Redding, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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$400K Revenue Independent Insurance Agency - Seller Financing
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
HVAC Home based business
Contra Costa County, CA
Japanese Restaurant for Sale in Popular Shopping mall
Alameda County, CA
Long-Standing ENT Medical Practice Available
Orange County, CA
Successful Home Based Cleaning Business with Reoccurring Clients
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Hair Salon- Prime Los Angeles Location
Los Angeles, CA
Premier Full-Service Med Spa – Established Revenue, Expansion Ready!
California
Premier Pet Styling Salon
Palm Desert, CA
Thriving Vitality Bowls Franchise in Newark’s Bay Area Tech Corridor
Newark, CA
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Franchise
Available in California
Italian Restaurant With 41 Type Beer & Wine
San Diego County, CA
Brand New Liquor Store for Sale
Rocklin, CA
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
$1,200,000
Santa Monica, CA
Legends Seafood & Steakhouse For Sale
Laguna Niguel, CA
Home-Based Dog Training with Referral Pipeline (Unbroker Exclusive)
Santa Clara County, CA
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving Sacramento County, CA
TNW Business Brokers Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a full-service business brokerage firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and investors buy and sell businesses with confidence and success. With deep expertise in franchise resales, restaurant and retail transactions, and small-to-mid-market business sales, TNW has built a trusted reputation for professionalism, transparency, and results.
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Downtown Bar
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Fully Occupied 6-Bed Licensed RCFE – Antioch, CA
Antioch, CA
Profitable Vietnamese restaurants
Marin County, CA
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Los Altos)
Los Altos, CA
Strategic Arcadia Restaurant Opportunity
Arcadia, CA
TINT WORLD®
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Passive Income Hands-off Coin Laundry (Assumable Loan Possibility)
Sacramento, CA
True Master Auto Body
Chatsworth, CA
VanLab - DIY Adventure Van Conversion and Car Camping Conversion Kits
Topanga, CA
Turnkey Luxury Vinyl Wraps Tint, Ceramic Coating, Customization
Pasadena, CA
Auto Repairer in South OC with 30+ years in operation, Fully Equipped
Mission Viejo, CA
Car Rental (fleet), Sales and Repair
Gardena, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Palm Springs, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Palm Springs, CA
Market Sushi
Fountain Valley, CA
Profitable Event Production & Rental Company in California
California
FACE FOUNDRIÉ
Franchise
Available in California
Profitable Specialty Outdoor Retailer
Nevada County, CA
333K Net Absentee-Owner DME Business in California
California
Lounge ,Entertainment ,Live music, Dancing,47 Full Bar
$1,950,000
Orange County, CA
Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Beautiful newly remodeled nail salon for sale located in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Juice It Up!
Franchise
Available in California
Healthcare Software Portfolio for Sale – Hospice, HH & Residential
Glendale, CA
Turnkey pizza Restaurant for sale
Mission Viejo, CA
Fully Equipped Nail salon in Prime Location
Ventura County, CA
Profitable Market Sushi Kiosk
Laguna Niguel, CA
Dry Cleaner in Oak Park
Oak Park, CA
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We are committed to enhancing the public’s perception of Realtors/Brokers within the Cannabis Industry through continuous education, fully developing our talents, and embracing challenges. Our unwavering dedication to transparency, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement has not only helped us maintain our status as industry leaders but has also positioned us for further growth and recognition. Drew Mathews is the founder of the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage, with Green Life Business being awarded the 2023 Best Business Matchmaker Award at the prestigious Benzinga Cannabis Awards. At Green Life Business Group, Inc., we’re not just about closing deals; we’re about fostering growth, promoting integrity, and leading by example in the Cannabis Industry. Join us as we continue to pave the way forward, shaping the future of cannabis business transactions with expertise, trust, and unmatched dedication.
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Established vitamin and supplement shop in Auburn, CA
Auburn, CA
Tutoring in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA
Little Italy Restaurant & Bar. Turnkey with Management Company!
$699,000
San Diego, CA
Beauty Supply in La Brea
Los Angeles, CA
Mail Box business in San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, CA
Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Franchise
Available in California
Turnkey Restaurant – Exceptional Opportunity/ Heart of Roseville
Roseville, CA
Profitable Smog Test Only
Orange County, CA
On Site Laundry Rooms in Multifamily Buildings
Orange County, CA
Established & Profitable UPS Store Franchise in Prime Ventura Location
Ventura, CA
taxi company serving entire Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant – Profitable & Owner Operated
Chino, CA
QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three
Orange County, CA
Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Alameda County, CA
IMAGE Studios
Franchise
Available in California
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.
