Artesia, CA
$450,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Delicious Vietnamese Fusion Wagyu Beef and seafood
Established Smoke Shop!
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
“Rare LA Restaurant Takeover 1,000 SF on Pico Blvd $75K w/ Beer
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
Merced County, CA
$435,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop
California
$500,000
Pressure Washing Cleaning Service
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Specialty Retailer of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Fireplaces & Stoves
California
$1,900,000
Specialized Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,862,000
Beach Hut Deli Great Opportunity
Cameron Park, CA
$220,000
Profitable Round Table Pizza! Owner Nets $135,075! Seller Financing!
Contra Costa County, CA
$282,500
Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!
Los Angeles, CA
$4,200,000
Commercial Plumbing Contractor – LA County – $1.87M Sales – $604K DE
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Subway - Southern CA - Multi-Unit (8+ Stores)
California
$1,400,000
Sacramento Area Property Management Portfolio
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Nightclub venue in a prime Orange County location
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Hospice & Palliative Care Agency-Established-GSA Seven (7) Counties
Van Nuys, CA
$499,000
Fred Mercuro
Pacific Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
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5 day deli in industrial/commercial park
Alameda County, CA
$79,950
High-End Window Treatment Company $200K+ SDE
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Selling a profitable car hauling business
Los Angeles, CA
$190,000
Pet Grooming Business for Sale in Prime Torrance Location
Torrance, CA
$160,000
Wetzel Pretzel Franchise
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$150,000
ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant
Lemon Grove, CA
$99,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Santa Monica Plant Nursery
$175,000
Santa Monica, CA
Busy established plumbing company Malibu
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Beauty salon for sale in Rocklin shopping center
Rocklin, CA
$38,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla
San Diego County, CA
$299,000
Commercial Electrical & Lighting, Service & Repair Corp.
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
OEM Wiring Harness Manufacturer - B2B, Recurring, Relocatable
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,100,000
Much Loved Bead Store in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$64,900
Auto Supply Shop
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Downtown Lotus
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Westlake Village High End Dry Cleaners
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
1,495sf Hookah Lounge w/Low Rent
Pomona, CA
$78,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Well-Known Turnkey Armenian Fastfood Restaurant for Sale
Glendale, CA
$300,000
Thriving Poke restaurant in high traffic plaza -turnkey business
Ventura, CA
$35,000
Wedding and Event Planning Company For Sale
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$425,000
WOO JAE 'TOM' PARK
KEY REALTY LLC
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Private Mail Box Business for Sale in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA
$160,000
40yr Established Commercial Electrical Services Company
Orange County, CA
$3,500,000
Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License
$595,000
Fountain Valley, CA
High-Volume Independent Gas Station (Business Only)
Palmdale, CA
$1,777,000
Pizza Scotts Valley Nets $109,127 $25,000 Dn., EIDL Note of 3.75% int.
Scotts Valley, CA
$300,000
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
$285,000
High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
San Diego, CA
$249,000
Reputable Mobile Mechanic Business for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$115,000
Profitable Behavioral Health Group Services Co. – Recurring Revenue
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry
Rowland Heights, CA
$90,000
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.
