Glendora, CA
$350,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Thriving Nail & Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Hayward Location!
Hayward, CA
$250,000
Established Automotive Repair Shop
Auburn, CA
$130,000
Turn key ice cream/boba/ smoothie business
Tehachapi, CA
$45,000
Turn Key_ Bakery & Coffee
Fountain Valley, CA
$303,000
*Home Health Care Agency * FOR SALE
Los Angeles, CA
$210,000
Established, profitable money making liquor store...
Torrance, CA
$425,000
Profitable Online Tech-Driven Licensing & Compliance Business
Ventura County, CA
$1,425,000
"Freemont" Fully-equipped Café Restaurant located in Shopping Plaza!
Fremont, CA
$188,000
Poke Restaurant - Reliable And Experienced Staff
Compton, CA
$245,000
Turnkey Medical Light Therapy Clinic – Drug-Free, Insurance-Covered
Calabasas, CA
$65,000
RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Physical Therapy Practice – Coastal San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Online Home Furniture & Decor Store 3k Profit
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Established HVAC Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Susanville, CA
$1,024,000
SALE PENDING-A Very Profitable Crane Servicing and Repair Company!
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,463,000
Mark Smith
Summit Business Advisors
Serving Nevada County, CA
Established in 2008, Summit Business Advisors serves the High Sierra Business Communities from Lake Tahoe to Lake Almanor, CA. Mark Smith, Broker and Founder has over 40 years of experience working with businesses throughout the Western US. and is a 15 year member of the International Business and California Business Broker Associations. If you are an owner looking to exit and sell your business or a buyer looking to purchase a business, Summit has the track record and experience to assist you. We specialize in businesses in the Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing or Transportation sectors with sales between $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 and EBITDA of $100,000 or greater.
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Profitable Coffee Shop in Prestigious San Diego Hospital – $160K SDE
San Diego, CA
$500,000
Rare Opportunity: Established Supermarket for Sale in Prime Location
Sacramento, CA
$350,000
High-End Wellness & Aesthetic Medspa with 10,000+ Clients
Beverly Hills, CA
$1,410,000
Established Health Café with Loyal Local Customer Base
El Dorado County, CA
$212,500
Easy Turn key established customer base restaurant
Stockton, CA
$74,999
Autopilot Storage Business For Sale - Absentee Owner
San Rafael, CA
$750,000
Chinese restaurant is located in a prime location
Newark, CA
$156,000
Profitable Breakfast Concept in Prime Los Angeles Area Location
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Online Kids Toys Store 3k Profit Projections
$103,990
Fresno County, CA
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Coffee in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$69,000
Price Reduction! High-Revenue Major Fast Food Franchise In Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
$208,000
Turnkey Restaurant in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$395,000
Dispensary
Merced County, CA
$500,000
Cafe
Stanislaus County, CA
$70,000
Indian Grocery Store for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$250,000
Mechanic Shop For Sale
Valley Glen, CA
$50,000
Gift Shop & Gallery - Absentee Owner - Includes $160K of Inventory
Ventura County, CA
$300,000
Glass and Mirror Products and Repair Services
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $604,000
Historical Sign Mfr - LA Cty - Growth Potential Thousands of Customers
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Burbank Outpatient Surgical Center
$450,000
Burbank, CA
Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
$395,000
Market Sushi
Riverside, CA
$55,000
Exciting opportunity to acquire three RCFEs
Lake Balboa, CA
$400,000
Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Industry
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise – High-Traffic San Diego Location
San Diego, CA
$149,000
Help Run Coin Laundromat
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lynwood, CA
$4,500,000
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
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
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Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Easy to Run Amazon Listing
$58,900
San Francisco, CA
16 Year Old Water, Fire, and Mold Damage Service
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Successful Elegant Real Estate Staging Company
Orange County, CA
$600,000
Regional Salon and Personal Care Franchisor Seeking Acquirer
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $416,795
Complete Auto Repair Shop
Lancaster, CA
$299,000
Decades of Reputation - Full Service Auto Parts Business
Monterey County, CA
$690,000
Popular Turn-key Dessert Café House for Sale on Vibrant Valencia St!
San Francisco, CA
$88,800
High Volume Smoke Shop with 100% Employee Run
Riverside County, CA
$1,650,000
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.
