Simi Valley, CA
$6,400,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Real EstateIndependent Station with rental Income
Real EstateTurn key salon, lease take over
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBusiness & Property in Los Angeles City
Los Angeles, CA
$1,090,000
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
$950,000
Real EstateGood Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Real EstateBeautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Real EstateVersatile Commercial Space in Prime Location 16,298 SF in High-Traffic
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateNew Roof, new flooring, everything new, ready to operate
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Real EstateEstablished Profitable Business
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOpportunity to own a well-established Convenience Store and Smoke Shop
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Sacramento County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
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Real EstateLiquor Store with property
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Real EstateWarehouse and Industrial land
Orland, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
California
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.5 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Stanislaus County
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.14 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Merced County
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateBrand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate2,300 Sq Ft Auto-Mechanic Building for Lease
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIconic Java Johns Coffeehouse in the heart of historic Nevada City
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations - Bar & Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate5 Oceanfront properties combined!
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Real EstateWalgreens Montebello for Sale
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Real EstateCoin Car Wash Business & Property is for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Real EstateIndependent gas station with property is for sale
Fillmore, CA
$5,799,000
Real EstateGound lease for sale
Chino, CA
$195,000
Real Estate8 Commercial kitchen for lease in Fremont near highway 880
Fremont, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate3,904 Sq Ft Building for rent.
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndustrial Offices & Storage
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar + Real Estate *$980K Sales *ABC Type 47
Trinity County, CA
$495,000
Real EstateProfitable barbershop/hair salon for sale
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateAuto Body in Van Nuys!
Van Nuys, CA
$115,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant/Bar or Retail Lease Opportunity – Hilltop Hotel
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateFor Sale: Major Brand Gas Station – Business Only
Ventura, CA
$1,100,000
Real EstateSan Diego County Bakery For Sale w/ Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
$3,600,000
Real EstateCar Sales And Rental Business only
Long Beach, CA
$149,000
Real EstateSunrise Market- Real Estate and Business for Sale
Madera, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateOpportunity to develop a commercial/industrial lot
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Real EstateGas Station, C Store with RE, Blythe, California
Blythe, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateUnbranded Gas Station
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Real EstateSinclair Branded Gas Station
Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateUnbranded Business Only Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBusiness only Unbranded Gas Station
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateDrive thru liquor store
Baldwin Park, CA
$869,000
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.
