Diamond Bar, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Rare High-Traffic, Low-Overhead Opportunity | Diamond Bar
Turnkey CNC Cabinet Manufacturing Shop – Fully Equipped – Low Rent
Oceanside, CA
General merchandise
Los Angeles County, CA
Old Town Orange Restaurant with Liquor – Prime Location
Orange, CA
Profitable Hot Wings Store for Sale in Auburn
Auburn, CA
Established Laundromat 30 Years in Operation
San Jose, CA
Premier B2B Custom Drapery Manufacturer (SBA Preapproved)
Orange County, CA
Flag ship Location | Thriving Mediterranean Quick Service Restaurant
Visalia, CA
Arcadia Turnkey Bakery & Food Space | Unbeatable Rent
Arcadia, CA
Semi-Absentee SoCal Commercial HVAC 30+ Years $350K+ SDE Scale-Ready
Los Angeles County, CA
JaneRockstar Hair & nail Salon for sale, busy & top rated
Artesia, CA
SBA pre-Qualified ! Profitable French Bakery in Hollywood Hills
Los Angeles, CA
Low Fee Moreno Valley Core Location Cabinet Store for Sale
Moreno Valley, CA
Started in 1921 Business w/30+ years of Volumetric Ready-Mix Concrete
$4,500,000
Pasadena, CA
High-Margin Timeshare Exit Co. – Scalable & Proven Model
San Diego, CA
High-Volume K-Chicken Franchise - Prime Sawtelle
Los Angeles, CA
Linn Crader
Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Dental Practcie $ Medcial SPA for Sale- Los Angeles, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palms, CA
Wholesale Flowers to Retail Stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
Highly Profitable 5 day Deli In North County
San Diego County, CA
Established CNC Machine Shop – Turnkey Operation, Priced at Equipment
Glendale, CA
Interior and Exterior Wall Finishings Company
California
Attractive & Turnkey Lash Studio with great reviews & Clientele
Norco, CA
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Orange County
Anaheim, CA
La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Tulare County
Visalia, CA
3 Tahoe Area Laundromats for Sale
$3,850,000
Truckee, CA
Turn-key Profitable auto repair shop in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Fully Remote Profitable SEO Business: $9.6K/Month, Walk Away Ready
San Francisco, CA
Franchise Restaurant With Simple Operations and High Demand Menu
Los Angeles County, CA
Fabulous Food Opportunity
Beverly Hills, CA
Profitable Used Auto Dealership – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Great Producing Gas Station With Upside
Fresno, CA
Lucrative Established Landscaping Business For Sale!
Kelseyville, CA
Incredible Business Opportunity in the Heart of San Benito County!
Hollister, CA
VERY FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! In West Hollywood! WOW!!
Hollywood, CA
Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise
San Diego County, CA
Established Intermodal Trucking Company – $9M Revenue
$15,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Dry Cleaner in West Hills
West Hills, CA
Chinese Skewer and noodles restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Established Party Rental Business | Turnkey Operation | $303K Revenue
Orange County, CA
Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.
Norco, CA
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in San Leandro shopping plaza
San Leandro, CA
High Volume chinese restaurant for sale in Livermore shopping plaza
Livermore, CA
Profitable, Well Established Home Health Care Agency in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Well established [1987] Retail Pharmacy located in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA
Arif Sealey
Sealey Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Turn Key Well established Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
Simple Coin Laundry as Absentee Owner's Run For Sale in Oakland
Oakland, CA
Teriyaki madness
$1,100,000
Pleasanton, CA
Turnkey Sushi Restaurant | Brentwood LA | 4.6 Stars | $75K–$100K/Mo Re
Los Angeles, CA
Independent Licensed Established Escrow Company
Los Angeles County, CA
FedEx Ground Routes – 9 Routes Available in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
25 years established Landscaping business for sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Absentee run Full bar and restaurant for sale in Folsom
Folsom, CA
Small Sushi restaurant for sale in Russian Hills of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
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.
