San Diego County, CA
$45,000
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Beauty Salon: Lash, Brows, Skin 1 year NEW
Home Health Agency- Older than 5 years, with Census
La Canada Flintridge, CA
$630,000
Profitable dry cleaner in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
$580,000
Air Filtration Products and Services
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
Liquor Store
Monterey County, CA
$200,000
Riverside County Manufacturer of Proprietary Bulldozer Parts
Riverside County, CA
$875,000
Chemical Company with a Huge Profit Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,250,000
Fusion Japanese/Mexican Bistro for Sale in Colton California
Colton, CA
$225,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Absentee Run Gourmet BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$300,000
Dry Cleaners in San Francisco for Sale!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Turnkey Pizza Franchise in Hollywood
Los Angeles County, CA
$395,000
Pizzeria: Good Profits $8K/mo, Prc Reduced to $120K, OC
Garden Grove, CA
$120,000
Pilates & Personal Training Studio for Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$130,000
Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Owner
Gardena, CA
$175,000
Well Established Tanning and Spa Salon for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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Japanese Sushi Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$240,000
Fantastic Sams 2x Locations Absentee Owner
San Diego, CA
$50,000
Charming Café in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Profitable Fast Food Restaurant
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$199,000
Destination Niche Plant Nursery with 2 Locations
California
$499,000
Well Established Custom Upholstery Shop in Same Location 49 Years
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
Well-established Retail Pharmacy in Sacramento avg 90 scripts daily
Sacramento, CA
$275,800
All major Insurances accepted at a Retail Pharmacy in Garden Grove OC
Garden Grove, CA
$175,000
Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe
San Diego, CA
$699,000
South Bay Bar with Property – Local Venue w/No Food Service Required!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hawthorne, CA
$1,100,000
Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential
San Diego County, CA
$259,999
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
$210,000
Automotive Service & Repair, Official Smog & Brake Inspection Center
Richmond, CA
$549,000
A fully equipped restaurant in a busy location
Dublin, CA
$160,000
Stylish restaurant in prime downtown Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA
$600,000
Dry-cleaner with Plant - Absentee Owner
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Established American Fine Dinning Restaurant
Camarillo, CA
$540,000
Food Cart Business w/ Growth Potential (Asset Sale)
Los Angeles County, CA
$110,000
Established Deli serving Breakfast & Lunch -Located in College Town
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$249,500
Smoke Shop
Merced County, CA
$95,000
Estbalished sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Test only Smog Check Station located near a busy DMV
California
$549,000
Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
California
$299,000
Mini Market (Asset Sale) in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$45,000
Liquor Store
Davis, CA
$225,000
Family Owned Japanese Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Saba Safiari MBA MA
First Choice Business Brokers - Irvine
Serving Orange County, CA
At First Choice, we consider our Business Brokers to be our most valuable asset. Each of our agents has undergone professional training to offer unparalleled guidance to both buyers and sellers, taking into account their unique needs. Our agents bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds to the table, but they all share one common goal: to assist buyers and sellers in achieving their dreams of business ownership or a successful exit, whether it's for retirement or other reasons.
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Profitable Nail Salon With Prime location @ The Alameda Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
$220,000
Recovery Facility in Los Angeles For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$375,000
Profitable, luxurious Nail Salon business For Sale! Absentee operated
Brea, CA
$298,000
Pizza Franchise Selma, CA Nets 120,000 year $40,000 Dn. SBA Financing
Selma, CA
$230,000
Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant
Orange County, CA
$165,000
"Daly City" Highly Profitable & Turn-key Auto mechanic Business!
Daly City, CA
$1,118,000
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.
