Stockton, CA
$69,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Well Known Take-N-Bake Pizza-Only 39K Down-Seller Financing Available!
Day Spa, Spa, Salon, Facial, Hair, Esthetician Services
Newport Beach, CA
$10,000
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
$1,100,000
Lodi, CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Joaquin County, CA
$720,000
Independent Pizza
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Profitable Italian Restaurant in Pacific Beach / La Jolla
San Diego, CA
$750,000
Retail Pharmacy with all major PBMs, relocatable, Rancho Cordova area
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street
Los Angeles County, CA
$259,000
Profitable Boba Tea Shop For Sale - Downtown Davis, with Full Kitchen
Davis, CA
$160,000
Dental Equip. Repair Truck for Sale
Ventura County, CA
$190,000
Denny's - California
Mendocino County, CA
$348,999
High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$348,000
Branded Boba tea shop for sale in Sacramento near Sac city college
San Gabriel, CA
$198,000
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. 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 designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. 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 and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate 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.
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Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Absentee run Thai restaurant for sale in Santa Fe Springs of LA County
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$180,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Vietnamese sandwich/cafe for sale in Downtown Stockton
Stockton, CA
$65,000
Absentee Smoke Shop & Water Store: Orange County
Orange, CA
$125,000
Highly Profitable Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant & Bakery /Newly Renovated
Eagle Rock, CA
$300,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$115,000
Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Subway
Fullerton, CA
$89,000
Flower Boutique New with Huge Growth Potential
Orange County, CA
$80,000
Sushi restaurant in Oxnard,Ventura
Oxnard, CA
$99,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, CA
$595,000
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
$4,750,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant in Orange County
Buena Park, CA
$295,000
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Established Mountain Community Bakery & Restaurant
California
$850,000
Established Pizzeria with beer & wine
Long Beach, CA
$175,000
Bill's Cabinets
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Established Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Franchise Resale - Orange County
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Specialty CNC Shop Fabricator & Manufacturer – Established Client Base
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Leading Acoustic Measurement Manufacturer
California
$600,000
Comfort Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$400,000
Leslie Haro
City Street Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Home Health Care Facility for Patients in Northridge!
Northridge, CA
$150,000
Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA
$95,000
Established Auto Body Shop Business for Sale!
Sherman Oaks, CA
$149,000
5 days open Sand-Cafe in Industry Area
Corona, CA
$65,000
Carpet Cleaning Established Franchise
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Established Laundromat for Sale
Lynwood, CA
$180,000
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.
