California
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Wine Importer/Wholesaler & Wine Brand Developer
Established Dive Bar in east San Diego with type 48 license.
San Diego County, CA
Encino Area Ice Cream Shop – Versatile Build-out
Encino, CA
Body Shop & Paint
Los Angeles, CA
Dual Cafes Downtown Los Angeles – SBA loan Pre-Approved
Los Angeles, CA
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
Educational On Line Retail Laboratory Supplies
California
Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration
Calaveras County, CA
Turnkey/High Volume Juice it up in Orange County
Orange County, CA
Nail Salon Opportunity!
Ventura County, CA
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
Established Web And Graphic Design Studio Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
Capture Success: Established Photography Business
San Diego County, CA
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Auto Dismantling / Wreaking yard / Auto Repair for Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Liquor Store /w Property - Wilmington
Wilmington, CA
Long Established Jewelry Shop for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Successful Structural Steel Fabrication Company with Real Estate
California
Well Established and Very Profitable Pharmacy in Riverside County
Corona, CA
Established and Growing Orange County Opportunity!
Orange County, CA
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Highly Profitable Commercial Restroom Partition Mfr & Installer
Orange County, CA
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
7-Eleven in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA
7-Eleven in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
Brewery with Bar, Restaurant and Beer Garden – Exudes Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Contra Costa County, CA
Mail Box Rental and Shipping Center
Palmdale, CA
Mail Box Rental & shipping
Los Angeles, CA
Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness
San Francisco, CA
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Concord, CA
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
Vape Shop, High Volume & High Net, Help Run Operation!
Los Angeles County, CA
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
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Dry Cleanig Agency in La Mirada
La Mirada, CA
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, 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.
