San Jose, CA
$465,000
Businesses in California For Sale
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Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
Profitable Iconic Hollywood Area Restaurant- Partnership considered !!
Hollywood, CA
$375,000
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe operating for over 15 years
Rowland Heights, CA
$180,000
Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit
California
$495,000
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
$2,195,000
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$3,600,000
Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212
California
$321,000
Calabasas Pool Service Route for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Successful Pizzeria in a Desirable Location with Huge Upside
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Fast Growing Junk Removal Business
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Flower Shop for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$99,000
Thrive with Holistic Wellness Care
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Home Health agency in orange county for sale for $220,000
Anaheim, CA
$220,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Prime DTLA Location | Proven Net Income | Turnkey Operation
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
"Downtown Palo Alto" Restaurant for SALE with Cheap Rent!
Palo Alto, CA
$199,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
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Ice Cream La Michoacana for Sale in Visalia, Ca!
Visalia, CA
$400,000
Ice Cream La Michoacana For Sale in Anaheim!
Anaheim, CA
$250,000
Mexican Meat Market with Beer & Wine License for sale.
Kern County, CA
$179,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area
San Diego, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $589,608
High Volume Grocery Market with Liquor offered with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Monterey County, CA
$4,200,000
Well Established Handyman Service Company
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location
San Bernardino, CA
$1,200,000
Cat Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat Care
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
21,000 Sq Ft Appliance & Parts Biz with $500k+ in Inventor,
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Venice Beach Pioneering Self-pour Taproom Restaurant w/ 47 license
Venice, CA
$1,180,000
Well Established 7-11 for Sale
Anaheim, CA
$290,000
Liquor store for sale
Victorville, CA
$475,000
High Gross Dental Practice Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Profitable and well- loved smoke shop in Prime Location!
Long Beach, CA
$109,000
Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!
San Jose, CA
$500,000
Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Established Residential and Commercial Painter Franchise
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent
Covina, CA
$89,000
Prime Location Pizza Restaurant – High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base!
$415,000
Stanislaus County, CA
San Diego Residential HVAC
San Diego County, CA
$1,600,000
Liquor and another business with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Profitable Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real with a patio
Sunnyvale, CA
$380,000
Premier High-Precision Laser-Marking Business | South Bay, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
High-Profitability Book of Business For Sale!
California
$800,000
Must go! 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 150K with ABC
Artesia, CA
$200,000
Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable
Temecula, CA
$99,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Kenny Liu
Realest Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Realest is a privately held and minority owned, real estate services and investment firm focused on creating and optimizing the value of real estate through the confluence of innovation, cultures, experiences, industries, and communities. Our clients and our projects not only shape culture, but form an evergreen portfolio of experience-driven residential, retail, hospitality, office, leisure and entertainment assets in emerging growth markets. Based in Los Angeles, Realest capitalizes on its proximity to the apex of entertainment, digital media, and innovative dining. With our diverse expertise and close ties to leaders in the real estate, fashion, culinary, music, and entertainment industries, Realest is uniquely positioned to develop a portfolio of experiential brands at the cross-section of multiple sectors. Together, our work has drawn over ten billion impressions and counting. As commercial real estate is upended by emerging technologies, e-commerce, a flattened competitive landscape, and the recent global pandemic, we believe the best way to predict the unknown future is to invent it, creating our own reality. Then, diligently stewarding its course. This is how we ensure our capital investors and long-term brand partners are able to secure, stabilize, and maximize their investments in our institutional-grade projects throughout specific growth markets.
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Opportunities To Start Your Own Business
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Dessert Franchise in an excellent location
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation - State Of The Art Facility $4M+ Year
$21,000,000
California
Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned
Bellflower, CA
$320,000
Established Residential Landscape and Maintenance Business
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Healthy, Semi-Passive Vending Machines Business For Sale
San Diego, CA
$147,800
Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Auto Repair for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Beer & Wine Market: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
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.
