Livermore, CA
$254,999
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
$795,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$169,000
Hospice Agency – Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County
Sherman Oaks, CA
$250,000
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company located in S. California
California
$599,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$238,999
Profitable HVAC/Hydronics Company S. California
California
$599,000
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
Central California Truck Stop & C-Store with Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$1,995,000
High Traffic Dry Cleaners For Sale
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Wellness Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
Side Hustle or Full Time Cost Analytics Business w/ Strong Profits!
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$250,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Oceanside, CA
$1,550,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$875,000
A turn-key business for the mosquito & pest season!
Orange County, CA
$69,500
Dry Cleaner Agency Great Location Near Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
Meat Grocery Market -LA North
North Hills, CA
$950,000
Confidential California Law Practice | $700K+ Projected Net for 2025 |
California
$350,000
Crazy Cool Jukeboxes
$69,999
Granada Hills, CA
A profitable cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks, turnkey condition
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
Established Profitable Child Day Care Center
Bakersfield, CA
$525,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
Established Screen Printing & Apparel Business – SEO Advantage
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$45,000
Great Producing Gas Station With Upside
Fresno, CA
$950,000
Reputable SoCal Design-Build Firm | Full-Service Construction
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Downtown El Segundo, CA - Grand Plaza!
El Segundo, CA
$159,000
Turnkey Casual Ramen & Asian Fusion
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
PRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.
$199,000
Aptos, CA
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
Laundromat for Sale - NEW Speed Queen Washers (Long Beach, CA)
Long Beach, CA
$490,000
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
$775,000
Established, Reputable & Highly Lucrative Plumbing Service Company
Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Oceanside Hospice For Sale
Oceanside, CA
$600,000
SoCal Hospice with Wide GSA – $500K
Upland, CA
$500,000
Market Sushi
Marina Del Rey, CA
$59,000
Saba Safiari MBA MA
First Choice Business Brokers - Irvine
Serving Orange County, CA
At First Choice, we consider our Business Brokers to be our most valuable asset. Each of our agents has undergone professional training to offer unparalleled guidance to both buyers and sellers, taking into account their unique needs. Our agents bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds to the table, but they all share one common goal: to assist buyers and sellers in achieving their dreams of business ownership or a successful exit, whether it's for retirement or other reasons.
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Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$67,000
Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
$11,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Local Favorite! Turnkey Food Business with 20+ year Reputation
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,900
High volume restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$99,000
Successful Gross of $ 3million Casualty Lines Allstate Agency 10 years
Carson, CA
$640,000
Established & Profitable Smoke Shop in East Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
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.
