San Diego, CA
$590,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
7-Eleven in San Diego
7-Eleven in San Diego
San Diego, CA
$499,000
Turnkey, High-Net Printing – 20 Years CASH ONLY!!
Long Beach, CA
$249,000
Premier Pet Daycare, Luxury Boarding & Bathing-San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
Long Established Independent Salvage Yard - San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA
$1,191,572
Profitable Online Tech-Driven Licensing & Compliance Business
Ventura County, CA
$1,425,000
"Fremont" Fully-equipped Café Restaurant located in Shopping Plaza!
Fremont, CA
$188,000
Physical Therapy Practice – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$275,000
Specialty Products Manufacturer and Distributor
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
B2B Signs and Print Franchise in Bay Area, CA - PRICE REDUCED!
Napa County, CA
$775,000
Fitness Facility
Orange County, CA
$315,000
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
$150K Territory -> $50K | Silicon Valley Window Business + Truck
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Coffee in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$55,000
Flame Broiler Franchise – Turnaround or Conversion Opportunity
Riverside, CA
$49,888
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Price Reduction! High-Revenue Major Fast Food Franchise In Prime La
Los Angeles, CA
$208,000
Dispensary
Merced County, CA
$500,000
Indian Grocery Store for Sale
Stanislaus County, CA
$250,000
Glass and Mirror Products and Repair Services
California
Not Disclosed
Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Scenic Backings Rentals- Production Entertainment Industry
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,850,000
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise – High-Traffic San Diego Location
San Diego, CA
$120,000
Complete Auto Repair Shop
Lancaster, CA
$299,000
Launch Fast. Scale Smarter. Own a High Growth Pet Care Business.
High Volume Smoke Shop with 100% Employee Run
Riverside County, CA
$1,650,000
Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!
Fresno, CA
$329,500
PRICE REDUCED Prime Carmel, Jewelry Store
Carmel, CA
$299,000
I-20 International Language School w/ Accreditation - 30 Yrs Success
Los Angeles County, CA
$795,000
Profitable Home Efficiency & HVAC Co – Energy Upgrades & Insulation
Placer County, CA
$899,000
Acupuncture Clinic - Open 2 Days a Week - High Earning Potential
Lodi, CA
$125,000
Established Award Winning Jewelry Store In Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
$265,000
Established, Money Making Cigarette Mart business for sale!!
Norwalk, CA
$315,000
Gorgeous Central Marin County Restaurant – $1M Remodel
Corte Madera, CA
$399,000
Korean Eatery for sale in South Sacramento shopping plaza
Sacramento, CA
$140,000
Exclusive Garage Living Territory Available – Join a Growing Brand
Well-Established Beauty Brand Around 25 Years of Success Owners Retire
California
$38,800,000
Turnkey Custom Picture Framing Shop
Ventura County, CA
$95,000
Great opportunity for a buyer to take over a turn-key café!!!
Sacramento, CA
$90,000
Established Mountain Mike's Franchise Pizza For Sale
Fresno County, CA
$625,000
Landmark Restaurant Property in Downtown Culver City!
Culver City, CA
$450,000
Thriving, Turnkey, Deli in Prime Oakland Location
Oakland, CA
$299,000
Beachside Business Opportunity - Hospitality / Full Service
Pacifica, CA
$120,000
Turnkey Salon in Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
$213,000
Lutz Lehmann
Magnus Business Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We work for you! Selling a business is a complex task and doing it on your own as a business owner might backfire. We at Magnus Business Group have sold many businesses and focus all resources in one direction only, to complete a successful transaction. Many details need to be considered before a business will be offered on the market. There are financial, tax, legal, HR, and other aspects to look at. A unique tailored strategy is essential to achieve the best outcomes. We are dedicated to going above and beyond and working closely with business owners and all shareholders to get a deal done. We have worked in a corporate environment with up to 1,000 employees and functioned as CEO and COO in companies with 50 and 100 employees in different industries. Insides at how companies work in manufacturing, warehouse/distributions, automotive, construction, and technology contribute to all of our successfully sold businesses. Companies we are working with are located in the greater Los Angeles area reaching all the way to San Louis Obispo, Palm Springs, and Palmdale, and includes Orange County. We sell businesses with an EBITDA of a minimum of $500k and a revenue range between $5MM and 50MM.
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Plumbing Business For Sale North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$152,500
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA
$45,000
Start an Airbnb Short-Term Rental Business with $10,500 Down
ESTABLISHED NAIL SALON...a decade of Health Nail Beauty in LA, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Established Hair Salon in Koreatown next to busy Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center in Culver City
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Price Reduced to $175,000. 4365 sq ft Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
San Bernardino, CA
$175,000
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Wellness Franchise Group in Riverside/San Bernadino, CA | $2.4M SDE
Riverside County, CA
$11,590,000
Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center
Santa Clara County, CA
$95,000
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.
