San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Established Chinese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Fillmore area
Sourdough Franchise Sandwich Shop - Seller Financing Available
Mendocino County, CA
$300,000
Very Profitable and Stable 28-Yr Sign Company w/ the Best Price
Garden Grove, CA
$345,000
"San Francisco" Busy Restaurant Business in Polk St!
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Under Contract - Highly Profitable Medical Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,500
Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Liquor Store with High Lotto Commission – San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$799,000
Mailboxes & Shipping Services - Good Records
Orange County, CA
$125,000
Anaheim Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$47,400
High-Visibility Stand-Alone Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$150,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$2,125,000
Wienerschnitzel restaurant for Sale
Tulare County, CA
$149,000
Well Established Specialty Plumbing Contractor
Monterey County, CA
$1,290,000
Red-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
$2,700,000
San Francisco Bay Area Fireplace and Outdoor Living Business
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Steven D Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Profitable – Well Established, Home Care Business in Santa Rosa
California
$850,000
Round Table - California
San Mateo County, CA
$95,000
Mailbox Rental & Shipping Business For Sale Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
Well Established, Semi-Absentee Laundromat
Morro Bay, CA
$950,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Juices & Smoothie Bar
Montclair, CA
$59,000
Large-Format Los Feliz Hair & Beauty Salon | 20 Stations | 3,300 SF
Los Feliz, CA
$350,000
Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County
San Diego, CA
$115,000
Turn-Key Roofing Business with Established Brand
Scaffold Erection & Rental Company with Property
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Folsom Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant
Folsom, CA
$99,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Tenderloin
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
Pizza in N Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
$420,000
Gas station business only
Long Beach, CA
$1,249,000
Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in SF Dogpatch neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
California Central Coast Multi-Practice Law Firm for Sale
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
$100,000
New American Cuisine & Complete Craft Cocktail Bar, Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$469,000
Civil Enforcement Business
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
$299,000
2 Location Long Beach Area Coffee Concept & Café
Long Beach, CA
$575,000
Location! Turnkey Chiropractic Med Spa Center for Sale
Palm Desert, CA
$425,000
Pizza Shop Best Long Beach Location Manager Run Hi Volume
Los Angeles County, CA
$225,000
Busy Pizza Shop Costa Mesa Manager Run Draft Beer
Costa Mesa, CA
$549,000
Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving Riverside County, CA
Established in 1994 and boasting a remarkable track record of facilitating transactions totaling over $12 billion, First Choice Business Brokers stands as a prominent force in the realm of business sales organizations within the United States. Our extensive network of seasoned Business Brokers spans across the nation, affording both Buyers and Sellers unparalleled support and expertise in their endeavors to buy or sell a business. As a proud member of one of the preeminent business broker organizations in the country, we bring to the table specialized knowledge and an arsenal of resources that are integral to ensuring the success of your transaction. Our core competencies encompass a wide spectrum of services, including comprehensive business valuations, skillful negotiation with prospective buyers, proficient buyer financing solutions, the creation of impactful marketing materials, and adept navigation through the intricacies of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.
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Auto Repair & Body Shop
Alameda County, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Tasting Room, Rooftop Bar and Short Term Rental Unit!
Murphys, CA
$175,000
Robots are here to Stay! The Only Robotics & Franchise on the Market!
Spa, Salon, Nails, Facials, Hair, Esthetician, +++
Santa Monica, CA
$110,000
High Profit Supermarket For Sale In Kern County
Kern County, CA
$1,300,000
High Volume 3 Gas Stations Package Deal @Tulare County
Tulare County, CA
$5,950,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$120,000
Ventura County's Premiere Restaurant/Wine Bar
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
Operational Home Health – ACHC Accredited and Fully Transferable
Chatsworth, CA
$400,000
Tier 1 Defense Manufacturer, 30+ Years – Real Estate Available
Orange County, CA
$13,900,000
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.
