California
$1,510,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Premier Transportation Consulting Firm
Motivated Seller! Boba Tea Shop for Sale in Sunnyvale!
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
Automotive Paint Supplier
San Mateo County, CA
$900,000
Franchise Sandwich Popular Brand! Northern, CA
Solano County, CA
$65,000
"SF Polk" Café Restaurant Business in a PRIME Location!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
"San Francisco" Café Business in a Busy & High Foot Traffic Location!
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
On Line B2B manufacturing and distribution Bath & Beauty in LA County
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Ontario, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,600,000
Oakland, CA CTEC Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes, San Jose CA
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Lafayette, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$650,000
Established Automotive Paint Supply Business – Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Premiere Dog Daycare – High-End Clients and Recurring Revenue
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing -Owner net income 230,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FIRE SALE! Charming Dessert Cafe on Main Road
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado 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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Established Arby's Franchise Opportunity in Southern California
California
$1,900,000
Busy Retail Pharmacy in San Fernando Valley, All Major PBMs
North Hills, CA
$598,650
"Millbrae" Restaurant Business along El Camino Real!
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Modern Japanese restaurant with center bar for sale in Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
$300,000
Japanese restaurant with sushi boat for sale in Rocklin plaza
Rocklin, CA
$149,000
LTC/Closed Doors Pharmacy, All Major Insurance Contracts ~ 50 Scripts
North Hills, CA
$325,000
42 Yr old Animal Hospital near Cerritos - Norwalk area
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
L&L Hawaiian BBQ in Ramona
Ramona, CA
$140,000
High Volume Profitable Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
Sunnyvale, CA
$399,000
Established Korean Fried Chicken Franchise
San Jose, CA
$189,000
Established Sit-Down Mexican Restaurant with Beer & Wine License
Colton, CA
$200,000
Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Seafood in West Covina
West Covina, CA
$179,000
Ramen & Other Food in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine
Rowland Heights, CA
$389,000
Roseville CA CPA Practice for Sale
Placer County, CA
$975,000
Vallejo CPA Practice - Motivated Seller Terms and Guarantees Available
Solano County, CA
$240,000
Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Premier Event & Party Rental Company – Nearly $4M in Assets Included
Riverside County, CA
$1,750,000
Auto Repair Shop - In Business At the Same Location Since 1980's
Simi Valley, CA
$95,000
3,160sf Japanese Restaurant
Corona, CA
$69,000
Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College
San Diego, CA
$249,999
Eyelash Beauty Salon and Products - High Volume
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Semi- Absentee Run Indian Fusion with B&W
West Covina, CA
$160,000
Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator
Sacramento County, CA
$219,000
SaaS Company in Event Planning
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $73,000
Dental practice with potential to grow
Encinitas, CA
$380,000
Ray Kung
Transworld Business Advisors of San Jose East
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
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Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $18
San Francisco, CA
$495,000
Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant
Mission Viejo, CA
$130,000
Market | Hot Spot | Short Hrs | Reduced to $69K | LA
Los Angeles, CA
$69,000
Profitable Jimboys Restaurant in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$249,000
Established Franchise Teriyaki Bowl For Sale in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Fast Casual Mediterranean In Calabasas !
Calabasas, CA
$350,000
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.
