$249,000
Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno, CA
$1,697,500
Pizza Restaurant
El Dorado County, CA
$150,000
Pair Of established taco shops
Chula Vista, CA
$850,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Chandler J. Kelley
The Gas Broker™
Serving Orange County, CA
The Gas Broker™ is ranked #1 as California's top Sales Brokerage in Gas Station & Convenience Store Assets for 2022 & 2023 (CoStar). Specializing in the sale of gas station businesses and commercial real estate assets, our team has firmly established itself as the leading brokerage in the retail petroleum and convenience store sector. The Gas Broker™ prides itself on making intricate gas station transactions remarkably straightforward for its clients. The Gas Broker's success is driven by a team of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of the California market, combined with a proactive and client-centric approach, has resulted in a consistent track record of achieving top-tier results. The Gas Broker™ accommodates to the needs of both large corporations and smaller, independently owned establishments. The company's commitment to simplifying complex transactions and delivering optimal value to its clients underscores its leadership in the gas station marketplace.
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Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
$149,000
Dry Cleaning Agency & Alterations Est 21 Yrs
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
Turnkey Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
$225,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Semi Absentee Passive Business Model Salon Suites,
Anaheim, CA
$850,000
Motorcycle Sales, Service and Customizations! (17989)
California
$2,100,000
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.
