Newark, CA
$148,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
National Sandwich Franchise for Sale - Glendale, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$49,000
QSR Franchise for Sale in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Profitable Bakery & Event Space for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Restaurant/outdoor kids playground
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Super Long Time Corner Grocery Store-Full Spirits Sales!
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Premier Automotive Training Business in Los Angeles for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
High-Volume Well-Established Great Clips Torrance, CA - Plaza Mayor!
Torrance, CA
$219,000
Great Wash/Dry/Fold opportunity in the South Bay -IN ESCROW
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Franchise Fitness Center - Established Brand
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$120,000
FOR LEASE Automotive Center
Glendale, CA
Authentic European Bakery – A Recipe for Profit
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Woodland Hills Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Fast Seafood Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,900,000
YOGURTLAND, NEWLY BUILT, FLAGSHIP STORE, BEACH AREA
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$319,000
20 Year Established LA Fashion District Apparel Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
$1,095,000
PRICE SLASH Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$110,000
Gift'ed
Rancho Mirage, CA
$45,000
Market Sushi
Thousand Oaks, CA
$55,000
Highly Reputable Metal Fabrication Co. For Sale
California
$1,155,000
Money-Making, Cash Cow Car Dealership Business is for sale.
Valley Glen, CA
$389,000
Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
Studio City, CA
$295,000
High-Demand Mobile Service Business Franchise – Turnkey Opportunity
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Profitable, well-located car wash business for sale in Sacramento!!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$59,000
Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
$625,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Turlock Pool Service Route for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Absentee Owner and Franchise Tea with Price Down
Torrance, CA
$135,000
Farmers Insurance Agency
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,550,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Premier BMW repair shop in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
$275,000
Established Property Management Business with clients over 20 yrs
Fontana, CA
$350,000
AIRBNB Real Estate property
$1,520,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Full Service Central Coast Pet Grooming, Boarding & Training Services
California
$508,000
Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$270,000
Waterfront Retail Shop
Santa Barbara, CA
$990,000
Turn Key Mexican Restaurant with Drive Through
Torrance, CA
$275,000
Established Sign Fabrication & Design Company For Sale
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
Broasted Chicken- TAKE OUT ONLY!! High NET !!!
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Bay Area Residential Roofing Company
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,500,000
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.
